Shawn’s Top 10 Vacation Destinations
Shawn’s Top 10 Vacation Destinations
I know that most people are reluctant to travel these days. Wearing a mask isn’t fun – especially on a beach. After all, who wants a tan line across their face?
With airfares and hotels at bargain rates right now, why not plan that vacation you’ve always dreamed about? Once the COVID-19 crisis is over, travelers will be clamoring to get away and bargain rates will be history.
For a bit of inspiration, here are my Top 10 recommendations for national and international vacation spots. You can’t go wrong with any of them.
Number 10
Hot Springs, AR
“Take in some local music at the Ohio Club”
Place to Stay – Hotel Hot Springs
Place to Dine – Ohio Club
Things to Do – Anywhere Downtown, Oaklawn Race Track
Number 9
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
“The scuba diving visibility is the best I’ve experienced”
Things to Do – Iguana Island with a snorkeling tour, Grace Bay, Scuba Diving
Place to Dine – Las Brisas Restaurant
Number 8
Las Vegas, NV
“Try and get a Belagio Fountain view from the rooms at the Cosmo”
Place to Dine – Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
Place to Stay – Cosmopolitan
Number 7
Pismo Beach, CA
“Get a glass table at the Old Port Inn to see the Sea Lions swimming below”
Places to Dine – Old Port Inn (Avila Beach) Madonna Inn (San Luis Obispo)
Things to Do – Pismo Pier and Dune Buggy the Beach–
Number 6
Marble Falls/Horseshoe Bay, TX
“You can’t beat breakfast at the Blue Bonnet Café. On the weekends, get there early to avoid the lines”
Place to Dine – Blue Bonnet Café
Things to Do – Lake LBJ, Longhorn Cavern
Number 5
New York City, New York
“Try the Cheesecake at Magnolia Bakery near Central Park”
Things to Do – One World Trade Center Tour, Stroll thru Central Park
Place to Dine – Magnolia Bakery
Number 4
Soldotna, Alaska
“July is a great month for fishing and sunlight”
Place to Stay – Kenai Riverbend Resort
Things to Do – Salty Dog Saloon (In Homer, AK) after a long day of fishing, Bear viewing fly in tour
Number 3
Paris, France
“Stop by the Versailles Market to get your picnic items”
Places to Dine – Dinner Cruise on the La Seine, Versailles City Market
Things to Do – Eiffel Tower for the night sparkle, Any Fat Tire Bike Tour, Palace of Versailles
Number 2
Torvik, Norway
“Brave the switch backs on the Isterdalvegen from Andalsnes to Alnesvatnet”
Place to Dine – Piccola Mama Rosa
Things to Do – Kayak Geiranger Fjord, Trollstigtrollet, the drive up Isterdalvegen (63)
And my #1, favorite vacation destination is…
Number 1
George Town,
Grand Cayman
“Can’t beat the sunset from Seven Mile Beach”
Place to Stay – Regal Beach Club
Places to Dine – Rackums, Casanova Restaurant
Things to Do – Stingray City, Seven Mile Beach, Night Scuba Dive at Macabuca Bar
If you decide to schedule a trip to one of these spots, give me a call.
I’d be happy to share local travel tips.
