Tag Archives: Florida

Ultimate cool place to stay: an art gallery

Posted on August 9, 2014 by

It’s not quite a night at the museum, but it may be the closest thing: spending the night in an art gallery. You don’t need to be a celebrity or performance artist. There are a couple venues out there (and many … Continue reading →

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My only bad experience with lodging giant Airbnb

Posted on May 18, 2014 by

Ever since I was a minnow growing up at the Jersey Shore in Springsteen’s old stomping grounds, I fantasized about living on a boat. When I worked in TV news in L.A. and lived in a box of a studio … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: Doggone great encounters

Posted on April 12, 2014 by

What’s travel without meeting new faces — preferably of the canine kind? Some dogs I’ve had the recent pleasure of meeting: Starbucks drive-thru, Raleigh, NC. Downtown Seattle. Pike Place Market, Seattle. Ditto. Ballard neighborhood, Seattle. Alki Beach Park, Seattle. Gas … Continue reading →

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Miami: A farm where Woodstock meets Crate and Barrel

Posted on January 11, 2014 by

It’s an urban oasis that very easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there. And who would? This cracked gem in a tarnished setting in Miami is overshadowed by glittery neighborhoods like South Beach, Coconut Grove and Aventura. Where everyone … Continue reading →

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Beginner golf for those who are clueless

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

Is your knowledge of golf basically Tiger Woods’ love life? Do you like the look of the duds, but have no earthly idea what to do when you get on the course, other than to stand there? Or maybe you tried … Continue reading →

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