The Florida Keys: Yes, “paradise” often comes to mind but not always “peaceful.” Mixed in with the hottest party destination just down the street? How can all of this even exist in one sentence, much less within the same two blocks? Well, these are The Keys, after all. As The Keys aren’t exactly famous for their beaches (you knew that,...
While we here at Triple B tend to revel in a short break from our 4-leggers (including Illy, the squirrel) we know that many of you plan your trips based on where your precious pups will be welcomed like the cherished family members that they are. We’re doing the research for you, starting with the Northeast coast (read about...
Just up the street is one of Florida’s busiest, best-known party towns, Daytona Beach. And even Ormond Beach itself, right next door, has a bit of a bustle to it, but if you’re looking for a completely restful beach stay, park it in Ormond-by-the Sea. Are you old enough to remember the term ‘rest cure’? “A period spent in inactivity...
Surfing – and skydiving – Santas! How often does this happen? Once a year, Christmas eve, Cocoa Beach, 8 a.m. Put it on your calendar. Christmas eve is less than a week away now. Can you imagine a better way to spend the day? If you don’t have all those presents wrapped by now, toss ’em into...
We don’t have a boat – yet – but are powerfully drawn to the water. The unimaginable depths, the way light plays on the surface… even the smell. 89% of humans want to be near the ocean, the other 11% near the mountains. Yes, I pulled that from just my experience but you have to admit is has a ring...
At first I said “Who cares why? I just am.” And, making my crying face, “Science is so BORING!” But I forced myself to read the article. It was kind of long, and I am such a ‘bottom line’ girl. Cut to the chase, people, time is a-wastin’. But I did it, and I’m glad. Full of a ton of...
We Floridians are well known for our love of kitsch and color and we make no excuses. Laugh and tease us all you want – we fly our freak flag high and proudly. Our beach bars are some of the best places to find larger than life art. I almost put the word “art” in quotation marks, as if...
WIFE: “Honey, what color do you think we should paint the beach house?” HUSBAND: “Hell I don’t know… How about brown.” How else did this happen? Hmmm, beach house… beach house… BROWN is what I think of, don’t you? Not to knock the previous owners or anything. They’re really cool – a lot like us, just taller. She’s blond...
When you thought ahead to when you would have kids, didn’t you imagine they’d all be alike? Or at least look alike. Mine were all going to be white-blonds, love playing in the ocean, and tan easily. I ended up with one white-blond, one strawberry blond, and one dark blond. Only one loves the ocean and tans easily, and they...
After a sun, surf and sand filled day do you really need to spend Happy Hour looking at the beach? If so you’ll miss out on some of Florida’s best beach bars, a mere block away from the Atlantic, on the iconic A1A. As the Beaches, Bars and Bungalows team travels the A1A to bring you the best tips for...
