I will be the first to admit that a vacation at Walt Disney World Resort can be an expensive adventure. However, with a little digging, I have uncovered some fabulous freebies that will keep you entertained at Disney World for hours. Hit the Boardwalk Built to resemble famous boardwalks of coastal cities, Disney’s Boardwalk shops […]
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The Palm Beaches of  Southeast Florida provide an abundance of sunshine, entertainment and attractions often expected from a warm weather vacation destination. While some might be drawn to the miles of uncrowded beaches, others might head for the history laden Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. I myself, prefer spending time at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center
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Palm Beach County in Southeast Florida is the largest and wealthiest county in the state of Florida. It includes cities like Palm Beach, Jupiter, Boca Raton, and several tiny communities like Juno Beach.  Since it’s mainly a residential county, with nearly half the population living along the Atlantic coast, the number of hotel properties lining the beach
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My family and I shared a wonderful experience when we went swimming with the Florida Manatees in the Crystal River at Homosassa Springs, Florida. Truth be told it was a little more wonderful for some than others. Like most family adventures that begin before dawn, there was more than one grumbling member of our party.
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Nothing makes me sadder than to hear someone say they didn’t enjoy their Walt Disney World Resort vacation. I adore visiting the “Happiest Place on Earth”. In fact, I love it so much that I find myself planning our next adventure before we are home from the last. Usually when I question those unhappy visitors,
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With so much to love in Daytona Beach, Florida where do you start? How about with the 4 S’s? Speedway At the top of the list of things to do in Daytona is a visit to the Daytona International Speedway. On some visit days, you’ll have the chance to see the drivers testing the cars. That’s
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Central Florida could be considered by most people to be theme park heaven. Home to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Resort, Sea World and the recently opened Legoland Florida, the area around Orlando is every fun-filled vacationers dream. Yet, despite all these new theme parks and attractions cropping up, theme parks have been a part
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Who hasn’t marveled at the awkwardly graceful flamingo? Ranging in color from the grey hatchlings through various shades of light pink up to vibrant red, these birds fascinate us with their ability to stand, virtually unmoving, on one leg. But the minute they start to move, those stick-like legs all akimbo, it’s hard to imagine
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From live musical performances to stunt-heavy productions, Universal Orlando is home to a variety of shows but in my mind, there’s one in particular that stands out. The Blue Man Group show at Universal CityWalk is a one-hour and 45 minute production that focuses on the theatrical antics of three bald, enigmatic characters who entertain their
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When the weather and water temperatures begin to drop, the Crystal River/Kings Bay area of Florida becomes the winter home of nearly 400 West Indian Manatees. Manatees prefer slow moving rivers, canals and coastal areas where vegetation and sea grass flourish, apparently why they’re drawn to the natural springs of the Crystal River where the
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