Archive for August, 2008

Looking for a Vacation Home?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

  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 [...]

Best Secluded Beaches

Monday, August 11th, 2008

  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 [...]

Best Secluded Beaches

Friday, August 8th, 2008

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 [...]

Best Secluded Beaches

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

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 [...]

Best Romantic Beaches

Monday, August 4th, 2008

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 [...]