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Edition 3, Volume 2
February 1, 2007
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Welcome to our Newsletter...
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Ah, February…when thoughts turn to…June…unless you’re a “winter” person. You know what we mean. Winter people like snow, a warm fire, scarves and mittens, sled riding and skiing, ice skating, hot chocolate, and cold weather. Spring people like it when the weather warms and the world wakes up from its deep winter sleep. Summer people love to hit the beach, and fall people are into falling leaves (unless they have to rake them), Halloween, etc.
We’re speaking, of course, in generalities. Most of us like all the seasons of the year, and February is a great month for many reasons. It’s the month when very important people arrived in the world: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and many others – perhaps you, too? (Even one of our editors was born in February) It’s the month for that romantic day we call St. Valentine’s Day. It’s also a month when more issues of the Great Vacation newsletter come your way.
As usual, since the newsletter is FREE, we ask you to email it to all your friends, neighbors, relatives and folks you know. It will help them prepare for the warm months coming up when thoughts turn to sand, water, boardwalks, beaches, bathing suits and sunbathing, beach volleyball and other beach games, body surfing, surfing, fishing, crabbing, boating, etc., etc.
It is February and we have places to stay, dine and enjoy the entertainment in this issue. You’ll find attractions to see, who is coming to perform at the casinos, information about shopping, real estate, and other things to see and do. You can link to our main website and plan where you would like to stay for your Great Vacation this year. You can book your stay today and beat the crowd. It’s never too early to schedule your next vacation “…down the shore.”
Check out the picture galleries, and be sure to see the pictures many of you have sent into us. Share your thoughts with us, send us your favorite shore photos, and enjoy February. You can even wish Bill (one of our editors) a Happy Birthday. (He was born on Valentine’s Day so he got a lot of cards in elementary school.) Happy Birthday to you, too…if February is your birth month!
So, if winter isn’t your thing you can do two things. You could stand up, close your eyes, click your heels together three times and say “Spring, Spring, Spring!” (Unfortunately, nothing will happen except that the people around you may start running away.) or, Number Two: Read this newsletter and its links and then email it to your friends. Something good will happen as you plan your next Great Vacation! (as they say in those emails you get – “Don’t break the chain!”)
Sincerely,
-The Editors
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Pictures for You!
See the pictures on our main website: www.GreatVacationGuide.com 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 winter winds blow, and thoughts turn to spring and summer while we push up our thermostats and dream of warm, balmy days again, we can all go to www.GreatVacationGuide.com and do a little dreaming ourselves.
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We Really Do Have Pictures!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your response has been terrific! To check out the fantastic favorite shore photos sent in by our readers (click here). And keep on sending them to us. Don’t stop. You’ll see more in future issues of the newsletter! We really appreciate your response, and for those who have yet to send their favorites in, what are you waiting for? So, check out the super photos from the folks who love going “…down the shore!” (Click here)
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Photo Contest
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE! Continue to send us copies of your favorite photos from “…down the shore.” We’ll be choosing the best to feature in our Great Vacation newsletter. Include your name, address and phone number so we can properly identify your photo if it’s featured. 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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2007
January 31- February 4: Event: Atlantic City International Power Boat Show, Atlantic City Convention Center, One Miss America Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Information: 609-449-2000.
February 14: Event: Valentine’s Day Bites: Adventure Aquarium, Camden, N.J. Information: 856-365-3300
February 24: Event: Law Enforcement Annual Polar Bear Plunge, Seaside Heights, N.J. Information: 609-896-8000
February 26: Event: Spinning Worlds: Emerging Artists exhibit – Noyes Museum, Oceanville, N.J.
Information: 609-652-8848
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Spend Your Holidays At The Jersey Shore
A GREAT VACATION Awaits You!
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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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Albert Stevens Inn
Relax on the veranda or enjoy your paper and enjoy an early morning coffee or tea on the sunlit breakfast porch in this romantic 1898 Queen Anne style B&B all year long. (click here)
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Beauclaires
A wonderful Victorian-style bed and breakfast inn located in the heart of the historic district. Romantic guest rooms decorated with period antiques. Open all year. (click here)
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Bedford Inn
A cozy fireplace, Victorian parlor, airy verandas, afternoon tea – simple a lovely place to stay. Open year round.
