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Florida’s Best County Parks Provide Spectacular Experiences

Posted on January 5, 2019 by floridatraveler

Florida has 175 state parks covering some 800,000 acres as well as the famous Everglades National Park and Ocala National Forest. Yet most visitors, few snow birds, and all too many residents have visited very few county parks.  Since most … Continue reading →

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New Things For Florida Tourists and Vacationeers To See In 2019

Posted on December 25, 2018 by floridatraveler

This is the time of the year when individuals around the nation make New Year’s Resolutions and also the time Florida Chamber of Commerces start promoting what new things are coming up in the New Year. For Florida’s all-important tourist … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Trip To Boost Christmas Spirit: Bok Tower and Gardens

Posted on December 14, 2018 by floridatraveler

The Christmas season can be a time of nervous energy and open tension.  It is a time when if you live in Florida, you may get a lot of visitors, both families and friends. It is also a time when … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Florida Holiday Events and Celebrations

Posted on November 19, 2018 by floridatraveler

The Christmas holiday season is already opening in Florida at the same time the snowbirds and robins are arriving in the state.  Some of the events are very commercial while others are delightful and many have become traditional. Here are … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Favorite Foods: Worth A Visit

Posted on November 13, 2018 by floridatraveler

When people like of Florida, they probably think of oranges and seafood. Our OJ is mainly produced for juice as opposed to California’s whole oranges, but our 1,350 miles of coastline means the Sunshine State is “swimming” in saltwater gourmet.  … Continue reading →

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The Hurricane That Killed and Flooded Florida

Posted on September 22, 2018 by floridatraveler

The devastating flooding in the Carolinas due to the huge hurricane reminded me of Florida’s most dramatic flooding crisis.  It may seem strange to some of you since Florida is so flat and its rivers seem to flow slowly. Ninety … Continue reading →

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Best Shopping Malls and Shopping Places in Florida

Posted on September 17, 2018 by floridatraveler

One of Florida’s most popular indoor vacation experiences is to go shopping, although with Florida’s climate, many of the popular shopping spots utilize beautiful outdoor settings.  It seems every area of Florida has discount malls but I prefer going to … Continue reading →

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Snorkeling In Florida Is A Recreation Bonanza For All Ages

Posted on August 26, 2018 by floridatraveler

I never appreciated snorkeling when I was a kid and scuba diving seemed an impossibility to be with my poor eyesight.  Ironically, now after cataract surgery I can see underwater as an old coot better than when I was in … Continue reading →

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A Salute To Those Caring For Florida’s Damaged Wildlife

Posted on August 20, 2018 by floridatraveler

All polls indicate that besides the sun and the beaches, visitors and residents alike admire Florida’s tropical environment which includes wildlife and plants. With twenty million residents, several million snowbirds, and over one hundred million visitors there is less and … Continue reading →

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Old Florida Attractions Can Be Refreshingly New

Posted on March 5, 2018 by floridatraveler

Before the Mouse and Harry Potter and all the robotics, there were Florida theme parks and large attractions that featured Florida’s natural beauty – its climate and its fauna and flora.  Many of those Floridana sites are gone or replaced … Continue reading →

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