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Edition 11, Volume 1
December 1, 2006
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Welcome to our Newsletter...
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December? You can’t be serious! Already? Wow, where does the time go? The Day of the Great Turkey has come and gone. We hope you had a thankful and wonderful day with family and friends. Next stop: the holidays. We’ll be shopping, shopping, shopping until we’re dropping, dropping, dropping!
What would be the perfect gift this year? Well, this may not be the most perfect thing you can think of, but you can start your gift-giving early by emailing this newsletter to your friends. It’s FREE, and it gives them the opportunity to find out what’s going on "…down the shore.” Sure, it gets quiet at the shore in the late fall and winter, but there are many places to stay, dine and see that are open year round, not to mention all the things going on in Cape May, Atlantic City and elsewhere.
Strolling along the beach year round is one of our favorite past-times. The ocean’s many moods are a delight to see no matter what month is on the calendar. Checking out the holiday decorations is another fun thing to do. Cozy rooms, fireplaces, the scent of candles and evergreens, hot chocolate, quiet conversations – you’ll find them all waiting for you and the special people in your life.
The entertainers keep on coming all year long in Atlantic City, so check out the fun in our Atlantic City Scene in this issue. Don’t forget our Artist’s Corner and other features, as well. Share your holiday cookie (and good stuff) recipes with us. We’ll be highlighting some recipes in our next issue, and don’t forget to send us your favorite shore photos. Read about both the recipes and the photos after this introduction letter.
Check out our blog, the special attractions in this issue, the Christmas shows in Cape May and Atlantic City, and a host of other things to see and do. Remember, we value your feedback so if you have something to say, please say it!
Thanks again for your readership and support, and, as always, please send this newsletter to everyone you know. Have a great time with Great Vacation newsletter!
Sincerely,
-The Editors
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Pictures…We Get Pictures
Actually, we’ve GOT pictures on our main website: just click here and you’re invited to check them out. Go to the homepage and click on “Photo Galleries.” When it opens, select a set of pictures by town and see if your favorite photos match up to some of ours. In fact, we’d love to share your favorite photos from “…down the shore.” Check out the details in this issue. Eventually we’ll have as many shore “shots” as possible so when the leaves fall, the cool winds blow, and thoughts turn to spring and summer while we push up our thermostats and dream of warm, balmy days again, we can then go to www.GreatVacationGuide.com and do a little dreaming ourselves.
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Photo Contest
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE! Send us a copy of your favorite photo from “…down the shore.” We’ll be choosing the best entries to feature in our Great Vacation newsletters. Include your name, address and phone number so we can properly identify your photo if it’s featured. At the end of the year we’ll be running a feature of all the winning photos that were shown in the newsletter during the year, and the best photos may be featured in the Great Vacation in-room guide appropriate to the photo, (i.e. In the Cape May in-room guide, the Stone Harbor/Avalon in-room guide, the Ocean City in-room guide, etc.) Full credit will be given to you if your photo is used.
Send all photos here info@greatvacationguide.com
All photos must be no larger than 640 pixels wide and 72 dpi ( formats can be .jpg - . jpeg - .gif )
All photos submitted and/or used become the property of Successful Seasons and Great Vacation enterprise. Proper credit/acknowledgement will be given to those who have taken the photos.
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The Great Holiday Cookie Caper
The holidays when thoughts turn to (with an apology to Sesame Street) Cookies! Actually, you probably get enough unwanted “cookies” on your computer, but we’re speaking of the Great Vacation Holiday Cookie Caper. Please share your favorite Holiday Cookie Recipe with us, or, if you make some other delicious food at this time of year, share that recipe with us. Go to our blog and write your recipe. Include your name, address and the telephone number you prefer to be contacted at. (Some folks can’t be called at work) We’ll choose the winners and publish their recipes in the December 15th issue, along with their initials. (We’ll identify winners only by their initials – no names and addresses in order to protect their privacy) So send us your recipes today. There’s nothing like a cookie – except the next one! Yum!
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Spend Your Holidays At The Jersey Shore
A GREAT VACATION Awaits You!
