Officials at AAA Travel recently released the results of its latest study, examining the health and wellness benefits of leisure vacationing. The answer: travel - it's healthy.
The Survey Says...
The survey found something we have known for quite some time now - those who travel reported better emotional and physical health They also...
Officials of the AAA tell us that this year, Christmas and Thanksgiving will combined for a holiday travel record. In fact, more than 6.1 million Floridians will be on the road for last holidays of the year. That's 300,000 more than last year.
Here in the Sunshine State, most of them will be going...
As you may, or may not, know - September is Bourbon Heritage month. And there's still time to celebrate!
When it comes to Bourbon whiskey many folks don't know that the Sunshine State offers you a lot of options. We have had the opportunity to visit some of these locations and they are...
According to our crack research team, June is World Sponge Month. And you cannot think of sponges without thinking of Tarpon Springs. In fact, did you know that Tarpon Springs is the "Sponge Capital of the World"?
We suggest a road trip is in order.
The Epicenter of Spongedom
Harvesting and processing sponges...
A new report from Vacasa confirms that Americans prefer weekend getaways over chocolates, diamonds and flowers. We have known this for a while. See our blog about Giving the Gift of Time.
According to a nationwide survey into Valentine's Day habits of more than 1,500 American adults, compiled in a new report from Vacasa,...
Well February has arrived - and that means it's Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month. I know we are happy about it. There are hundreds of roadside vendors and U-picks full of our favorite fruit. Possibly the best part is that February means the annual Florida Strawberry Festival is right around the corner.
The strawberries actually...
It appears that due to the Coronavirus some think Memorial Day travel might be down - but not for us. Our plan is to get back into vacation mode
We recently received a press release from the American Automobile Club (AAA). It said for the first time in 20 years, AAA would not issue...
We have just been alerted by the Better Business Bureau about a travel scam that is costing some people a lot of money!
As we understand it, criminals are impersonating major brands. The idea is to confuse travelers into making unnecessary payments. One of their telltale moves, is when they ask you to pay...
Our friend Mandy Longo has told us that she's rebranded her Mosquito County Tours. It now is known as Around Orlando Tours. Mandy informed us - and the rest of the world - that after a year of being in business, she decided it was time to regroup and push ahead.
Earlier this year...
  If you are in or near Central Florida, The Hippie Fest is coming to you.  There are back-to-back events coming up this month. Both will be chocked-full of peace, love and nostalgia.
First in Tarpon Springs
 It all kicks off this Saturday August 12 on the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs as the Sixth Annual Hippie Fest takes to...
