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 We all want to retain our youth, and in our travels, we have found the top 3 ways that travel will keep you young.  As our readers know, Sandra and I are a couple of "Boomers" who love around travel Florida. And in our adventures, we've found that a lot of what makes our trips so much fun and exciting, also keeps us young.

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After quite a lengthy absence, Barry and Sandra are back to talk about their travels around the Sunshine State. We're also ready to give hints to others who also might be going around some of the more fun places in Florida. As you know, we had been traveling regularly for quite some time. However, we were overtaken by events. Now,...
If you have ever wanted to have dinner in the treetops - dining at Norwood's is for you. Having found this gem in New Smyrna Beach several years ago, we'd wanted to get around to blogging it. But seeing as how this year will mark there 75th anniversary, we just couldn't wait any longer. The location has been one kind...
I'd like to continue the review of our travels in 2020 where we left off in June. That's when Florida began to re-open. Restaurants and bars were allowed to have inside operations, some of the attractions opening their doors and even some shows and activities started up again. In late June we headed to the Prestige Hotel in Vero Beach...
We agree, this has been a year to remember. That is why we decided to do a review of our travels in 2020. In looking back over the past 12 months it's hard to believe how many places we managed to visit in Florida. January Our travels in 2020 began with a revisit to the Sarasota Farmer's Market. One of the...
We are reading that Florida Thanksgiving travel will be down this year in the Sunshine State. In fact, AAA forecasts indicate that fewer Americans will be headed out. That's mainly due to concerns over the Coronavirus. In Florida, the expectation is that 2.8 million travelers will hit the road. Road Trips Top Holiday...
The wellness benefits of travel are unmistakable. We have written in the past about the health benefits of travel. Now our friends at the U.S. Travel Association have added their voices to something we have said for a long time. It is an undeniable truth - going on vacation, discovering new attractions, dining in new...
We were delighted to see that Governor Ron DeSantis and Visit Florida have teamed up to encourage the idea of a staycation. This is what we have advocated since starting this blog. Staycation does not mean actually to stay at home - it does mean, enjoy the Sunshine State. It's our...
It looks like this whole coronavirus situation has travelers keeping their distance. Our friends at the American Hotel & Lodging Association sent us a copy of a travel survey. It shows something we have said for years. Improvements to health and sanitation protocols would have considerable impact on guests' comfort levels staying at various lodgings. The...
We have written in the past about the Wild Turkey Tavern in Avon Park. Recently we learned that they are serving breakfast. They're only available on the weekend, which fit our schedule. So, we decided to drop by and give it a shot. Our Breakfast The restaurant only recently added the breakfast option. They start at...

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