Zephyr Eco Project in Costa Rica

Brought to you by the owners of Witch's Rock Surf Camp , another great venture, the Zephyr Eco Project. I am anxious to see the progression of this cutting edge community and the development of its organic farm and sustainable resort. Check out the Zephyr Project website and follow the story behind the building and planning of a unique resort and relaxing retreat in the beautiful hills of Alemania, Costa Rica.

Enjoy

Medelise

Wild Horse Tours...Currituck, North Carolina

Currituck, North Carolina

"The wild horses of the Currituck Outer Banks have survived nearly 500 years of fierce Nor’easters and hurricanes. They are truly representative of the Outer Banks spirit – untamed and rugged – and are an integral part of what draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the northern beaches every year. Nowhere else can you see wild Mustangs walking along the beach and grazing among beach homes"Corrolla Wild Horse Fund

Definitely, one of the highlights of our 2008 trip to the Outer Banks. If the horses only hold a mild interest for you take the tour for the pure joy of cruising at relatively high speeds throughout the sandy dunes and beaches of the northern tip region of the Outer Banks. The scenery is spectacular and the rush you get when you hit the high points of the rolling sandy dunes is invigorating. I'm not sure my sister-in-law will ever be satisfied again driving through the streets of Houston after her turn at the wheel.

My recommendation, make your reservations far in advance of your trip to the Outer Banks and be sure to bring everyone along for the ride. We were late in our plan making and a number of us where left behind at the house enviously listening to the stories upon the return of the wind blown, elated, jeep loving herd!

Back Country Outfitters and Guides - 252-453-0877 - 4WD, Segway and Kayak nature tours
Beach Jeeps of Corolla - 252-453-6141 - Self-guided Jeep rental tours
Civilian Jeep Adventure Tours - 252-489-4878 - Outer Banks Civilian Jeep adventure tours
Corolla Outback Adventures - 252-453-4484 - Jeep rentals, guided, self-guided and sunset tours
Wild Horse Adventure Tours - 252-489-2020 - Air-conditioned Suburban tours or personal Jeep off-road adventure tours
Corolla Jeep Rentals and Tours - 252-453-6899 - Jeep rentals, guided, self-guided and sunset tours

Have fun and hold onto your hat.

Medelise

The Tyler Place Family Resort

Located in Vermont on the shores of Lake Champlain

Great Summer Vacations: Part One

I am not quite sure where to start when it comes to the Tyler Place Family Resort. But, I can tell you this, after 16 consecutive years of family vacations with my husbands clan, the Tyler Place is the only resort that we repeated....five times!!!

Why?

In a Boston Parents Magazine review on the Tyler Place Family Resort, they state "It is how to take a vacation with a really young child and really enjoy it"

If you are a parent, especially of very young children, sometimes your family vacation is not really a vacation for you. But all that is about to change...at the Tyler Place Family Resort, you can have your cake and eat it too. There is no need to feel guilty. Rest assured your children will be having the time of their life as you enjoy a little alone time or quality time with your spouse.

With every feasible activity available to adults such as sailing, tennis, mountain biking and Yoga(to mention a few), there are endless possibilities for creating the ultimate morning adventure. But don't neglect the opportunity to just sit and relax with a good book as well. You choose...will it be the pool side today or the Adirondack chair overlooking Lake Champlain? My favorite was a quick swim out to the trampoline raft to soak up the heat on the warm top. What about the kids you ask? Your kids, they will be off on their own adventure in the award winning children's program that has set the Tyler Place Family Resort apart from other inclusive family resorts. I am sorry to inform you, but by the end of the week your kids will gladly trade you in for one of their camp counselors, no regrets, no looking back!

And as much as the Tyler Place has perfected the art of entertaining and caring for small children, they have also managed not to neglect addressing the number one kill joy to a great family vacation....the teenager. On all five of our stays at the Tyler Place, one of the nine offspring in the Reifsteck clan was in that teenage sulk stage. And although the nieces whined a bit about the overnight camping on an island, secretly they pined for the handsome counselor that crooned folksongs while strumming the guitar, as they all sat around the campfire.

Probably the biggest factor in our repeat trips to The Tyler Place Family Resort, was their approach to dining. With nine children ranging in age from 3 months to 16 years of age the adults in our group never seemed to have an opportunity to actually sit down and enjoy a meal together. You know the drill... in between cleaning up spilled milk, trying to coax a ten year old to eat more than just the cookies and preventing the boys from throwing food at each other, adults don't have a chance. With two camp sessions a day( one in the morning until after lunch, the other for several hours in the evening) not only do the parents get to enjoy a meal talking with one another, they can even get in a romantic moonlight walk down to the shoreline. The food at the Tyler Place is outstanding. The only downside...withdrawal when you arrive home and realize that you do not have five different dessert choices.

If you are looking for a great, relaxing vacation this summer, The Tyler Place Family Resort should be at the top of your list. With many of the children in our group on the verge of adulthood, we are looking forward to a new generation of Tyler Kids!

Look for Part Two in the series on the Outer Banks by subscribing below.

Summer is almost here...start planning!
Medelise

Three Great Summer Vacation Ideas

So are you thinking about the summer and what to do with the family, yet? Well, I am hoping to make your dilemma a bit easier with a Summer Vacation Series sure to spark some interest and get your summer vacation planning kicked into high gear!

As stated in previous posts, My husbands parents plan a great summer vacation every year for my husbands whole family...all twenty of us(at the latest count)! We have been to each of these three destinations and loved each one. From the shores of Lake Champlain and the Tyler Place Family Resort, to the beautiful sandy beaches of the Outer Banks and finally the glorious green countryside surrounding Keuka Lake of New York, each trip offers a little bit of something for everyone.

Wake Boarding Keuka Lake
Finger Lakes, New York








The Outer Banks...Corolla Beach, North Carolina






The Wall
Photo Courtesy
The Tyler Place Family Resort









Look for part one in the series highlighting The Tyler Place Resort located on the shores of Lake Champlain just north of Burlington. Better yet subscribe at the bottom of this page to be e-mailed the most recent posts.

Start Planning...summer is almost here!
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Burkie Bear

Hey Burkie!!!

I finally got to meet Burkie Bear. After five years of skiing at Burke Mountain, I managed to track down the elusive bear and snap a quick photo with him. I am sure that he is off hibernating once again as the temperatures have dropped since this picture. Maybe you too can be photographed with the famous Bear. So drive on up to Burke Mountain.... you are sure to have a great day of skiing or snowboarding and you just might find my furry friend.

Head North!!!

Medelise