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AVALON |
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Avalon Inn
The Avalon Inn Resort is a peaceful retreat from the world, located at 7929 Dune Drive in Avalon, New Jersey. It’s a quiet, family-oriented motel with all the amenities, and just steps away from the beach. (click here)
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Beachcomber Resort
Beautiful beaches and tall dunes, a relaxed, refreshing atmosphere, secluded pool – it’s “The suite approach to your seashore vacation.” (click here)
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Concord Suites
For the perfect getaway, the Concord Suites have the perfect package. (click here)
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Desert Sand Inn
The ocean is calling you to its waters for sun, surf, fun, relaxation, and a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle. It’s the Desert Sand Resort – perfect! (click here)
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Sealark Bed & Breakfast
Lovely accommodations, a light and airy atmosphere, and incredible breakfasts. It doesn’t get any better than the Sealark Bed & Breakfast. (click here)
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The Windrift Resort Hotel
For fine dining, entertainment, swimming and more, the Windrift Resort Hotel, 80th and the beach in Avalon, New Jersey is the perfect place for a fantastic weekend, week, or for season. (click here)
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The Beacon Victorian Suites
Enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere and superb hospitality that says, ‘Welcome guests! Come and stay awhile!”
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Cabin City Motel
A visitor-friendly, inexpensive motel close to all the area attractions offering comfortable accommodations.
(click here)
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The Cape May Puffin
A half a block from the beach and the mall, with one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, and more. (click here)
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Carroll Villa Bed and Breakfast Hotel
One of the five remaining Victorian hotels in Cape May - offering a wonderfully grand historic building, and a creative atmosphere with 22 rooms. Open February through December (Click here)
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The Mooring
Designed to accommodate the fashionable Victorian on seaside holiday, The Mooring is an enchanting place within a short walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. (click here)
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Poor Richard’s Inn
A quiet, personal retreat in the heart of Victorian Cape May with cozy one- and two-bedroom suites. (click here)
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Prince Edward Inn
Imagine the spaciousness of a Victorian suite large enough for your family. Share the Victorian experience with your special people. (click here)
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Reeves Motel
On four acres in a quiet country setting, the Reeves Motel is just four miles from Cape May Beach or the Wildwood Boardwalk. (click here)
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White Dove Cottage
Tastefully furnished with American and European antiques, artistically decorated with period wallpapers and colors, the White Dove Cottage offers inviting, comfortable accommodations. (click here)
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Windward House
A gracious Edwardian-style seaside bed and breakfast inn in Cape May’s historic district on Jackson Street, built in the era when rooms were large and airy. (click here)
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CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE |
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The Doctors Inn
Vacations, weekend getaways, business luncheons, conferences, weddings, showers, special events – they all happen at The Doctors Inn, and for all the right reasons. (click here) |
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The Hyland Motor Inn
The inexpensive alternative to beachfront accommodations. (click here)
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MARMORA |
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Econo Lodge
Ideally located off the Garden State Parkway just minutes from popular attractions. (click here) |
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OCEAN CITY AREA |
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Charleston Bed & Breakfast Inn
Designed for year-round getaways, the Charleston Bed and Breakfast Inn is hospitality at its best. (click here)
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Ebb Tide Suites
Ebb Tide Suites with one and two-bedroom apartments for perfect family vacations with more amenities than we can mention here, and just steps away from the Boardwalk, beach and ocean breezes. (click here)
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Impala Island Inn
In America’s greatest family resort, this is an island of tranquility and a memorable place for the perfect vacation or getaway. (click here)
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Ocean Manor Inn
Ocean Manor Inn has been expressly designed for comfort with a family-friendly atmosphere and welcoming hospitality in the perfect setting for families, couples, intimate weddings, meetings and reunions. (click here)
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The Flanders Hotel
Tradition, substance, beauty – words that apply to The Flanders Hotel, the finest Grand Hotel in southern New Jersey, located at 719 E. 11th Street, Ocean City, New Jersey. (click here)
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Watson Regency Suites
Deluxe all-suite accommodations open year round. This is the perfect place to stay for a night, a weekend, or a season! (click here)
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SOMERS POINT AREA |
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Budget Inn
Open year round, the Budget Inn Motel and suites offer you wonderful hospitality and service at reasonable rates in Somers Point. (click here)
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Economy Motel Inn & Suites
Somers Point’s home-away-from home, with all that Somers Point and Ocean City have to offer. (click here)
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Owl Motel
Open all year. The Owl Motel in Somers Point is the place to stay for business or pleasure. (click here)
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Pier 4 Hotel
The ideal place to stay on Broadway Avenue and the bay. (click here)
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STONE HARBOR |
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Risley House
Victorian flair. Awake to the aroma of fresh coffee and home-baked muffins, and enjoy your newspaper in a high backed rocker on the veranda. (click here)
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The Colonial Lodge
Located in a beautiful residential area with varied accommodations in a quiet and friendly atmosphere. (click here)
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The Lark Motel
A very special place just one block from the beach. (click here)
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THE WILDWOODS |
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American Safari Motel
A block from the beach and two blocks from the boardwalk. (click here) |
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Aztec Resort Motel
This is a great place to stay for all the events year round, and it’s two blocks from the boardwalk and a block from the beach. (click here)
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Dining at the Shore...all within a short walk or drive from your accommodations!
