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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Beaches’ Category

June 23rd, 2008

25 Things You Must Do This Summer in the South

So, you survived the first weekend of summer and now you are wondering what to do for the rest of the season. Well, you’ve come to the right place! The South is filled with so much do to during summer. Here’s sampling of a few activities that’ll keep you busy:
1. Swim with the dolphins […]

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June 21st, 2008

Happy National Flip Flop Day

Not only is it the first day of summer, but also national flip flop day. So, while you’re enjoying the beginning of summer, be sure to wear a pair of flip flops where ever you go today.
 

Photo credit: Girly $5 Flip Flops, flickr, creative commons by Jazzylolo

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June 7th, 2008

Gotta Do This…Sandcastle Building Lessons Classes

I’ve always wanted to learn the secrets behind making those incredible sandcastles that would make an any princess and dragon proud to call home. I  like the elaborate towers and arches. I would like even more if I knew how to do it. Now, I can (and so can you) with Northwest Florida master […]

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May 28th, 2008

Saving Money: Stretching Your Dollars on Vacation

Considering a trip to Orlando, Fla. this summer? Don’t do anything until you visit their official website. Here, you’ll find information on special online offers, discount tickets and special value offers.

 

And speaking of Florida, specifically to the residents of the Sunshine State, the Greater Ft. Lauderdale CVB is promoting what is becoming known in the […]

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May 23rd, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

Congrats to Caladesi Island State Park in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. Dr. Beach named it the #1 Beach in America for 2008. Other ranked beaches in the south include: #3 Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Fla.; #8 Cape Hatteras in N.C.; #9 Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Fla.; and #10 Kiawah Island, S.C. 

 

Biloxi, Miss., […]

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May 11th, 2008

Get Outdoors: Sea Turtle Walks

It’s a special time along the coast in May. No, it isn’t because  the weather is warmer and everyone is out enjoying the beach. May is the time of the year in which sea turtles, the oldest creatures on the earth,come ashore to nest and hatch through October. You’ve probably seen the signs at […]

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May 2nd, 2008

6 Reasons to Visit Virginia Beach, Virginia

Offering a 300-foot wide beach, you know you are in a good place when the Guinness Book of World Record designated it as the “World’s Longest Pleasure Beach.” Yet, don’t think that is what Virginia Beach (VaBeach) is all about; however, as important as it is, the city is home to so much more. […]

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April 30th, 2008

Saving Money: WaterColor Inn in WaterColor, Florida

 
Don’t let the current (or future) gas prices prevent you from traveling. In fact, the AAA Four Diamond WaterColor Inn and Resort, located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast in the small community of WaterColor is offering guests who stay a minimum of three consecutive nights before May 23 (hint, hint: possible Mother’s Day getaway) a […]

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April 29th, 2008

What’s New in…Panama City Beach, Fla.

Growing up 90 minutes from Panama City Beach, the area will always have a special place in my heart. I can remember quite vividly spending Saturdays at Petticoat Junction or Miracle Strip Amusement Park, or if I played my cards right, both. Afternoons would be spent on the sugar white sand beaches, and each […]

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April 27th, 2008

5 Reasons to Visit Florida’s Space Coast

There are some places that really don’t need explanations or reasons to visit them. Such the case of Florida’s Space Coast. This area is sometimes regarded as Orlando’s beaches, because it is a short 45-minute drive from O-town.  So, if you have not been to this part of Florida, or it has been awhile, here […]

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