Kelley’s Island – the secret is out

Kelley’s Island – the secret is out

Now’s the time to make your plans for a summer getaway to Kelley’s Island, Ohio.  Largest of the American islands in Lake Erie, this destination is about to get even more popular. Nominated as one of the 15 finalists in the Budget Travel “2014 Coolest Small Towns”...
Four ways to enjoy Amsterdam

Four ways to enjoy Amsterdam

With a city as diverse as Amsterdam, there are dozens of ways to enjoy it.  Pick a couple, pick them all…you are going to enjoy this marvelous destination. Ride a bike Amsterdam may be the city of bikes. With over a million bikes in the city, and with literally dozens...

Blockade Runner, a beach resort for all four seasons

Pounding surf or placid inland waters? Wandering on miles of beach or paddling for hours on smooth, clear waters? These are the type decisions one needs to make before picking an East Coast vacation destination. Well, they used to be. Head for Wrightsville Beach in...

One key unlocks it all – Longboat Key

See update 3-19-2024 at https://dougbardwell.com/db/2024/03/19/one-key-unlocks-it-all-longboat-key-redux-2024/ The holidays are over and many snowbirds will be looking to get out of the frigid climes. Everyone expects the people of Cleveland and Buffalo to start...