John McNamara

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Visiting Dollywood Theme Park? Here’s How To Plan An Unforgettable Visit

Visiting Dollywood Theme Park? Here’s How to Plan an Unforgettable Visit

Dollywood Theme Park is the perfect combination of authentic family fun and unforgettable memories. This guide will give you all the details to prepare for the adventure of a lifetime When was the last time you added some amazing vacation photos to your family album? Visiting Dollywood Theme Park will leave you and your family with nothing but mesmerizing experiences to cherish. This Smoky Mountain gem has a lot to offer, so being prepared is a must – you don’t…

Vacation To St. Augustine Florida

Vacation to St. Augustine Florida

If you did not know, the oldest city in the United State States is in Florida, St Augustine and I was determined to get to visit this historic city. I thought how unbelievable it is that I have lived in Florida for 20 years and never visited this landmark city. When driving from Jacksonville South on A1A, the view is quit exhilarating of St. Augustine because you will travel over Vilano Causeway, which gives you a great view of the…

Ocala, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Contrary to a great deal of native Floridian’s belief, many tourists view Florida as a place of intrigue. They think of it as a tropical destination just made for relaxation and entertainment. As a native Floridian myself, writing about the state has helped me to realize that all of the beauty, history, and mystique that attracts and beholds visitors was staring me right in the face when I was growing up. Now, I find myself learning about seemingly unlimited special…

Florida’s Miami Attractions

Florida’s Miami Attractions

Dade County, a historic region in Southern Florida, was created in 1863. The county was named after Major Dade. Major Dade was a soldier who was killed in in the 1835. In 1997, Dade County’s name was changed to Miami-Dade County, via voter approval. Today, according to the 2000 census, the county is immense, with a population of well over two million. The county is home to many different cities, including Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village, Sunny Isles,…

My Swim With The Dolphins Miami Program

My Swim with the Dolphins Miami Program

My adventure to swim with dolphins is one full of suspense and intrigue, fear, excitement and unparalleled exhilaration. Doing a Swim with Dolphins Miami program is comparable to the before feelings of a roller-coaster ride. It is this bizarre mix of emotions that leaves you both scared and wanting more at the same time. This was the first time both my sister and I had ever swum with a dolphin. We had no idea what to expect of how to do it.…

Sebastian Redfish Fishing

Sebastian Redfish Fishing

“What are you fishing for?” the man asked me. “Redfish”, I responded. “Not with that you ain’t, not here”, he said with a smirk. I had caught redfish before on a rod and reel that was half the size of the rig currently in my hand and did not foresee any problems today. Not only that, but I also had a bucket of live finger mullet that I had just caught minutes earlier and I knew they were a favorite…

Cape Canaveral, Florida Outta This World

Cape Canaveral, Florida Outta this World

Cape Canaveral, Florida is situated in the central East Coast of the state midway between Jacksonville and Miami. The history of Cape Canaveral and its region is fascinating. It dates back to an astounding 10,000 years ago, when the Ais and Timicuan Native Americans journeyed to the area. They settled there for the extraordinary fishing, and survived through much hardship up until the Colonial times. There was much European and Spanish exploration of the region. At first, the Cape region…

Old Florida Attractions And Theme Parks

Old Florida Attractions and Theme Parks

If you are a visitors who wishes to travel back-in-time, you can experience an exciting and satisfying trip to the Sunshine State. From attractions and theme parks, Florida offered as many enticing things for the last generation to see, as it does now. Grandparents and parents alike can bring their families to Florida to encounter the same exciting adventures they experienced as children. Today, Disney World and Universal Orlando draw millions of visitors each year. However, during the ‘50s, Cypress…

Parrot Jungle Island Miami Now Jungle Island Miami

Parrot Jungle Island Miami Now Jungle Island Miami

  Jungle Island (it used to be called Parrot Jungle Island) is one of those attractions in South Florida that has been around so long that most South Florida residents have been there. It’s like the Statue of Liberty. Eventually, most residents of New York will visit in their lifetime. Jungle Island has lived two lives during its existence; the original Parrot Jungle established in 1911 in Dade County, and the new Jungle Island, which opened in June 2003, located on…

Dolphin Shows And More In Miami

Dolphin Shows and More in Miami

I spent the day with my sister and her children at the Miami Seaquarium. It was a beautiful March day and we really enjoyed the Dolphin Show, Sea Lion Show, and the whole park in general which was a lot of fun which made it an exciting day for everyone. If you are looking for something different than swimming with the dolphins Miami, then you need to come to the Seaquarium for the animal shows and exhibits. Check out there…