Author Archives: Dan Lorti

The One Love Bar at White Bay – Jost Van Dyke – British Virgin Islands

The most famous bar on White Bay is The Soggy Dollar but my favorite is The One Love Bar. One Love sits at the end of White Bay and is almost never crowded. This day was certainly like Christmas in July. What a cool vibe! Queue up the Bob Marley! The One Love Bar atContinue reading “The One Love Bar at White Bay – Jost Van Dyke – British Virgin Islands”

Sun, Fun, and Rum – Painkiller Recipe

Sun, Fun, and Rum in the British Virgin Islands Enjoying a painkiller at White Bay on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. The painkiller is the  ‘official’ cocktail of the Virgin Islands.  Painkiller Recipe: Dark Cruzan Rum   Orange Juice   Pineapple Juice   Coco Lopez   Nutmeg graded on top  Oh, and ice…

Swimming With Sea Turtles – St John US Virgin Islands

Swimming With Sea Turtles – St John US Virgin Islands One of the great treats of diving and snorkeling in the Virgin Islands is swimming with these beautiful  sea turtles. So peaceful and graceful as they glide through the water. This one coming up for a breath sees his reflection. Swimming With Sea Turtles –Continue reading “Swimming With Sea Turtles – St John US Virgin Islands”

Cruz Bay – St John, US Virgin Islands

In the summer months the Flamboyant trees are in full bloom and look beautiful against the blue waters of Cruz Bay. Cruz Bay is the busiest of the bays on the island of St John. Private boats, commercial boats, and the ferries all reside in Cruz Bay. A view of Cruz Bay from high above.Continue reading “Cruz Bay – St John, US Virgin Islands”

Trajan’s Column – Rome Italy

Dedicated in 113 to the Emperor Trajan after his successful campaigns to conquer territories as far north as present day Romania the Trajan’s column is today one of the best preserved monuments in Rome. The reliefs spiral the column forming over 200 meters of scenes illustrating the battles and triumphs of Emperor Trajan. Trajan’s columnContinue reading “Trajan’s Column – Rome Italy”

Vintage Fiat 500 in Italy

Vintage Fiat 500’s in Italy All across the Italian countryside you will see the classic Italian automobile, the Fiat 500, or as the Italians say it, Cinquecento. Vintage Fiat 500’s in Italy Vintage Fiat 500’s in Italy Vintage Fiat 500’s in Italy Vintage Fiat 500’s in Italy Vintage Fiat 500’s in Italy Vintage Fiat 500’sContinue reading “Vintage Fiat 500 in Italy”

The Island Hotel – Newport Beach California

When I vacation in Newport Beach one of the hotels I enjoy staying at in the Island Hotel located at Fashion Island. It’s a beautiful hotel and conveniently located. Years ago this was the Four Seasons and the management have kept up the same standards without the price. The Island Hotel – Newport Beach CaliforniaContinue reading “The Island Hotel – Newport Beach California”

California Bear Flag Fish Company – Newport Beach California

At Crystal Cove right on Pacific Coast Highway between Newport and Laguna is one of my favorite places for fresh seafood, California Bear Flag Fish Company. Fish tacos, ahi  poke, soup, chips, and much, much more are on the menu. So delicious! California Bear Flag Fish Company – Newport Beach California California Bear Flag FishContinue reading “California Bear Flag Fish Company – Newport Beach California”