Category Archives: Recreational Experiences

Florida and Alligators – A Love-Hate Relationship

Posted on June 19, 2016 by floridatraveler

Last week was a very negative week for the Sunshine State and particularly for Orange County (Orlando) with the mass assassination at the Pulse nightclub and the killing of a two year old Nebraska boy by an alligator at the … Continue reading →

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Hot Times In Summer At Lesser Known Hotels

Posted on May 17, 2016 by floridatraveler

It is summertime in Florida and while we have a large population of Floridians going North to the North Carolina mountains and visiting family, more and more Floridians are exploring hotels within the state.   Summer is also the time that … Continue reading →

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Florida Boardwalks Go More Native In The Summertime

Posted on May 9, 2016 by floridatraveler

For a state with so much beachfront, it is shocking how few Florida coastal communities have Victorian style waterfront boardwalks, complete with restaurants, souvenir shops, and amusements.   Excluding inland lake frontages (WDW’s Boardwalk) and river-walks like the new one in … Continue reading →

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Floridians Love Their Giant Famous Trees

Posted on April 5, 2016 by floridatraveler

Floridians love their distinctive trees and the state is home to more national champion trees (tallest or biggest) than any other state.  Of the 751 species of tree with national titles from the American Forest conservation group, 111 are in … Continue reading →

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Florida Vacations To Study Incredible and Unusual Skills

Posted on March 29, 2016 by floridatraveler

Most people come to Florida for a casual vacation on the beach and in the sun, but thousands visit to engage in extreme sports thrills like skydiving, hang-gliding, or competing in weekly triathlons.  These sports are just the introduction to … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Most Mysterious Place Is Seen By Very Very Few Visitors

Posted on March 22, 2016 by floridatraveler

Fifty miles north of Tampa is the historic hill-top town of Brooksville.  West of Brooksville on FL50 on the road to Weeki Wachee and US19 is the Sand Hill Scout Reservation. Many people view this 1,700 acre complex the best … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Unique and Unusual Islands Are Worth A Visit

Posted on March 15, 2016 by floridatraveler

I love visiting islands. Florida has 4,510 islands over ten acres – some are even man-made creations.  My favorites are those that were once inhabited by man and became deserted for reasons logical and sometimes even mysterious. If you live … Continue reading →

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The Most Romantic Things To Do At Walt Disney World

Posted on March 8, 2016 by floridatraveler

As long time (1971) annual ticket holders Barbara and I have stayed and eaten and done most everything that we fancy or can afford to do at a visit to Walt Disney World.  This list probably reflects our desire to … Continue reading →

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Tour Of Anna Maria Island Florida

Posted on February 23, 2016 by floridatraveler

  ANNA MARIA ISLAND was first settled at the start of the twentieth century by Tampa Mayor MADISON POST who named the island for his wife Maria and his sister-in-law Anna. Just as Cuban fishermen were the first visitors to the island at … Continue reading →

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Florida and Its Water: Leader in Technology

Posted on February 16, 2016 by floridatraveler

Since my daughter lives in Southern California, I have watched that state’s crisis during this long drought. I also noticed that Carlsbad, California, outside San Diego, is constructing the largest American saltwater desalination plant. Florida has some of the same … Continue reading →

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