Building or buying a vacation home on Cape Cod is something most people just dream about.  And for those who actually get the opportunity to do it, it’s more of a dream come true.

Nevertheless, there are some realities that come with vacation home ownership.  What happens when there’s a storm?  Who’s making sure that it’s secure when you’re not there?  What about the landscaping or the cleaning or getting it ready for when you come for a visit?  What if you want to make improvements (but don’t want the headache of finding a contractor)?

The answer to all of those questions is a simple one:  a home concierge.

Working with an experienced, Cape Cod-based home concierge can help to relieve the many worries and stresses of property ownership.  More than a property management company, a home concierge handles everything from ensuring that the home is clean and ready for your arrival to researching and obtaining bids from qualified contractors for home improvements and repairs, then overseeing the project.

Don’t wait.. Let you SeaDream begin!

This is the tropics version of the French Rivera; lots of high end shops, galleries and some very beautiful beaches. After some shopping it was off to Road Town, Tortola and Norman Island of the British Virgin Islands. One of the reason Sea Dream is so unique is that it can anchor up in the small harbors that larger cruise ships cannot, thus why their slogan, It’s Yachting, not Cruising. Anchored at Norman Island we were among some of the most stunning yachts in the world.

Continuing on in the BVIs the next day we anchored off Spanish Town and North Sound, not far from Virgin Gorda. After a relaxing morning of yoga on the deck it was off to Virgin Gorda and the every popular trip through the caves and baths.

A trip on Sea Dream through the Caribbean would not be complete without the famous Champagne & Caviar splash, served in Sea Dream style, in the surf, off Jost Van Dykes; complete with lunch on the beach. The swells and waves proved to be a bit over powering that day, which resulted in the first set of caviar and champagne ending up in the sea.

One of the last days on the yacht was once again unique, with a trip to Culebrita, a small island south of Puerto Rico, where we discovered a diamond in the rough. About a two mile bike ride, using Sea Dreams mountain bikes, we ended up on one of the most expansive white sand beaches where just a few relaxing soles could be found swimming in the teal blue water.

Casual, sophisticated and unpretentious, the Sea Dream dining experience, consist of outstanding service and delicious cuisine. If you are a “Foodie” Sea Dream is the place for you. A full hour cocktail party on the deck or in the main salon each evening gives guest a chance to relish about their day at sea. Three full sit down meals a day were creatively prepared by Chef Tomasz Kozlowski and carefully paired to a fine selections of wines, by sommelier, Tyrell Francis Passengers can order items from a comprehensive menu to be delivered anywhere on board the yacht, including dinning privately at a table for two on the deck under the stars .

For me the nine course degustation evening was certainly the highlight of our trip, enjoying L’Oeuf Poule au Caviar surprise which came served in a hens egg to Cappuccino of white tomato soup with basil dumpling, Chateaubriand of Beef with Gaufrette Napoleon potato, green asparagus and an Earl Grey Suffle with Cream Fraiche ice cream desert was almost more than one person can imagine.

This summer Sea Dream will be offering some new Ports of Call in Stockholm, Finland and Amsterdam, along with the ever popular Mediterranean vogues of Italy, the Greek Islands and Croatia. In addition to the Caribbean look for the exciting river cruises through the Amazon region including Brazil and Peru next winter.

La Mer Concierge is proud to be an official ambassador of Sea Dream, enabling us to offer you the best rates possible for you, your family or friends. Please give us a call and let your Sea Dream begin.

Custom prairie style home just over 1 mile from town. Tremendous privacy, endless views including Pilot Rock, Mt. Ashland and Pompadour. Designed for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Kitchen has 48” Dacor Dual Fuel Range with Double Convection Ovens, Oversized Island with Soapstone Farm Sink, Integrated KitchenAid Dish Drawers and Refrigerator. Luxurious Master Suite with Travertine Bath, Walk-in Shower, Soaking Tub, and Extra Large Closet.  Impressive Great Room with Fireplace, Durable Canarywood Floors, Custom Wood Windows, 10′ – 14′ Ceilings. 2 offices, 1,200 SF Attached Garage, TID Irrigation, Fire Pit, Media Room with Bar, Private Guest Suite, Gated, Computer Networking and Multi-Station Interior and ExteriorAudio Systems. Please contact La Mer Concierge for further details.

 At La Mer Concierge our clients are relaying that they enjoy creating an exceptional dinning experience for their family and friends in the comfort of their own home, which is why La Mer Concierge is teaming up with Chef Robert Smith to bring a dinning experience never before witnessed on Cape Cod.

With the assistants of La Mer Concierge and Chef Robert our clients may design the menu of their wishes; whether it be a sunset cocktail party on their deck, a mid-summer luncheon around their pool or a casual-elegant sit down dinner party at home.  La Mer Concierge is committed to providing you with wonderful food, exceptional service and seamless execution.

Robert has an extensive background in fine dinning and has recently held the position of executive chef at the Belle Mer Resort, New Port, Rhode Island.  Prior to Belle Mer Robert was the executive chef at New England Premier catering and the Catered Affair of Hingham, MA.  Locals might remember Robert from his days at the every popular, Straight Wharf Restaurant, Nantucket.  Prior to New England, Robert spent much of his time as executive chef for some of the most renowned restaurants in the British Virgin Island.

For further information regarding this exceptional opportunity please visit our web page at  lamerconcierge.com or contact us at  508 428 8302

For additional information and tickets please call 508 -771-2585

They gather each morning on a pier in New Seabury MA overlooking Nantucket Sound surrounded by sand dunes and beach roses to practice Yoga. Instructors Nancy Curran and Don Bartolone have a way of making even first time Yoga students feel at home. By the end of the ninety minute class it seems as if you have just attended a family reunion and can’t wait for the next gathering. 

As with most Yoga practices the environment is very non competitive  so you can proceed through a series of poses and breathing exercises at your own pace.

In addition to Yoga classes Nancy offers private 1 on 1 yoga, body work and trasnformational coaching.For addition information nancy@yogaonthebeach.com