Florida Guide - Other Florida - Page 8Charlotte Harbour on the Cape Haze Peninsular.
Charlotte County is home to two freshwater rivers, the Myakka River and Peace River both of which flow into Charlotte Harbour and Lemon Bay and on into the ocean. Charlotte Harbour’s bay is located at the bottom of the Cape Haze peninsular...
Viewed 102 times since 1 September 2008. STATE PARKS - an overview
Most tourists who visit Florida probably never visit a State Park-what a shame! They offer a wide choice of completely natural days out that leave you refreshed after the hub bub of the (wonderful) theme parks!Florida was discovered by...
Viewed 90 times since 1 September 2008. 10 GOOD REASON TO VISIT THE SOUTH WEST
MARCO ISLAND is the largest of the Gulf Coast islands measuring in at 4x6 square miles nestling in mangrove swamp. Wonderful beaches and 40 golf courses make this a haven for exhausted holidaymakers.To the north...
Viewed 101 times since 1 September 2008. Caledisi Island
Magical Caledisi Island has been voted the second best beach in the whole of America (and there is some stiff competition believe me! ). You can reach this island from Honeymoon Island by ferry or boat (details at the end of the article) or from...
Viewed 151 times since 1 September 2008. BAHIAN HONDA STATE PARK
We have Henry Flagler to thank for his railway making this stunning island accesible. The beaches are wonderful and you can spot many birds, fish and rare trees, or snorkel, kayak or go boating.Bahian Honda is one of the most southerly...
Viewed 102 times since 1 September 2008. Lake Louis State Park
Just up the US27 only ten miles beyond the city of Clermont is a beautiful state park of Lake Louisa. This park actually has six lakes, Lake Louisa being the biggest in a chain of 13 lakes connected by the Palatlakaha River (I just love that name!...
Viewed 125 times since 1 September 2008. KELLY PARK
Situated in Rock Springs, this beautifully maintained park has an unusual natural attraction, tubing or floating down the natural spring rivers The park covers 248 stunning acres and could not be made any betterCrystal clear springs gush...
Viewed 0 times since 1 September 2008. ALFRED B MACLAY GARDENS STATE PARK
Should you venture up to the Tallahassee region of Florida, this beautiful State Park is well worth a visit.In 1923, Alfred and Louise Maclay created this stunning garden in their winter residence. Famed for its Camellias and Azaleas, you...
Viewed 97 times since 1 September 2008. TUBING AT ICHNETUCKNEE SPRINGS
Situated in Fort White. this wonderfull State Park is truly unique and famed for its tubing experienceThe Ichnetucknee River is crystal clear and you can enjoy 3 different tubing routes according to the time availableEXPERIENCE ONE...
Viewed 167 times since 1 September 2008. DARLING DING DARLING NATURE REFUGE
If you are a nature lover, PARTICULARLY if you are a bird lover, you must put this wonderful sanctuary on your list! The Ding Darling nature Refuge takes up roughly a third of Sanibel Island. We owe this refuge to a political cartoonist...
Viewed 101 times since 1 September 2008. GLORIOUS SANIBEL ISLAND (and Captiva)
We enjoyed a really relaxing holiday on Sanibel a few years ago and since then, whenever we are in the area, we always ensure taht we make time to revisit this magical islandSanibel is home to the Ding Darling National Wildlife Reserve which...
Viewed 101 times since 1 September 2008. NAPLES ZOO and BOTANICAL GARDENS
If you are ever in the Naples area, do not miss a visit to this wonderful zoo; awonderful opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat and glorious historic gardensThere are several good shows during the day. I recommend that you sit...
Viewed 100 times since 1 September 2008. Clearwater Beach
No visit to the Orlando area is complete without a visit to one of the gorgeous beaches in this lovely part of the world. Our particular favourites are on the Gulf Coast and if you want a quick fix the nearest is at Clearwater Beach. It’s roughly...
Viewed 124 times since 1 September 2008. Winter Park
We first visited Winter Park about 6 years ago in 2001 when we wanted something a little different away from the parks. This lovely location is situated off the I4 north at Fairbanks Road and then travel upwards towards Park Ave. Here you can park...
Viewed 0 times since 1 September 2008. Historic Mount Dora
Nestled alongside the shores of the Lake Dora is the little sleepy town of Mount Dora. I say sleepy with tongue in cheek as this quaint little community where no McDonalds has set foot is really a hive of activity. At various times throughout its...
Viewed 117 times since 1 September 2008. Clearwater - no Sand Key
Well, this time in Florida we decided we would try something a bit different and go further a field from our home in Davenport. We decided to take a trip to Busch Gardens but instead of making it a day trip we decided to make a few days of it and...
Viewed 99 times since 1 September 2008. Bok Tower Gardens
For a quiet day out away from the hustle and bustle of the Parks you can do no better than visit Bok Tower Gardens – situated at the highest point in Florida, just under 92 metres. It is situated at Lake Wales, on highway 27. From the 192 you travel...
Viewed 113 times since 1 September 2008. The Cape Haze Peninsula
This small peninsular is often referred too as Florida's best kept secret. To quote the locals:“Just another day in paradise” A sentiment I heartily agree with; it is located between Sarasota to the north & Fort Myer's to...
Viewed 116 times since 1 September 2008. A Rocket launch
One of the most thrilling experiences you will ever see in your entire life (in my opinion )is a rocket launch and one of the best places to see one is Orlando Florida. The kennedy space centre is only an hours drive from the main Orlando tourist...
Viewed 104 times since 1 September 2008. Naples
Just under four hours drive South of Orlando, on the Gulf of Mexico coast is the beautiful and cosmopolitan town of Naples. Famous for its shopping, restaurants, golf courses and gorgeous miles of white sandy beaches, Naples is definitely worth a...
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