Tag: Florida travel
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Florida: Naples Botanical Garden and The Local
Robert and I had a wonderful time celebrating his birthday in Naples and Marco Island. Great travel experiences must eventually come to an end, but we were so sorry when it was finally time to check out of our beautiful accommodations at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. Naples Botanical Garden: We decided to make the most of our last few hours…
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Fun and Sun in Naples, Florida
After a great start to our Naples, Florida vacation at the Edgewater Beach Hotel, we woke up the next morning to see that the waters from the Gulf of Mexico had ebbed to reveal a series of sand bars. So before breakfast we had fun exploring those areas along the white sanded beach to find birds, as…
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Naples, FL: Romantic Paradise at the Edgewater Beach Hotel
My husband Robert’s birthday was last month, and I wanted to take him on a short vacation to celebrate this special occasion. Travel Wish List: This was December so we wanted to stay at a beautiful hotel in a warm destination that was relatively easy to travel to from the New York Capital District region. We also wished to…
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Getaway to Fort Lauderdale via Albany’s JetBlue
OK: It had to happen eventually. It was only a matter of time before our freakishly warm winter weather would return to its normally frigid temperature. Fortunately, though, we still have quick getaways to warmer climates. Last month, I was invited by jetBlue to take its first nonstop trip from Albany, New York to Fort Lauderdale. The relatively short and inexpensive flight was…
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Holiday Celebrations in Ft. Lauderdale via Albany’s JetBlue
Earlier this month I had a great time visiting Fort Lauderdale by taking Albany’s first nonstop JetBlue flight to that destination. This popular destination had a lot to offer in terms of culture, adventure, and foodie treats, but one of my favorite experiences was viewing the area’s holiday celebrations including the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. This years’s theme was “Fairy…
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Kennedy Space Center: U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and New Visitor Attraction
On the eve of the 2015 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® induction , Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex broke ground on a new attraction designed to bridge the gap between the trailblazers of the past and America’s future space explorers. On Friday, May 29, the Visitor Complex announced plans for Heroes and Legends, featuring…
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Experiencing Travel Through Architecture
There are so many reasons that I love to travel, and one of them is to discover distinctive architecture. My favorite destination, New York City, can often be considered a place that’s only filled with buildings made of glass and steel. But look at this amazing place that I came across about a month ago: And there are so many other beautiful buildings to explore around…
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Miami: Great Travel Discounts Found Through AARP Expo
I had a great time last week attending AARP’s Life@50+ National Event and Expo at Miami’s Convention Center. This event was visited by thousands of individuals who,among other interests, wished to learn more about the many discounts provided by AARP Services Inc. Of course I was very eager to learn more about the travel…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 