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…
There are many lovely hotels in Orlando as it is a tourist destination based on the many attractions it has to offer. I have a few favorite hotels in Orlando which I have stayed at such as the Gaylord Palms and the Peabody and I will be adding the Waldorf Astoria Orlando to my list. My husband decided to surprise me with a getaway to the Magic Kingdom for my birthday and as fate would have it the Gaylord Palms…
There are so many amazing 4 Star hotels in Florida and my job is to investigate these hotels to be able to write a review on them. My wife and I live in Florida and are always looking for weekend getaways and she wanted me to explore PGA National Resort & Spa. I have visited the hotel for business in the past was always so impressed how the resort was well maintained and manicured, nothing was out of place. When…
Key West is a tropical vacation destination located at the southernmost point of the Florida Keys. Known for its clear blue waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant nightlife. Key West has so much to do and see to make a decision on what to do is a hard decision indeed. My husband and I drove down from Fort Lauderdale…a scenic four-hour drive! On our way we stopped at a beautiful beach in Key Largo called Founders Park and ate our…
Key West has lots of History to visit, from Ernest Hemingway's House, the Ship Wreck Museum, Harry Truman’s Little White House, and of Coarse the Casa Marina Resort and Spa. This resort was built by a famous Florida developer named Henry Flagler on Key West's south shore in 1920, Casa Marina Resort is marked by tropical gardens and sculpted hedges. The main building has a sand-colored exterior with a Mediterranean red-tile roof, and a newer adjacent building which echo the…
Thousands of people look forward to visiting Disney each year to experience the magic that only Disney can give and I am no exception to that rule. For my birthday my husband surprised me with a trip to Disney World in Orlando Florida. Although I have visited Disney many times as both a child and an adult it still holds the same appeal as it did on my first encounter! Being a resident of Florida my husband purchased the $99.00…
Naples is a great South West Coast Florida city and you can stay at the Charter Club Hotel. This is an all suite property with double rooms, kitchens and other amenities. We decided to take the Naples Water Tour Company adventure tour which runs its operation from the docks of Charter Club Hotel. The reason we picked this tour is because it offered sightseeing and adventure. At the docks we meet Rick Clouston (Rick C), the owner, and his partner…
If you are thinking about snorkeling in key largo, you made the right destination choice because Key Largo and the Florida Keys have some of the best snorkeling in the world. I was able to spend a day with the outfitter, Sundiver, in Key Largo and explore the John Pennekamp Coral Reef. It was here that I learned what is required for snorkeling and the history or the marine sanctuary. My favorite part was learning about the hidden treasure under…
Taking a vacation is so difficult sometime but has to be done to refuel our bodies from the day to day stress we all have. My wife and I took an escape to swim with dolphins in the Florida Keys. I am so thankful we took the time out of our busy schedules as a south florida wedding photographer and my wife as an accountant to do this and enjoy a day together. Swimming with these peaceful creatures was relaxing…
Miami has so many attractions to choose from and it may be hard to find one that you truly want to visit. If you love and enjoy wild animals, you need to come to the Miami Metro Zoo, one of the biggest zoos in the country and known for the natural habitats that they give the animals. This zoo gives animals tons of space to roam while giving each visitor many opportunities to watch your favorite animal interacts and play…