Martha thanks Rita Canty for this amazing shot of Captain “Alex the Great” at Caxambus Cemetery (the oldest cemetery on Marco Island). The captain was caught walking behind the tomb marker. You can see a pair of pants in motion! In addition the energy from the captain caused the pixelation in the photo on what … Read More
The Origin Of “Ouija”. The Ouija has been called the Spirit Board or Talking Board. It contains letters of the alphabet, numbers 0 -9, and the words “yes”, “no” “hello” (occasionally) and “good-bye” along with various symbols and graphics. It uses a heart shaped piece of wood or plastic called a “planchette. The idea is … Read More
While most of you were slaving over hot stoves, making gravy from turkey gizzards and rolling out mounds of pie pastry, Martha was on a ghost haunt up north in a quaint little town called Mt. Dora, not to far (about 50 miles) from Mickey’s hometown of Orlando. If you adore antiquing, shopping in unique … Read More
Welcome to the The Marco Hotel, well way back in 1896. Today it is known as the Olde Marco Inn and Suites. This coming year this hjstoric site will celebrate her 123rd birthday. The original hotel had 20 rooms, a parlor, dining area and bathroom. Certainly one of the grandest hotels of it’s time. It … Read More
In the Isla Mujeres lies two beautifully haunting cemeteries. One is in town where you will find the tomb of Caribbean Pirate named Fermin Mundaca. Fermin a 19th Century pirate turned slave trader fell in love with a local woman known as La Triguena (the brunette). To win her love, he built a two story … Read More
PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE Missed the tour on October 27th? Won’t be around for the Holidays for the next scheduled tour on December 1st? Why not schedule your own private tour with Martha, Regional and the Dahlia. Take a large group – the tour bus can hold 28 passengers or if you are very popular we can … Read More
Oh yes, big success last night on our opening tour. Our guest loved the new location “The Marco Island Historical Museum”. It is the most stunning location in regards to viewing Marco Island’s early history. The beautiful murals painted by local artist are wrapped around the building. I couldn’t have asked for a better depiction … Read More
