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Where to Camp on Florida’s Paradise Coast

Florida’s Paradise Coast is prized for its luxury resorts, but this corner of the Sunshine State also offers plenty of options for campers. From hooking up an RV and relaxing to tent camping under the stars, here’s an overview of camping adventures on the Paradise Coast. BIG, SMALL, COMFORTABLE & PRIMITIVE Big Cypress National Preserve…
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March 2022 Happenings on International Drive

March is here, and with the vibrant colors and new beginnings of Spring just around the corner, there is an undeniable energy in the air. If you’re looking to spring into good times in Orlando, International Drive is the place to be. If you’ll be in Orlando’s Most Dynamic Neighborhood this March, these are some…
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SeaWorld Returns 10 Critically Endangered Sea Turtles

SeaWorld returned 10 critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to the ocean at the Canaveral National Seashore after successful rehabilitation at its Orlando rescue facility. These 10 join the more than 2,500 sick, stranded, and injured sea turtles rescued and rehabilitated by SeaWorld coast-to-coast since 1980. With the latest cold temperatures adding to the number…
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Here’s To March Gladness!

If it’s warm, dry, and exciting, it must be Orlando in March. It’s a simple recipe for destination recreation. And that feeling is shared by roughly 10 million “friends” who tend to visit at this time of year! Here’s to March. Yes, March—and Spring Break—mark the start of big things here in Theme Park Central…
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Find Rural Beauty in Fort Myers

Find rural beauty in neighborhoods like Lehigh Acres!   With an impressive amount of preserved land and natural areas, discover miles of freshwater canals, well-stocked fishing lakes, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, tennis, and multiple golf courses. Built as the first retirement community in Florida after World War II, Lehigh Acres serves as the…
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Strolling Through Sanford, Florida

When you think of Orlando, what comes to mind? Disney, Universal Studios, International Drive, fast-paced attractions, and the nightlife…but what about greater Orlando? More specifically, Orlando North? Orlando North is drop-dead gorgeous with its contrast between pine trees and palm trees or neon signs and playgrounds. It’s a place where hundreds of thousands of families…
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Gatorland Birding Photo Pass

Gatorland’s Photographer Pass Program is Back!

Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” isn’t only famous for alligators and crocodiles. Gatorland’s Bird Rookery, created in 1991 as an alligator breeding marsh, attracts hundreds of wild birds every Spring. The unique habitat has grown into one of the largest and most accessible wading bird rookeries in Florida, providing a protected area for…
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Tampa Bay March Madness

There is so much to do in Tampa Bay this Spring it’s madness…March Madness. RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL   Huzzah! You can now travel back in time and step into a 16th-century village full of royals and rogues at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival! This time warp is full of duels, crafts, and jousting battles between Knights….
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Brit Guide to Orlando 2022 – Disney and Beyond

Nowhere on earth has escaped the attentions of the COVID-19 virus in the past two years, and that is certainly true of Orlando and Walt Disney World, the twin drivers at the heart of Florida’s great tourism engine. Having had to close for several months in 2020, Orlando’s theme parks have led a remarkable recovery…
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15 Free Things to Do in Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches

Looking for fun activities that won’t break the bank? Check out these 15 free or nearly-free things to do in Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches. 1. Get Inspired at Local Art Galleries   Home to a thriving arts scene, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches boasts numerous galleries that are free to explore. Get…
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