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| honeymoon ideas | 11/17/2009 | Jennifer |
Q: We are planning a 3 week honeymoon in Florida in early may next year. We plan to fly into Tampa and ...
A: This sounds wonderful! I am only expert for the panhandle of Florida---so sorry. At least consider ...
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| Gulf Breeze, FL | 8/6/2009 | Jennifer |
Q: I am traveling to Gulf Breeze, Fl for 2 weeks for the first time. Do you have any ideas on what to ...
A: The beaches are the main draw. Kayaking, swimming, sunning, fishing...taking walks along the ...
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| Car Rental Prices | 7/3/2009 | Kristina |
Q: We have a home near Tampa and travel there for vacations twice a year. It seems that this year the ...
A: Unfortunately it isn't just Tampa's car market that is feeling the increase. It seems to be the ...
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| swim with dolphins | 6/8/2009 | Kristina |
Q: I want to take my 9 and 11 year old girls to swim with dolphins in the Orlando/Daytona areas. All ...
A: I'm sorry to say that the only thing I can think of in that area is Discovery Cove and FL Dolphin ...
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| traveling from ohio to florida | 3/2/2009 | Kristina |
Q: I lived in florida about 28 yrs ago and have not been back since. I know driving takes about 2-3 ...
A: Glad to hear you are coming back to visit after all this time! Personally, I would go for flying ...
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| Santa Rosa & Seaside, FL | 11/20/2008 | Jennifer |
Q: What is the closest airport to these 2 towns? Any recommendations for a truly special hotel, rental ...
A: First choice for airport: Fort Walton Beach airport ( Code is VPS) Second choice: Panama City ( PFN ...
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| for rent | 5/29/2008 | Kristina |
Q: i would like to go on a vacation to fort lauderdale with my family and would like to find a house or ...
A: You should be able to find a rental without too much trouble. It is not high season for renting ...
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| snorkeling Capliva, Fort Myery area | 4/17/2008 | Tiffany Diehl |
Q: We are thinking on visiting for a week next Feb and would really like to do some good snorkeling ...
A: My opinion is based on snorkeling/scuba in other areas of Florida. Here it is...I did not have a ...
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| Dining | 3/17/2008 | Tiffany Diehl |
Q: We are heading down to Ft Myers Beach and staying at the Sandpiper Gulf Resort. Have you heard ...
A: Dan - I am not familiar with this property. My best experiences are on Sanibel and Captiva islands. ...
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| graduation trip | 1/2/2008 | Jennifer |
Q: I want to take my 2 daughters (ages 18 & 22) on a short trip in May to celebrate graduation. We ...
A: I really prefer the Gulf Coast of Florida. Whether you fly into Fort Walton, Panama City, or ...
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| Family vacation Spring 2008 | 9/27/2007 | Kristina |
Q: Would you know what the Spring Break dates are in Florida...we are planning a vacation with our 2 ...
A: Spring Break in FL....yikes! I would avoid the area from the end of February through the first week ...
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| 8th birthday | 9/11/2007 | Kristina |
Q: I am grandmother looking for some place to take my grandson for the weekend for his 8th birthday.I ...
A: I am assuming that you are looking for somewhere in the Tampa/Clearwater/St. Pete area since you ...
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| Passagrille | 8/24/2007 | Kristina |
Q: I am unable to locate any online and it's hard to figure out if they are in that area. Many motels ...
A: The Pass a Grille area itself is relatively small. The main drag is Pass a Grille Way on one side ...
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| florida 28aug - 11th sept 2008 | 7/26/2007 | Tiffany Diehl |
Q: i have booked for myself and 2 teenage daughters to travel to florida on these dates, would you ...
A: The advantage of September (vs May) is that the weather is much cooler and school-aged children are ...
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| travel and where to visit | 1/10/2007 | Tiffany Diehl |
Q: My girlfriend and I are driving to the Ft. Myers area for spring break (1st week in March). We are ...
A: Jake - you are going to have a great time - I'm jealous! I am so jealous that I am going to ask you ...
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| Karaoke | 8/17/2006 | Joseph Anthony |
Q: Are there any bars or lounges that have Karaoke nights on Captiva Island or Sanibel Island?
A: Joe: It's been awhile since I've been karaoking on Sanibel and Captiva islands, so the programs ...
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| Pan handle visit | 7/14/2006 | Jennifer |
Q: My boyfriend and I are trying to plan a weekend get away. We are from Jacksonville and so I though ...
A: The panhandle is an excellent choice for you two. I will give you a list of websites of towns near ...
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| Traveling | 7/12/2006 | Joseph Anthony |
Q: I am wanting to take a trip to Ft. Myers, Fl sometime withing the next year to visit Florida Gulf ...
A: Summer is "off season" here, as there are fewer tourists. There are better rates for accomodations ...
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| Info on Florida's Panhandle | 6/30/2006 | Jennifer |
Q: we have never been to the Navarre Beach area(Florida's Panhandle) area, but from different sites it ...
A: I have heard that the water is pretty chilly in March, although the weather is probably nice, spring ...
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| relocating from nyc to florida | 5/19/2006 | Joseph Anthony |
Q: im a mother of three boys and im need to get them out of nyc ineed to know about the homeless ...
A: Ms. Holmes In the area where I serve as a volunteer (Southwest Florida) to answer questions, ...
