Karin thanks the sunshine state

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I have a ton of sand in my hair, I’ve already had two margaritas, and the sun is about to set. Ahhhh, the weekend. And not just the weekend, the weekend in Naples, Florida. Summer is our travel issue at Washington Life and I am lucky enough to get a lot of trips this month. And on this quick jaunt to Naples, I was able to take Craig.

Naples is very Palm Beachy so thank goodness I brought an abundance of pastel clothing and gaudy starfish earrings. With the oil spill, so much of the south is suffering, from Louisiana to Alabama. Not only fishermen and of course the eco-system, but tourism and the economy that is very reliant on tourism. So I am happy to throw on some Lilly Pulitzer and help spread the word that it’s A-okay down here in Florida. I just swam in the Gulf under the stars and it was perfect. The director of sales at our hotel told me that the phones have stopped ringing because people are scared that the oil has hit all of the south. But it’s more contained than many think. Oh, and it’s sea turtle season here. They’re everywhere and oil-free.

And now for a game of tonsil hockey under this amazing white canopy bed. Till tomorrow…

Just the words "Tiki Bar," bring me great joy. The one at La Playa makes me want to whip out the coconut bra and send in my two weeks notice. Ahhh, vacation.