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Dawn's Florida Travel Blog January 2007 Archive

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

Vacation Planning 2007: Beach Bound?

Monday January 29, 2007
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

Deals to really SQUAWK about!

Saturday January 27, 2007
Most of Florida's zoos and small attractions offer annual passes. These can be a great value if you plan to go more than once a year. Here are some annual ... Read More

Daytona Bike Week 2007

Friday January 26, 2007
HOG, chopper, dresser, geezer glide, thumper. Don't know what these terms mean? Then you're probably not a RUB (Rich Urban Biker) and chances are you won't be at Daytona Beach ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2007: Spring Break

Thursday January 25, 2007
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

Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival

Tuesday January 23, 2007
Festival-goers will be flocking to the 10th Annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival that will kick off tomorrow — January 24. Special festival events, field trips, seminars and workshops ... Read More

SeaWorld Orlando: Bud & BBQ

Saturday January 20, 2007
Zesty barbeque, ice-cold Budweiser and smokin' concerts are the perfect recipe for a great day in the park. For those who crave a country concert, Sugarland will kick off SeaWorld ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2007: Vacation Rentals 101

Thursday January 18, 2007
We could all tell tales of horrid hotel stays — everything from being jolted from sleep by slamming doors to rushing downstairs in the morning to a stale continental breakfast... ... Read More

Book Review: Disney on a Dime

Wednesday January 17, 2007
Authors Chris and Kristal Carlson firmly believe that you should plan and budget your Walt Disney World vacation ahead of time and not resort to maxing out your credit cards. ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2007: Vacation Ownership 101

Monday January 15, 2007
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

"The Greatest Show On Earth" Lives On

Saturday January 13, 2007
Anyone who has ever dreamed of running away to join circus can relive those dreams at the Ringling Museum of the Circus — part of the Ringling Museums — in ... Read More

Florida Citrus Festival and Polk County Fair

Wednesday January 10, 2007
Squeeze some family fun into your winter when the gates open tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. on the Florida Citrus Festival and Polk County Fair. Movin' 'n' Groovin' is this year's ... Read More

Florida's Festive Fares

Tuesday January 9, 2007
You probably already know that Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations with great attractions and beaches, but did you know that Florida is also an agricultural state? ... Read More

Vacation Planning 2007: Disney World

Thursday January 4, 2007
So, you're considering a vacation to Disney World in 2007... but you have lots of questions. How much are the tickets? Where should we stay? And, what in the heck is "Magic ... Read More

Tour Florida's Capital

Wednesday January 3, 2007
Charlie Crist has been sworn in as Florida's 44th Governor, replacing the very popular Jeb Bush. During his inaugural address Tuesday, Crist outlined his plans for Florida and set the ... Read More

Florida State Fair Tickets On Sale

Tuesday January 2, 2007
Beginning today, advance tickets go on sale at all Publix Supermarkets in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Hernando, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee Counties for the Florida State Fair. The fair ... Read More
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