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The Most Scenic Bike Paths in Tampa Bay

I love biking. It’s a great way to get out of the house and have some fun while still keeping it healthy. Tampa surprised me as being a pretty great city for casual biking. Biking is a fun and ...

9 Things to do in Palm Harbor, Florida

Palm Harbor is a small suburban community located about 30 minutes west of Tampa in Northern Pinellas County. The town is most famous for being home to the prestigious Innisbrook Resort & Golf ...

Orlando on the Cheap: 20 Easy Ways to Save

Let’s face the facts. When you add up hotel & transportation costs, dining out, and theme parks, an Orlando vacation is about as pricey as it gets. The price of theme park tickets goes up ...

10 Best things to do in Tampa under 10 Bucks

It’s quite easy to plan a budget friendly trip along Florida’s Gulf Coast with the plethora of free preserves and beautiful beaches in the vicinity. On the other hand, it can be a bit ...

Attraction of the Week: Dolphin Adventure Cruise on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Tarpon Springs, a quaint Gulf Coast community located 40 min north of Tampa, draws tourists from all over for its’ rich Greek history, historic sponge docks, and beautiful low-key beaches. In ...

The Best Vegan Dishes to try in the Tampa area

I’ve been a vegetarian for over 30 years and have not had much difficulty (in the past few years) finding great entrees wherever I travel. More restaurants today are offering delicious ...

The Best Urban Parks & Green Spaces in Philadelphia

Plan some time out during your Philadelphia trip to check out all the city’s wonderful green spaces and urban parks. William Penn designed 5 public squares including Washington Square which is ...

Brew with a view: 10 Coffeeshops with Amazing Scenery

While most hotels today are equipped with a Keurig machine, it’s nice to get out and about and explore small businesses while traveling in a new area. I love coffee and especially drinking a ...

Attraction of the Week: Empire State Building Observation Deck

You have seen it in countless movies and TV shows, most notably Sleepless in Seattle, An Affair to Remember, and Elf (over 250 productions have filmed here!). Now enjoy the jaw dropping views for ...

Get Lost in Nature at these 12 Tampa Bay Parks and Preserves

While you may not find any monumental hiking trails in Tampa, you will find an abundance of quaint nature preserves which are great for bird watching, alligator sightings, and light exercise. What I ...