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Bed and Breakfasts vs Big Hotels
Bed and Breakfasts vs Big Hotels
Bed and Breakfasts vs Big Hotels
A friend was just asking me for suggestions for an early Autumn vacation.  I suggested going somewhere up north to enjoy fall foliage.  The trip could be enhanced, I said, by staying at a Bed & Breakfast. She shook her head and said, “No, I’d feel weird staying in some stranger’s house.”...
What Are Your “Required” Hotel Amenities?
What Are Your “Required” Hotel Amenities?
What Are Your “Required” Hotel Amenities?
While at a hotel this weekend, I observed people making use of the many different amenities.  Of course the teens were loving the free wi-fi. The little ones were splashing happily in the pool.  The grownups liked the coffee bar.  If you’ve ever looked online for accommodation, you know you can search by whatever feature is most important to you...
NJ Families Are Among The Closest In The US
NJ Families Are Among The Closest In The US
NJ Families Are Among The Closest In The US
It's not uncommon to travel throughout Ocean County and see multiple generations of a family spending time together. In fact, in New Jersey and New York, adults live closer to their parents than only one other area of the country.
How Long Is The Perfect Vacation?
How Long Is The Perfect Vacation?
How Long Is The Perfect Vacation?
Now that we've checked all of the boxes to make summer official; it's past Memorial Day weekend, the kids are out of school, and the beaches are open, there are plenty of vacationers visiting Ocean County, but also plenty of locals getting away for vacations of our own.
Worst 4th Traffic?
Worst 4th Traffic?
Worst 4th Traffic?
So it's now time to see what YOU think were the worst roads with traffic the 4th of July weekend here at the Jersey Shore as thousands flock to our beaches and resort destinations to celebrate a long weekend. What's your pick for worst ...
Brick Summerfest 2016
Brick Summerfest 2016
Brick Summerfest 2016
Welcome to the first "webisode" of the "Jersey Shore Journal" ..... a video program which will take you to cool events and destinations here at the Jersey Shore ....   Our first "Journal" takes us to Brick Summerfest. The summ...
Which Airport Do You Prefer?
Which Airport Do You Prefer?
Which Airport Do You Prefer?
With the approaching long holiday weekend and after the horrible tragedy in Turkey, air travellers will be standing in long lines at the airports.  Even with some additional TSA staffers, travel experts are advising people to pack patience along with their clothes and personal items...
Where Do You Take Your Summer Getaways?
Where Do You Take Your Summer Getaways?
Where Do You Take Your Summer Getaways?
We're in an interesting situation here in Ocean County - we live in a major destination all year-round. When much of New Jersey thinks about getting away for a week, a lot of them head to our area. But where do we go to get away?
Yankees Great Bernie Williams
Yankees Great Bernie Williams
Yankees Great Bernie Williams
Former Yankee great Bernie Williams took time to talk with Shawn Michaels about a new online series "Rival Town Rundowns" a 5 part series which will air on MLB.COM LISTEN NOW: The series will feature former baseball greats giving travel tips to their "rival" cities...
Is Gap Year A Good Idea For Ocean County Students?
Is Gap Year A Good Idea For Ocean County Students?
Is Gap Year A Good Idea For Ocean County Students?
When the news broke that First Daughter Malia Obama would be going to Harvard, the reports also mentioned her taking a "gap year" after she graduates high school.  A gap year is a break between the end of 12th grade and the start of Freshman year in college...

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