Kevin McGeever Yo, Philly. As your tour guide for the drive from the City of Brotherly Love to the Florida vacation destination of St. Petersburg-Clearwater, I first want to assure you that the Sunshine State can provide satisfying equivalents to your daily cravings. No scrapple with breakfast? We…
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Stop in the nation's oldest city, for the ocean vistas, in the nature preserves and parks and, finally, on the Isle of Eight Flags. One of the hundreds of reasons I love living in Florida is that I can hit the road any time of the year. When I have a desire to ride a remote two-lane that blazes…
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By Lauren Tjaden Where: From Fernandina Beach in Amelia Island, just south of the Georgia-Florida state line, along Florida’s Atlantic Coast through Atlantic Beach and down to Jacksonville Beach, ending at the southern gateway near J. Turner Butler Boulevard. Length: 39.7 Miles How to get around:…
Read MoreBy Kevin McGeever The drive down Interstate 95 from New York City to the Official Florida Welcome Center is, give or take, 900 miles. And you have done it. You have arrived in the Sunshine State and you are so close to your destination: Orlando, Theme Park Capital of the World. The natural impulse…
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By Lauren Tjaden Where: From Fernandina Beach in Amelia Island, just south of the Georgia-Florida state line, along Florida’s Atlantic Coast through Atlantic Beach and down to Jacksonville Beach, ending at the southern gateway near J. Turner Butler Boulevard. Length: 39.7 Miles How to get around:…
Read MoreOnce you've experienced Florida's theme parks, big cities and beaches, try one or all of these off-the-beaten-path, historical, cultural, outdoorsy, and just plain weird roadside attractions. Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Central West, Central, Central East, Southwest, Southeast NORTHWEST…
Read MoreGo ahead, sweat the small stuff. You and your family can rewind time and slow down at Omni Amelia Island Resort. We aren’t the kind of family who likes to sit around. But on our recent foray to Amelia Island off of Florida’s northeast coast, the vintage charm of the island made the whole family…
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Explore Florida's wilder side with one - or all - of these outings... Go Watch Some Wildlife Florida promises a wealth of summer wildlife watching. Check out Edward Ball Wakulla Springs Wildlife State Park, near Tallahassee, and keep your eyes peeled for Swallow-tailed Kites alligators and…
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By Hilda Mitrani A winding and oak-laden road leads to Amelia Island. At night, it is several steps beyond pretty as the forest envelopes you. When I arrived at Fairbanks House, I was thoroughly enchanted by the vision before me, and initially sat in the car gazing at this immense Victorian abode…
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By Kevin Mims Sometimes a short walk in the woods is all it takes to set yourself at ease. If these quick trips can work wonders, imagine what a week or so away can do for you? Getting in some nature time could be just what the doctor ordered. If this sounds like the medicine you need, head for…
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