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| cheap and easiest airfare to Fort Walton Beach | 5/17/2006 | Jennifer |
Q: Looking to visit Fort Walton Beach/Destin area. When is the off season? Want to fly in direct to ...
A: Airfare is really bad right now going anywhere. I would fly into Fort Walton airport ( code is VPS ) ...
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| Busch Gardens | 5/12/2006 | Joseph Anthony |
Q: Good afternoon My girlfriend and I are visiting florida in august. COuld you tell me how far Busch ...
A: Busch Gardens, in Tampa, is about 70 miles to the west of International Drive in Orlando (Kissimee). ...
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| Airport near Panama City. | 4/27/2006 | Jennifer |
Q: We are vacationing in Panama City Beach this summer. Can you tell me the closest major airport to ...
A: The airport closest to you is Panama City Airport ( PFN is the code I think ) Also, I fly into Fort ...
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| young and moving | 4/6/2006 | Jennifer |
Q: My friend and I are thinking of moving to Florida from Massachusetts. We are both in our early 20's ...
A: Sounds like a great idea! I really am not the expert of all of Florida; the only area I visit is ...
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| Fort Lauderdale | 3/28/2006 | Christine |
Q: A few friends and I are going down to Fort Lauderdale for 5 days/ 4 nights at the end of April. I am ...
A: The Bahia Cabana or the Sheraton Yankee Clipper. Two GREAT spots. Lots to do around it. Bars, ...
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| Visiting in march | 3/1/2006 | Jennifer |
Q: We are wanting to travel down there at the end of March. We have two children--ages 8 and 11. ...
A: I don't know anything about th place you mentioned. I do my vacationing at a great beach town called ...
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| Sanibel | 3/1/2006 | Tommye Fleming |
Q: We are wanting to travel down there at the end of March. We have two children--ages 8 and 11. ...
A: I live in the area, so I am not a good resource for lodging. Here's what I DO know about the area: ...
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| Fort Myers/Sanibel Island | 3/1/2006 | Joseph Anthony |
Q: We are wanting to travel down there at the end of March. We have two children--ages 8 and 11. ...
A: Sanibel is a nice place to visit if you want beaches, bicycling and shopping in quaint stores. ...
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| Renting Homes in the Ft. Myers Area | 2/26/2006 | Joseph Anthony |
Q: i am being relocated to the area and have read some of your postings (which have been very helpful) ...
A: brian: I took the same approach when I moved to Southwest Florida. I found that contacting local ...
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| Motorcycle ownership in florida | 2/23/2006 | Joseph Anthony |
Q: i want to buy a motorcycle to see the usa when i'm out there do you know what requirements there are ...
A: Jonathan: I am unable to determine whether you will need a license or insurance, because there are ...
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| Visiting Miami | 10/27/2005 | Christine |
Q: !! We're from Jacksonville. Can you please suggest some places to stay at and visit in Miami? My son ...
A: You have a lot of questions. I'll do my best. I don't live in Florida....yet, probably Ft. Myers ...
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| Visiting Florida in September | 9/1/2005 | Christine |
Q: Hola, Christine. My husband, myself, my daughter (24) and my son (20) will stay in Orlando Sept 16 ...
A: My opinion would be to just wait till you get to Disney World and buy the tickets there. As for ...
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| Tourism | 7/31/2005 | Tommye Fleming |
Q: We plan to vacation in Fla this fall. We plan to start in Amelia Island on 9/18 and sight see off ...
A: I don't know Pompano, but I've got you covered on Amelia and Bonita Springs. I live in Bonita 6 ...
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| Florida Keys | 7/31/2005 | Christine |
Q: That is what I was thinking too. There really is no point in doing it if we don't go all the way to ...
A: Check out the Southernmost Motel in Key West. Reasonable prices and a beautiful motel. Within ...
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| Florida Keys | 7/29/2005 | Christine |
Q: My boyfriend and I will be visiting the Miami/Ft. Lauterdale area next month. We are looking into a ...
A: Definitely take the drive to Key West. Well worth the 3 1/2 hours it takes to get there. You go ...
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| Immigration | 7/18/2005 | Joseph Anthony |
Q: I saw nothing about immigration to US in your description, but I wana ask you, how can I migrate to ...
A: Dave: Every year, hundreds of thousands of persons become legal permanent residents or “green card” ...
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| Miami and Keys | 7/12/2005 | Christine |
Q: I'm thinking about travelling to Miami and then the keys at Christmas time this year. I'd appreciate ...
A: I'm not sure where to stay in Miami, but as far as the Keys. If you go all the way to Key West, ...
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| florida - august | 7/3/2005 | Joseph Anthony |
Q: just read your previous question about Florida in August, and was interested. We were planning a ...
A: The summer months here are always less expensive than "season," Oct through April. This time of ...
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| heh | 7/1/2005 | Christine |
Q: Could you please tell me as much as u can on Key West i wanna live but still slightly unsure ...
A: I do not live there, therefore, i know nothing about the ecosystem and the people's customs. But i ...
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| Florida Family Vacation | 6/27/2005 | Joseph Anthony |
Q: I have two children under 4 and am looking for family friendly towns in Florida for a quiet ...
A: Greetings: As for Southwest Florida, the area which I volunteer, when I think of beaches for me ...
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