This was my first time ziplining and I’ll admit I was a little afraid. Another recommendation from our hotel we chose Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tours and they didn’t disappoint us. With an emphasis on safety, the exciting course offers a total of 13 thrilling zip lines, 3 aerial walk way bridges, 2 tree houses, 2 ‘Leap of Faith’ vertical descents, 9 elements of challenge course and 3 unique combination tours. It was an exhilarating experience to say […]
This was one thing we signed up for well in advance of our trip and gratefully so. Eli Fuller, owner and operator of Eli’s Eco-Tour and Adventure Antigua, has spent his life roaming these waters and his eco-tour is his way of passing along his knowledge and appreciation of the area. It most certainly has paid off for him as this is probably the most popular thing to do and well worth the $$. With […]
I’m not much of a relaxer while on vacation but this place taught me what a vacation should really be. Located on a private beach and dotted with pastel colored cottages, I loved every inch of Cocobay Beach Resort. While the cottages do not have televisions or phones, they each have a private plunge pool, veranda and hammock. Most cottages have views of the beautiful turquoise bay that you could easily stare at all day long. […]
I love coming to Cedarburg any time of year and it’s my favorite spot to head off to for the day or the entire weekend. But my absolute favorite time to visit is during the Fall Wine & Harvest Festival. It’s like Cedarburg on crack–all my favorite things plus a festival celebrating a few of the things I love most….Fall and wine! The streets are closed down and are lined with craft vendors, food vendors, […]
Dalkey is a seaside resort suburb just south of Dublin City. It was a beautiful sunny day and we decided to make a stop there before heading back to Dublin on our final full day in Ireland. We took a walk around the harbour area, saw a seal begging for fish, and had some lunch. Afterward, we walked around the beach before our final drive of the trip. Our short time there was very enjoyable and I learned that […]
Hore Abbey is a monastery ruins near the Rock of Cashel and while it is really nothing spectacular in itself, it is very beautiful viewed from above at the Rock of Cashel. There is no guided tour or visitors centre but anyone can walk around inside. If you are at the Rock of Cashel, it’s certainly worth a stop by for some photos.
Dramatic is one word I would use to describe this place. An imposing structure perched high on the “rock” with sweeping views of the countryside all around. The “Rock” of Cashel is not really a rock at all however but a steep green hill with limestone outcrops. At the top is a stone fortress that includes a 13th Century Gothic cathedral, a 12th Century Romanesque chapel, and a stone round tower. There is also a […]
Yes it’s probably the most touristy thing in Ireland….Yes it’s overpriced……Yes it’s probably unhealthy and a wee bit gross kissing a piece of stone that hundreds of others have put their mouths to just that day – but do it anyway! It’s fun being part of a tradition so special and the castle itself and the grounds are actually very beautiful to meander around. There are also a couple of great pubs around the town […]