Happy Friday! As usual, I’m thrilled it’s the weekend—because that means I’ll be at the beach. (Rockaway, this time.) Even though it’s a schlep to get to any of them from Washington Heights, it’s so worth it. Nothing comparesВ to a day at the beach in the summertime.
Until next week, some of my favorite travel links from around the web:
More amazing aerial summer photos.
Awesome: NYC music references, mapped.
Rainbow-hued balconies in Sweden.
Extreme Slip’N Slide! At Lake Powell, Utah.
10 words and phrases travel writers should avoid. I totally agree, but admit that I’m guilty of using most of them, at some point!
How to make your home feel like a beach house. After coming back from my beach house week, I’ve wanted to overhaul my apartment and make it feel more like a seaside place.
Dogfish Head just opened an inn!
…this isn’t travel-related, but it’s good to keep in mind: Your happiness makes your friends and familyВ happier.
Have a good one!
Love the beach house link, Heather! I’m still in the process of finishing my beachside apartment – we renovated last year and I’m still after the final touches… like a giant feature mirror, turqouise and pale yellow cushions and a blue runner to offset all the white, white white I have in my place! Great link to some fabulous inspirational photos!
That sounds so amazing, Peggy! I’m jealous–and would love to see some pics once you’ve finished decorating!
Hey Heather – we’re not quite there yet! But we’re there enough for me to have listed our spare room! Check it out if you’re curious! рџ™‚
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3543278
I love it, Peggy! The blues and whites are so beachy! I would happily stay there if I make it back to Australia, one of these days. рџ™‚
You would be more than welcome to stay with us! рџ™‚
Hi Heather! I love your blog and your stories on weekend trips from NYC. We just launched a travel search site focused on weekend travel from NYC (travel within 72 hours or less) http://www.discoverue.com. We would love to share one of your stories on the site. Feel free to email me if you are interested. Cheers!
Hi Dwayne!
Thanks for the kind words! I love the idea behind your site, as well. If you could email me a little more information, that would be great—thanks!
Thanks for the kind words as well! Just like you, my wife and I LOVE NYC but we always are looking for that weekend trip. I guess leaving the city makes you appreciate the city more! Could you please PM me your email so I can share with you more details.