August 2008
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Captiva Island - Part 1
I recently took a family trip to Captiva Island, Florida. Captiva Island is a beautiful place located off of the west coast of Florida. After flying into Ft.Myers, it is a quick 45 minute drive. After much research, we decided to stay at the South Seas Island Plantation Resort. www.southseas.com It is located at the very tip of Captiva Island. The resort was completely destroyed by a direct hit...
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C-House
Last night, I went to a great new restaurant called C-House. We also made a stop at their sky high bar named C-View. It is located within the new Affinia Hotel (www.affinia.com) . C-House is the restaurant located on the ground floor of the hotel. They have a great menu of mostly fresh seafood including a large raw bar and sushi options. C-View is appropriately named for the skyline view from the...
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Day at Cedar Point
Yesterday, my travels took me somewhere that I would not normally go. I had a business trip that took me to Sandusky,Ohio which is the home of Cedar Point. For those not familiar with Cedar Point, it is a large amusement complex with a theme park, water park, hotels, marina and beach. However,it is not your standard theme park with a few roller coasters and carnival rides. Cedar Point, set on the...
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The Perfect Spot
The Perfect Spot!
Searching the perfect vacation destination can be quite a process! I start thinking about it months in advance and then start researching the web for insight into the different destinations. Over the past few years, my husband Mike and I have found that escaping the cold Chicago winter for a warmer destination has been a great way to spend the last day of the year. I have...