Cedar KeyOkay, Cedar Key isn't exactly off the interstate. It is, however, off the Nature Trail, also known as US 19, that runs up and down Florida's west coast. It is a terrific day trip from the Tampa Bay area but it is also a place you could spend some time in for well more … Continue reading How to visit Cedar Key, Florida in an RV
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US 19 in Florida from Perry to Cross City: Lost in Time
Downtown Perry, Florida There is a sign somewhere in St. Petersburg and I've passed it dozens of times showing Perry as being something like 131 miles away - or some ridiculous figure. Like there was nothing between here and there. So, I've always been curious to actually see Perry. After being in Florida thirty years, … Continue reading US 19 in Florida from Perry to Cross City: Lost in Time
Rural Small Towns and Scenic Byways of the Florida Panhandle
Detour Back in Time off Interstate 10 in Florida: Blountsville and Lake Talqui This is a great way to make a camping detour if you find yourself in the vicinity of Tallahassee, Florida. You can do this run in reverse direction if coming from the east as well. It is so much worth the views … Continue reading Rural Small Towns and Scenic Byways of the Florida Panhandle
A Dog-friendly hotel in the heart of Fort Lauderdale
The Riverside Hotel, Fort Lauderdale is a Perfect Sunny Urban Retreat This trip I was going on business so I would be spending most of my time in meetings and social events so the location was our primary choice and I'd been at this property for meetings in the past. So I booked it even … Continue reading A Dog-friendly hotel in the heart of Fort Lauderdale
A new way to get to Latin America from Tampa-St. Petersburg
COPA Airlines opens Latin America to Tampa Bay I recently had the pleasure of attending a kick off lunch honoring the CEO of COPA Airlines and celebrating the new route of Panama-Tampa. It was one of those rare moments in the Tampa Bay area where I really felt like I was part of a … Continue reading A new way to get to Latin America from Tampa-St. Petersburg
Exploring the Central Arts District in St. Petersburg, Florida
Discovering the Central Arts District A lot of travelers now want to get "off the beaten path" and in St. Petersburg, the beaten path tends to be along the beautiful waterfront of Beach Drive and includes the incredible Renaissance Vinoy Resort, Chihuly Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of History, Salvador Dali Museum, Mahaffey Theatre … Continue reading Exploring the Central Arts District in St. Petersburg, Florida
Egmont Key Snorkeling Trip in St Petersburg Florida
A ferry ride to Egmont Key for Snorkeling Having lived in the Tampa Bay Area for 25 years I found it odd I hadn't explored Egmont Key before. Afterall, it is easy to get to and is a wonderful outdoor experience filled with all the things I enjoy. We set off with friends for the … Continue reading Egmont Key Snorkeling Trip in St Petersburg Florida
A Lesson in Hospitality: How NOT to get new members at LA Fitness
A Hospitality Lesson for LA Fitness This morning my partner and I decided we would go to LA Fitness to take a yoga class. He's been a member for a long time and I keep talking about switching gyms so I figured I'd go as his guest and give it a try. We rode our … Continue reading A Lesson in Hospitality: How NOT to get new members at LA Fitness
Space Shuttle Atlantis and more at Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center - Titusville, Florida Okay, the last time I truly visited Kennedy Space Center was in the 1970s. And in the most recent years, I had been there for a meeting or two but it was always in and out and for business. This time, I was going as an adult and we … Continue reading Space Shuttle Atlantis and more at Kennedy Space Center
Downtown Cocoa and Melbourne on Florida’s Spacecoast
One thing I like to always do during any travel is to seek out the authentic part of any destination. While it can be fun to see the recently-built tourist attraction or shopping destination it is always nice to mix in a little authentic or historic in any destination - provided it has it. Florida … Continue reading Downtown Cocoa and Melbourne on Florida’s Spacecoast
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