Surf & Sun
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Driving to Key West: A Guide to Florida’s Southernmost Paradise
Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffet may have had it right. Both men fell in love with the southernmost peninsula of the continental U.S. and for good reason. The slow pace and island vibe are both inviting and relaxing, but this area has a colorful past that was anything but that. Although there are ferries that…
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Palm Springs: A True Desert Oasis
One of a string of small cities in the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs is more than just mid century modern trappings. It is home to the history of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, a tribe trying to preserve their story and relationship to this beautiful land. The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains…
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Experience the Wedge: An Insider’s Guide to Newport’s Surf Culture
Newport is Huntington Beach’s more refined older sister. With less coastal parking lots and varied topography, the uncrowded beach front and frequent generation of surf appeal to every level of swimmer, bodysurfer, or boarder. This stretch of beach has a special place in my heart. It is where I sat towers for the city as…
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G’day Mate: An Escape to Sydney, Australia
Going down under may seem daunting, but I can assure you that it isn’t. With so many direct flights offered nowadays, it won’t be long until you find yourself on the other side of the world. Chances are, you will hit the ground running. There is so much to see and do in this amazing…
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An Atlantic Island Gem: Ile D’Oleron, Western France
This maritime island is located in the Atlantic Ocean, on the Bay of Biscay, with one coast facing the United States and the other, mainland France. It claims the title of second largest island in the country (approx. 70 square miles) only to Corsica and is accessible by water ferry or by the newly refurbished…
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