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Aleatheas Restaurant
Cape May elegant! Dine in their Victorian parlor or on the front porch overlooking the beach. Wonderful gourmet food with an extensive wine list. (click here.)
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Alexander’s Inn
This is truly superb – elegant Victorian dining in the Gilded Age of Victorian style in Cape May - and the menu is fantastic! (click here)
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Bella Vida
Bella Vida Café’ on “Broadway” (406 North Broadway, West Cape May, New Jersey) begins with breakfast, presents lunch, and ends with dinner. Their homemade soups & quiches, made daily, are the talk of the town. (Click here)
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The Cape Orient Oriental Restaurant
This is Historic Cape May’s only oriental restaurant open from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner daily. Cantonese and Szechuan favorites, plus Sushi and Sashimi. (Click here)
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The Chatterbox
It’s the “big pink building” on Ninth Street in Ocean City – a favorite place for breakfast, lunch and dinner for over 65 years. (Click here)
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Deauville Inn
One of the most fun places to east at the sdhore at the foot of Corson’s Inlet Bridge in Strathmere between Ocean City and Sea Isle City. (Click here)
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Mangia Mangia
For lotsa pasta it’s Mangia Mangia. There’s no reason to go hungry with good food at family affordable prices. Their breakfast buffet begins at 7:00 a.m. and lunch and dinner follow. (click here)
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No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
Open year round for lunch and dinner, when you sample their fare you’ll them one of your number ones choices for great food in Ocean City! (click here)
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Oyster Bay Restaurant and Bar
Cape May’s choice for steamed lobster, succulent steak, or both – and that’s just the beginning of the good food and good times. (click here)
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Szechwan Garde
A family-owned and operated restaurant offering wonderfully delicious, healthy food in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere in Ocean City - since 1981. (click here)
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The Mad Batter
Breakfast, lunch or dinner with an international cuisine listed as “tops” in food reviews for over 30 years. Dine on the porch, the garden terrace or in the art-filled dining room in Historic Cape May. (click here)
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Union Park
Chef John Schatz cordially invites you to dine at Union Park Dining Room, Beach Avenue and Howard Street in historic Cape May for an extraordinary dining experience. (Click here)
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Yesterday’s Heroes Ballpark Café
A real family place in Cape May with a delicious menu and one of the largest public displays of Babe Ruth memorabilia to be found anywhere. (Click here)
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Well, Don’t Just Stand There – It’s Time To Shop!!!
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Andrews LTD
Offering an extraordinary selection of gifts for everyone, including antiques, collectibles, vintage toys and more! (Click here) |
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Artisans Alcove Estate Jewelers
Cape May’s most unique jewelry store brings you treasures from the Victorian past, when craftsmanship really mattered. Discover quality jewelry, vintage watches, and a large selection of antiques. (click here) |
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Cheeks at the Beach
The FLAX capital of the world, featuring the best in women’s casual clothing in natural fibers that are cool and comfortable. Bryn WALKER, Sarah Arizona and more. (Click here)
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Fiber Arts Yarn Studio
If you have a yen for yarns, and you haven’t been able to find exactly what you need, Fiber Arts Yarn Studio can help. (Click here) |
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Harley-Davidson of Wildwood
The fun begins at Harley-Davidson of Wildwood – with sales, service, parts, accessories, apparel, and their fantastic rental program. Once you rent a Harley you’ll want to buy a Harley from Harley-Davidson of Wildwood. (Click here)
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Hoy’s 5 & 10
For all your needs under the sun for the beach and for your fun, with four locations to serve you better: 7th Street and Asbury Avenue and 34th Street and West Avenue – both in Ocean City, 28th & 2nd Avenue in Avalon, and at 219 96th Street in Stone Harbor.
