It's the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2016 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. So start searching for transportation deals and prepare to pack your bags! Orlando, … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2016
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Tips for Kayaking on Merritt Island, Florida
Located on the same strip of land as the Kennedy Space Center, the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge was created as a way to protect the ecosystem and creatures that call it home. The 140,000 acres include over 1,000 species of plants, over 100 species of fish, over 300 species of birds, and 31 mammal species. This post contains affiliate links. What to Expect … [Read more...] about Tips for Kayaking on Merritt Island, Florida
Stand Up Paddleboarding in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
To experience the beautiful waterways of New Smyrna Beach, I signed up to go paddleboarding. The quiet family beach is located an hour and a half outside Orlando and makes for an easy day trip. I drove myself from Cocoa Beach at 10 in the morning to JB's Fish Camp, a waterfront restaurant where the East Coast Paddle tours left from. This post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about Stand Up Paddleboarding in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Visiting Weeki Wachee Springs
There is, perhaps, no roadside stop in Florida more iconic than Weeki Wachee Springs. Anyone who has ever driven south through Orlando or Tampa knows the place, which has a classic kitsch factor found at other attractions like the Fountain of Youth. The History of Weeki Wachee Springs The Seminole tribe first discovered the spring that the park and town … [Read more...] about Visiting Weeki Wachee Springs
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
