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Written and photographed by Dick Cooper. In my mind, there have always been big differences between yachting and boating. Yachting requires a proper yacht, a blue blazer, club tie and membership dues. Boating just needs a boat. I have been on the water in some form of vessel or another most of my life [...]
Archive for Category: "Explorer"
BACK TO NATURE AT THE BLACK WALNUT POINT INN
Two hours and 50 years away from D.C. on Tilghman Island By Beth Rubin. Photography by Angie Myers and Bob Zuber. The sound of water lapping at riprap lures me from a sound sleep. Not since I was a camper in a lakefront boathouse 50 years ago have I wakened to such an intoxicating [...]
AT HOME ON ANY SEA
Experience the Kadey Krogen Yacht Community By Charlotte Zang. Photography Courtesy of Kadey-Krogen Yachts. The frustration of a long commute is gone. Deadlines are a thing of the past. Stress is non-existent. The only concern now is which way the breeze is blowing when Betty Robinson relaxes with her morning coffee on the back [...]
EXPLORE THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AT NAVY POINT
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Delights By Peter Howell. Photography courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Are you and your family looking for an enjoyable day trip? How about a fun way to explore the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed? Are you interested in studying its history, examining the boats that once plied its [...]
ONANCOCK
A Sleepy Town In Renaissance By Beth Schucker. Photography by BurnhamVirginia.com. The Corner Bakery is not on the corner and the North Street Playhouse is not on North Street. Don’t worry. These errors in nomenclature won’t spoil your visit. The buildings were named when they were “side” streets. Now that they’re main street [...]
THE BELLMOOR
A Rehoboth Oasis By Mary Ann Treger. Photography by Andy Lundgren. One day researchers will discover that a weekend at The Bellmoor in Rehoboth is the best remedy for many ailments. They will announce to the world in some stuffy scientific journal that the mere mention of its name reduces blood pressure, melts away [...]
INN AT PERRY CABIN
An Elegant Friend By Mary Ann Treger. Photography by Mark Lovett. I never thought I’d ever have a thing in common with rapper Snoop Dogg, or Ice-T, or supermodel Heidi Klum and her husband, songster Seal. Until they all renewed their wedding vows. After a romantic getaway to the Inn at Perry Cabin in the [...]
BLENDING AGRICULTURE AND TOURISM:
An Experience All Can Enjoy Story and Photography Michael Short. Did you drive Eastern Shore highways last year and notice the increasing numbers of corn mazes in the fall? Or hay rides carrying families into strawberry fields in the Spring? Did you wonder why? Agritourism is the answer. This new form of tourism pairs [...]
ACHIEVING SUCCESS WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE NORM
Brian and Kim Billick’s “Idea Book” Becomes Reality At first blush the idea of building a 9,000 sq. ft. home (11,000 sq. ft. with loggias) on the Wye River without an architect seems as crazy as the loons swimming in it. But not to Kim and Brian Billick. “I always dreamed of having enough [...]
CELEBRATING A CHERISHED HISTORY
The Brick Hotel on the Circle in Georgetown, Delaware “You haven’t heard of ‘Return Day?’” quips Lynn Lester, eyebrows raised in surprise. “Well, let me tell you all about it,” she says smiling. Owner of The Brick Hotel of Georgetown and Innkeeper, Lynn explains that Georgetown, Delaware is the only city in the United [...]
AN UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY
Gaylord’s National Harbor Resort and Conference Center Step into the marbled hallways of Gaylord’s National Harbor Resort and Conference Center and you reap the benefits of a billion dollar investment. Black and white marble block floors trimmed with gold marble, scalloped white columns and crystal chandeliers shaped like nautical stars, elegant tapestries, warm cherry [...]
