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My Unforgettable St Petersburg, Florida Vacation

March 1, 2024
Florida Destination Story, Florida Locations, Florida Things to Do, Florida Travel
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As I drove from Ft Lauderdale to St Petersburg, Florida, the warm breeze kissed my skin and instantly filled me with a sense of excitement. It had been a while since my family and I had taken a vacation, and I couldn't have chosen a better destination than the stunning Gulf Coast of Florida. Over the next week, I embarked on an unforgettable journey filled with beautiful beaches, vibrant arts and culture, mouthwatering cuisine, and thrilling outdoor adventures. In this…

Sea World has Roller Coasters?

Sea World has Roller Coasters and so much more.

Tween Waters Inn in Captiva Island – A Quick Getaway

September 17, 2016
Captiva Island, Florida, Florida Destination Story
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Needing a “breakation” and wanting a quick getaway, awe decided to go to Captiva Island for the weekend. There were 6 people in our party: my wife and I and our 4-year-old daughter, my mother-in-law and my wife’s grandparents. The Tween Waters Inn was the perfect place for my family because we were able to get a small suite that easily handled our group, offering 2 double beds and a pull out couch. I had read about the legendary Tween…

Have Fun on Beautiful Singer Island

The first record of a settlement on Singer Island dates back to 1906 with Inlet City. Inlet City was a spontaneous community of fishermen and squatters, most of whom came from nearby Riviera Beach and the Bahamas. Fishermen were attracted to the island as a place to dry the cotton nets that they used in those days, and for its proximity to the fertile Gulf Stream (the waters of the Gulf Stream are closer to land on Singer Island than…

What to Do and See in Daytona Beach

If you have not been to Daytona Beach in awhile, then you need to put this famous beach on your summertime calendar. Beside driving on the beach with your car, you can have so much to do here. I came here the Spring Break of 1980 and it has grown up so much since then and we wrote a story on what to see and do in Daytona Beach. <<< Click Here to Read You need to read this story…

St. Augustine, Florida’s Oldest City

Historically, St. Augustine was established in 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, and is the oldest permanent European settlement in the continental United States. For 235 years it was the political, military, and religious capital of the Province of Florida from which Spain exercised jurisdiction over a vast geographical region. We all think that the oldest settlements are from the 1700's but no, Florida has St. Augustine, which have to visit if you come to Northern Florida. I especially…

Waldorf Astoria Orlando Review

Everything was great at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando - luxurious, comfortable , new , great location, great restaurants ( Bull and Bear is fabulous for romantic dinner , La Luce - for family meal, Oscars - great breakfast , worth every penny ), relaxing pool . The fact that you can use both pools ( Hiltons, which is perfect for kids, and the Waldorf's - very relaxing) is very nice ! Close to Disney , 25 min ride to Universal…

Taking a Cruise from Miami

Are you a newbie cruise person? Well I was until December 2012 when I took my first cruise. I have journal my experience from my Miami cruise trip. Miami City is the leading cruise port in the world and I see why. It is a beautiful place to start your cruise and going out to sea on a cruise is so exciting. My family and I took a 7 days Western Caribbean Cruise on the Carnival Glory. The foreign ports…

Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort Golf Club & Spa

Marco Island beachfront resort sits on the Gulf of Mexico has plenty of white sandy beaches and with the beautiful water of the Gulf of Mexico at its door. This 11-story white-sand beachfront resort sits on the southwest tip of the island within 20 miles of Naples and 40 miles from the Everglades and 2 hours from Ft Lauderdale on the east coast. This resort is known for it's Golf, spa, and pools. The Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort is…

Casa Marina Key West Review

The Casa Marina resort offers amazing amenities, 2 outdoor pools, surrounded by lush lawns and tropical gardens, and numerous water sports; You can dine at luscious restaurants, dining options include an open-air grill, a lobby bar, and a coffee shop. The rooms and suites are some of the best in Key West and the Florida Keys. Arrayed along a 1,100-foot private beach, the resort is 1.5 miles from the shopping, dining, and nightclubs of Duval Street. Does this introduction make…