photo of the vast Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Park. Includes a portion of the river, tall grass and trees in the distance.
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A Floridian’s Guide to the Best Day Trips from Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach is a great area to base yourself if you want to explore east central Florida! There are plenty of day trips from Daytona Beach to choose from and add to your Daytona Beach itinerary. I’ll share various types of destinations and ideas from different driving ranges ! I’ve grown up in east central…

Flagler Beach Florida
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Things to Pack for Florida | Local Advice by Season and Region

Packing for a trip and wondering what things to pack for Florida? I’ve grown up central Florida and I can tell you straight away that it’s far more humid and hot here in the summer than you probably think and it can get much colder than you think in the winter! I’ll review the two…

Florida Beach
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Is Daytona Beach Safe? | A Local’s Perspective

As someone who has grown up near Daytona Beach and traveled around, I can offer some insight into the question, is Daytona Beach safe? Overall, the answer is yes, but as with anywhere you should exercise precautions. However, let’s break it down and discuss various aspects of this question including if it’s safe to swim…

east central Florida beach
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Where to Stay in Daytona Beach | A Local’s Advice

Heading to Florida and wondering where to stay in Daytona Beach? I’ve grown up near Daytona and I’m happy to help you decide on where to stay! There are hotels, rental condos, and rental homes along this coast. I’ll suggest some places on the beach to consider for your Daytona Beach itinerary. Of course, you…

Daytona Beach sunrise
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Your Ultimate Daytona Beach Itinerary: Things to Do, See, and Experience

Daytona Beach Itinerary Creating a Daytona Beach itinerary is both easy and difficult. I live right by Daytona Beach, so seeing it through a tourist lens is a different experience! Growing up in this part of Florida, I’ve certainly seen Daytona Beach through its spring break and party phase, hurricane destruction and even a recent…