There are plenty of unique things to see and do in central Florida. From the Monument of States in Kissemmee to Solomon's Castle in Ona there's a lot of fun there. But nothing is more wacky. exciting and fun than lawn mower racing in Avon Park.
Yes, they soup up lawnmowers and take them...
September is Honey Month. Florida has a rich history in honey. And if you have visited the Sunshine State, you've probably had a taste of the fabled Orange Blossom Honey. But have you ever tried Sea Grape honey? There's also Mangrove, Palmetto, Gallberry and even Brazillian Pepper honey.
Each has its own unique flavor.
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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...
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...
We are always looking for new products to take with us that make our trips easier and more fum. In fact, we have a Hints & Tips section with Gadgets and planning suggestions for just that.
Recently we obtained a new product called Skinbuzz. It all came in a neat little travel bag. Inside is an activated...
Our friend Mandy Longo has discovered a mystery mural. It happened during one of her Mosquito County Tours.
It was on May 9 of 1754 that the first cartoon appeared in an American Newspaper. Appearing in the Philadelphia Gazette, it was titled "Join or Die."
The ink drawing was...
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...
Winter at the beach has a lot to offer, and officials at the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission remind folks it's a perfect time for collecting shells.
Shells are Fun and Useful
As a former island dweller, seashells have become an integral part of my home decorating scheme. They make great containers for Q-tips, candles and ...
  The gift of time may be the best gift you can give.
  When it came to gift giving, in the past we used to give material goods as presents. That CD they wanted, a sweater, Star Wars mug or some other thing that we'd heard that was a heart's desire.
  However, as we have gotten older, we have...
  In our travels we have visited lots of locales - but we've never actually been on any kind of organized tour.
  Oh, we have taken a lot of trips around the Sunshine State. But our favorite destinations have been smaller, funky and interesting towns that we've explored on our own. Matlacha for instance, is tiny but there is...
