Baseball fans know that the season is upon us when spring training starts. Major League Baseball teams spend the spring months in warmer climates, either in Florida or Arizona. The tradition dates back to 1886 in Hot Springs, Arkansas of all places. The Florida teams, or what's referred to as the Grapefruit League, have been playing in the state for generations. In fact, St. … [Read more...] about Where to Watch Baseball Spring Training in Florida
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6 Easy Day Trips from Tampa
Tampa, Florida, is a popular destination in Florida with plentiful attractions and an active cruise port. But it's also a great launching point to explore the rest of the state. This post contains affiliate links. It’s easy to pick up your rental car downtown or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from Tampa. The city … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Tampa
Weekend Guide to Fort Myers and Beaches, Florida
The Fort Myers area of Florida is recognized as some of the best beaches in the United States. The greater area includes barrier islands like Captiva and Sanibel as well as Cape Coral. It's also a capital for shelling and nature, with natural habitats for birds and other species. Popular with families, the pleasant climate also brings in baseball teams for spring training … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Fort Myers and Beaches, Florida
Visiting the Edison & Ford Winter Estates
American inventor Thomas Edison bought a plot of land in Fort Myers, Florida, in 1885 to build his winter home, a rural area he called Seminole Lodge. It was here that he grew plants that would play a role in future creations and where he had a laboratory. In 1916, Henry Ford purchased the house next door, called The Mangoes, to be close to his friend. They spent winters … [Read more...] about Visiting the Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Southern Stays: Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village
Just outside of Fort Myers, the Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village is the perfect Florida getaway. Overlooking the Caloosahatchee River, there are plenty of spaces to relax and play. There are a number of types of rooms, including traditional rooms with queen beds and river view suites. Rooms at the Westin Cape Coral Resort All come with screened-in balconies … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village
