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2002 Articles...

12/16/02 - New Year at The World
Ring in 2003 at Walt Disney World with dazzling entertainment, parades, and fireworks!

12/02/02 - December In Florida
What to see and when to see it, plus weather, deals and special events.

11/25/02 - Thank Heaven for Christmas Shoppes
The weather outside is hardly frightful. In fact it's so delightful. Even if we sing "Let it snow... let it snow..." - getting in the holiday mood in Florida is sometimes just plain hard. So, as we enter this season of giving thanks, I am thankful for Florida's Christmas shoppes... and you will be too!

11/18/02 - Florida's Space Coast
Only a few miles east of Orlando, Florida's Space Coast offers out-of-this-world vacation options.

11/11/02 - Florida's First Coast
This stretch of northeastern Florida coast known as the First Coast is steeped in history – and is known for many "firsts."

11/04/02 - Going Coastal
A light-hearted introduction to a serious series on Florida's coasts.

10/28/02 - Walt Disney World Resort Photos
Walt Disney World offers a large variety of on-property resort hotels - from value priced to deluxe. Now, with this photo tour, you can take a look before you book!

10/21/02 - World Golf Hall of Fame
Through a combination of both traditional and interactive exhibit areas, the World Golf Hall of Fame educates and entertains while paying homage to the game's greatest players and contributors. If you love golf, it's worth the visit!

10/14/02 - Edison-Ford Winter Estates
The winter homes of both Thomas Edison and his neighbor, Henry Ford, are open all year to visitors. Tour the homes and lush tropical gardens, as well as Edison's laboratory and artifact museum.

10/07/02 - Walt Disney World Dining Guide
Walt Disney World offers a large variety of on-property dining opportunities – from fine dining and exotic cuisines to casual dining and fast food fare. Find information and photos on the best of Disney's resort dining, character dining, and dinner shows.

09/30/02 - Florida's Halloween Celebrations
Attractions and communities across Florida put together scary and not-so-scary celebrations of haunted houses, street parties and concerts.

09/16/02 - Trot Over to Ocala
Whether you're on vacation or looking for a weekend retreat, quit horsing around... trot on over to Ocala! Enjoy the scenic farms, sparkling Silver Springs, and nearby Ocala National Forest.

09/03/02 - What's Bugging Florida?
Love Bugs, Mosquitoes, and Noseeums
We're arming you with the information you need to do battle with armies of these pesky flying insects.

08/26/02 - Florida's 2003 Fall Festivals - Updated for 2003!
Whether it's with peanuts or with turn-of-the-century style, Floridians take to the streets in a variety of fall art and craft festivals and celebrations. You'll find my favorites here!

08/19/02 - Disney Pin Swapping Event
Epcot hosts the second annual pin celebration, "The Search for Imagination," September 20-22 at Walt Disney World Resort.

08/05/02 - Disney's Wide World of Sports
Tour one of the world's premier sports destinations for athletes and spectators alike. Photos>

07/22/02 - Beat the Florida Heat
Temperatures in the 80s and 90s combined with high humidity is enough to wilt even the most enthusiastic sun worshipper. Here are some common sense and fun ways to beat the Florida heat.

07/15/02 - Astronaut Encounter Program
Are you a space fan? Now you can come face-to-face with a real astronaut at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – you can even dine with an astronaut!

07/08/02 - Ten Money Saving Travel & Vacation Tips
The American vacation is becoming more and more expensive. Here are ten common sense tips to help you save money on your next vacation.

06/24/02 - The Rockets' Red Glare - 2003 UPDATE!
Attractions and communities throughout the Sunshine State are putting together great "blasts" to celebrate our country's Independence Day. So, whether you live here or are just visiting, you should find a celebration near you.

06/17/02 - SHOCKWAVE Debuts
The creators of the Tony Award-winning Broadway spectacular "Blast!" return to Epcot this summer to debut their next hit musical production, SHOCKWAVE.

06/10/02 - Rainy Day Magic
If you happen to be visiting Walt Disney World during one of Florida's frequent afternoon showers, there is plenty of all-weather activities that assures you are "showered" with fun throughout the Vacation Kingdom.

06/03/02 - Summer Fun 2002
Florida summer fun from A to Z. That's 26 different vacation suggestions!

05/28/02 - Florida's Top Beaches 2002
Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, has again issued his annual list of the Top Beaches. The 2002 list, issued Memorial Day weekend, includes four Florida beaches in the top 10 with St. Joseph Peninsula State Park along Florida's Panhandle taking top honors!

05/21/02 - Memorial Day 2002 Travel Tips
Pave the way to a smooth Florida vacation or getaway any time of year with these travel tips that include driving and safety tips, what's going on around Florida, and Florida travel planning links.

05/13/02 - Great Places to Pull Over
Pull over and stop at these little-known attractions... now that you know where they are.

05/06/02 - Dolphin and Manatee Encounters
Immerse yourself in unforgettable swimming adventures with amazing creatures.

04/22/02 - Vacation Ownership 101
What you need to know about vacation ownership.
Explore some of the options out there today... and where they might leave you tomorrow.

04/15/02 - The Ultimate Land and Sea Vacation
Can you imagine a vacation filled with three- or four-nights at a Disney resort hotel, unlimited theme park admission, AND a three- or four-night luxurious Caribbean cruise? It doesn't have to be just a dream... book one today!

04/08/02 - Sun Baked Tourists
You'll want to avoid this recipe for disaster by testing your sizzling sun savvy. Take the quiz... follow the tips... spend your vacation sunburn free.

04/01/02 - Florida's Flower Power - Updated for 2003!
Discover beautiful blooming gardens at these popular Florida destinations.

03/18/02 - Disney's Animal Kingdom
It's not a zoo!
From the moment you step into Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you realize this is not your typical theme park, nor is it your typical zoo.

03/04/02 - Disney Visitors Have All-Star Choices
Walt Disney World All-Star Resorts offer budget-minded vacations with hotel prices that are the lowest on Disney property.

02/18/02 - Springtime Travel Deals
Spring is just around the corner, and there is no better time to plan a Florida vacation. Warmer weather brings the coolest Florida travel deals! Take advantage of these money-saving specials.

02/11/02 - Older Baseball Lover's Dream UPDATED
Fans learn the score at Elderhostel's spring training programs which combine education and travel for a unique experience every March.

01/21/02 - Disney Speaks International Language
Wireless technology and multilingual staff help limited English speaking guests enjoy Walt Disney World.

01/14/02 - Florida's Festive Fares
Citrus, seafood, strawberries, and sweet corn – Florida celebrates the harvesting of these crops with festivals that have all the ingredients of great family fun...
plenty of fresh Florida produce and specialties of the sea stirred with a little arts and crafts and lots of entertainment. Check out what's cooking here...

01/07/02 - Disney Pins Become Hang Up
Walt Disney World guests have turned pin collecting into a bona fide craze.

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