It was an innocent invitation issued to my mother– a little mother-daughter bonding and relaxation at a health spa for Mother’s Day. While the invitation was genuine, I did have an ulterior motive. The real motivation was that I …
Category: Florida
Sun, Sea and Surf- Sarasota, Florida by Jane Danielson
Oh, how I love Sarasota Florida situated on the Gulf coast. It seems to have everything… great beaches, great shopping, great cultural activities, and just a fun and friendly place. The beaches are numerous, have beautiful white sands, and the …
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Island Hopping – Fort Myers & Sanibel
The peak visitor season at the refuge coincides with Florida’s peak tourist season, the winter months of December-April. Sanibel Island is world famous for its beautiful beaches and natural beauty. J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge serves as a …
St. Augustine’s Inns of Elegance
Legend has it that Juan Ponce de Leon was seeking “The Fountain of Youth” when he sailed northwest from Puerto Rico in 1513. He sighted land on April 2, 1513 and named it “La Florida.” In 1565 naval commander Pedro …
Adventure Travel in the Clouds by James McManus
Her warm waters and gentle trade winds conspire to attract an abundance of wildlife to this world of remarkable contrasts. All the ingredients of a spectacular destination – great weather, hospitable people, world-class attractions, and professionally run accommodations and guest …
Proper Southern Tea Is Dress-Up Fun! by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Within the Village at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, along Florida’s Northernwestern coast, we rediscovered the charm of an authentic Victorian period tearoom, with the delightful ambience and warm hospitality of a “proper” Southern drawing room. When we entered we …
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Every Day is a Party at Edgewater Beach Resort by Brooke Cunningham
As I took in the view from my balcony, I got my first hint about what goes on around here. I followed the sounds to a disembodied head on the beach with a small child sitting on it like a …
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A TALE OF TWO HOTELS by Ron Kapon
One has over 1,000 rooms; the other a bit over 200. Only a few minutes apart, there is a world of difference between the two; a compliment to both places. I stayed at one and visited the other for lunch. …
” Gators Gajillions! by Pam and Harry Shucker”
Florida’s GATORLAND, the alligator capital of the world, in Orlando is a “must see.” It provides a home to over a hundred alligators and several crocodiles, many of whom have been injured in the wild and brought here to be …
