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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.

Parasailing at the Jersey Shore. Just one of Many Water Activities:

Joe — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:03:20 +0000

Ever wonder what it feels like being suspended about 450 feet about the water and taking in all the views that Cape May County and Atlantic County has to offer? You can find out by strapping yourself in a parasail and taking off. It is truly a feeling like no other. Parasailing has become very popular at the Jersey Shore in past years because it is loved by the young and old alike. Many families share this experience together because it takes little effort and only some bravery to soar high above the water. But the rewards are extreme. You can find parasailing up and down the beach resorts all along the Jersey Shore. From Cape May and Wildwood to Beach Haven and Barnaget Bay, tourist and locals are all enjoying the pleasure of soaring above the waters and taking in the views of the coast. Prices vary, but the average price ranges from $70 to $90 per session and the length of time you soar is usually about 15 minutes. For adventure and family fun, try parasailing. You’ll be glad you did it.

Atlantic Parasail-Two Mile Restaurant & Marina-Wildwood Crest-609-522-1869

Atlantic City Parasail-Historic Gardners Basin-Atlantic City-609-345-1212

Bayview Marina-312 Bay Avenue-Ocean City-609-399-5100

Beach Haven Parasail-2702 Long Beach Blvd-Beach Haven-609-492-0375

East Coast Parasail-1121 Route 109 Utsch’s Marina-Cape May-609-898-8359

Hang Loose Parasail-1044 W. Rio Grande Ave-Wildwood-609-522-9453

LBI Parasail-6th St. & Barnaget Bay- Barnegat Light-609-361-6100

Ocean City Parasail-3rd St. & Bay-Ocean City-609-399-3559

Sea Isle Parasail-86th St. & Bay (Sunset Pier)-Sea Isle City-609-263-5555

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.

3659 Dune Drive, Avalon: South Jersey Shore at its Best!!!

Joe — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:21:12 +0000

3659 Dune Drive in Avalon is a unique property located in Cape May County at the Jersey Shore. This magnificient property that has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and sleeps twelve is professionally designed and decorated and just 1 1/4 blocks from the Avalon quiet beach. Centrally located to Avalon’s center of town, you can walk to all the shopping and restaurants this Jersey Shore beach resort has to offer. Avalon is part of the 7 mile beach and located directly north of Stone Harbor and south of Sea Isle City. Only a short drive to Wildwood with it’s boardwalks and amusements for the young at heart, or only a fifteen minute drive to Cape May with it’s Victorian Flair. The Cape May County Zoo is located less than ten minutes away and offers at no charge a great variety of animals and fun for the whole family. Come to Avalon New Jersey for a vacation of a lifetime.

Sea Isle City Vacation Rental Property. 6613 Pleasure Ave. South. BEACHFRONT

Joe — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:36:20 +0000

This spectacular Beachfront Sea Isle City Vacation Rental offers 5 bdrms, 5.5 baths, and a spectacular Ocean View. Near the Southern end of Sea Isle City and Townsend Inlet, This property will fill anyone’s needs. Come rent in Sea Isle City where everything is in close proximity. You are only a short drive from Ocean City Boardwalks, Wildwood Boardwalks, Historic Cape May, Atlantic City Casinos, Cape May Zoo, and Golfing. Sea Isle City is the best vacation town in Cape May County.

A Week Long Itinerary In Cape May (without children)

Ryan — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:16:27 +0000

Below, we’ve put together what we feel is an ideal one week vacation in Cape May.

Saturday: Check in, unpack, and head towards the beach. Spend a leisurely afternoon on the beach relaxing and enjoying the sun. After a few hours of beach time, head back to your accommodations, get a shower, and ready for an evening of dining in a city that has eating establishments that will suit everyone’s needs.

Sunday: Get up early and take a stroll. You can either walk on the beach, or stroll around town and take in all of the Victorian sights. The amazing architecture and gardening can be found on almost any street in the City limits. Find a small café or coffee shop; get your favorite drink and a pastry, bagel, or doughnut. Sit and watch the people as they quietly stroll by.

After breakfast and a walk, get yourself ready for the beach for the day. Knowing that you will want to eat out at one of many fine dining establishments, you may want to make reservations at any of the five star restaurants.

