Posts Tagged ‘Florida’
The One With The Shortest Winter Ever
We are not winter people. Give us tank tops, sweaty days at the ballpark, and sunsets after 9PM! There’s nothing about snow or cold temperatures that any of us enjoy. Except Uggs. We do love our boots. But for the most part, winter is a season we always dread. Until this year. Early in 2021…
Read MoreThe One Where We Leave Florida
My least favorite part of anything is the end (unless I’m running. In that case, the end is my favorite.) The end of our time in Florida also meant we were getting dangerously close to the end of our Great Loop adventure. Naturally, we put it off as long as possible (see The One In…
Read MoreThe One…I mean Four…In Fort Myers
We planned to spend one month in Fort Myers. Somehow, four months later, we’re just leaving! You might have read in my last post (The One Where We Open Up a Can of Worms) that we got a little “stuck.” Admittedly, boat projects were only a tiny part of the problem. Throw in best friends,…
Read MoreThe One Where We Open Up a Can of Worms
There were two appropriate titles for this post: one involved a can of worms and the other referenced the familiar book, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie. Either works in our situation. To avoid confusion that we possibly gained another unwanted stowaway, I steered clear of the mouse reference. (Yes, I said another. If…
Read MoreThe One With The Florida Everglades, My New Favorite Stop
A few months ago if you asked me my expectations about the Florida Everglades a few thoughts might have danced around in my mind: Mosquitos. Alligators. Swamp. Heat. Not exactly a pretty picture! In fact, we had no real plans to go there because nothing about it sounded appealing. However, we needed a place to…
Read MoreThe One With All The Island Hopping
Before we started The Great Loop this is the type of post I thought I’d be writing each week. Boating meant a coastal lifestyle, right? And surely we’d spend the majority of our time island hopping. Alas, it hasn’t quite been as dreamy as I imagined. We’ve spent months on inland rivers, in locks and…
Read MoreThe One With Our Gulf Crossing and 20/20 Hindsight
Without a doubt, one of the most anticipated (and nerve-wracking) parts of the Great Loop is the Gulf Crossing. 150+ miles of open water. No land in sight for hours. Possible weather issues. Out of cell range. This is the stretch of the Great Loop that puts your boating skills to the test. Along with…
Read MoreThink Key West Isn’t For Families? Think Again!
Guest post by Damon Santelli Key West is known for its gorgeous beaches, happening restaurant and bar scene, and coral reefs. But did you know it is an excellent place for families to visit? As we all know, traveling as a family can be challenging. Oftentimes, the trips are long, the kids are antsy, and…
Read MoreHow To Experience Orlando, Florida Like A Local
I was 5 months pregnant with our first child when my husband approached me about the opportunity to relocate to Orlando, Florida. I can assure you, it took us longer to pick the paint color for our baby’s nursery than it did to make the decision to move over 600 miles from the place we…
Read MoreTips To Ensure The Best Spring Break Experience For Your Family
After a crazy year, is your family ready to have the best spring break ever? I’m ALWAYS ready for spring travel. And I imagine that those digging out of the snow up north are also ready for some warm temperatures and travel. Our family has taken some amazing Spring Break trips. But when I think…
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