Many years ago when I was in the prime of my wanderlust years, I worked on cruise ships. It was a great way to see the world, meet new people, and learn new customs. New Year’s Eve is celebrated around the world. The new year signifies new hope, a chance for a new beginning, and an opportunity to say goodbye to the mistakes we made in the previous year and start anew with 12 as yet untainted months of possibilities.

One of my favorite New Year’s traditions I learned from my colleagues on board the ss Stellar Solaris, a Greek liner that sailed the Caribbean, South...

Everyone needs a little help coming up with great Christmas gift ideas for the friends and family members on their gift list. Today being the first of the Twelve Days of Christmas, I thought I’d continue on the theme of an earlier posting I wrote about unique and unusual shops along the Old King’s Highway (Route 6A) on Cape Cod. I especially could use some help with ideas for our four grand children, who range in age from one to nearly seven. They are always a challenge for us, and I have prided myself on finding some great toys and books in the past, but this year we are stumped. So if any of...

In my last email news blast to our guests, many wrote back asking if we are doing anything special for New Year’s Eve 2009. So, back by popular demand is our 3-Night Romantic New Year’s Eve Getaway Package ! If you want to enjoy a romantic seaside interlude to welcome in the New Year, we have what your are looking for.  Call now for best room availability because this special won’t last. Toll Free 888-362-4441.

Special NYE Package includes:

• 3 nights in an ocean-view...

The upcoming weekend, December 4-6, is a big one for Christmas events on Cape Cod. And since I am a sucker for holiday traditions, I’m going to have a hard time choosing from among the many unique and wonderfully original activities going on. Here are just a few that piqued my interest:

Holly Days, a month-long celebration of open houses, tree lightings, and concerts that takes place in...