Posts by Andrew McCarthy
BACK TO THE FUTURE
May is usually a time of great anticipation for McCarthy’s Party Tours. Though our travel season doesn’t officially start until June, we celebrate early arrivals with a gusto, welcoming specialty groups and conference travelers who are fortunate enough to experience the last of a wonderfully whimsical winter and this magical month of weather madness. Remember,…
Read MoreHAIR FOR YOU
In times of “self isolation” its important to maintain a good sense of humour, vigilantly seeking any source of laughter and cheer. Thankfully, our social media channels supply an endless feed of creative memes and videos that capture the lighter side of this pandemic and the crazy extremes we have taken to enhance our physical…
Read MoreEXIT STAGE LEFT
The winter of 2020’s ‘Snowmageddon‘ was devastating for many of the traditional “Stages” and inshore fishing infrastructures in Newfoundland & Labrador. This is especially saddening since these original edifices represent an incredible period of ingenuity and architectural wonder. Buildings, wharves, storage facilities and dwellings which hang precariously from their rooted perches on the cliff faces…
Read MoreWHALE’S WORLD
Newfoundland & Labrador enjoys superb whale watching and guests should be constantly prepared for a viewing – regardless of the season. Every day yields a world of potential, but we must be diligent in our preparations; educating our guests on how and what to watch for, keeping a mindful eye to the ocean, and dressing…
Read MoreBIF NAKED
Here’s something to try while you’re self isolating – memorizing phone numbers. In times of emergency its best to be prepared in every way imaginable. You need rations of food and water, candles and secondary heat sources, flashlights with extra batteries, a charged phone/laptop/tablet, as well as a list of phone numbers. And not so…
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