An Ode To The Blue As far as I am concerned, boating in Florida is not an option. Let’s face it, if you live in a hot and sub-tropical State that consists to a large degree of re-claimed swamp land, and boasts hundreds of miles of inland waterways, as well as being almost entirely surrounded by the ocean, you […]
Kayaking and Boating in Florida
Why VisitThe Shark Bite Capital of the World? New Smyrna Beach and Blue Spring State Park
Why New Smyrna Beach? One good reason to choose New Smyrna Beach is that Orlando sucks. Ok, that’s perhaps a little harsh, I take it back. It’s just not for me and I apologize if you love Orlando. Nothing there for yours truly, except perhaps Gatorland! Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter, I don’t need you! So what […]
A Day Out In Miami – South Beach Optional
Tired of South Beach but love Miami? Ok, I might have just the ticket for you! Why not head down to Bayfront Park and Marketplace, where tourists and locals alike meet for a spot of shopping, salsa dancing and sightseeing, all at a fraction of the prices you would find on South Beach. Bayfront Park […]
Why I Love Kayaking Close To Home – The Wilton Manors Loop
I have decided to stay in Fort Lauderdale, and on the water again with this post. Why? Well, for starters, when you live in the ‘Venice of America’, you really don’t need to look far to find some great kayaking and boating. Moreover, with all of our many canals and bodies of water, there is always […]
A Jolly Trip – Fort Lauderdale And Hollywood On The Water Taxi
The Venice of America By Water Got a day to spare to see Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood by water? Fort Lauderdale is not called ‘Venice of America’ or ‘Yacht Capital of the World’ for nothing, with an impressive 165 miles of waterways within the city limits. Reputedly, over 42.000 boats are registered here (www.luxurytravel.about.com). It’s easy […]
Chokoloskee Island And Everglades City – Murder, Ghosts, Swamp Angels And A 6pm Curfew
A Daytrip To Chokoloskee Island and Everglades City I had no idea what I was letting myself in for, going on a Saturday ‘jolly’ to Everglades City and Chokoloskee Island, both relatively remote but easy to reach via I-75 (Alligator Alley) or US 41 (Tamiami Trail) from Miami/Fort Lauderdale. Being obsessed with alligators, time on Alligator Alley passes […]
An Afternoon On Peanut Island – An Island With The AA Stamp Of Approval
Every now and again, there has to be time for a good old rant. Now, I rarely get a ‘bee in my bonnet’, but a recent visit to this cute, albeit man-made snorkeling and barbecue hang-out, left me with a slightly sour taste in my mouth. I don’t know about you, but to me, the […]
Looking For The Real Swampy Florida? Tranquility and Alligators In Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge
Loxahatchee – the name itself seems intriguing. Obviously of Indian origins, it actually means ‘turtle river’ (according to Wikipedia). Well, guess what, the first creature I stumbled upon, as I got to Arthur Marshall’s Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge, was this sunbathing comical little turtle, all stretched out: If you are like me, a magnet for swamp […]