Avalon (click here)
Ocean City (click here)
Stone Harbor (click here)
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Mary Ann’s Contemporary & Estate Jewelry
You’ll find a large selection of colored diamonds, plus old watches, antiques, collectibles, antique dolls, glassware, toys, Hummels, and much more. (Click here) |
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Oma’s Doll Shop
Playable dolls, collectible dolls, doll clothes and accessories for all ages, located in the Washington Mall in Historic Cape May. You’ve got to experience Oma’s Doll Shop. It’s delightful! (Click here)
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Sunset Beach
A great place to shop for area collectibles, Cape May fashions, the largest collection of jewelry in Cape May, apparel for men, women and children, home décor needs, and much more. Enjoy a meal at the Sunset Beach Grill, dolphin watching in warm weather, bird watching, and don’t miss the evening flag ceremony, a Cape May tradition for 40 years. (Click here)
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Toy Shop of Cape May
Incredibly imaginative toys that are great fun for kids, and those big kids disguised as grown-ups! You’ll find games, beach toys, kites, water toys, LEGO and much, much more! (Click here)
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Deal with the People Who Know Shore Real Estate and Rentals Best! |
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Diller-Fisher Realtors
Serving Stone Harbor and Avalon, New Jersey since 1930 with the best in real estate sales, rentals and insurance. Avalon (click here)
Stone Harbor (click here)
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Century 21 Gilmartin & Co.
From the most “well-known name in real estate – Century 21” we offer sophisticated marketing tools and advertising programs that work for you. (click here)
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Chris Clemans & Co., Inc., Realtors
Professionalism, responsive service, and experience – setting the standard for the real estate market in Victorian Cape May, New Jersey. (click here)
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Coastline Realty
A family-owned, full-service agency, Coastline Realty offers you the experience and expertise you need and expect when buying, selling or renting for your vacation. (click here)
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Coldwell Banker, Sol Needles Real Estate, Inc.
Over 100 years of serving (established in 1901) the Cape May area with the finest professional service in real estate. (click here) |
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Homestead Real Estate Company, Inc.
Their award-winning agents provide you with courteous, honest service with integrity for all your real estate needs in Cape May, West Cape May, Cape May Point and surrounding areas. (click here)
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More GREAT VACATION Things To Do! |
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Cape May Stage
Come enjoy “This Wonderful Life,” a stage adaptation of the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” that starred Jimmy Stewart, and became the much loved holiday classic. Watch as George Bailey, a good citizen of a small New England town, loses his hope and his faith to reach the depths of despair, only to meet Clarence, an angel-in-waiting who wants to earn his wings, as George learns the lesson that what we take for granted is often far better than what might have been. The show is playing now through December 23rd in Cape May. (click here)
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Cape May Bird Observatory
The New Jersey Audubon Society’s Cape May Bird Observatory, Northwood Center, 701 East Lake Drive in Cape May Point, New Jersey, invites you to enjoy a truly wonderful experience as you observe migratory birds and learn of the majesty and mystery that nature offers. They offer seasonal internships, lectures, workshops, programs, and backyard habitat management programs and guidelines to help you establish your own bird watching program at home.
(click here)
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Christmas Show at the Tropicana Casino/Hotel in Atlantic City
Christmas songs, gorgeous costumes, festive scenery and the highest-kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole highlight the return of “Broadway’s Spirit of Christmas.” “Broadway’s Spirit of Christmas” is back by popular demand in the Tropicana Showroom now through Friday, December 15. Tickets are priced at $20 for Monday – Thursday and $25 for Friday & Saturday. Tickets to all shows are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or via phone at 1.800.736.1420, and the Tropicana Box Office. All ticket and show time information can be found at www.tropicana.net.
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Storybook Land is ready for Christmas!
