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Florida’s Lesser Known Museums Are Hidden Gems

Posted on October 12, 2016 by floridatraveler

The other week my wife and I visited the fabulous Ringling Museums in Sarasota.  It was Smithsonian Museum freebie day and the 44 acre property was so jammed with people, we paid for a special tour just to get into … Continue reading →

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Floridians Are Full Of False Advice On Hurricanes

Posted on October 4, 2016 by floridatraveler

Another hurricane is heading toward the Florida East Coast.  Historically October is Florida’s worse hurricane month and the Fall months far surpass the Summer for serious hurricanes. It was 2004 when Florida got nailed by four big hurricanes, but myths … Continue reading →

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Historic Florida Train Trips Inside The State

Posted on September 27, 2016 by floridatraveler

Until trains connected Florida with Northern markets and people, Florida was the least populated state in the South, the least populated region of the country. At a time when transcontinental railroads were building westward, Henry Flagler was building a railroad … Continue reading →

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FLORIDA’S GREATEST MAN MADE ATTRACTIONS

Posted on September 21, 2016 by floridatraveler

THE OVERSEAS HIGHWAY has become a video symbol of Florida in films and publications across the globe. There is nothing like it in the world – a 113 mile highway (US 1) going southward from Florida to Key West.  It … Continue reading →

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Ten Small Florida Vacation Towns You Should Visit

Posted on September 12, 2016 by floridatraveler

Tired of a Florida vacation in an overcrowded, overpriced metropolis?  Perhaps you should spend some vacation time in some of Florida’s small towns, where they appreciate every visitor and offer personalized services Here are ten of my favorite small town spots … Continue reading →

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My 2016-1017 Walt Disney World Tips

Posted on September 7, 2016 by floridatraveler

STUDY the best Non-Disney Websites Websites like Mousesavers, AllEars, wdwinfo.com have the latest WDW information with “no BS” evaluations, some hotel deals, and restaurant menus.  Don’t just read the WDW website material! My Biased View On WDW Hotels In my … Continue reading →

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September in Florida Still Means Big Events

Posted on August 29, 2016 by floridatraveler

Labor Day may mean the end of summer in Florida, but it doesn’t mean Florida towns will wait for the snowbirds and big cash tourists to return in winter.  September is a good time in Florida.… Source: September in Florida … Continue reading →

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September in Florida Still Means Big Events

Posted on August 29, 2016 by floridatraveler

Labor Day may mean the end of summer in Florida, but it doesn’t mean Florida towns will wait for the snowbirds and big cash tourists to return in winter.  September is a good time in Florida.  With school back everywhere, … Continue reading →

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Seven Women Who Changed Florida History

Posted on August 23, 2016 by floridatraveler

One hundred years ago Florida was the only state in the South with less than one million residents, but things would soon change in every aspect of society in Florida.  Many people played major roles in Florida history – here … Continue reading →

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New Hotel Boom Hits South Florida

Posted on August 16, 2016 by floridatraveler

Florida has 370,000 hotel rooms in 16,374 hotels.  It is the only state that is covered by three AAA travel guides. Despite these statistics the Great Recession slowed down new hotel construction particularly outside South Florida.  Today huge hotel projects … Continue reading →

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