Fabulous Florida
If you’re looking for a holiday destination that’s a little bit special, you certainly won’t be short of options. From the spectacular volcanic landscapes and cliff-top towns of Santorini holidays, to the dreamy shores of the stunning Maldives islands, there’s a never-ending list of spectacular places to visit. As unforgettable holidays go, the United States is usually right up there at the top of the list. After all, just look at its credentials. There’s the [...]
Florida’s Charming Charlotte County
Pristine beaches, unspoiled islands, culture, art, recreation, historic sites and the personification of true Florida charm, that’s what you will find when you visit Charlotte County and the Gulf Islands on Florida’s west coast. Located about one hour south of Tampa and about two hours southwest of Orlando, Charlotte County stretches from Englewood Beach south to Punta Gorda. Each of the communities are distinctively different, but all equally charming. Boca Grande is home or [...]
Categories: Charlotte County, Florida, Travel Tags: Charlotte County, Fishermen's Village, Florida's West Coast, Punta Gorda, Simply Sweet
You’ll Wanna Stay at the WannaB Inn
During a recent visit to Charlotte County, Catrell and I had the pleasure of staying at the WannaB Inn. It is a fun, funky and eclectic complex consisting of 80 rooms in several buildings. The Inn is nearly at the end of Manasota Key and straddles both sides of the Gulf Boulevard. It’s situated on a thin spit of land between Lemon Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, just before the entrance to Stump Pass [...]
Categories: Charlotte County, Florida, Travel Tags: Beaches, Charlotte County, Englewood, Florida's West Coast, WannaB Inn
A Boat Tour into the Past
If you are looking for a relaxing water-based adventure, then you’ll enjoy the Rusty Anchor boat tour in Mount Dora, Florida. It provides a brief glimpse of what Florida once looked like and will give you an opportunity to see an amazing variety of wildlife up close. Captain Dan’s ongoing commentary is entertaining and provides details about the area’s history. In addition, after years as a guide on Lake Dora, he’ll point out and tell [...]
Categories: Florida, Mount Dora, Orlando area, Travel Tags: Adventure, Central Florida, Florida, Mount Dora, Natural Florida, Orlando, Rusty Anchor
Mount Dora a Quaint Central Florida Village
Located less than an hour north of Orlando, FL, the quaint New England-style village of Mount Dora is an easy daytrip from anywhere in Central Florida. However, there is so much to see and do that you may want to send a few days exploring this charming town. With its lakefront setting, visitors can enjoy a host of activities from antiquing to Segway rides. Shopping Visitors will be amazed by the variety of unique shops [...]
Categories: Florida, Mount Dora, Orlando area, Travel, Travel Blogs Tags: Central Florida, Florida, Lampe Berger, Mount Dora, Orlando
SUPing it Up – Adventure, Nature and Exercise
What does SUP mean? When I first heard it, I thought it was a new slushy flavor at 7-11 or a way to greet an old friend as in, “Whas sup?.” Oh how wrong I was! SUP stands for Stand Up Paddleboarding. SUP has become hugely popular and you are likely to see SUPers on nearly any body of water – lakes, canals, rivers or the ocean. After Catrell and I experienced it for the [...]
Categories: Florida, New Smyrna Beach, Travel, Volusia County (Daytona Beach) Tags: East Coast Paddle, Featured, Florida, New Smyrna Beach, Stand up Paddle Board, SUP
