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Feeling Festive with my Dog at Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas Trees in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Christmas trees. Holiday photo opps. Dog-friendly. Oh, my! Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas Trees in St. Petersburg, Fla., is a perfect place to grow the holiday spirit and it’s where I went on Thanksgiving.
Continue ReadingThings to do in DeLand: Sip and Stroll the Cool Craft Beverage Trail
- Solo Travel Girl
- October 20, 2021
- #CoolCraftTrail
- #LoveFL
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Whoever said, “don’t drink your calories,” has yet to explore the Cool Craft Beverage Trail in West Volusia County, Fla. Birthed during the pandemic, and introduced to the world in November 2020, this is one of the newest things to do in DeLand. The trail features places and beverages that make this part of Florida special. Or, as the tourism offices states, it’s “Old Florida. New vibe.”
Continue ReadingFlorida Travel: Historic Cortez Fishing Village is Rich in Maritime Culture
- Solo Travel Girl
- October 1, 2021
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- Florida travel
Cortez Village is one of Florida’s last commercial fishing communities. Spend the day and experience its rich maritime history.
Continue ReadingCatching Up with Renaissance Man Guy Harvey
- Solo Travel Girl
- September 25, 2021
- Guy Harvey
The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown provided opportunities of productivity. For some, it was seeing how many wine bottles they could empty. For others, it was converting their creativity into new opportunities. Renaissance man Dr. Guy Harvey chose the latter.
Continue ReadingMeet the Instagrammers Who Inspire Us to Visit Florida
- Solo Travel Girl
- September 22, 2021
- #FollowMeInstameet
- Instagrammers
If an Instagram image has inspired you to visit Florida, meet some of the talented photographers and Instagrammers behind the photos.
Continue ReadingVisiting the Flight 93 National Memorial with My Dog
- Solo Travel Girl
- September 5, 2021
- #FindYourPark
- 911
Driving through Western Pennsylvania’s rolling farmland, I held back tears thinking of the afternoon’s destination, the Flight 93 National Memorial. Almost 20 years later, the thoughts of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, still trigger deep emotions.
Continue ReadingTravel to New York: Buffalo’s Beautiful Gardens
- Solo Travel Girl
- September 1, 2021
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- travel to New York
Here’s another reason to travel to New York: Buffalo’s beautiful gardens. View them through America’s largest garden walk, u-pick farms, public art, and the botanical gardens.
Continue ReadingThings to do in Buffalo, New York: Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Preserve
- Solo Travel Girl
- August 8, 2021
- things to do in Buffalo New York
Looking for unique things to do in Buffalo, New York? Go ahead and dig into Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Preserve!
Continue ReadingFakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park: Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk
- Solo Travel Girl
- July 15, 2021
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- Florida travel
Reading inspires adventure. After reading “The Orchid Thief” by Susan Orlean earlier this year, visiting Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park became a priority. I finally stepped foot in Florida’s largest state park and soon realized, I’ll need to make a return visit or two.
Continue ReadingWhat’s New in Florida Travel for 2021: Adventure Trails
- Solo Travel Girl
- June 29, 2021
- Florida travel
As the coronavirus pandemic swept into the Sunshine State and country, you may have missed the announcement of some adventure trails launched in 2020 and 2021. Five destinations with trails are uniquely Florida. They all are fun to follow and offer a new way to discover a slice of Florida.
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