Spend a Week in Paradise with Zac Brown (sort of)

When I bought my new vehicle, I was given a free six-month subscription to Sirius XM. Well, those folks sure know what they’re doing because I’m currently hooked on Radio Margaritaville. My six months just ended, and I, of course, had no other choice but to renew (and pay). I’m glad I did because I […]

Sun Protection Tips: SolEscapes Packable Sun Hats

Whether you’re sightseeing, strolling around a resort or cruise ship, or spending the day at the pool, beach, or water park, it is crucial to protect your skin and eyes on sunny (or even not so sunny) days. This, of course, means sunscreen. And lots of it. Add a cute sun hat and you’ve got […]

Fitness and Nutrition Tips: How to Get Fit and Stay Motivated with ‘Got Milk?’ in 2014

With the new year, a lot of folks have made resolutions to get into better shape and shed unwanted poundage. In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on a bit of a fitness kick (Get it? Fitness….kick….) myself. Check out how to win a FitBit Flex and the runDisney Princess Marathon Weekend in particular. I’m on […]

Get Your Bits Fit: Win a Fitbit Flex in the TEAS’ TEA Sweepstakes

Who doesn’t start out the new year by vowing to work out more, weigh less, or improve themselves in some way or another? While intentions may be good, they invariably fall by the wayside. We all need something to get us motivated to keep moving. The folks at TEAS’ TEA had that very thought in […]

Discover Bodhi by the Beach at the 2014 Bermuda Yoga Festival

Practicing planks and up dogs with views of sapphire-soaked water and coral reefs sounds like a dream come true to this island girl. The soft pink sand of Bermuda is better than any yoga mat I’ve ever used. It seems that the Bermuda Department of Tourism thinks like me. Kind of a scary thought for them, […]

SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund gives $1.2 million to wildlife projects

From Antarctic penguins to Florida’s marine mammals, wild animals around the world will benefit from more than $1.2 million in grants awarded by the non-profit SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. These generous grants will go to ninety-three wildlife research, habitat protection, animal rescue and conservation education projects. The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund […]

Balmy Palms Picks a Winner in Trop Rock Songwriting Contest

If you’ve been a frequent reader, you’ll surely remember the singing/songwriting contest I told you about a while back. The tropical lifestyle brand, Balmy Palms, was looking for a theme song to represent their brand. They sent out a search for the perfect song to convey their philosophy of a laid-back lifestyle. “No Worries, No […]

Athleta is coming to Richmond, Virginia at Short Pump Town Center

When I find something I like, I tend to stick with it. I’ve used the same brand of pen for nearly 20 years (Pilot, in case you’re wondering), and I’ve owned a Ford for at least 18 years. Clothing, on the other hand, is something I’m a little more fickle about. If it fits and […]

Escape to Margaritaville via Vegas with Parrot Head Sun Care and Rite Aid

Margaritaville® Parrot Head Sun Care and Rite Aid® are getting together to send a lucky winner and a friend to see Jimmy Buffett in Las Vegas on October 26, 2013. They will also be giving away other very cool Parrot Head prizes. The Prizes     Grand Prize (1) – Escape to Margaritaville Two tickets […]

Half Shell Raw Bar, Key West, Makes Cover of Kenny Chesney single ‘When I See This Bar’

Laid-back beach bars, island locations and good music always seem to go hand in hand. If anything can bring it home even more, and toss in an artistic touch, it is an artist/performer like Kenny Chesney. A Key West establishment that sings of the images and feelings evoked in many of Chesney’s songs has just […]

Balmy Palms Picks Trop Rock Theme Song Finalists

The tropical-inspired lifestyle brand Balmy Palms has selected three finalists in its search for an original trop rock song to represent the brand on its website, in radio spots and in other media. Now they need your help. The public is being asked to help Balmy Palms make the final selection for the song that […]