Florida’s world famous Daytona Beach has been a haven for spring breakers for years. Daytona Beach has roughly 6 miles of white sand beaches that border the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean. Let’s not forget that this city is also home to the world famous Daytona International Speedway (previous article). You, Me and The Dock spent a weekend touring...
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St. Anthony Hotel and 20th Century Luxury
The St. Anthony Hotel was designed with total luxury in mind. The 10 story – 20th century extravagant hotel was built in 1909. It has been a destination for many of the world’s most elite. The San Anthony hotel not only represents luxury at its finest, but includes a personal experience that brought back past memories. I...
Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch
Colorado has many beautiful mountainous retreats. One of these is the Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch. When talking about resorts, people have a tendency to think of golf, beach or spa resorts. But this particular resort offers the tranquil surroundings of the northern Rocky Mountains. Just a little over two hours from Denver’s International Airport and 50 minutes west of I-25...
San Antonio’s luxurious Menger Hotel
When you talk about San Antonio’s luxurious hotels of past, two immediately come to the forefront. They are the Menger and Saint Anthony’s. The Menger Hotel is the oldest of the two and opened in 1859. The original owners were German immigrants by the names of William and Mary Menger. William was a brewer...
The sleepy town of Greeley, Colorado
There is a city that lies approximately 20 miles east from the base of the Rocky Mountains that portrays a small town atmosphere. In comparison to some of its more contemporary neighboring cities, its humble traditions are still intact. Before moving to South West Florida, I, Anthony Scopel called Greeley, Colorado home for thirty five years....
San Antonio’s downtown historical district
San Antonio’s downtown historical district has one of the most well known landmarks in America. The Alamo is probably the most recognizable site in the downtown district. It’s positioned among many other iconic monuments like the San Fernando Cathedral, HemisFair Park and the Tower of the America’s to mention a few. The La Antorcha...
A weekend at the cabin in Cumberland Pass
Colorado’s Cumberland Pass was used to connect several mining towns together in the late 1800’s. There are still remnants of these small towns along the mountain trails. You can travel most of these unfinished roads with a two wheel drive vehicle, but the best way is with an ATV. The Cumberland Pass connects the...
Mailboxes with personality – Part 2
The two plus miles of Hickory Boulevard which just happens to be on Hickory Island, will again be our focal point. Continuing on with our Mailboxes with personality – part 2, we start with an appropriate structure that belongs on the water’s edge guiding in ships from far away lands! Lighthouses are a fetish...
Floating down the world famous San Antonio River
There is nothing more breathtaking than floating down the world famous San Antonio River. The boat tour is well worth the minimal cost of $10.00 per person and $7.00 for senior and military personnel. The tour takes you on a trip that not only showcases such beauty, but so many iconic locations as well. The two un-doctored videos that...