Month: February 2012

Roaming Around the Florida State Fair in Tampa

Have ya heard? The Florida State Fair is here now through Feb. 20! And since I love fairs, I decided to forgo what I should have been doing inside (catching up on blogging, cleaning for my parents’ arrival) I opted to make the trip up to Tampa to see what animals I could “awwww” over, […]

Budget Travel Disclosure Travel Resources

Looking to Save on Your Next Vacation? Use Hotels.com for Your Next Trip

Vacations are good for the soul and regardless of your budget you can afford one. There are a host of online travel agencies out there competing for your business which means deals are bountiful. For instance, when planning a vacation you can use hotels.com for your next trip to find the best deals on the […]

Florida Fun Nature Travel Snapshots

Wordless Wednesday: 2012 Florida Scrub-Jay Festival, Oscar Scherer State Park, Osprey, Fla.

Saturday, Feb. 4 was the Third Annual Florida Scrub-Jay Festival at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey, Fla., a one-day event with music, educational panels, vendors and guided walks to celebrate the Sunshine State’s unique bird. In my post about birding in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, I blogged about some of the cool […]

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Greyhound Express Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Expands Service Into Florida

Utilizing public transportation seems sexy when traveling through Europe and other foreign lands yet we Americans seem to be resistant adopters in using service when it’s available. Or, like here in Florida, we don’t have many options. Heck, here in Charlotte County we don’t have any scheduled public transportation. And if you’ve been paying attention […]

Solo Travel

Heart Attack on a Stick: Deep-Fried Butter

The fair! The fair! I love county fairs and the Charlotte County Fair in Port Charlotte kicked off over the weekend and for the first time since living here, I finally had a chance to get my fair fix. Tonight was $1 admission plus FREE parking. Awesome for a single gal’s budget.

Florida Fun Snapshots

Wordless Wednesday: Sunday Afternoon in Historic Burns Square in Sarasota, Florida

Although I’ve lived in Sarasota I admit I’m always discovering something new when visiting. It’s been a while since I’ve really explored the Historic Burns Square neighborhood and on Sunday, prior to the rally for Rick Santorum, conditions were right for an afternoon amble. The sun was shining bright, temperature was perfect and the retro-chic […]