You’ll find Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus in their chalet at Storybook Land, 6415 Black Horse Pike, Cardiff, Egg Harbor Township, N.J. ready to visit with your children now through December 23rd. The Clauses are there from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, and from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekends (weather permitting). Don’t miss the Christmas “Fantasy with Lights” at Storybook Land through December 30th, a southern New Jersey tradition for young and old (weather permitting). Storybook Land will be closed December 24th and 25th. For information call 609-641-7847, or the park office at 609-646-0103 (extension # 5). www.storybookland.com/calendar.htm
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This Newsletter's Featured Businesses
The Cape Orient
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All truly good things come from the desire of people who are dedicated to doing their best each day, and Glendy and Jack Hwang, the owners of The Cape Orient, 315 Ocean Street, Store # 4, Washington Commons (opposite the Washington Mall) in Cape May, New Jersey have built their extraordinary reputation for excellent Asian cuisine year-after-year – one meal at a time.
The Cape Orient is a literal “treasure boat” of fine Asian cuisines – featuring Chinese, Japanese and Thai specialties freshly prepared each day. In fact, there is a special menu every day at The Cape Orient, and that means seven days a week for lunch and dinner year round.
From vegetarian dishes to those prepared with poultry, beef, pork and seafood, the diversity of their menu is astounding. The prices are reasonable, there’s plenty of seating available, and patrons can dine in or take out. Cape Orient also serves banquets, large groups and parties, as well.
From sushi to sashimi, from appetizers to entrees, you’ll discover the freshest, healthiest food prepared each day at The Cape Orient, the only Asian restaurant in Historic Cape May, New Jersey. (click here)
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Artisans Alcove Estate Jewelers
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Artisans Alcove Estate Jewelers is Cape May, New Jersey's most unique jewelry store. This holiday make it a point to stop in to Artisans Alcove Estate Jewelers, 523 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ.
Experience the splendor of their Victorian treasures, magnificently crafted and designed in a time when substance, value and beauty counted for far more than mere ornamentation. Although they specialize in vintage engagement rings and wedding bands, they also have a large selection of 3 stone rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and vintage watches.
Not only do they hand select perfectly cut Hearts and Arrow ideal cut diamonds in Antwerp, Belgium, but they manufacture their own line of jewelry in Bangkok, Thailand. Artisans Alcove is also the regions only official Ball Watch dealer.
Their staff, including a certified graduate gemologist, is happy to answer your questions, conduct appraisals and to show you Cape May's most exquisite diamond collection.
Holiday time is here and shopping at Artisans Alcove in lovely Victorian Cape May, NJ is one of the best things you'll do this year, or at any time for any occasion for the special people in your life.
For more information (click here).
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The Artist’s Corner
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Linda Gazsi
Southern New Jersey is home to Pennsylvania-born Linda Gazsi, an extraordinary watercolor artist who works in Somers Point, New Jersey, who will be one of the artists participating in the project The Painting of Porches (in Somers Point) beginning in March of 2007, with the showing of all the artwork done during the event to be presented to the public in August of next year.
A graduate of the School of Art at Pennsylvania’s Kutztown University, Ms. Gazsi worked briefly in the textile industry and as a potter’s apprentice, but her first love for painting drew her to a workshop under the direction of Howard Watson, and that resulted in her becoming a full-time professional artist.
Ms. Gazsi began showing her work at art shows in southern New Jersey. Her first show was at Wheaton Village in Millville where she won a second place ribbon. In addition to the southern New Jersey region, Ms.Gazsi also exhibits her work in Long Island, New York, Delaware and Pennsylvania, and she has received many awards for her work, including two Cape May County Cultural and Heritage Commission Purchase Awards.
Linda Gazsi’s work may be reviewed by contacting her at her studio at 609-926-9636. She will arrange to have you see her collection. Her subjects range from line drawings of ordinary objects, people and other subjects, to wonderfully rich and colorful watercolors of lighthouses, coastal marshes, wetlands and other coastal-themed paintings. Her extraordinary work will be a valued edition to any private or public collection, and her limited edition prints make perfect gifts for anyone.
Speaking of holiday gifts, her limited edition prints are available for purchase both framed and unframed. Unframed prints are available now for immediate shipment as holiday gifts. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for shipment of framed prints. If you intend to purchase a frame limited print and have it delivered in time for Christmas please order as soon as possible.
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