Enjoy the sun and fun all afternoon. Relax and read a book, play in the water, or take a nap while taking in the sun. Afterwards, get ready for your dining experience for the evening. Most food establishments are within walking distance, so you can enjoy a walk to your favorite restaurant. Enjoy a fabulous meal and find a bar or tavern to listen to some good music while you feel satisfied from a great meal.

Monday: Today you may want to play a round of golf, or take a ride up route 9 to one of hundreds of antique and specialty shops. If you enjoy golfing, there are over one hundred courses in Cape May and Atlantic Counties to choose from. While driving up route 9, you will also want to stop at the Cape May Zoo in Cape May Court House. Only fifteen minutes from Cape May, this free zoo offers a great area to walk and enjoy an hour or two of admiring the animals in their natural habitats. Although the zoo is free, visitors are encouraged to leave a donation to help keep the zoo maintained.

In the evening, you may want to take a horse and carriage ride around town, or a trolley tour. Both tours offer the history of Cape May and point out the highlights of the town. While touring, you may see something of interest that you will want to visit during your stay.
Get up early and relax while drinking coffee or your favorite drink while you plan your day. Today you may want to explore by leaving the southernmost city in New Jersey and heading up the Garden State Parkway. Only an hour away is Atlantic City, which you can spend a whole day visiting. When you get to A.C., you will want to visit the casinos, visit the many shopping destinations that this town has to offer, and eat at one of the many new restaurants this Mega City has. You should plan on spending the whole day and even evening in Atlantic City and all it has to offer.

Tuesday: Since you were busy out of town yesterday, today will be a day to relax on the beach and head to Sunset Beach to watch a stunning sunset. Enjoy the sun and fun in the morning, and head towards the Cape May Wharf for a leisurely lunch at the Lobster House. Everyone who visits Cape May should experience the Lobster House. This rustic restaurant and dock offers the most casual dining of delicious seafood, which is priced very reasonably, or you can opt for a great lunch in the fine dining restaurant. For those who want to experience the wharf at it’s best, you can order from the fish market, the raw bar, or eat on the Schooner boat. Old cable reels act as a table, and everything you order is self-order and pick up. Don’t forget to try the crab bisque. It is fabulous.

After a great lunch, you may want to take a ride to Cape May Point and visit the Lighthouse and walk around this quiet point. The lighthouse gives you a great view from the tower, and you can learn about nature that is found in this wonderful town.

Tuesday evening should be spent at Sunset Beach where you can watch one of the most brilliant sunsets around. This area is also known for its “Cape May Diamonds”, which is quartz that has traveled from the top of the Delaware River and then is tumbled by the shipwrecked sunken ship “Atlantus”.

Wednesday: Today you may want to go on a fishing or Dolphin watching excursion. For the fishing enthusiast, you can go out on a chartered boat where the rods and reels, along with bait are supplied. If fishing is not your thing, you can take a long boat ride out into the ocean and spot dolphin swimming and playing around. These excursions usually last a half-day, so once you return, you can spend the afternoon on the beach or shopping in town at one of the many unique shops Cape May has to offer.

This evening you may want to eat at another of the many restaurants. There are so many to choose from, you should ask around to see which one’s are talked about more than others.

Thursday: Get up early and relax while drinking coffee or your favorite drink while you plan your day. Today you may want to explore by leaving the southernmost city in New Jersey and heading up the Garden State Parkway. Only an hour away is Atlantic City, which you can spend a whole day visiting. When you get to A.C., you will want to visit the casinos, visit the many shopping destinations that this town has to offer, and eat at one of the many new restaurants this Mega City has. You should plan on spending the whole day and even evening in Atlantic City and all it has to offer.

Friday: Today you will want to relax at the beach, and reflect on what a great week you have had. Stay for the fun and sun until you feel rejuvenated, and then head into town for one last fantastic evening in this town that takes you back to the early Twentieth Century with all it has to offer.

Saturday: You pack, and leave Cape May with fantastic memories, and a desire to come back again and again. You feel good about your choice of vacations and you start to plan your next trip to the Jersey shore.