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Our Stay at Treasure Island Part 4
If you walk to your right on the beach from the Thunderbird you get to St John’s Pass however there is also a nice walk if you turn left. As there is a public car park close by the beach gets busy with families ( although still loads of space) and th...
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Tampa- Facts
As we travel to the Gulf Coast I never fail to marvel at Tampa’s large buildings that you can see from the Motorway and look as though they are made of cardboard Tampa is situated on Florida' s west coast along the Gulf of Mexico. If you ...
Viewed 390 times since 11 February 2011.

Fascinating Florida – Part 3
We love visiting our beautiful villa in Orlando, but we have also managed to see a little of the rest of Florida, and one of our favourite trips was down to Miami and then on to the Keys, crossing the famous Seven Mile Bridge. Key West, right at the ...
Viewed 466 times since 20 January 2011.

Fascinating Florida – Part 2
We have been visiting Florida for many years, and each time we go we learn more and more about the Sunshine State. Florida has many fascinating natural features, including lakes, rivers, springs, and of course, the Everglades, that wonderful national...
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Motorsports at Daytona Beach (2)
The Daytona Beach area is a must visit for all motorsport enthusiasts. There are plenty of race parks and speedways including the world famous Daytona International Speedway which covers 480-acres and is open 10 a. m. - 4 p. m. daily. This is th...
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Suwannee River Hubs
The Suwannee River in northern Florida provides the state with a wonderful natural resource. On its meandering 200-mile course, from the Georgia state line through to its discharge point into the Gulf of Mexico, the river showcases some areas of outs...
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Fun for all the Family at Daytona
If you visit the Daytona Beach area and do not want to sunbathe, do water or motor sports there is still plenty to do for all the family. Everyone will enjoy a visit to Angelo and Phelps Chocolate Factory in Beach Street. In this factory ...
Viewed 475 times since 7 January 2011.

Fort Myers (2)
We love the gulf Coast and have spent many days at the beaches there sometimes just traveling there for a day trip or even staying one or two nights at a motel as these are relatively cheap. Check the room contents out first because if you are a fami...
Viewed 439 times since 7 January 2011.

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford and Fort Myers
If you are visiting around the area of Fort Myers, take some time out to go to the Edison Ford Museum if you can. This is the winter residence of both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, two elegant houses set side by side in beautiful gardens on the shore...
Viewed 430 times since 4 January 2011.

Visiting the Everglades
Visiting the Everglades is something you can do if you are touring around Florida. Heading onto HIghway 41 - The Tamiami Trail - you need to go East from Naples skirting along the northern edge of the Park which provides the only land excess to Everg...
Viewed 458 times since 2 January 2011.

Cassadaga Spiritual Retreat
If you want something different on your Florida holiday away from the theme parks and the hustle and bustle of Orlando why not visit Cassadaga Psychic Village which is located at Exit 114 on I4 - but don’t be disappointed if the residents of t...
Viewed 652 times since 1 December 2010.

Cruises at St Johns Pass
If you decide to have a break from the magical world of Walt Disney in Orlando try heading towards the St Petersburg or Clearwater areas on the Gulf Coast. These are less than a two hour drive from Orlando but seem a world away with their laid back a...
Viewed 967 times since 1 October 2010.

A brief visit to Anna Maria Island – Part 2
After spending an hour or so enjoying the sunshine and a beer on the City Pier my wife and I decided to have a walk along the beach to see what the other pier had to offer, and maybe later return to the City pier for a meal in the restaurant. Viewed 476 times since 29 September 2010.

A brief visit to Anna Maria Island – Part 1
We had decided to visit Anna Maria Island on the recommendation of some friends, but had broken our trip down from Orange Tree with a visit to the South Florida Museum & Planetarium (see separate articles for details). After a late lunch at the J...
Viewed 523 times since 29 September 2010.

An Introduction to the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys conjure up visions of an island paradise with swaying palm trees and dazzling sunsets, far removed from the strains and stresses of every day living. Here, you would be correct in assuming, is a jewel of a place set in just about the...
Viewed 487 times since 29 September 2010.

Cocoa Beach Pier.
We have spent many happy hours on Cocoa Beach pier and I thought I would tell you a little about it to whet your appetite. Cocoa Beach is the closest beach to Orlando. The pier was originally constructed in 1962 and in those days you could dr...
Viewed 780 times since 8 July 2010.

A History of Tarpon Springs
We first visited Tarpon Springs about 12 years and the charm of this historic dock town has never palled. The history of Tarpon Springs starts in the 1970s when a women called Mary Ormond named the town. However, what she thought were Tarpon ...
Viewed 624 times since 19 June 2010.

Olde Englewood Village - part two
Olde Englewood Village – part 2 Following on from the early arrivals in Englewood the year of 1923 was extremely important. This was the year that started the building of the Tampa to Miami (Tamiami) Trail and all locations wanted to be on the...
Viewed 691 times since 10 February 2010.

Visit The Beautiful Floridian Keys
I’ve always wanted to visit The Florida Keys – I’d heard so much about Key West and these islands that stretch out towards Cuba, often with views of the sea from both sides of your vehicle. To break up our journey we flew into Miami and staye...
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Key West, Florida
If you like lively holidays, or vacations, Key West, Florida is just such an energetic place to visit. It has a fantastic atmosphere unlike any of the other Keys in the chain of islands that outstretch from the mainland, south of Miami, reaching out ...
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