SNOWtober

SNOWtober in NJ

When looking back on the date of our last post, we can't help but think of sunscreen, beach chairs and days on the beach.   Today we are in the midst of SNOWtober across most of NJ, NY and PA.  Where did the warm, sunny days go?

Thank you to all of our Summer 2011 guests! We had an enjoyable time making vacations more relaxing and enjoyable for all our guests from Sea Bright to Stone Harbor.  

We truly appreciate all the feedback we received from our surveys.  We review all feedback and will consider all suggestions.  

With thoughts of next Summer already on our mind, RelaxConcierge.com has been updated to accept 2012 reservations.   

On this snowy day, why not start planning your next vacation at the Jersey Shore?  There are plenty of great vacation rentals available for the most popular weeks. After doing so, check out RelaxConcierge.com to reserve your vacation amenities!  A deposit is not required for advance reservations.   

16th Birthday Party at the Shore

Planning a Sweet 16 vacation week at the shore?  We've consulted with several teenagers in the area and came up with the following ideas:

Avalon:

Learn to Surf or Paddleboard - Avalon Surf School offers lessons from 8-10 AM or 5-7 PM; $50 per hour or $30 per half hour per person.  Harbor Outfitters Paddle Boarding offers lessons for groups of 4 or more at $40 per person.  

Spa Day -  Visit Spa Avalon or Michelle’s Salon & Spa

Miss Avalon Party Charter - Evening party cruise available for birthdays.  A DJ and some dancing would be really  fun!

Avalon Water Sport - Kayak, waverunner, water trampoline rentals

Sea Isle:

Mikes Seafood - Head out for dinner to Mike's Seafood for seafood.  We love their crabs!  Sit out at picnic tables on the bay while dining.  BYOB for any adults joining in the festivities.

Ocean City:

Visit the Boardwalk -  Rides, shopping, waterpark, go-karts, mini-golfing.  The latest craze has been feathers in the hair.

 Jewelry Making - Visit Potomac Bead Company.  Classes are available and range from bangle bracelets & earrings to headband decorating; $18-25 per person

 Learn to Parasailing at Ocean City Parasail

Atlantic City:

Spa Day at the Chelsea or Daycation - The Chelsea Hotel is a great spot to hang out at the pool, listen to music, visit the spa, and more.  (Spa Parties of 8 or more receive a 10% discount. Daycation package $99 per person.)

Dinner at the Continental - The Continental is located at the Pier Shops at Caeser's.  Semi-private dining available for  groups of 12 or more.  

IMAX Tropicana - Check out a movie in 3D at the Imax Theater.  (Harry Potter as of August 15th. This may not be the movie that 16 year olds are looking to see.)

Call us if interested in booking any of these options or if you'd like us to look into other ideas...

Relax Concierge on Good Day Philadelphia!

Check out our segment on Good Day Philadelphia! We had a lot of fun joining Jersey Jenn on her morning trip to Ocean City!

Jersey Jenn's AM Trip To Ocean City: MyFoxPHILLY.com

Tweet Up Tonight @ The Princeton Avalon

We are looking forward to our first tweet up with Jen Miller and Ann Delaney at 7:30 tonight at the Princeton in Avalon.   Jen Miller will be signing copies of her new book  "Explorer's Guide The Jersey Shore:Atlantic City to Cape May".   We will be bringing our copies of the new book to get signed.  

We are looking forward to including the Explorer's Guide with select vacationer orders this summer.    If you are interested in purchasing a signed copy of The Explorer's Guide, they can be purchased for $19.95 at relaxconcierge.com

We are also looking forward to meeting up with Ann Delaney.  Ann is a realtor with Power Play Realty in Avalon.  Ann and I met back in the Fall to discuss making vacations more relaxing for her guests staying in Avalon and Stone Harbor.

Both Jen and Ann are voted as 2 of NJ's best bloggers in NJ Monthly Magazine. Visit Jen's blog at jerseyshorejen.com  and Ann's at anndelaney.com.

This tweet up is open to everyone.  If in Avalon tonight, come by the Princeton at 7:30.  


We hope to see you there.  

Pizza Traditions at the Jersey Shore

Pizza is a must have for vacationers when visiting their favorite Jersey Shore towns.  While pizza is delicious, convenient and affordable; pizza is also a tradition for many visiting the shore.

My friend Christine visits Ocean City every year with her family.  Her family stops at Mack and Manco's every day during their vacation for a slice.   I'm all for a tradition and I do stop in at Mack and Manco's every so often for a slice - but I think her family wins the award for dedication!

I'm sure there are other Jersey Shore traditions out there.  If you have one - let me know!

Want to check out Mack and Manco's? Visit http://www.mackandmancos.com for locations.

A Simple Yet Delicious Recipe While On Vacation

As you may already know, it is our goal to make vacations as relaxing as possible.  For some this may mean eating at restaurants all week.  For others, it means cooking for the whole at your vacation rental.

My mom recently sent me this recipe and I thought it would be perfect for our vacationers opting to dine in.

Lemon Pepper Shrimp
Ingredients:
1 pound shrimp
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp white wine
1/2 tsp lemon pepper  (located in the spice aisle)
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1/8 tsp red pepper

Directions:
Melt butter over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine.  Season with mustard, lemon pepper and red pepper.  Add shrimp and cook for approximately 5 minutes.   That's it!!!

This serves 2-3. Make sure to adjust ingredients based on # of servings. We like to serve it with rice or bow tie noodles and a green vegetable.

Enjoy!

A New View of Ocean City

If you've been to Ocean City in the last year or two you've seen the bridge construction at 9th street.  It is truly a wild site to see the bridge construction in action.  The crew has been working around the clock and in all kinds of weather conditions to make our trips to the beach enjoyable.  As of last Friday, there are now 4 lanes open on the bridge.   Today I was excited to drive over the new bridge onto the island.  It was very cool to get a birds eye view of the island looking down on the rooftops.

It was quite foggy but cool nonetheless.  We've heard you can get a glimpse of the ocean too... Hoping for a clear day to see if that's true.