The 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's Arrival to Cape May NJ

Patti Rob

It is hard to pin down the typical innkeeper. They may be friends who pooled resources to start a B and B, a group of investors, sibling left with a big empty house when folks passed away, husband and wife or mother and daughter. The owner could be an individual who has a day job, a full time mom, an artist, a retired economist, a teacher or a former executive. Anyone can get into the bed and breakfast business. But, not everyone can make it very profitable. And even fewer can make the business thrive for many years to come. An inn can provide primary or a secondary source of income, depending on the number of rooms you have rented and how well you are able to market the business.

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Some people become innkeepers because they have extra rooms and rent it out for extra income, others treat it as a real profession that entails a business-like approach to marketing and management. If you plan to make your bed and breakfast a real money making business then you will have to find out how to run it properly. This involves a lot of factors from buying the structure and furnishings to marketing and money management. You would have to love people, different kinds from all walks of life. They are your bread and butter and you have to treat them the way they expect to be treated.

Another talent that comes useful is your kitchen ability because you have to provide breakfast to your guests. Then there is marketing, the modern way to attract the modern traveler. Do you think you know what it really takes to run a B&B?

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Darryl Fanelli

Cape May is a great shore town located at the southernmost point in New Jersey. The town is filled with attractive Victorian era homes, bed and breakfasts, shopping, hotels, and of course…the beach. But every now and then people need a break from the beach. So what to do? Depending what your interests are, there is shopping, golfing, fishing, sight-seeing, the boardwalk, and much more. But one attraction is very popular and will allow you to take a boat ride and go into another state. What is it you ask? It’s the Cape May Lewes Ferry!

The Cape May Lewes Ferry (pronounced like Lewis) is a ferry ride that takes people across the Delaware Bay from Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware and visa-versa. It is a nice, easy ride that both kids and adults enjoy. You’ll definitely take a half-day doing this and most likely almost a full day. The ferry ride is a little over an hour each way.

Lewes, Delaware is a small shore town that borders the Delaware Bay. The town offers good restaurants and shopping, perfect for a day trip! And once you get to Lewes, you have access to all the other shore points along the Delaware coastline.

You have two options to get on the ferry:

1. Walk on.
2. Take the car on.

There are different fares for each option. If you walk on, the fare for an adult is approximately $9.50, one way. That includes ages 14 and up. If you are between the ages of 7 and 13 that fare is cut in half. And the return fares are generally discounted by a couple of dollars. And all kids under the age of 6 are free! So if you have little ones, they don’t have to pay.

Ahhh, taking the car on! Obviously, this fare is going to be a bit more expensive. This fare is about $41 in peak season and $30 for the return fare. Plus, the cost per person as mentioned above. This is fun and if you have kids, they generally get a kick out of doing this.

If you want to do exploring in Lewes, Delaware…you may want to bring your car. Otherwise, if you walk on, you can get shuttles when you get over to Lewes that will take you around the area.

Either way you choose, people always seem to enjoy this attraction!

The author writes about Cape May. Please visit his website to read more about the Cape May Lewes Ferry or Cape May.

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Matthew Keegan

The Jersey Shore boasts some of the most crowded vacation destinations going. However, one popular resort, The Wildwoods, is truly a happening place and well worth the trip despite the crowds.

Much of this venerable beach community took off in the 1950s with the opening up of the Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway. Many of the hotels still gracing the area still reflect that fifties look: tail fins, big hair, Elvis, and more. Old hotels with a bit of tackiness to be sure, but still a fun place to check out.

The boardwalk is a two mile trek laced with all kinds of stores selling saltwater taffy, t-shirts, trinkets, games, rides, junk food, you name it. If you don’t like to walk, tram cars will take you to the end or to any point in between. Soon, you will hear the familiar “watch the tram car” recording emanating from the cars and all you have to do is flag one down, hop on, and you’re off.

The beach is free, by the way. And, it is very wide particularly by NJ standards. Most people familiar with the Jersey Shore know that many beaches are razor thin. This beach has sand added to it constantly and naturally by compliant tidal waters; it is at least 1/4 mile from boardwalk to surf [in low tide, that is].

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Wildwood now boasts a convention center built on the beach and new rides jutting out from its piers. Historic Cape May, home to more than 600 Victorian houses, is only four miles to the South and a great place to visit when you tire of the boardwalk scene. Atlantic City is one hour to the north and is a frequent side trip destination, especially on rainy days. Alternatively, you can also escape to the county zoo for the day in the town of Cape  May Court House.

The best time to go to the Wildwoods is during July and August as the water temperatures can be too cold before that time. Still, most hotels have outdoor heated pools which you may prefer to salt water.

The resort is changing as many old buildings are being torn down and replaced by condos. Preservationists are attempting to maintain the family welcoming theme of the resort, so it remains to be seen what the resort’s future will be. In the meantime, grab a beach towel and your sunblock and head over to wonderful, Wildwood, NJ!

Born and raised in New Jersey, Matt is no stranger to the Jersey Shore having spent summer weeks on Long Beach Island as a child. Later in life, with a family of his own, the Keegans added Wildwood to their itinerary. This summer he hopes to return to Wildwood despite relocating to North Carolina.

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Darryl Fanelli

Ahhhh….Cape May beach. When many people start planning vacations, many lean towards sticking their feet in the sand. And why not, it is so relaxing. If you don’t like sitting and relaxing on a beach, just being in the ‘beach’ atmosphere is worth the price. The laid back style, flip flops, people out and about. You gotta love it! This is why so many people love vacation and a big reason for Cape May, NJ too.

Cape May, New Jersey is a small and charming shore town. It offers many things to do including the beach, shopping, golf, fishing, bird watching, fine restaurants, great sunsets, and sightseeing. Within the town you’ll get the ‘old world’ charm with friendly people and all sorts of amenities.

As you may know, Cape May is located at the southernmost tip of New Jersey. It is the tip of that peninsula along New Jersey’s southern point. Thus, its beaches practically wrap around that tip.

On the easterly side of the peninsula is the Atlantic Ocean. This provides a beach with sand that slides between your toes, waves that crash, and kids that laugh. The enjoyable sand makes it a great place for all sorts of activities including paddle-ball, wiffle-ball, having a catch with a football or baseball, or just plain relaxing.

Dolphins generally frequent the waters close to the shoreline. It is likely that you’ll see them swimming most days. It’s a great spectacle when they swim by, sometimes a few or sometimes a whole school. But they always seem to make you smile. There are various tours throughout the area that will take you on a boat-ride in search of them.

On the westerly side of the peninsula is the Delaware Bay. This area offers more tame water and somewhat rocky sand. But, you can’t beat the sunsets. Sunset Beach is the name. Head on over when the sun is setting and you’ll get an unobstructed view of the sun melting into the water.

Once the sun has set, get up, and head out to one of Cape May’s great restaurants. Then go to bed and wait until morning so you can do it all over again.

The author writes about Cape May, New Jersey. Please visit this website to read more about Cape May or Cape May Beach.

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