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Dawn's Florida Travel Blog January 2006 Archive

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

Fabulous February

Tuesday January 31, 2006
You've got to just love February in Florida! It's a great month to be out and about with plenty of fairs, festivals and special events. Here are the highlights: Florida Citrus ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2006: Beach Bound?

Friday January 27, 2006
     The Sunshine State is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico providing some 1200 miles of coastline, so no matter where you are in Florida, there is ... Read More

Older Baseball Lover's Dream

Wednesday January 25, 2006
Senior baseball fans learn the score at Elderhostel's spring training programs which combine education and travel for a unique senior experience. Fans are on top of the action when they ... Read More

Mount Dora Arts Festival

Tuesday January 24, 2006
Mt. Dora's irresistible downtown shopping district will be transformed into a fine arts extravaganza February 4 & 5. This nationally ranked fine arts festival attracts nearly 300 artists from all ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2006: FREE Vacation Planning Kits

Monday January 23, 2006
     Some say that the best things in life are free. You'll know that's true when you take a look at all the Florida vacation planning tools that I've found that ... Read More

Discover Romance at Discovery Cove

Friday January 20, 2006
     If you're looking for a creative way to pop the "big question," how about a little help from a bottlenose dolphin? Discovery Cove — Orlando's exclusive paradise where you can ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2006: Weddings and Honeymoons

Thursday January 19, 2006
Couples don't need the help of a fairy godmother to find the perfect setting for a romantic fairy tale wedding – they just need to come to Florida. Florida has ... Read More

Military Tribute E-x-t-e-n-d-e-d

Wednesday January 18, 2006
     "Here's to the Heroes," a tribute program that provided free admission to Anheuser-Busch theme parks to members of U.S. and coalition armed forces and their families has been extended through ... Read More

The Florida Citrus Festival

Tuesday January 17, 2006
     "Squeeze Some Family Fun" into your winter when the Florida Citrus Festival opens Thursday January 26, at the fairgrounds in Winter Haven. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to see citrus-related ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2006: International Drive Orlando Resort Area

Monday January 16, 2006
You've heard of Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando, but did you know there is a great resort area that links both attractions with an affordable trolley system and offers more ... Read More

Guide Review: DeLorme Street Atlas and Earthmate GPS

Friday January 13, 2006
      My niece has a funny story of one of their first trips in their new Toyota Prius. Her husband was trying out the onboard GPS system to guide them to ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2006: Vacation Ownership 101

Thursday January 12, 2006
      Have you ever received mail offering you a FREE weekend at a wonderful resort? Or perhaps they offer you a TV, money, cruise, or vacation. Is there a catch? Almost ... Read More

Mardi the Night Away

Wednesday January 11, 2006
The streets of Universal Studios will come alive for the 11th year in a row, as the world's biggest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans returns to Universal Orlando ... Read More

TRAVEL TIPS

Tuesday January 10, 2006
A new travel tip for you every day of the week! Practical travel tips from packing to saving money. Bookmark this page or the individual pages and check back daily.| ... Read More

SeaWorld Orlando's Bud & BBQ

Monday January 9, 2006
      Do you like great music? How about smokin' barbecue? How about barbecue topped off with an ice-cold Bud? If the answer is yes, then you won't want to miss SeaWorld ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2006: Spring Break

Friday January 6, 2006
      Long before Connie Francis took to the beach in the 1960 hit, Where the Boys Are, Florida was a popular destination for college students to celebrate spring. In the 1980s ... Read More

The Cost of Disney World Just Went Up

Friday January 6, 2006
      While we were all busy ringing in the New Year, Disney World quietly raised hotel rates and began ringing up higher admission prices. The entertainment giant raised their prices effective ... Read More

At Renninger's ... It's An Extravaganza!

Thursday January 5, 2006
      Three times a year they come — some by car and still others by the busloads, because the word is out... in the world of antiques, Renninger's rocks!       You can shop ... Read More

Simply A-maze-ing Exhibit!

Thursday January 5, 2006
If you're in South Florida before May 30, 2006, take time to explore Maze-A-Palooza, an indoor and outdoor interactive exhibit at the South Florida Science Museum. The more than 8,000 ... Read More

Independence Air Discontinues Flights

Wednesday January 4, 2006
      FLYi, Inc., parent of low-fare airline Independence Air, announced Monday that it will discontinue all scheduled flights planned to depart after 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5.       Customers whose trips are ... Read More

Snakes Alive!

Wednesday January 4, 2006
      January 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Flamingo Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary will host its annual Reptile Expo & Sale. The family event will feature a Kids Corner with ... Read More

Pirates, Pirates ...

Tuesday January 3, 2006
      Pirates have been sighted along Florida's East Coast and it is rumored they will invade New Smyrna Beach January 13, 14 & 15 for RiverFest. In its third year, the ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2006: Disney World

Monday January 2, 2006
      So, you're considering a vacation to Disney World in 2006... but you have lots of questions. How much are the tickets? Where should we stay? And, what in the heck is "Magic ... Read More

Florida State Fair Tickets On Sale!

Monday January 2, 2006
      Beginning today, advance tickets will go on sale at all Publix Supermarkets in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Sarasota, Hernando and Manatee Counties for the Florida State Fair. The fair will ... Read More

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