Category Archives: travel and leisure
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{Travel & Leisure} Pumpkin Island Lighthouse
Posted on October 27, 2011 by Sally Lee by the Sea in lighthouses, travel and leisureSince we have always lived along the west coast, we honestly had never heard of Pumpkin Island Lighthouse; which is located in Maine. Of course, we just “had” to share it with you this week since Halloween is in a few days. This little island and lighthouse are simply charming and have just been added [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Travel Jewelry Case for Beach Getaways
Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sally Lee by the Sea in travel and leisureDid we catch your attention? Yes, a winner is what we said. If you’re a follower of our Facebook page then you know that we’re an active community and our coastal partner, Coastal Gifts, provided our 1,000 liker with a prize…well… just because!! You never know what we’re up to over there. Sandy of Sea [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Surfing in Summer
Posted on July 5, 2011 by Sally Lee by the Sea in At the Beach, travel and leisureWhen I was young I “boogie board” surfed in Santa Cruz but sure would of loved to have surfing lessons and be part of a club. Now that it’s summer those fabulous memories of playing in the ocean are almost a daily occurrence. One of our local businesses, Skookum Surf Co., located in historic Seaview, [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} On the Road Again…Columbia River
Posted on June 7, 2011 by Sally Lee by the Sea in travel and leisureThat Willie Nelson song, On the Road Again, always pops into my mind as the hubby and I climb into the Jeep to head East. We’ve been traveling this road for numerous doctor’s appointments, my surgery in March and recently it’s become a once a week occasion for the hubby’s physical therapy. It’s about a [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Paws & Paddles Cottage by Jane Coslick
Posted on May 19, 2011 by Sally Lee by the Sea in travel and leisureJane Coslick alert! Yes, that’s right, Jane has been busy doing an amazing transformation of another adorable cottage on Tybee Island and we love it! The fun and unique decorating of Jane Coslick always delights us to no end (Peek Inside 27 Taylor Street on Tybee Island) She has a way of creating spaces [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Salt Water Taffy in Bodega Bay
Posted on March 11, 2011 by Sally Lee by the Sea in travel and leisureA favorite childhood memory is driving from our Northern California home in Napa to Bodega Bay…the place made famous by Alfred Hitchcock and the movie, The Birds. Besides the fun we had playing along the sandy shores, we always (I mean ALWAYS) stopped at Patrick’s Salt Water Taffy on our way out of town on [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} An Afternoon at the Antique Store
Posted on March 5, 2011 by Sally Lee by the Sea in At the Beach, travel and leisureLiz and I recently spent the afternoon browsing through Long Beach Peninsula Trading Post; which is brimming with hand selected antiques….and it literally took us almost all afternoon to search through the delightful selection! A warm hello from proprietor, Bob Hill, made us feel instantly at home. We started on the left and walked into [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Koh Kood Tropical Beach Resort
Posted on January 14, 2011 by Sally Lee by the Sea in travel and leisureIt must be the long cold winter we’re experiencing; but we’ve found ourselves regularly daydreaming of warm sandy beaches in a tropical designation. One such destination is the Koh Kood Resort; which happens to be one of the best nature resorts on the truly tropical Koh Kood island in Thailand. Koh Kood is a beach [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Mermaid Cottages on Tybee Island
Posted on January 5, 2011 by Sally Lee by the Sea in travel and leisureDiscover the magic of slowing down with Mermaid Cottages. Over three dozen cottages sit on Tybee Island, Georgia just waiting to be filled with those that are in need of rest and relaxation. The cottage names stir up visions of pure bliss and enjoyment…”Basking Under the Tybee Sun”; “A Mermaid’s Tale”; “Doodlebug Cottage” to name [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} An Oregon Coast Day Trip
Posted on December 31, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in travel and leisureBack in the good old days, my family would load up the car and go for a Sunday drive. I haven’t heard this term in years; however I found myself reminiscing in my mind about a drive that my husband and I took last summer. It brought back the same feelings of warmth and joy that I [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Vacation in a Lighthouse
Posted on December 27, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in lighthouses, travel and leisureHave you ever thought about staying somewhere a bit different than the normal hotel, motel or beach cottage for your vacation? Lighthouses around North America are available for rental for your vacation! This is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation option that you’ll soon not forget. Our first stop is in my home state of Washington… The New [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Memories of a Snowy North Head Lighthouse
Posted on December 20, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in lighthouses, travel and leisure2008 was the year…our first Christmas living along the shores of the Pacific. We had just moved from the frigid cold and hip deep snow of Eastern Washington to, what we thought was, a warmer climate where snow was a rarity. The Long Beach Peninsula can be found in the southwest corner of Washington and [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Hawaii Five-O: 50 reasons to visit Maui
Posted on November 21, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in travel and leisureHawaiians say that “Maui no ka oi,” or that “Maui is the best.” And we agree. ~Jim Byers/Toronto Star Wailua Falls falls an impressive 70 meters into a beautiful pool and is easily visible from the road, not far from the town of Hana 1. Go whalewatching. From November until March or so, humpbacks [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Lighthouses: History from around the Globe
Posted on November 5, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in lighthouses, travel and leisureHeceta Head Lighthouse, Oregon Coast “To a sailor, a lighthouse means you’re home. They symbolize a sentinel. It’s always there.” – Gene Hullette There are thousands of lighthouse collectors and enthusiasts around the Globe, however did you know that the first one was built in Egypt way back in 280 B.C.? I certainly had no [...]
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{Travel & Leisure} Dream Vacation in a Caribbean Villa
Posted on November 3, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in travel and leisureAs the days get shorter and the warmth has left many areas of North America, I find myself dreaming of tropical destinations, flip flops, cute sundresses and beachy jewelry. A dream destination would be Casa Kimball, an exceptional Caribbean destination that combines a brilliantly designed contemporary villa and an oceanfront escape. Casa Kimball is [...]
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Amazing Seashell Covered Temple
Posted on November 1, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Seashells, Taiwan, Temple, Temple of Dawn, Travel, travel and leisureIn the hills in the northern part of Taiwan there is a small temple covered almost entirely with seashells; which makes it one of the most amazing architectural works in the world. Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, is one of Bangkok’s best know landmarks. It stands on the west bank [...]
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One Wacky Woman in Ocean Shores
Posted on October 6, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in ocean shores, one wacky woman, shopping, Travel, travel and leisure, WashingtonIf you ever get the chance to visit Ocean Shores, Washington then make sure to visit ‘One Wacky Woman’ for some fabulous antiques, vintage, “shabbybeach” and glass creations. They invite you to stop by and see the newest rage for shopping on the beach! Once we saw these product pictures on their blog, we put [...]
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