‘Travel, History and Culture’ Archives
Capri: Then and Now
By Joan Kelly THEN Cookie (Wilma) Ahillen, sister of Dave Moenkhaus has vivid memories of her teenage years visiting the Isles of Capri. In the late 1950’s she and her parents stayed at the Isles of Capri Hotel and Marina. There were four units. They lived in unit number four with twin beds, a tiny table and efficiency kitchen and a [...]
Historic Cruise
Submitted by Friends of the Fakahatchee The first Coastal Cruise of 2012 to historic Fakahatchee Island was enjoyed last month by over 20 people who set out in glorious weather on a chartered boat tour from Everglades National Park throught the mysterious mangroves of the Ten Thousand Islands. Upon arrival at Fakahatchee Island, biologist [...]
WHY FIREWORKS?
By Monte Lazarus On a blistering hot day in 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, about the significance of the Declaration of Independence: “The second day of July, 1776 will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary [...]
United Arab Emirates – Arabian Sea – India
CRUISE #23: By Bob Marks Our April 8th arrival in Dubai was a sight beyond one’s imagination at all the beauty and cleanliness, mile after mile in the middle of the desert. The high rise buildings were equal to NY City. The building designs are most unusual in their sky scraper beauty. We enjoyed seeing and visiting the world’s largest [...]
New reports outline Disney’s impact on Florida
By Orlando Attractions Magazine Recently during a community networking breakfast at the Orlando Museum of Art, Disney leaders gave a presentation that showcased Disney World’s economic and community impact on Central Florida. Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts President Al Weiss spoke. Weiss [...]
In Praise of fashion’s colors
By Lisa Smith Wood It’s no secret that each season new color trends are thrust upon us through runway shows as designers deem new ‘it’ colors in the hopes of creating new options for retailers and consumers. Sometimes they get it right, other times not so much. While I’m in favor of forward fashion, I’ve also reached a point in [...]
Fashion colors translate to Interior Design
FROM THE RUNWAY TO THE HALLWAY: By Lisa Smith Wood Color trends for home interiors come from a variety of sources and for years, the fashion runway has served as inspiration for interior design. Fortunately trend forecasters and designers for both fashion and home décor predict vibrant palettes that create appealing, [...]
The Paint’s still Wet!
Attorney/Auctioneer Chris Lombardo led a spirited crowd of 125 art aficionados on January 27 at the Fourth Annual Wet Paint Live Art Auction. The auction featured 18 prominent artists, and proceeds were divided among three organizations – Marco Island area Chamber of Commerce (Leadership Marco), Art League of Marco Island and the Marco Island [...]
GRANDMA OF THE GLADES
Who was Marjory Stoneman Douglas? Well, if you don't know, or if you want to know more, about this extraordinary conservationist who lived for 108 year (no, it's not a typo, she was born in 1890 and died in 1998), here's a new book that summarizes her life and the issues that concerned her. Recent residents and visitors to south Florida will [...]
Marco Island hosts top travel wholesalers and cruise lines
An impressive presence of tour operators and cruise lines will come to Marco Island on Tues., February 1st. The public is invited from 3 – 6 pm on an RSVP basis only. Representatives of Abercrombie & Kent, Avalon Waterways, Cunard Line, Globus Tours, Insight Vacations, Micato Safaris, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal [...]
