If the idea of spending a week in Italy learning to paint sounds like paradise, the Abruzzi Mountain Workshop just might be heaven on earth. The weeklong workshops take place in a quaint hillside village in the Abruzzi region. Artists of any skill level are welcome and will benefit from classes in drawing, painting and [...]
Sep 27, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
Ladies, when you board a motorboat, are you often pointed to the seat farthest from the engine? Complete the She’s at Sea workshop run by the Bay and Reef Company in the Florida Keys, and you’ll feel comfortable grabbing the throttle of any boat that may cross your path again. Over the course of two [...]
Sep 23, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
The Gaelic College on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada was founded in 1938 to preserve the language, arts, cultures and traditions of the Celtic people. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome from around the world to take courses on the Cape Breton campus or online. Want to master the bagpipe? You can! [...]
Sep 11, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
/* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:”"; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”;} The luxurious Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland‘s Perthshire region provides a variety of activities for the finest country ladies and gentlemen. When the hotel opened in 1924, it was described as the Riviera of [...]
Sep 03, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
Finally, a camp for adults! The campers at Wine Camp work side by side with vintners and winery owners, spending three nights and four days learning the ins and outs of wine and winemaking. Guests enjoy premium food and lodging in Long Island‘s wine country. Lessons include wine blending, food and wine pairing, and wine [...]
Aug 29, 2008 | By: Ades | 1 Comment
Perhaps a lighthouse might interest you. Check out Thimble Shoals lighthouse, purchased by a private citizen from the Coast Guard. An Amendment to the National Historic Preservation Act in 2000 made it possible for people to bid for eligible lighthouses if the Coast Guard could not find a state, city or nonprofit organization to [...]
Aug 13, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
Carova Beach, Outer Banks, NC Location: 27 miles southeast of Virginia Beach Part of what keeps this area so underdeveloped is the lack of paved roads; Highway 12 stops north of Corolla. Four-wheel-drive is a must, as the only route to this 12-mile stretch of beach is a ride on the sand or a [...]
Aug 11, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
Bowman’s Beach, Sanibel Island, Fla. Location: 27 miles southwest of Fort Myers The secret’s out about the beauty of Sanibel Island‘s beaches, but you’re sure to find a stretch of sand to call your own when you make the quarter-mile trek to Bowman’s Beach. Sanibel Island is also regarded as one of the best shelling [...]
Aug 08, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
Roque Bluffs, Maine Location: 75 miles northeast of Bar Harbor Getting to Roque Bluffs is half of the fun. From Route 1 in Machias, follow Roque Bluff Road for 6 miles past lobster traps, blueberry barrens, dense forest, and finally through a thicket of beach roses where you’ll come upon one of Maine‘s true hidden [...]
Aug 07, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
Trunk Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Location: 5 miles north of St. John Airport Probably the most photographed beach on the list, Trunk Bay is the quintessential Caribbean getaway. Sparkling white sands, crystal-clear water, and swaying coconut palms make this beach the perfect Honeymoon spot. The laid-back Caneel Bay Resort is nestled in a [...]
Aug 04, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments