underwater Christ of the Abyss in Key Largo
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Tropical Fish and Coral Reefs: Best Snorkeling in Key Largo

Best Snorkeling in Key Largo Snorkeling is one of those activities where it’s really all about location, location, location! I’ve snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef, Barbados, and Fiji. All were great, though Barbados was to see turtles at the time and not a reef. So when it comes to Florida, central Florida (where I…

biltmore house
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Two Days in Asheville: A Perfect Weekend Getaway

*February 2025 Note. As someone who lives in Florida has been through numerous hurricanes, my heart goes out to everyone in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia (and more) who have been impacted by hurricane Helene. My sister has a home just outside of Asheville and thankfully they were good, but that is not the case…

silver springs, florida
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Explore the Best Paddle Board Spots in Florida with a Local

Best Paddle Board Spots in Florida I’ve been paddle boarding for over fifteen years and I absolutely love it! While the Atlantic Ocean is my most visited spot for paddle boarding, I have been to numerous locations and I’ll share what I consider to be the best paddle board spots in Florida and even some…

Big Sur, California
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2 Week California Road Trip Itinerary: From the Coast to Yosemite

2 Week California Road Trip In 2021, international travel was still either not allowed or very difficult, so it seemed like a great year to plan a 2 week California road trip! In 2020, I had finally seen the Grand Canyon on a Western USA road trip with my cousin and loved all the stops…

Florida beach sunrise
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What To Do in Central Florida – Besides Theme Parks

What to do in Central Florida The majority of tourists who come through Orlando are heading for Disney or Universal Studios. However, if you are looking for what to do in Central Florida that does not involve a theme park, you’re in the right place. I’ve grown up here and while theme parks are the…