February 6th, 2010 by admin
Over 800 years old, the gondola is a regarded as a
symbol of romance. Although thinking of a gondola
may bring thoughts of Venice Italy, the gondola
ride found in Newport Beach can be just as romantic
when it comes to the symbol of romance.
Once you sit in the black yet sleek gondola, you’ll
be steered into the fairy-tale setting of the
hidden canals beyond Newport Beach. Most of the
time, the individual steering the gondola will
appear discreet yet mysterious, hearing nothing
and saying nothing.
With this sense, the boat will almost appear to
be moving by magic, gliding along with nothing to
disturb the soft music. Occasionally, you can
hear the splashing of a fish breaking the surface
of the water, which actually adds to the music and
the tempo of the gondola ride.
With the gondola floating so close to the surface
of the water, you’ll feel as if every sense you have
is being tapped. The warmth of the sun, the smell
of the water, and the lapping of the waves will set
your mind off like never before.
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January 18th, 2010 by admin
If you enjoy exotic yet superb food and great wine,
the Newport Beach Food and Wine Festival is where
you need to be. Lasting a weekend long, the festival
is held annually at the Balboa Bay Club. Normally
held the first week of May, this is the perfect time
to visit Newport Beach.
Although you won’t need martinis at the festival, you
can bet on some of the best wineries in California
being on hand to pour their distinctive wines. You
should also come hungry as well, as the food is to
die for.
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December 30th, 2009 by admin
Picture million dollar yachts, kayaks, electric boats
and other watercrafts gliding through the Newport
Harbor – and you have the Newport Beach Christmas
Boat Parade. The parade features dazzling holiday
lights that light up the bay, amazing the nearly
one million visitors that crowd Newport Beach and
Newport Harbor.
From December 18 – 22, there are more than 200 vessels
participating in this holiday celebration. Several
of these vessels will be decorated for the season,
playing music and displaying Christmas decorations
and costumed carolers. In the past, some yacht
owners have spent as much as 50,000 dollars in
decorations for their yacht.
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December 11th, 2009 by admin
Newport Beach Beauty
With beautiful sunsets, picture-perfect beaches, and
a harbor that houses some of the biggest yachts, Newport
Beach California is truly an amazing place. Perfectly
situated in Orange County, Newport Beach can be considered
both relaxing and ritzy.
The harbor features many small islands and also houses
several museums and attractions like the Newport Pier. As
far as things to do here, surfing, volleyball, and romantic
walks along the pier can help to fill the void. Surfing is
quite renowned here, as surfers can get truly bone shattering
waves from the boats that go by.
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