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Cape Cod Lighthouses – The Complete Guide
Lighthouses on Cape Cod have a storied history of guiding mariners across the cape’s jagged coastline and into safe harbor. From the days of the earliest explorers and colonial settlers, ships have wrecked along the hidden sandbars from Chatham to Provincetown at regular frequency. Along with the several manned lifesaving stations along the beaches, the lighthouses served to keep sailors alive, letting ship captains know their whereabouts as they traversed the perilous coastline prior to opening of the Cape Cod Canal in 1914.
Traveling to Ireland with Stephanie Chastain
Episode 3 Traveling to Ireland with Stephanie Chastain, Travel Coach - Infinite IrelandIf you have ever thought about traveling to Ireland, then you are going to like this episode. My guest today is Stephanie Chastain, who tells us all about the Emerald Isle, what to...
Southern Resident Killer Whales with Lynne Barre
Episode 2 Southern Resident Killer Whales with Lynne Barre, Branch Chief - Protected Resources Division, NOAATake a virtual journey to the Pacific northwest, where one family of orcas is struggling for survival. Habitat destruction, vessel traffic, and food scarcity...
The Boston Christmas Tree Tradition
The official Boston Christmas Tree arrives each year from Nova Scotia and stands in Boston CommonWalking through Boston at night can be pleasant at any time of the year, but is particularly special during the Christmas season. The town is lit up from the USS...
Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museums & Gardens
Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museums & Gardens is one of Cape Cod’s favorite annual holiday events. The property is locally famous for its extensive and beautiful collection of rhododendrons, hydrangeas, and other botanical treasures. However, each holiday season...
Harmony of the Seas vs Symphony of the Seas: Royal Caribbean’s Megaships Face-Off
Harmony of the Seas vs Symphony of the Seas: What's the difference? This article should give you a clear understanding of what makes each ship a unique experience. Featured Image: Sabor, the Mexican themed restaurant onboard Harmony of the Seas highlights one...
What To Do in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia, is steeped in history and charm, and you will have no lack of things to do while spending a long weekend in this historic city. Savannah is one of Georgia’s oldest towns, dating back to 1733 when British settlers first arrived. Savannah became the...
Newport, Rhode Island – Downtown Visitor’s Guide
Recently, I had the opportunity to take a quick day trip to Newport, Rhode Island. It had been a few years since I had last visited Newport, and with the ravages of COVID-19 on the travel and tourism industry in full effect, the streets and wharf areas had a rather pleasant reduction in congestion than what I remembered. That being said, all of downtown Newport was open for business and making the best of this strange summer.
Best Things to Do on Cape Cod…Without the Crowds
It's finally happening! COVID-19 cases keep falling and it looks like we are returning to normal. Masks are off, restaurants are at full capacity, and Cape Cod is fully open for business for the summer of 2022. But of course, just because we can gather in large groups...