Prices are listed where available. Generally the prices for lodging are quite a bit higher then in the rest of Florida, especially during the "on" season during the winter months. Prices may drop by half during the off season in the summer. However, the prices will still be quite high. Visitors to Key West should start their journey at the Key West Welcome Center located at 1601 North Roosevelt Blvd. Friendly staff provide current travel … [Read more...]
Colima, Mexico
The city of Colima is located within one of the smallest states in the country - also called Colima. The city is located about 90 minutes inland from the more well known coastal town of Manzanillo and is only about a 30 minute drive from the Pacific coastline. Because Colima is at an elevation of between 300 and 550 meters, its climate is cooler then along the coastline. Colima was founded in 1523 and is the third city founded after the … [Read more...]
Colima, Mexico – Attractions
Plaza Principal is the site of several interesting attractions. As I walked through this part of town, I was impressed by the cleanliness of the streets and sidewalks . This plaza is surrounded by the Liberty Garden which contains numerous painted white iron benches (great place to sit down and relax). Various shops and commercial businesses are located on the exterior of the plaza but aren't touristy souvenir type shops, as found in other … [Read more...]
Colima, Mexico – Festivals
Colima City is the home to several neat festivals. These are always a highlight and very colorful. Ferias Charro Taurinas San Felipe de Jesus is held in late January and early February every year. It is held to celebrate the Virgen de la Candelaria. It actually takes place in the Villa de Alvarez - about 2 and a half miles north of Colima. Giant figures parade around, representations of the mayor and his wife. These large figures are … [Read more...]
Colima, Mexico – Side Trips
Part of the experience of staying in Colima City is being able to explore the surrounding regions through a variety of day trips. It is the friendliness and simplicity of the locals that has always attracted me to this part of Mexico - along with the fact this is not a heavily touristed part of the country. I love walking through some of the small villages, where the local people rarely if ever see tourists. On warm days in the afternoon sun, I … [Read more...]
Colima, Mexico – Hotels
Hotels in Colima range from dingy to better then average. We initially list the cheapest hotels below, and then some that we recommend for travelers with slightly larger budgets. Hotel La Merced is a clean, cheap and comfortable place to stay. During the hot and humid months, they even have a small "kiddies" pool available on their front lawn. Be sure to look at the rooms first - the best ones are in the back of the hotel. Hotel La Merced is … [Read more...]
Colima, Mexico – Restaurants
There are many small restaurants in Colima, of varying quality. Many of the cafes and small restaurants are located in or next to the main plaza. We ate or visited the following restaurants: Neveria La Flor de Michoacan is on a corner of the plaza and is open every day from 8am until 10pm. They have a good selection of locally spiced dishes. La Arabica is located at Guerrero 162 near the corner of Obregon street. This small coffee house … [Read more...]
Colima, Mexico – More Info
Colima's tourist office is located in the main doorway of the interior of the Governor's Palace. This conveniently located office also has very friendly staff. They are open Monday through Friday from 9am until 3pm, and then again from 6pm to 9pm. On Saturday they are open from 9am to 1pm. The staff speak broken English. If you are unsure of an attraction, or how to get from one place to another, the tourist office is your best resource and … [Read more...]
Mt. Shasta, CA – Attractions
The following attractions are in or around the town of Mt. Shasta - or slightly further afield, but all are in Siskiyou County. Castle Crags are well worth a visit. Besides Mt. Shasta, the crags are what most people remember about their drive north on Interstate 5. These sharp rock formations rise in elevation from 2000 feet to over 6500 feet. There are over 27 miles of developed hiking trails in the Castle Crags area. Pull into the main … [Read more...]
Mt. Shasta, CA – Restaurants
Lily's Mt Shasta, is one of our favorite restaurants in town; we have eaten here numerous times. Located at 1013 S. Mt Shasta Blvd. The breakfast is comparable to Firesign Cafe on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. Lilys serves a very good Eggs Benedict and also a Salmon Omelet. Lilys also serves Lunch, Dinner and they do catering. This restaurant is Dave's "post climb" tradition and will never be missed after coming off the mountain. They are open 7 … [Read more...]
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