Tag Archives: Florida

January Is The Month To Hike Florida’s Natural Treasures

Posted on January 9, 2017 by floridatraveler

January is the best time to visit and hike the many natural attractions found in Florida.  The mosquito problem is almost negative and the temperatures may be cool but often refreshing.  Even the animal and bird life seems more active … Continue reading →

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Florida Is Not All Football – There’s A Big Art Scene

Posted on January 4, 2017 by floridatraveler

The other day Tampa was packed with people from Iowa and Florida Gator fans for the annual Outback Bowl.  Next weekend the Clemson-Alabama NCAA Championships will bring 100,000+ football fans into the city. But Florida is more than football. My … Continue reading →

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Man Made Disasters: A Time Of Reflection

Posted on December 14, 2016 by floridatraveler

This is the time of year when reporters review the good and the bad events of the year.  In Florida, most of our disastrous events have been caused by nature – hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and forest fires hit by lightning. … Continue reading →

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Florida: The Reenactment of America’s Longest and Most Costly War

Posted on December 7, 2016 by floridatraveler

This time of year dozens of Floridians and volunteers from across the nation dress up as United States Enlisted Soldiers to reenact the longest and most costly (in today’s money) war in American history. It is the Seminole Indian Wars, … Continue reading →

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Christmas In Florida Is Snow-Less, But Not Show-Less

Posted on November 30, 2016 by floridatraveler

Growing up outside Boston as a child meant dreaming of a white Christmas.  As often or not we had frigid weather, icy roads, and no snow. Floridians don’t have to worry about the white stuff in December.  We still celebrate … Continue reading →

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Saint Augustine 1565: The First Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2016 by floridatraveler

For a person who grew up in Massachusetts and whose grandfather was a proud ancestor of the Howland family of Mayflower fame, it is hard to accept the fact that the first Thanksgiving took place in September of 1565 and … Continue reading →

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November Has Its Moments In Florida

Posted on November 1, 2016 by floridatraveler

November is an in-between time for vacationers in Florida and many enjoy the fact that many of the snowbirds have not arrived and most natives have deserted the beaches as the water lowers into the 70’s (burrrrr).   The big festival … Continue reading →

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Floridians – Who Are We ?

Posted on October 25, 2016 by floridatraveler

When you live in Florida, you seem, as a recent Sonic ad noted, to be another world.  We are in the South, but we are not Southerners.  Just ask a guy in Alabama or Georgia  if you don’t believe that … Continue reading →

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2016-2017 REVIEW: WALT DISNEY WORLD DELUXE RESORTS

Posted on October 17, 2016 by floridatraveler

Walt Disney World has eight official Disney Deluxe resorts and much to Disney’s dismay, we include the Swan and Dolphin in this mix for while they are not Disney-operated, they are complete upscale resorts with Disney transportation and character meals. … Continue reading →

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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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