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Airfest: Cape May County Annual Event-Labor Day Weekend

Joe — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:24:59 +0000

Cape May County New Jersey has it’s beaches and sun and fun resorts, but it also offers Historic World War II Bombers that allows visitors to experience “living history”. Labor Day Weekend is that time and place for this South Jersey Airfest, which takes place at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Avaiation Museum at the Cape May Airport.
This museum boasts a collection of 26 aircraft spanning the period from early in WWII, with the Boeing Stearman, to the jet powered F-14 Tomcat used in Iraq.

On Labor Day Weekend famous WWII aircraft visits Cape May County and Historic Hanger #1 for four days. The tour features the P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator. The public will be given a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy and even take flight in these historic treasures. The main goal of the AirFest is to educate visitors about national history and to honor our veterans.

If you are visiting any where in The Southern New Jersey area during Labor Day Weekend, you should consider coming to the AirFest located at 500 Forrestal Road, Cape May Airport, NJ 08242. For more information, please contact 609-886-8787 or www.usnasw.org.

Cape May New Jersey: Victorian Week at the Jersey Shore

Joe — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:31:58 +0000

With all that Cape May has to offer, the fall and Victorian Week is one of the most anticipated events of the year in this Cape May County historical town. Not only do you get the charm and quaintness of America’s first seashore resort, you get to experience one of the many daily events that take place in this Jersey Shore City at the southern most point. If you enjoy the Victorian flare, you may want to enjoy one of the many house tours or perhaps a Bed & Breakfast tour that is offered. If food is to your liking, Victorian Week offers many different food tasting events including a Dine-Around tour that is a five course feast where each course is served in one of Cape May’s premier restaurants. You may want to participate in a “Murder Mystery Dinner”, or be a judge in the Chocolate Championship Tour & Tasting where you visit each competitors property and sample their signature chocolate desserts and then vote for your favorite. You can then receive all the chocolate recipe’s via E-mail just for participating.
There is so much to do in Cape May and Victorian Week takes it one step further to offer a wide variety of activities and events that will be memorable forever. For more information, you may contact the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities at 800-275-4278 or go on their website at www.capemaymac.org.

North Wildwood N.J. Great Tradition in Family Vacation At The Jersey Shore

Joe — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:45:29 +0000

This single family beach front home in North Wildwood New Jersey is located at 326 East First Street. Well appointed, this three story home with an elevator offers every amenity you could imagine for the perfect jersey shore vacation. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, this Ocean front property offers beautiful ocean views from your private decks. After having fun and sun on the beach all day, enjoy the Wildwood Boardwalk, or take a ride to one of the many attractions Cape May County and Atlantic County has to offer. Just over the bridge to the North is the prestigious Stone Harbor and Avalon, and to the South is Victorian Cape May. A short ride north on the parkway will take you to Sea Isle City, Ocean City, and the infamous Atlantic City with all of it’s glitz and glamour. North Wildwood N.J. is one of the most beautiful areas along the Jersey Shore. Come down for a vacation you will remember forever.

Wildwood Crest N.J. Cape May County’s Top Secret: 202 E. Columbine Road

Joe — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:25:35 +0000

This Wildwood Crest beauty allows for the fun and sun of the Wildwoods but with a quieter setting. This meticulously maintained townhouse sleeps up to 12 with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Centrally located within a short distance to the Wildwood Boardwalk to the north and Cape May to the south, this family fun rental property has everything you can imagine. With a very large beach and enough family fun entertainment for everyone, Wildwood Crest has transformed over the years to a great family destination at the New Jersey Shore. Exit 4 off the Parkway will lead you to one of Cape May County’s top vacation destination and centrally located to Cape May, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Ocean City and even Atlantic City. Come to Wildwood Crest for a vacation of a lifetime!!!

Stone Harbor Arts & Crafts: A South Jersey Tradition

Joe — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:35:02 +0000

For those of you who visit the South Jersey Shore in August, one great tradition to remember if you like fine art, jewelry, and well crafted items is the Stone Harbor Arts & Crafts Show. This runs the first full weekend in August every year in Stone Harbor at the park that is located at the northern most part of Stone Harbor.Crafters come form all over the country to have a chance to display their fine items. You will find hand painted artwork, fine jewelry, unique household items and about anything you could imagine at this upscale Art and Craft show.
You should know that this is not your average show. Artists from around the country have to submit pictures of their products before being accepted to display their products. You won’t see anything stamped “Made in China” here.
With thousands of items to choose from, The Stone Harbor Arts & Crafts Fair is one not to miss. One of Cape May County’s most popular shows, this South Jersey Shore annual event brings in thousands of excited shoppers from all over the area. Don’t miss this one. It is worth the trip!

