Visiting Cumberland Island National Park Visiting this eighteen mile long, three mile wide barrier island off the coast of Georgia is something you MUST plan in advance. The only way to access the island is by private boat or by Ferry operated from St. Marys, GA. There are two departure times and two return times available. …
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All Day Tours Are Not Created Equally- Beware
Malcolm and I recently relied on the advice of a hotel concierge in Lisbon for the best way to visit Sintra and Cascais. Both destinations are not far from the city and can be visited in one day. The two options presented to us were to hire a private car at 290 euro or join …
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One Day In Ghent
Almost anyone traveling in Belgium has visited Bruges, which is undeniably one of the most romantic cities in the world, but Ghent is worth your time as well. Dating back to the 1100's, this city's Gothic architecture, medieval neighborhoods and food scene are enough to entertain you for days. We had less than eight hours. …
Florida – The Space Coast
Titusville, Florida is home to the Kennedy Space Center. Every manned space mission since the very first one in May of 1961 was launched from this sight. It is best known for its Apollo and Shuttle missions, and it serves as a public education facility, entertaining and educating more than 1.5 million visitors per year. The …
Florida – The First Coast
Our mission this summer is to re-discover Florida and learn how it got its coastal names. Florida has ten distinctive coasts which have names that reflect their individual histories and personalities. In this post, we will talk about where it all began - the First Coast. You can see by the graphic below that this …
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