Based on the beloved children's book and Swedish film, The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking follows a young girl with wacky hair who is left alone with only her horse and monkey after her father's ship is carried away by a storm. She becomes friends with Tommy and Annika and the three get into trouble and find adventures. Filmed In: Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, and … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
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Film Friday: GI Jane
A senator pushes for females to be allowed as Navy SEALs when one recruit takes the opportunity. Everyone expects her to fail the rigorous training. The film stars Demi Moore and Viggo Mortensen. Specific scenes were filmed at Camp Blanding in Florida. Filmed In: Beaufort, South Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; Washington, DC; Jacksonville, Middleburg and Starke, Florida; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: GI Jane
Film Friday: Creature from the Black Lagoon
In the classic science fiction film, a prehistoric creature is found in the Amazon's Black Lagoon. An expedition team tries to capture the Gill Man, but instead, he kidnaps one of the men's fiance, whom he falls in love with. Creature from the Black Lagoon stars David Reed and Kay Lawrence. Specific scenes were filmed at Marineland and Silver Springs in Ocala. Filmed In: … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Creature from the Black Lagoon
The South’s Best Cruise Terminals
Cruises are gaining in popularity as a method of travel and the Southeast has many ports of debarkation. Each offers different cruise lines for different budgets and age ranges, as well as activities for your pre and post-cruise stay. Florida has a monopoly on cruise terminals due to its coastline and proximity to the Caribbean and Mexico, but there are ports more … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Cruise Terminals
