Country Vacations & Resorts

I’m partial to the Old Line State since I was born there and spent most of my early days living in the beautiful Maryland countryside. And what’s not to like?

The US Naval Academy is in the quaint town of Annapolis, Baltimore has the Inner Harbor, and is also home to one of Maryland’s most favorite sons, Ironman – Cal Ripken.

Did I mention Maryland sunsets across the Chesapeake and Maryland Blue Crabs in Southern Maryland? Or the scenic mountain drives in Western Maryland?

For one of the smaller-in-size US States, Maryland has a lot to offer – along with close proximity to the Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC.

A little insider’s secret is that late-summer into fall is a great time to visit Maryland. Labor Day weekend usually boasts fantastic weather and for those who are already wishing for a little Fall color and thinking about a trip a bit later in the year, Maryland will not disappoint.

Here are a few vacation rentals available in Maryland.

Only 6 miles from downtown Annapolis, this 5 bedroom home on the waterfront AND with a private beach will provide a nice relaxing end to a long hot Summer.

How about a luxurious restored cottage in St. Michael’s, Maryland?

You can tell right away from the warm sage green exterior and the peaceful creekside setting, that this charming 3 bedroom, fully restored vacation cottage promises a fun, relaxing getaway. 180-degree expansive view of spectacular Oak Creek…

Also near Annapolis, this 3 bedroom waterfront home on South River is just off the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis. Only 15 miles from BWI (Baltimore Washington International Airport.)

Look at the 100+ vacation rentals in the State of Maryland or elsewhere in the mid-Atlantic states. Less than 40 days until Labor Day weekend.

Don’t forget your Old Bay and your crab knife!

There are too many other places to go in the world to ever risk this type of issue. But since the guy on the camel has no problem ogling tourists…it seems a little hypocritical…unless he’s a camel-riding actor…

Read more here.

If Native Hawaiians are concerned about tourism distorting their culture, they can’t be happy about the push for legalized gambling currently gaining momentum.

I can’t think of much worse that will contribute to the very thing Native Islanders are most concerned about. Waikiki is so over-developed and commercialized now, adding gambling will just convert it permanently into a “strip” mentality.

The Coalition against legalized gambling will have to fight very hard to stop the cash-strapped politicians and special interests from pushing this through. Greed usually rules and the islands will not benefit, culturally, from this new money-making idea.