Puerto Penasco, Mexico , better known to gringos as Rocky Point , is a beautiful getaway located between the Sonoran Desert and the Sea of Cortez. Mountain peaks and bluffs surround the area, and it enjoys great year-round weather, with warm temperatures and little rain. Physical, cultural, and historical...
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...
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...
Ah, Ft. Lauderdale, original home to that annual party fest known as Spring Break. And while many students still flock to its sunny shores, Ft. Lauderdale is also a great destination for a family vacation, with all sorts of activities for kids, from tots to teens. Adults will find plenty to do, too,...
Rich with both lush natural scenery and intriguing history, Kissimmee, Florida provides everything a mature traveler seeks in a vacation destination. Kissimmee is great for those who appreciate history, nature, shopping, dining and even has some adventure for the young at heart. This beautiful old town...
Because of Kissimmee's close proximity to Disney World, you can get lodging accommodations along Highway 192 in Kissimmee and still be near the highway going to all the Disney World theme parks. There are, however, some local attractions in Kissimmee that you may like to visit when you've had...