Tag Florida
Never having visited Melbourne before, we asked hotel staff where they eat. Travelers, here is an important distinction. Always ask for recommendations by saying, “Where do you eat?” If you say, “Where should I eat?” you will get suggestions that… Continue Reading →
Can you climb the Jupiter lighthouse? Yes, you can. Can you watch the coastal traffic go by via lighthouse webcam? Yes, you can, but climbing to the top and seeing it for yourself is a much better idea. Sometimes a… Continue Reading →
In the fourth grade, my teacher gave us the assignment to read a non-fiction book. We had a list of biographies to choose from. I chose a book about the legendary anthropologist Margaret Mead. It blew my mind. My nine-year-old… Continue Reading →
When you haven’t seen an old friend in a long time, you just want a quiet place to eat dinner together and catch up. The last thing you are interested in is sixteen televisions all tuned to different sporting events…. Continue Reading →
Welcome to Gentile’s Cheesesteaks Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to… Continue Reading →
This is the story of Tom and Mary James (of financial powerhouse Raymond James). Mr. and Mrs. James, as many wealthy people do, collect art. Specifically, they love western and wildlife art. Once upon a time, they displayed their art… Continue Reading →
Looking for something to do in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area that doesn’t involve their beautiful beaches? Need a family outing or a field trip for your scout troop? Stick with me, kid! I found it for you. The Pinellas County… Continue Reading →
When I was a teenager, our mall had a restaurant called Lisa Pizza. Since teenagers in the 80’s spent a lot of time in malls, being able to get a slice of pizza for a couple of bucks was very… Continue Reading →
Previously, I reviewed our visit to the Edison/Ford Winter Estates in Ft. Myers to learn about two of America’s earliest “royal” families. These families were a big presence in south Florida and have left quite a mark on the area. … Continue Reading →
Some restaurants prefer to attract a clientele based on a gimmick, others choose a unique or quirky theme. That can work, but in the end, the food has to be spot-on. Recently, a friend of ours introduced us to a… Continue Reading →
Having gone to college in Tampa, I am more familiar with that city than many of the other places that we travel. However, college was a long time ago and things change. One of the fun things about traveling is… Continue Reading →
My husband loves a good diner. I am not much of a breakfast food person, but a good diner will serve breakfast food and lunch food all day. Neither of us had ever visited Stuart, Florida until recently. What we… Continue Reading →
Part II of my sightseeing adventures in Stuart, Florida includes, as promised, with a second unusual museum. After a 15-minute drive from the Courtyard Hotel on Lost River Road to Hutchinson Island visitors will find the Elliott Museum. The nice… Continue Reading →
It is possible that this bit of history isn’t hidden at all. Perhaps many Floridians know all about it. I did not. I had never heard of a House of Refuge. Take a trip back 150 years with me and… Continue Reading →
Missing are the palm trees that reach into the cloudless blue sky. Instead, I am surrounded by Needle Palms up to my shoulders and skinny Scrub Pines towering overhead as far as the eye can see. The pines leave a… Continue Reading →