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When Visiting Key West, Be Sure to Tour the Ernest Hemingway Home

Florida Keys Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Weekends or Whatever Your Escape, Chose Historic Key West Inns

Friends and family often ask me for recommendations on what to do and where to stay in South Florida. I have one answer when asked, “Where should I stay in Key West?” My response is always Historic Key West Inns, a collection of five inns in the heart of Old Town Key West. Of the […]

Florida Fun Solo with Others

Splendor of Silver River State Park

Last month I had the privilege of attending a conference in Ocala, Florida, with plenty of free time to enjoy the great outdoors. First was a canoeing trip up then down the Silver River of Silver River State Park. Although this was a conference activity and I knew some of the attendees, I was raising […]

Solo Travel

Lovely Day for a Paddle in Ocala

I spent the weekend in Ocala (sometime I’ll share more about that trip) attending the Florida Outdoor Writers Association Annual Conference. Friday was activity day and although a fishing tournament and trip to the firing range were tempting (that’s sarcasm) I opted to take a paddle up and down Silver River in Silver River State Park.