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A common comparison between smartphones these days is screen size. Bigger screen normally means bigger device, but what happens when you get rid of the border around the screen? You get the Sharp AQUOS Crystal, with an eye catching unique, edgeless design … Read more
The holidays are busy time of year so what better excuse for those with wanderlust to plan an escape? For me, it isn’t the Holidays without snow covered roof tops and holiday lights down main street. It’s all the extras … Read more
This post brought to you by Chase Ultimate Rewards. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Less than 2 weeks – That is how much time is left before Christmas! So, I only have one question … Read more
The sea is calling this holiday season and we’ve put together a list of 10 Beach Cottage Christmas Decor Ideas inspired by surf, sand, sea shells, and casual beach cottages. These vintage holiday stockings were provided to my family by and are available exclusively from … Read more
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but architecture tells the story of centuries that have come and gone. The looming monuments of previous centuries give us a glimpse of what life used to be like and remain as … Read more
Once the capital of Thailand’s Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai serves as a northern hub to many interested in it’s vast cultural and natural offerings. Known for it’s silk and hand woven textiles, this “Rose of the North” is a welcome … Read more
In the last two years, I’ve been through 50 airports as I traveled hundreds of thousands of miles both near and far from home. Because I travel so often, it can be challenging to keep up at home but it’s … Read more
Is there anything you wouldn’t do to protect your child? I want you to think about that for a moment… Now, what if your child was missing or in imminent danger? What if they were being held against their will? … Read more
Traveling to a third world country can be an eye opening experience for someone whose life revolves around their tech. Wi-Fi is not the norm. It’s a luxury. Cell service can be unreliable at best. Outlets seem to be at … Read more
What else does a Jamaican vacation offer besides the beautiful sunshine and miles of Caribbean coast? It also has a lot of history, and the Greenwood Great House in Montego Bay gives visitors a chance to literally step back in … Read more
Standing at the base of the stairs and looking up 272 steps, I stared at the opening of a cave system said to be close to 400 million years old. Originally the Batu Caves were used as shelters by the … Read more
The day our travel group had been anxiously awaiting had finally arrived. As our bus entered the Matang Wildlife Centre, we practically vibrated with excitement. Today we would be volunteer participants of the Heart2Heart Program, a one day program that allows participants to … Read more
Each year in November, women’s golf enthusiasts around the world have their eyes focused on Naples, Florida, on the CME Group Tour Championship where only the “best of the best” shoot it out to complete the year’s LPGA Tour season. … Read more
This post brought to you by Buca di Beppo®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. The holidays are a time for family. It’s a time when families overcome distance, time and money to be … Read more
It’s the goal of every traveler to make meaningful experiences on their journeys. Those experiences? They’re made by the people we meet along the way. By opening ourselves up to intimate moments we create our stories. I had one of those … Read more
Each year someone in my family ends up making the comment that as kids get older their holiday wish list become more and more expensive. While I can completely agree, I also know it’s possible to score some awesome technology … Read more