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Do you ever have those moments when you don’t recognize your life? When you can’t help but wonder how the events of your world have led up to the unfamiliar second in time you suddenly find yourself experiencing? That was … Read more
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the minefield of life: kids, sports practice, ballet recitals, dinner (every. single. night), mountains of laundry and Sundays spent cleaning the garage. Each decade brings it’s own challenges from child rearing to … Read more
For over 30 years, film fanatics, aspiring film makers and even simpletons like you and me have descended on a quaint mountain town of Utah each winter to immerse themselves in all things Sundance. What began as the Utah/US Film … Read more
The holidays are over, and we are stuck in the purgatory of late winter. It is too early to get excited about summer and for those of us in cold states, we are over the wonder of snow. So what … Read more
There is something to be said about giving a thoughtful gift that you made yourself. Something that can’t be bought in a store. Something that no one else will give. Being a shutterbug, I especially love gifts that include photos, … Read more
Finding a great gift for the traveler in your life can feel like a daunting task. Especially for those who seem like they have their travel gear down to a science. However, a little thinking outside the box can score … Read more
Known as Vancouver’s Town Square, Granville Island is a hot spot for both locals and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of the city, this once industrial hub is now a veritable melting pot of unique finds, interesting libations and … Read more
Alicante is located in Spain’s Southeast Costa Blanca and is a popular holiday destination as it enjoys long sunny days right into the autumn months. There is so much to see and do in Alicante and no matter what your budget, there … Read more
There are less than 10 Fridays until Christmas. Can you believe it? Before you know it we will all be making our list and checking them twice to make sure we haven’t forgotten someone under the tree. But before you … Read more
It’s no secret that we at Surf and Sunshine have been bitten by the travel bug. Whether we’re exploring our home state or jetting off to places far and away, we’ve got a penchant for wandering. But all of that … Read more
Have you ever experienced a natural disaster? Even just preparing for a potential threat is unnerving. The fear, the waiting, trying to anticipate the progress of an event completely out of your control. It makes us remember how small we … Read more
Jamaica Weddings There are so many reasons to say “I Do” in Jamaica Mon! For the couple looking for a sunset wedding, I can’t think of a better location than the island of Jamaica. Known for its laid back and … Read more
AmaWaterways personalized ships focus on comfort and the experience of travel. They have created cruise ships meant to carry you into adventure while still providing tasteful ambiance. Bigger isn’t always better. It seems that many of our vacations have become super-sized, and … Read more
When I got married, the role of family hosting was passed on to me, and I was thrilled to be carrying on the holiday traditions. From summer to winter, my family is constantly gathering for birthdays, holidays, sunny afternoons, and … Read more
Yesterday’s home of the future is today’s smart home. Thanks to advances in technology, what once seemed unreachable, or only available to the rich, are now found in homes across America: super thin flat screen TVs and systems allowing you … Read more
Memorial Day is just around the corner and that means friends, family, laughs and BBQs ’round these parts. While we are family of grilling fools, sadly, our well-loved and overused BBQ is on it’s last legs. With only 2 of the 3 burners … Read more