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Why pack a suitcase--just stuff a few pairs of shorts, couple of t-shirts, sandals, tennis shoes and some towels and sunscreen in an overnight bag, and head off for sun, sand and surf! I live about 4 1/2 hours from Galveston , which is great when I want to take an impulsive getaway weekend. We try to...
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Mention Galveston, Texas and many people would remember the name from one of the classic rock songs where it appeared. Mention that it's actually an island and some people may do a double take. Yes, Galveston is in fact an island, and not just that but an island with literally thousands of things...
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Baby Boomers will love Destin; it may have changed since "the olden days" but its wonderful hospitality hasn't. Take a Sunquest Cruise where you can dine and dance while cruising on the lovely Solaris. While you sail you can look out over the sparking emerald waters as you enjoy the views...
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You're a traveler, and you like to leave your footprint wherever you go. But sometimes, you just don't want to leave it where others have already left prints before you! If you are the type of traveler who wants to leave tracks on places other than just the beach, a trip to the seaside town of...
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Located on the Emerald Coast of Florida's panhandle, Destin beckons. A baby boomer's dream vacation, Destin has morphed into one of the top vacation destinations in the United States. We baby boomers have some qualities in common with Destin. For starters, over the last 50 years, it has aged...
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The Atlantic Ocean is home to over 1,000 different fish and the most common ones captured number over 100 varieties. All of them can be found in Destin, Florida, "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village." What is your fishing style? Inshore, offshore, deep sea, freshwater, saltwater, or do...
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Galveston was discovered by Spanish explorers in 1523, but it's being re-discovered today by thousands of tourists who have flocked to its peaceful shores. Once they arrive, they find all kinds of activities just waiting for them, both on and off the water. Parakarting - Galveston has all the usual...
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If you've never visited the Destin area, you will be absolutely amazed by its natural beauty. The sand is a dazzling white, and the water is as clear as tap water, changing into a beautiful turquoise, then into a sparkling sapphire blue in the depths. The Caribbean-like scenery seems like an impossibility...
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Let's say someone blindfolded you, whisked you away, and placed you on the beach at Ft. Walton, without telling you where you were. Once the blindfold is removed, and you see the sugar white sand that's been softly cradling your feet and the clear emerald green waters stretching to the horizon...
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Destin, Florida is quickly becoming a top vacation spot for families. The area's natural beauty is spectacular, with pristine white beaches and Caribbean-like turquoise green waters. Amid this paradise you'll find lots of activities and attractions for kids of all ages and for adults, as well...
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Strutting in front of the fire truck was a pint-sized firefighter. He donned a firefighter's helmet and was smartly draped in a firefighting suit. With water hose in hand, he was ready for any impending danger. Despite his size, the stout-hearted Colin displayed the tenacity of a seasoned professional...
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As a teenager growing up in Ft. Lauderdale in the 1960s, I was fortunate to be able to spend Spring Break on Ft. Lauderdale Beach every weekend. The beautiful two-mile strip of sandy beach and azure ocean on A1A from Las Olas Boulevard north to Broward Boulevard was always packed with young people, loud...