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About floridatraveler

Emeritus Professor of History and travel and textbook writer M. C. Bob Leonard makes the Sunshine State his home base. Besides serving as content editor for several textbook publishers and as a college professor, he moderates the FHIC at www.floridahistory.org

FLORIDA CRUISE DESTINATIONS RATED Part 2

Posted on September 10, 2026 by floridatraveler

The Eastern Caribbean Last week we covered Florida cruise ports that are usually on one-week or shorter cruises from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Cape Canaveral, and Tampa.  These ports included Key West, Mexico, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. … Continue reading →

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RATING FLORIDA CRUISE SHIP DESTINATIONS

Posted on August 30, 2026 by floridatraveler

Sometimes It Isn’t Worth Leaving The Ship Florida is the cruise ship center of the world.  Port Miami and Port Canaveral are the two top cruise ports in the world. The #1 cruise ship line is Carnival with 90 ships … Continue reading →

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WDW IS NOT ALWAYS NICE WITH ELDERLY PEOPLE

Posted on August 29, 2026 by floridatraveler

As I have aged, I have realized that Walt Disney World not only does a poor job servicing elderly guests compared to many other Florida vacation spots I have visited. They are often silent about things that would save elderly … Continue reading →

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FLORIDA’S BEST WEIRD BUT EXCITING TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Posted on September 22, 2024 by floridatraveler

Florida is the top tourist state in the nation with 110 million annual visitors and snowbirds. Most come for good weather, beaches, amusement parks, outdoor activities. But sometimes you might like an unusual and exciting change of pace – here … Continue reading →

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RATING THE LATEST WALT DISNEY WORLD RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS

Posted on March 18, 2024 by floridatraveler

If you haven’t visited Walt Disney World in the last few years due to the CO-VID pandemic or the concerns about the Disney-Florida woke clash, there have been a number of major completions of rides and attractions.  Did they live … Continue reading →

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The holidays are the time to have fun even with those you won’t see in person.

Posted on November 27, 2023 by floridatraveler
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APPROPRIATE CHRISTMAS LAWN DECORATIONS IN FLORIDA

Posted on November 27, 2023 by floridatraveler

The turkey decorations are being taken down and across the land people are taking out the Christmas decorations.  Our family actually got our ten-foot tree before Thanksgiving from the same people – North Carolina trees.  Growing up in New England, … Continue reading →

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FLORIDIANS JUST LOVE TO “HORSE AROUND”

Posted on November 18, 2023 by floridatraveler

Most residents and visitors to Florida associate the state with alligators or manatees or pelicans. Horses are not likely to be identified with the Sunshine State, but that would be a serious error. With over 385,000 horses, Florida has the … Continue reading →

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A lot of old favorites but some new WDW food spots.

Posted on November 15, 2023 by floridatraveler
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BEST FOOD/RESTAURANTS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD PARKS & HOTELS

Posted on November 14, 2023 by floridatraveler

There are a few things that I can guarantee you if you visit or stay at Walt Disney World: it will be expensive and that includes the food at the hotels and at the parks.  I can also assure you … Continue reading →

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