John Pennekamp turns 50 and celebrates all the wonders of this amazing state park in the Florida Keys. I discovered this park in 1980 when I came to go scuba diving on its many reefs. Now that the park is turning 50, it looks as good now as it did way back when. The park has so much to do that we wrote a story on the park and all it has to offer, from snorkeling, which many people do,…
Do you love dolphins, sea lions, penguins, sharks, rays, and other animals. Or should I just say are you an animal lover? If you are and visiting the Panama City Beach area, you need to visit this and exciting attraction. Gulf World has been pleasing crowds since 1969 and I had a chance to review and experience the dolphin swim and shows there. I had a great day and you should read my story I wrote. Also, I posted some…
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…
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…
Disney World is not only for children but for adults too. My wife loves what ever Disney has to offer, so I had to surprise her with a Disney World weekend for her birthday. It has been a while since I have been there and I must admit I had a nice time with Disney World and all it had to offer. It was hard to believe but the park was open to 1am and the last 3 hours were…
Disney World is not only for children but for adults too. My wife loves what ever Disney has to offer, so I had to surprise her with a Disney World weekend for her birthday. It has been a while since I have been there and I must admit I had a nice time with Disney World and all it had to offer. It was hard to believe but the park was open to 1am and the last 3 hours were…
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 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…
Lion Country Safari is a real West Palm Beach Landmark attraction. The name implies Lions but also mentions about a safari which it is. You get Florida's only drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park which invites you to spend the day on safari with over 900 animals. With animal displays and encounters, animal feeding experiences, 6 rides, water sprayground, food, shopping and more. It has been years since I was at Lion Country Safari but this time I took my…
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…