By Jon Wilson A serious student of American military history could plan an entire vacation visiting Florida’s many museums devoted to our nation’s wars, the equipment used in them and the men and women who took part. More than two dozen, large and small, stretch literally from Pensacola to Key…
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By Lauren Tjaden In military families, travel is a way of life. Separations are frequent, as are moves. And moving? We all know what that’s like. A move means the kids have to go to new schools, make new friends. Everything from the climate to the grocery store is likely to be different. And you…
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By Lauren Tjaden Florida’s military museums preserve and honor the past, celebrating the troops, their missions, their aircraft and the part they played in our defense. Check out these articles to learn more about Florida’s fascinating military history and discover military museums all around the…
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By Jon Wilson Among central Florida’s varied history venues, you'll find the Corporal Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum in Orlando, the Dade Battlefield State Park in Bushnell, and the National Armed Services and Law Enforcement Museum in Dunedin. The Corporal Larry E. Smedley National…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden South Florida | Central Florida | North Florida Florida offers a vast array of tours with discount for military and veterans—including a candy tour that caters to chocoholics, an airboat tour likely to make your palms sweat, and a ghost tour that explores the dark corners of a…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Military families are often on the move, whether it’s a military relocation, a trip to reconnect with family and friends, or that most glorious of reasons—a Florida vacation to a sandy beach or a theme park. Economical places to stay can make these journeys much more affordable…
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By Lauren Tjaden Travel is a way of life for military families. And whether your gang is moving or going on vacation, discounted airline flights can help to keep your bank account healthy. Read on to discover Florida flight deals for the military. Space Out Space A is a great option for the…
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By Lauren Tjaden Discover some of the most inspiring military memorials and monuments in Florida, shrines marking the sacrifice of the men and women who fought our nation’s battles, places you can visit, remember and reflect. North Florida | Central Florida | South Florida…
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By Lauren Tjaden Walt Disney World! Universal Orlando! SeaWorld! LEGOLAND! Florida’s theme parks are world-famous, and they invite the military to enjoy them for less -- with discounts, special offers and, sometimes, free admission. Here’s the scoop on your favorites. Walt Disney World Resort…
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By Lauren Tjaden Florida holds bragging rights as the most popular fishing destination in the United States, with more than 7,700 lakes, 10,550 miles of rivers and 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline. Abundant wild hogs, turkey, and whitetail deer make it a hunter’s paradise too. If you’re an…
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