Tag Archives: Florida vacations

My Favorite Laid Back Florida Islands

Posted on August 3, 2015 by floridatraveler

There are 4,510 islands over ten acres in the State of Florida.  Some of them are famous for their social life (Miami Beach, Daytona). Others for best for adults (Key West), for collegians (Penama City Beach) or for families (Clearwater … Continue reading →

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Most Romantic Things To Do At Walt Disney World

Posted on July 6, 2015 by floridatraveler

It’s quite difficult to get to be very romantic  when every inch of the World seems packed with camera-toting tourists accompanied by screaming, crying kids.  I’m not a big fan of crowds so I am leaving out parades, special events … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Best Beachfront Bed and Breakfast Spots

Posted on May 25, 2015 by floridatraveler

May and June are great months to spend on Florida’s beaches – the water has warmed up and the summer crowds, dominated by families, have not descended upon the Sunshine State.   Here are some of my favorites: Fernandina Beach, in … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Most Walk-able Tourist Towns

Posted on March 16, 2015 by floridatraveler

It’s Spring Break time in Florida and the streets are packed with automobiles and tired, disgusted tourists.  Last weekend cars lined up for ten miles trying to get onto Clearwater Beach.  After two hours in a traffic jam, they found … Continue reading →

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Tampa Landmarks Turning Into Boutique Hotels

Posted on November 10, 2014 by floridatraveler

Recently Tampa architect Alberto Alfonso announced the development of a new hotel on Ybor City’s historic 7th Avenue at 14th Street.  The hotel will incorporate Ybor’s wraparound balconies, utilize real structures, and restart the Las Novedades restaurant, for decades an Ybor … Continue reading →

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Florida Has Become The Shopping Mall Center of the USA

Posted on November 3, 2014 by floridatraveler

Just returned from shopping at Tampa’s International Mall and saw visitors from Asia and Europe already Christmas shopping at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Apple, Diesel, Montblanc, Hugo Bass, Louis Vuitton and more. As impressive as this mall is it doesn’t rank … Continue reading →

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