Author: Susan Tischler

Susan Tischler is the former editor of CapeMay.com and Cape May Magazine.

A look at early Victorian architecture

It stands to reason that a city with the motto; “the Nation’s Oldest Seaside Resort” would have a lot of old buildings. In fact, with over 600 summer homes, hotels and commercial structures, Cape May has one of the largest collections of 19th century frame buildings remaining in the Unites States. We are second only… Read more »

Cape May’s SuperAthalon

July 10th marked the Cape May SuperAthalon Race’s 25th year. The SuperAthalon Race takes less than an hour – less than 48 minutes to be more exact – but this “Iron Man” competition pits the strongest and the fittest of the areas’ lifeguards against one another. It is the creation of Captain Buzz Mogck, head… Read more »

Where to have a quiet cocktail

It’s an odd thing, but sometimes a vacation can be very stressful. Probably the biggest reason for existential angst is simply not knowing where to go, where to eat, what to eat, and the best time to eat it. One suggestion, forget about all that for just one night and take time out for the… Read more »

Art in the Garden

We have many things to be grateful for here in Cape May, not the least of which are our gardens and our artists. From the Physick Estate to the B&Bs and hotels to the private residences, flower gardens have been a priority since the Victorians and where beauty reins, art is soon to follow.  The… Read more »

The Chalfonte Hotel celebrates 130 years

When you’re 130 years old, you start showing your age. Your petticoat starts to droop a wee bit. Your lower regions begin to creak and your parts start to sag a little. But if you’ve got spirit, you adopt the Fred Astaire /Ginger Rogers approach to life. “You pick yourself up. Dust yourself off. And… Read more »

Meet the Innkeepers: Part 3

Cape May is known across the country for its tastefully done and highly maintained bed & breakfast inns. CapeMay.com thought it would be insightful to get the answers to some basic questions from every innkeeper in town. Andrew Jepson Innkeeper of Beauclaire’s Bed & Breakfast Owners Joe & Joanne Giovanetti 23 Ocean Street How many… Read more »

Who’s New, Who’s Moved, and Who’s Gone: 2006

Another year has come and gone and we’re about to swing into full summer-time mode. Before we do, let’s take look at who’s new and who’s gone.  The streetscape certainly changed on the Washington Street Mall this year with the departure of McDowell’s Gallery. The old bank building at the corner of the mall and… Read more »

How many tours can a tourist take in one day?

My assignment? What to do on a cloudy/rainy day in Cape May? Why the answer to that is as easy as pie. Take a tour. But how many tours can tourist tour if a tourist could tour Cape May? I set my problem before Jean Barraclough, who handles public relations for the citadel of tours… Read more »

Meet the Innkeepers: Part II

Cape May is known across the country for its tastefully done and highly maintained bed & breakfast inns. CapeMay.com thought it would be insightful to get the answers to some basic questions from every innkeeper in town. The eight inns represented here are the second group to be interviewed. The Albert Stevens Inn 127 Myrtle… Read more »

Meet the Innkeepers

Cape May is known across the country for its tastefully done and highly maintained bed & breakfast inns. CapeMay.com thought it would be insightful to get the answers to some basic questions from every innkeeper in town. The eight inns represented here are the first group to be interviewed. King’s Cottage,   9 Perry Street… Read more »