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Though the vast majority of visitors flock to Spring Lake in the summer, many people find the other three seasons to be quite atmospheric, e...

  Every season is delightful in Spring Lake, though I’m especially fond of the off season. This is one of two footbridges that date to the l...

Despite traveling all over the world to the most wonderful places, I always return to Spring Lake, New Jersey that’s a bastion of serenity a...

  While I was in Reno, Nevada attending the awesome Cordillera International Film Festival with my feature-length comedy script, I had the o...

Spring Lake, New Jersey is a mere two hours by train from New York City. Yet, no matter how many times I visit in the off-season and no matt...

The Chateau Inn and Suites in Spring Lake, New Jersey is perfectly located across the street from the lake where you can jog the loop around...

  The tangle of trees surrounding Spring Lake is part of what makes jogging around the periphery so magical. For me, Spring Lake is dreamy a...

Spring Lake, New Jersey couldn’t be more beguiling year-round, but especially during the holidays. Spanning the namesake lake, a duo of hist...

  I love finding a cozy, atmospheric, informal wine bar with a variety of selections by the glass. That’s what I found at Kurant, a Midtown ...

  As a photographer, I’m all about presenting even tried-and-true destinations from a completely different perspective. I’m captivated by co...

  Over the past several months, I’ve been exploring walkable downtowns in New Jersey. I discovered the Bourbon Street Beignet in Westwood. T...

  This Millennium Monument — a sundial of sorts — designed to celebrate the new millennium in the U.S. is sited on Point Udall, the easternm...

  On St. Croix, I found the vibrant street art, whether murals or sculptures, captivating. These pepper building facades, sea walls and even...

  Strolling through 18th century Fort Frederik (including the art gallery) first thing in the morning is an atmospheric experience when you ...

  On St. Croix, USVI, by far, my favorite place to hang out in Frederiksted was Polly’s At The Pier. I could linger for hours at their atmos...

  With its Giverny-inspired landscaping, this fine-dining restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture is also perfect for sipping a chilled Pinot Gr...

  It’s easy to spend the whole day at Grounds for Sculpture, an expansive and ultra creative sculpture garden in Hamilton, New Jersey. After...

It’s easy to practice mindful walking at the tranquil Untermyer Gardens Conservatory, especially in the off season and when visiting mid-wee...

The Victorian-era architecture in Cape May’s historic district couldn’t be more enchanting. There are plenty of surprising architectural and...

Traveling to Cape May, New Jersey off season has many advantages, from stellar bird watching to empty, windswept beaches. Without a car, you...