It doesn’t have the panache and Art Deco of South Beach & Miami or the classic architecture of Old St. Augustine. It didn’t host the recent Super Bowl as did Jacksonville. So why was I in Gainesville, Florida population 120,000? …
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Friendly, Fantastic,Family Campground Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina by Jane Danielson
I found a family campground that is wonderfully accessible for handicapped travelers, and guess what! It is right on the beach! Ocean Lakes Family Campground, a destination campground, is just 6 miles south of Myrtle Beach. Named 1997,1999, 2002/03 National …
Wanna Build a Wooden Boat? by Robert Painter
What’s the North Shore? St. Tammany Parish for one thing. And several other parishes surrounding Lake Pontchartrain. It’s where the Nawlins crowd goes to get away. They flock there to get out of the city and you don’t want to …
Fireworks, Sailboats and the San Francisco Bay by Rona Gilbert
We spotted the Inn Above Tide during our very first trip to Sausalito. Perched over the San Francisco Bay, it was tucked away in a quiet corner, yet smack in the center of town, and before I ever stepped foot …
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A Sea Turtle Summer On Ana Belle Island by Andrew Der
My previous coverage of Anna Maria Island (see A Florida Secret) revealed a myriad of subtropical undiscovered family fun to be explored during the off season. A family destination truly worthy of a visit is one where there is always …
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Visiting Alpacas by Cecilia M. Miller
Whether you are a family looking for an outing, an animal lover, an Alpaca owner, a prospective Alpaca business associate, or any combination thereof, you will be assured an unforgettable visit if you arrange a tour of an Alpaca ranch. …
Health Spa – All Natural on Florida Beach by Rona Gilbert
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 …
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Blackout in Barstow by J.C. Bailey
It was a dark and stormy night..No, really—it really was dark and stormy. We were driving south on Interstate-15 in California late one summer afternoon. The clouds had built up all day, and the storms were beginning to vent …
Confronting Fear & Other Things In the Wilderness : Part 3
First there was the morning’s agenda. Nick had described it as a ride “up the mountain” offering spectacular views. Spectacular views? All the ones we’d seen so far involved standing at the edge of a cliff. But I was willing …
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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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