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Dawn's Florida Travel Blog November 2005 Archive

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com Guide to Florida Travel since 2000

Historic Wray Home Decorated for Holidays

Tuesday November 29, 2005
     In South Florida for the holidays? Visit the 1930s Wray Home at Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary every day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through December 31.      Voted the best ... Read More

Shake Up Your Holidays at Universal Studios

Monday November 28, 2005
     If you missed Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, you don't have to pout. Each evening beginning December 9 all of the floats, performers, costumes and marching bands that ... Read More

Florida Strawberry Festival Tickets Now On Sale

Friday November 25, 2005
     Do you have someone hard to buy for on your Christmas list? You're looking for something a little different? I have an idea for you. How about concert tickets to ... Read More

Things to Do This Weekend

Wednesday November 23, 2005
The weather outside is hardly frightful, but there is a chill in the air that makes getting ready for the holiday season so delightful. You'll be singing "Let it snow... ... Read More

Going to Grandma's House?

Tuesday November 22, 2005
     'Tis the season for goin' to Grandma's house, and that may mean a road trip. We might sing "over the river and through the woods," but we are most likely ... Read More

Gingerbread and Chocolate Make the World Go Around

Sunday November 20, 2005
      The Walt Disney World pastry chefs are busy people. Every holiday they spice things up with delightful gingerbread treats and festive chocolate goodies in all shapes and sizes — some ... Read More

Gamma Now Tropical Depression Will Miss Florida May Dissipate During Next 24 Hours

Friday November 18, 2005
Updated: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. EST       Could it have been the collective sigh of relief from South Floridians that might have helped blow Gamma's projected path farther southward? I think it's possible. ... Read More

Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights Shining at Disney-MGM Studios

Friday November 18, 2005
      The holiday season has already begun to sparkle as Disney-MGM Studios has switched on the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. Extended this year to 56 glittering nights, this Disney holiday ... Read More

Things to Do this Weekend

Thursday November 17, 2005
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? A check of the Florida for Visitors Events Calendar will give you more than a few choices... Renninger's Antique Extravaganza is this ... Read More

Gaylord Palms' ICE!

Wednesday November 16, 2005
      ICE! will return to the Gaylord Palms Resort beginning this weekend to chill and thrill guests as part of the resort's "Best of Florida Christmas" celebration. The unique attraction, hand-carved ... Read More

Getting Ready for the Holidays?

Tuesday November 15, 2005
     Rogers' Christmas House and Village in Brooksville is open every day and full of holiday decorations and gifts! In fact, it is so delightful it would surely be Santa's home ... Read More

Here Comes Santa Claus... Florida-Style

Monday November 14, 2005
     It isn't hard to believe that after Santa spends much of the year at the North Pole that he wouldn't enjoy the warmer climate of Florida. It seems he gets ... Read More

NASA Brings Moon & Mars Experience to Florida Air Show

Thursday November 10, 2005
     Audiences of the Stuart Air Show in Stuart, Florida are known for being "wowed" by the latest high-flying, high-tech aircraft, but when NASA's "Vision for Space Exploration Experience" arrives at ... Read More

Flamingo Gardens Open Again

Wednesday November 9, 2005
Power has finally been restored to Flamingo Gardens and the Flea Market will be held as scheduled this Saturday, November 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you'll be ... Read More

New Guide Vacation Photos

Tuesday November 8, 2005
     You'll be able to see clearly why About's Vision Guide, Marilyn Haddrill, wants to return to Indian Rocks Beach. I'm sure the gorgeous white sand and plenty of water sport ... Read More

Greater Fort Lauderdale Recovering

Monday November 7, 2005
     It's been two weeks since Hurricane Wilma struck a blow to South Florida. The Greater Fort Lauderdale area was particularly hit hard, but I'm happy to report that progress is ... Read More

Thanksgiving In Florida

Thursday November 3, 2005
Whether you'll be travelling to Grandma's house for Thanksgiving dinner or packing the family up for a fall vacation, here are some ideas for spending the holiday in Florida... Fairbanks House ... Read More

November Is Nice

Tuesday November 1, 2005
November in Florida is one of the nicest months to get out and about. Mild temperatures take the heat off outdoor events and average precipitation is the lowest of the ... Read More
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