Summer is right around the corner, and light seems to be at the end of the tunnel with the increase of fully vaccinated people. With this, traveling and doing new things with friends and family can start to become a new reality again.

For me, I love to be outdoors in the summer as much as possible. One place that I always love to visit is the Jersey Shore. I am a huge beach person, and I love taking long beach naps and getting tan from being in the hot sun. Whether you prefer OC, Wildwood, or Belmar, the beach is always a good time.

Another excellent place to visit is New Hope! This quaint town is in Bucks County and is less than an hour’s drive from Philadelphia. It has many adorable shops and restaurants. The Bucks County Playhouse is also located here, and you can see many unique but unforgettable shows put on in this theater.

Reading Terminal Market is another great place to visit now that it has reopened! This market is filled with tons of fresh pastries, produce, and many different stations where you can grab food from steaks to pizza. The variety of options makes this place ideal for a large group that has differing food preferences.

One last place I want to visit this summer is Nina’s Waffles in Newtown! All this ice cream is homemade and SO delicious. Their waffles are always fresh and warm, and the ice cream and the waffles go together perfectly. Bring a lot of cash, though. This place is not cheap!

This article originally appeared in the May 2021 edition of The Nazareth, Volume XCIV, No. 4.