Today is Father's day. It is the day each year we dedicate to dad (and grandfather). And just as we like our dads to know how much we appreciate what have done for us and our families, there are some Florida Fathers to whom we'd like to pay tribute.
Dick Pope
As you may or may not...
For all intents and purposes, it appears that Florida has been closed TFN - meaning 'Til Further Notice. The beaches are shut down, restaurants no longer are serving inside and most of the attractions have locked up. We now are awaiting the fabled TFN to arrive.
In the past, we have indicated that we have...
This is National Travel & Tourism week. Here in Florida, no matter where you are, there's a fun day trip. Most are easily within an hour of where you're sitting right now.
You can take a drive up the backroads. Perhaps make a journey to a destination location. And a jaunt to a special event always...
 The outbreak of Covid-19 brings great travel preparation opportunities for those of us who like to travel. We agree with officials of the American Automobile Association. They project that many Floridians' cars could be parked in the driveway for at least another month.
It's all due to the statewide "stay-at-home" order which is part...
There is nothing that surpasses the importance of research in planning a getaway. We use TripAdvisor to review the restaurants, lodging and points of interest in area we plan to visit. It helps us determine where we'll go and what we'll do.
Recently, we attended an extended family function where somebody else suggested...
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...
Avast mateys! Did you know that Arr-gust is Pirate Month? Well, that's what our crack research team tells us! Here in Florida, there are plenty of opportunities for privateers of all stripe to celebrate with a yo ho ho and a bottle of rum.
While visiting Historic Cocoa Village, we found the Antilles Trading Company...
We have just learned that Florida Fun Travel has topped 200,000 views since our inception three short years ago. It was at the end of last year that we hit another milestone - 100,000 unique visits. Both those numbers are for us both huge and humbling.
When we started our travel experience, it was mainly...
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...
   We discovered some great honey in Zolfo Springs. While traveling through scenic Hardee County we came across a roadside sign announcing "The Bee Barn." Those who follow us know we always are up for an adventure.
  Intrigued, we decided to make a visit and found a true hidden gem. The sharp-eyed Mrs. Funmeister, who also serves as the...
