By Elizabeth Byrd ITWPA Member In the northern Tampa Bay Area, a little piece of Greece is less than an hour north of downtown. Here you can explore the sights, sounds, and aromas of Greece. Dodecanese Boulevard is the spine of the Greek sponge docks of Tarpon Springs. Step out of your car and onto a Greek Isle. The waterside village is home to Greek stores, art … [Read more...] about The Historic Greek Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs Florida
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World’s Shortest Ocean Cruise
By Jo Ann Bender The top Groupon coupon provider in the state of Florida is the cruise ship Victory. It leaves twice a day, seven days a week, and travels all of three miles out into the ocean from Port Canaveral. There is a lot to these inexpensive cruises. The entertainment and buffet are worth the $25 fee. With a coupon, it’s $23. You also have three decks with … [Read more...] about World’s Shortest Ocean Cruise
Baobab Trees, Butterflies, and Blossoms: Nature’s Cure for Digital Overload
By Helen L. Masin ITWPA Member I have found a place where I do not need to answer my cell phone, read emails or feel chained to my computer. Here I can savor the delicious tropical breeze coming off Biscayne Bay. Entering this green hideaway, I am serenely transported to a refuge where I can relax and enjoy its sights, sounds, and fragrances in slow-time. Fairchild Tropical … [Read more...] about Baobab Trees, Butterflies, and Blossoms: Nature’s Cure for Digital Overload
A Hidden Gem in Northwest Florida
By Patricia Adderley As I woke up this morning to the sound of chirping birds, I looked outside my tent at the towering pine trees, it looked like paradise. No traffic sounds or sirens, just the sound of nature outside. I couldn’t wait to explore this hidden paradise. First on the agenda is a tasty breakfast of my husband’s fried potatoes and eggs. The smell of food … [Read more...] about A Hidden Gem in Northwest Florida
Hidden Oasis-Peanut Island
By Patty Walker Do you ever dream of being in a tropical paradise but worry it’s too expensive and you don’t have enough vacation time to go? There is a hidden oasis within reach that will give you that paradise-feeling without costing a bunch. Your dreams will come true when you visit Peanut Island, situated about 125 miles east of Arcadia, Florida. It’s one of those … [Read more...] about Hidden Oasis-Peanut Island