A Different Orlando: Exploring its Historic Districts Florida March 2022 Beyond the Magic, Discovering Historic Orlando We spent a lovely day in Orlando without the theme parks. We visited the parks multiple days in August 2007 with our sons and hadn’t explored Orlando’s historical highlights. We parked in the city’s first historic district, the Downtown […]
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DeSoto National Memorial & Historic Fort DeSoto Florida Februari 2022 A Glimpse into the Past at De Soto National Memorial The landfall of Hernando de Soto and his army on May 30, 1539, is commemorated at De Soto National Memorial. We joined a living history demonstration and learned about Hernando de Soto’s controversial exploration, the
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Tampa’s Historic Heart and Modern Waterfront Florida Februari 2022 Sun, City, and History: Exploring Tampa’s Gems We explored the historic neighborhoods of Ybor City and Downtown Tampa. Ybor City, a National Historic Landmark located northeast of Tampa’s downtown, was once known as the “Cigar Capital of the World.” Ybor City has been a melting pot
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A Relaxing Camping Getaway at Lake Panasoffkee Florida February, 2022 Happy Camping near Lake Panasoffkee We had a fantastic few days camping at Lake Panasoffkee! It had been ages since we last enjoyed a camping trip. We stayed in a charming, cozy cabin near the lake, just off I-75. We embraced two days of simple
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Our Wonderful Stay in Little River, Miami, FL Florida February 2022 Miami’s Little River Getaway Our Airbnb in Miami was located in the historic Little River neighborhood, one of Miami’s oldest. We were the first guests in this well-decorated Airbnb. The neighborhood showed quite some contrasts. We saw a beautiful cathedral, new condos, and a
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State Parks In and Around Miami, FL Florida February 2022 A Tranquil Stroll at Haulover Beach & Park Tuesday, February 8, 2022 4.29 mi 1:41:20 hrs Haulover Beach & Park in Miami, FL, is a beautiful and historic park. It’s one of Miami’s most landmark county parks, known for its clothing-optional beach. We didn’t come
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Highlights in Miami, FL Florida February 2022 Urban Miami, A Blend of Art, Chic, and Challenges We began our Miami adventure parking at the Museum Garage in the Design District, a lovely architectural building with a beautiful artistic front. We strolled through Midtown Miami, a vibrant and energetic part of town. This well-maintained neighborhood is
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Everglades National Park Florida February 2022 Everglades National Park The weather had changed, so we drove eagerly to the Everglades for a new adventure on this beautiful day. We spent a long day hiking six trails, ranging from short loops to longer treks, totaling about 11 miles. A Glimpse of the Everglades at Royal Palm
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A Valentine’s Day Road Trip to Key West Florida February 2022 Making Memories in Key West We started this Valentine’s morning early to maximize our day trip to Key West. A stay-over had proven challenging due to budget constraints or restrictive pet policies. However, the 3.5-hour, 165-mile scenic journey flew by. Along the way, we
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Biscayne National Park & Homestead Bayfront Park Florida February 2022 Today reminded us that we must prepare and plan when visiting a National Park. At the visitor center of Biscayne National Park, we learned that the park’s sole hiking trail was closed. We also hadn’t realized that Biscayne National Park is primarily a water park,
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