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Warm Up on the Water
No matter the season, it's a given that a walk along the shore is part of every trip to the Emerald Coast.
Tags: Destin, Fort_Walton_Beach, beaches, sightseeing, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, outdoors_and_nature, romance, dining, hotels,
Jungle Island: A Miami Must-See
One of the biggest thrills for me was the show "Winged Wonders." It began with Pinky the cockatoo riding a bike across the stage. Déjà vu! This was the same bird I saw as a kid!
Tags: Miami, family, outdoors_and_nature, sightseeing, wildlife,
Space Coast
With its nature preserves, prairies and wetlands, the Space Coast is a haven for wildlife.
Tags: Orlando, surfing, Sebastian, Melbourne, Kennedy_Space_Center, Merritt_Island, Titusville, wildlife, sightseeing, sports, outdoors_and_nature, beaches,
Kidding Around at The Colony
It comes with exactly the kind of reputation you'd expect from an established private resort long visited by politicians and film stars looking for a quiet escape.
Tags: Longboat_Key, resorts, beaches, family, sightseeing, Sarasota, kayaking, sailing, biking,
Steps from the Sand
At the end of a sun-drenched day, the open-air environment at Ocean Alley on Hollywood Beach provides sanctuary for sipping a cold beverage, just 15 steps from the sand.
Tags: Hollywood, food_and_wine, dining, sightseeing, beaches,
Affordable Orlando
Get more from your Orlando vacation, and your hotel, at The Fountains resort.
Tags: resorts, Orlando, water_parks, theme_parks, dining, sightseeing,
Sealife Cruises
Dolphins are very curious and seem to enjoy being around humans. A mother and her three baby dolphins swam near the boat—close enough for a few photos.
Tags: sealife, manatees, dolphins, cruises, Madeira_Beach, sightseeing,
A Vintage Cape Canaveral Tour
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex pays tribute to circa-1960s space culture, especially in its collection of rare memorabilia at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Tags: Cocoa_Beach, Titusville, Kennedy_Space_Center, historical_sites, history, sightseeing,
Fun Under Five Bucks
Whether you want to sightsee, brush up on some history or just relax on a white-sand beach, Florida offers a wide variety of activities from which to choose that are all under $5.
Tags: outdoors_and_nature, family, history, historical_sites, historic_districts, art, culture, tours, Scenic_Highway, sightseeing, value,
Five Family Stops in Marathon
You cannot end your Keys visit without one lazy day at the beach, soaking up the sun and the crystalline waters. While in Marathon, plop onto Sombrero Beach.
Tags: Marathon, Florida_Keys, family, sightseeing,
Florida's Holiday Forecast: Merry and Bright
What's the ultimate Florida gift? It's Florida gift fruit – we're talking oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and more.
Tags: citrus, sightseeing,
Beaches 101
Seekers of relaxation and tranquility go to Dunedin's state-protected Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island for a serene visit with nature.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Anna_Maria_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Cape_San_Blas, Captiva_Island, Cedar_Key, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Dunedin, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Myers, Fort_Walton_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Naples, Navarre, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Sanibel_Island, Sebastian, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, beaches, parks, camping, sightseeing, Honeymoon_Island, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
Under the Boardwalk
"Downtown" Hollywood is undergoing a modern makeover, but at Hollywood Beach, the Broadwalk wears its history proudly. There's a timeless appeal to the visitors' strolling, shopping, playing and dining before the open sand and the Atlantic Ocean. It's a haven for people and people-watchers of all ages.
Tags: Clearwater, Daytona_Beach, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Hollywood, Key_West, Madeira_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, beaches, family, boating, fishing, dining, sightseeing,
Romance in the Ancient City
Fountains large and small, full of glittering pennies-turned-wishes, posed next to delicate statuaries and wood-shingled cottages. Chocolatiers and wine purveyors set up shop next to domestic villas with opulent fences.
Tags: Flagler_Beach, St_Augustine, romance, bed_and_breakfasts, history, spas, sightseeing,
Adventures with 'Tweens and Teens
With an introduction like that to the world of scuba, Aaron sank right into the experience, losing any trace of apprehension he had tried to conceal.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, Key_Largo, Winter_Haven, family, sports, water_sports, diving, sightseeing,
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Terry Tomalin
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