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This was one of the sights on my recent trip to Florida. I've written about it on the Taking Off Travel Blog. You can see another gator pic in On The Water In Florida.

There are all kinds of little things that make a travel experience more enjoyable, like having an easy way to get coffee throughout the day, or having parking spaces wide enough so you can get out of the car without getting your feet run over. I've been appreciating some of those this trip. Yesterday we went to a local park - and what a park. It knocked the socks off any parks I've seen in the UK, which I've previously considered the land of great parks. Here's why: lots of benches and tables to… Continue

I'm currently visiting Hollywood - not the famous one, but Hollywood, Florida. So far, it seems a nice place. Yesterday we took a boat trip along the waterways, which was kind of like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous on water - who paid millions for this fabulous home and some of the home's best features. Finished off the day with a real find - dinner at Sweet Tomatoes. Soup, salad, a main course, dessert and drink for under $10 a person - and you can refill everything. The best bit is it's all… Continue

Bit short notice, I know, but in getting organized for a couple of trips it slipped through the cracks. I'm hosting a group writing project on my other blog, and there's just time for you to get your entries in if you're interested. It's on the theme of being location independent or a digital nomad - and it can be anything to do with that theme, whether you are living the lifestyle or aspiring to it. You can join in by posting on your blog and letting me know… Continue

I admit it, I'm a gadget freak, so it's always fun to browse around seeing what's new and interesting. In the latest post on the Taking Off Travel Blog, I look at business travel gadgets, but I think they work for everyone. Which one is your favorite? Mine is the digital camera with a difference.