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Camelot Motel
A great location overlooking the ocean with luxurious accommodations, including deluxe motel rooms, two-room efficiency suites, and one and two-bedroom apartments. Open year round. (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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Fairthorne
The Fairthorne bed & breakfast & Cottage in the heart of the historic district was constructed by a whaling captain in 1892. Today, it is an inviting Colonial Revival-style inn awaiting your visit. (click here)
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Humphrey Hughes House
Nestled in the historic district’s heart, authentically restored to its 1903 luxury, the hospitality and warmth flow freely in this lovely home. (click here)
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Leith Hall Inn
A hearty Victorian breakfast, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and home baked breads – this is just the beginning of your day at the wonderful inn. (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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Victorian Motel
Excellent service and warm hospitality await you at the best location in town – close to the promenade, the beach, restaurants and shops that make Cape May the perfect getaway. (click here)
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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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Econo Lodge
Ideally located off the Garden State Parkway just minutes from popular attractions. (click here) |
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Brown’s Nostalgia
Brown’s Nostalgia Bed and Breakfast, a 1900’s inn in the center of Ocean City, N.J., within walking distance of the beach and boardwalk. (click here)
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Butterfly Breeze Bed and Breakfast
A beautiful 1900’s Victorian cottage in Ocean City’s historic district within walking distance of everything you’ll want to see and do. (click here)
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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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Northwood Inn
A Queen Anne-style Victorian inn, circa 1894. One of the first 200 houses built on the island, this magnificently restored bed and breakfast is a splendid place to escape the cares of the world. (click here)
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Plymouth Inn
An 1898 seashore inn that has been authentically restored and elegantly furnished, this is a lovely retreat away from the world, but only a block from the beach and the boardwalk. (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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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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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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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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Cabanas on the Beach
Great fun, great food, great drinks, great times – they all begin at Cabanas on the Beach, the year-round place to go in Victorian Cape May, New Jersey. Cabanas, where the focus is on you! (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 Garden
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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Shopping? Have We Got Shopping!
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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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The Best for Shore Real Estate and Seasonal Rentals!
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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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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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Adventure Aquarium
The Adventure Aquarium on the waterfront in Camden, New Jersey is a fantastic place to take your family and friends all year round. Watch out! Is that a shark overhead?! (Click here)
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Atlantic City International Power Boat Show
If you love boats, you’re going to love the Atlantic City International Power Boat Show running now through Sunday, February 4, 2007 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Don’t miss it! (Click here)
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New Jersey Lighthouse Society
The New Jersey Lighthouse Society (NJLHS) is one of the largest regional lighthouse societies in the United States. They promote the preservation and support of the New Jersey, Delaware Bay and New York harbor region. For information, events and more: (Click here)
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Stockton Performing Arts Center
The Stockton Performing Arts Center at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey has a wonderful line-up of entertainment this month. For a complete schedule of events and performances: (Click here)
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This Newsletter's Featured Businesses
Cabanas
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Your attention, please! The chances are great that you’ll go bananas over the menu at Cabanas, 429 Beach Avenue in Cape May, New Jersey. The Caribbean-American cuisine is the answer to the question, “How fresh is fresh?” The answer is, “When the seafood is local, it simply can’t get any fresher than the Cabanas menu!”
Cabanas on the Beach is a favorite stop for great food and drink all year round. They’re open Thursday through Monday during this season of the year (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays), and their family-friendly menu is perfect for you and yours. Make sure you come hungry. Children 4 and under eat free!
During February enjoy Terry-O’Ke Karaoke Sundays, the pool and poker tournaments on Mondays, the All Star Rock ‘n Roll Good Time Happy Fun Show on Thursdays, and live music every weekend on Fridays and Saturdays.
You can also schedule your next banquet or special function at Cabanas because they have the room, the staff, and the fantastic food and beverages for all occasions. Call 609-884-4800 to book your special event, or simply for reservations.
Cabanas is also a free wireless hotspot, pool tables, rum drinks and late night menu add to the festivities. Their weekly live bands and entertainment make Cabanas THE place to go all year long because their emphasis is on great food, great drinks, and entertainment that’s right on the mark.
To check out even more reasons why Cabanas should be your next stop, (click here).
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Homestead Real Estate Company, Inc.
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What should look for in a real estate company? How about award-winning agents, courteous, professional service, honesty, integrity, and the attention to your needs that you should expect when you’re buying or selling a home! When it comes to historic Cape May, discover excellence on every level at Homestead Real Estate Company, Inc., 846 Broadway, West Cape May, New Jersey.
You’ll want to call Homestead Real Estate toll-free at 1-888-309-7454 for all your seasonal vacation rentals, as well. After all, the folks at Homestead Real Estate have a saying: “Come for a weekend…or stay for a lifetime.” Whatever you choose to do, they’ll help you find the perfect seasonal rental, the perfect year-round home, or the perfect investment property in historic Victorian Cape May.
Cape May is a place filled with Victorian B&B’s, motels, hotels, fine restaurants, pubs and cafes, great shopping, incredible beaches and views, fun things to do, and the people at Homestead Real Estate Company know the area from one end to the other. That’s why you’ll want to contact them to select the vacation rental that’s exactly right for your needs, or to check out the homes, guest houses, or B&B’s on the market that could make the perfect second home, investment property, or year-round residence for you and your family. Make the smart move. Call Homestead Real Estate Company.
Homestead Real Estate…it’s like coming home to the perfect place. For more information: (click here).
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The Artist’s Corner
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Our featured artist in this issue is someone who has graced our newsletter once before – in our October 15 issue of last year, but this time he has been singled out for a very special honor this month, and we felt you should know about it.
ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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Black History Month 2007
ArtPort Gallery Reception
Presenting the works of
Dressler Smith
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Leonard Wilkinson
February 13, 2007 -- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
in the airport terminal
Open to the public
Refreshments provided/Cash bar/Parking validated at the event
For more information on ArtPort, go to www.sjta.com
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Mr. Wilkinson is an extraordinarily gifted artist, and you can read much more about him by accessing the October 15, 2006 issue of our newsletter (click here). For still more information go Mr. Wilkinson’s go online to: www.FineArtStudioOnline.com/leonardrwilkinsonjr
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