Jersey Shore Restaurant: 800 Bay in Somers Point. Great Food. Great Fun

Joe — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:21:16 +0000

There are so many great restaurants at the Jersey Shore. Atlantic County, New Jersey has hundreds if not thousands of wonderful dining establishments. In Somers Point, New Jersey, which is located on the west side of the Inlet near Ocean City, you will find many well established dining experiences and they have a new one in town.
800 Bay is a new dining experience located on the water on the infamous Bay Avenue. The name is the address and the dining and atmosphere is wonderful. My wife and I were driving to one of our favorite waterfront eateries in Somers Point when we went by 800 Bay and decided to turn around and give it a try. The building is very open and even though it was a warm summer day, we decided to eat out on the covered deck so we could take in the views. With the Inlet in front of us and Ocean City in a distance, the warm summer breeze along with the fans keep us cool and comfortable.
We were eating lunch today and even though the menu was limited, we felt the selections were ample. With a little bit of everything offered, from salads and soups, sandwiches that included burgers, steak, chicken, fish, and crab sliders, we had a tough decision to make. My wife decided to start with the coconut shrimp with a strawberry jalapeno glaze and pineapple salsa, and have a salad with goat cheese, apples, proscuitto, and an apple vinegrette. I could not decide on whether I wanted the crab sliders or the steak sandwich. I went with the opened face steak sandwich with oinion strings, and a horseradish sauce.
We shared the coconut shrimp and it was delicious. The shrimp were very large and the sauce and salsa made the taste come out of the shrimp. My wifes salad was excellent and although it was a salad, she felt it to be very filling and more than just your average salad. My steak sandwich was prepared medium and came out perfect. It was tender and the onion strings and horseradish sauce gave it a fabulous taste. We dinned in a quiet, peaceful atmosphere as we watched the water and the boats passing by.
Our waiter informed us that there is nightly entertainment, usually a one or two piece band, and occasionally a singer plays the piano inside and entertains the dining guests. For those of you who know Bubba Mac, he sometimes plays to a weekend crowd.
We looked at the dinner menu and again, there were about fifteen items on the menu and they all looked great. 800 Bay Restaurant and Bar was a wonderful find for my wife and I and we will definately be back.
800 Bay, 800 Bay Ave., Somers Point, NJ 08244 609-926-3500, www.800bayrestaurant.com

Avalon New Jersey: Great Ocean Views and Very Close To Beach!!! 214 69th Street

Joe — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:09:34 +0000

Avalon New Jersey is a Ocean Front Resort for the high end South Jersey vacation. 214 69th Street is the Ultimate in luxury with it’s 3 levels and being steps to the Avalon beaches. This 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom single family home that sleeps 10 has all the modern amenities with 3 decks, a swimming pool with cabana, and is beautifully furnished and decorated. The Ocean Views help compliment this property and make it a great family vacation for everyone. Avalon is located only a few miles from Wildwood, Cape May and Ocean City. It’s quaint family charm makes it the perfece New Jersey Shore resort town to visit. If it is peace and quiet you are looking for Avalon is the place for you. With the small downtowns with all the wonderful shopping and great restaurants, you will never have to leave this South Jersey Shore resort.

Everyone in the Pool!!! This Stone Harbor New Jersey Single offer South Jersey Fun

Joe — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:57:32 +0000

This Jersey Shore beach property offers a fantastic beach and a pool to enjoy with family and friends.Stone Harbor, known for it’s fabulous houses, great shopping, and fine dining restaurants offer this Single Family home within a short walk to everything you need for a family fun New Jersey vacation. This property offers 5 bedrooms and five full baths and sleeps 10. Just eight houses from the stone harbor beaches, the property has a heated pool for everyone to enjoy after sun and fun at the beach. Stone Harbor, located in Cape May County, New Jersey is one of the most prestine cities along the Jersey Shore.

Stone Harbor, Cape May County: Ocean View South End Beauty

Joe — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:48:12 +0000

This property is only 3rd from the beach and offers an unbelievable ocean view. 120th Street is considered to be one of the best beaches in Stone Harbor. With the shops of Stone Harbor only a short walk, you are centrally located to everything you would want for a fabulous vacation at New Jersey’s premier vacation resort. Very close to Wildwood, Avalon, Cape May, and the Cape May Zoo.

Cape May New Jersey: Fine Dining at The Black Duck

Joe — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:07:43 +0000

When visiting the Jersey Shore, if fine dining is what you are looking for, Cape May is the place to go. Once you get there, to choose from the many fine dining establishments may be dificult. On the list of the best should be The Black Duck.
Located at 1 Sunset Boulevard on the corner of Sunset and Broadway, The Black Duck is set in a Victorian Style house with little rooms that make the atmosphere fun and creative. My wife and I were excited by the decor and well lit manor and the host was extremely friendly and helpful. When we inform her that we have never dined at The Black Duck, she tells us about the menu and that there are a few specials for the evening.
Atlthough the menu only has about eight entrees, I’m tempted to try about half of them. They sound very interesting and after hearing the nights specials, I decide to go with one of them. I start my meal out with the Stilton Salad, which has Mesclun greens, granny smith apples and glazed wlanuts tossed in a port wine vinegrette and topped with Stilton cheese. This salad is presented perfectly and I am sometimes concerned with the small portion of Stilton, but in this case, there was ample cheese to get the taste in every fork full. My wife starts off with the Lobster Bisque that has large chunks of Lobster and Lobster Frittas. The taste of the soup was excellent. It dared me to lick the bowl once my wife agreed to let me have a taste.
For our entrees, my wife chose the Surf & Turf which offered an interesting option on both. The surf was a Szechwan spiced beef over an udon noodle, Asian vegetable and peanut stir fry, while the Turf was tempura shrimp. The beef had just enough spices to give it a little kick, and the tempura shrimp was very tastey.
I chose the Red Snapper which was served over a Lobster Risotto, with a Mango Salsa on top and a Tabasco Butter Glaze. The Snapper was very fresh and the combination of the Mango Salsa and Tobasco Butter Sauce gave it an unbelivalbe sweet and spicy taste. Both entrees were ample in quantity and the food was excellent.
After eating meals like that we were inclined to pass on dessert, but my wife talked me into sharing a Creme Brulee, which was light and fulfilled the evening.
The Black Duck is a Cape May County treasure, and a must try if you enjoy fine dinning at the Jersey Shore. This restaurant is BYOB and for a party of two you are looking at $100.00 to $125.00, but worth every penny of it.