Sunday 25 March 2012

Tallahassee - Florida Holidays

When you think of Florida what springs to mind? Attractions, Theme parks, business, queues, lots of kids?

How about peace, tranquillity, natural beauty, and no queuing!?

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City is very blessed with an abundance of natural wonders and year round activities, so what better to go with that than four seasons of sun, flora and fauna!

Tallahassee is nestled in the Red Hills, bio-region in the Panhandle and it boasts the best topography in Florida it is also the most biologically-diverse region in the United States.

Not surprisingly Tallahassee has been named one of the USA last great places by both land and water, here you will find incredible wildlife mixed with breathtaking landscapes and lots of recreational activities perfect for those explorers and adventure seekers, plenty here to fill up on!




Tallahassee Wildlife Florida

Here’s a small list of things to do in this area;
Hiking, Biking, Running, Walking, Birding, Hunting, Equestrian, Parks and gardens, Locally grown produce, Natural North Florida, Fishing, Diving, Manatees, Paddling, Places of Interest, Edward Ball Wakulla State Springs Park.




Florida Tallahassee Location

Wakulla Springs state park includes flood plain forest and a spring that entices a huge number of bird species to winter at, get up close and personal with the manatees who reside in the rivers in this area, also the wonderful birds on the parks river cruise, with very informative guides who are both fun and educational!
ELINOR KLAPP-PHIPPS PARK & Lake Jackson.

670 acres of beautiful land on the eastern shore of Lake Jackson the park has a blue bird trail with a series of 30 blue bird boxes, take a day to follow the trail and see how many beautiful birds you can spot?
Paddling, Manatees, Natural Beauty, Solitude.

Both canoeing and kayaking around Tallahassee is an adventure for both experienced and novices alike, getting away from it all on the water is a perfect way to unwind and see the real beauty of Florida.

Children learn a new sport and it’s very educational too! Try your hand at kayak fishing, beware manatees are year round residents in the rivers in this area and they are protected so follow the manatee rules!
If you’re into paddling then you won’t get bored there are 20 lakes, five rivers and miles of pristine coastline to choose from!

For the real adventurous why not try an overnight paddle and camping trip, there are many trips to choose from?

For the historians out there a visit to the Museum of Florida History may be a highlight for you?
Museum Of Florida History
This is a free attraction and not to he missed!


Tallahassee Museum of Florida History 




This is Florida’s newest exhibit that explains the history in Florida from 1513-1821, titled forever changed La Florida it highlights the arrival of European nations to Florida.

Phase one of the new exhibit opened on the 3rd march 2012 and is spilt into 3 sections the section known as the “land of many sections” highlights the year 1513 when up to a million people where in Florida, including the Timucua, Apalachee, and Calusa Indians, featured in this section is a recreated native dwelling.
The other two sections in phase one include “Spanish exploration” and “meeting of many cultures”.

The highlight of the Spanish section is the Spanish ship that visitors can walk through whilst learning about the age of exploration.

In the “meeting of many cultures” section you will be amazed by the life sized figures of people who lived in Florida in the sixteenth century.

All of phase one includes artefacts, drawings as well as interactive activities.
When the next phase is complete it will cover Floridian history through from 1821.

The completion of the museum is one of the many ways which Florida is celebrating its 500th anniversary in 2013.

Thursday 22 March 2012

A WARM SUNNY ROAD TRIP???


If you’re looking for warmth, sunshine and adventure then this is the perfect road trip where you will see 8 different states!

Some of the most unspoilt unique areas of the usa are so easily accessible from I-10 a highway which begins in Los Angeles and ends in Jacksonville Florida, along this route you will pass through the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida!

What sights will you see along the route? The grand canyon, paddle boat tour of the Mississippi, historic towns in Georgia, Roswell, beautiful panhandle coastal cities, San Diego zoo , Tijuana Mexico, just a 20 minute drive from San Diego.

These are just a few of the sights you will pass along the way on this route, what a fun and exciting way to see the fabulous USA!!

There aren’t many places in the world where you will experience such a diverse culture! The best of things are found right in the city of LA from eateries skyscrapers, zoos, mountains, tranquil parks.

On the northern side you will find the famous beaches such as Venice beach, Malibu and Santa Monica, on the southern side you have Newport Beach, long beach and Huntington Beach.

The beach regions are so very different from the inland ports such as Beverly Hills and Hollywood, Los Angeles is a city made up of many smaller city’s that make it what it is today.

121 miles down the i-10 route you will find San Diego there are many fun places to stop reroute such as Newport beach, Laguna Beach, and there are some fabulous mansions to stop at also.

San Diego has many attractions to offer its visitors from San Diego zoo to the San Diego Coronado Bridge to the Coronado beach.

A twenty minute drive away you will find yourself in Tijuana Mexico! San Diego has a more laid back feel to it than Los Angeles and no matter which city you’re in, you won’t be more than 5 miles from the ocean!

Further down you will come to Arizona and the largest city Phoenix where temperatures can be over 100 degrees in the summer months!

A Warm Sunny Road Trip - USA

To the east you will come to Tucson and Saguaro National park.

Places of interests in this area:
Sedona
Ghost towns like Tombstone, Nogales, Yuma, amazing mountain scenery everywhere!

Essential side trips:
The Grand Canyon, when you see it you understand why it’s one of the Seven Wonders of the World!

LAS VEGAS
Add some craziness and excitement to your trip visit - Las Vegas which is about 90 minutes away.

New Mexico
Great places to visit in this region- white sands National monument, Albuquerque, Carlsbad caverns.
There is a lot of Hispanic and Native American influence in this region, so Spanish reminiscent architecture and hiking as well as excellent dining options.

TEXAS
As you enter Texas the mountainous region will provide some stellar views of the Chihuahua desert, the air becomes more humid as you approach the Gulf area of Houston, the 4th biggest city in the US.
Places of interest in this area; Austin, Dallas, El Paso, San Antonio and Houston.
They all have a Texas feel to them, but each one has its own niche!  Don’t miss the Houston space centre and if you can’t wait until you get to Florida for the parks then San Antonio has its own SeaWorld!

LOUISIANA
This is where the Cajun culture began! This state has a lot of Native American, old French, Creole and good old southern charm.
With fantastic architecture and authentic Cajun cuisine it’s unlike anywhere else in the world!
Follow the coastline down the Mississippi river which is what this state is famous for, try a river tour experience the beautiful views.

ALABAMA
The coastline in Alabama maybe short but it has many bays and inlets dotted around making it a great photo opportunity!

FLORIDA
The state full of hundreds of destinations on the coast as well as inland, some of the lesser known quieter beaches are abound the shores of the Florida panhandle with their stunning white sands and southern flavour and they are definitely worth a visit!

Here you will find something for everyone, young or old  - Florida holidaysthe home of the big child in you!!