Many do not realize that in addition to theme parks and beaches, Florida is also a hot spot for the great outdoors. Ocala National Forest and Apalachicola National Forest are some of the premier hiking destinations in Florida. Trails range from easy to moderate in difficulty. Luckily, if you are looking for a Florida Vacation [...]
Many do not realize that in addition to theme parks and beaches, Florida is also a hot spot for the great outdoors. Ocala National Forest and Apalachicola National Forest are some of the premier hiking destinations in Florida. Trails range from easy to moderate in difficulty. Luckily, if you are looking for a Florida Vacation Rental, you can find many Florida Hiking Vacation Rentals near Ocala National Forest.
Ocala National Forest isn’t the only place to go hiking in Florida. If you are trying to take your significant other on an outdoor excursion they will never forget, you can take them to Tallahassee. Near Tallahassee is the Apalachicola National Forest. Many hiking enthusiasts refer to Apalachicola as some of the best hiking in the Southeastern United States. When I go, I always try to find a vacation rental. I would highly recommend that you rent a cabin near the hiking trails of the Apalachicola National Forest.
Florida Cabin Rentals are among the best value in travel in the United States. If you are going to Florida and you are looking to rent a cabin for your vacation, I would recommend that you look for hiking vacation rentals in or around the Ocala National Forest area if you are traveling to the southern portion of the state and I would recommend the Apalachicola National Forest as a place to look for cabin vacation rentals in the northern panhandle of the state. With every cabin I have rented while being on vacation, I have had adequate access to creeks, lakes, and rivers to go fishing. The hiking was great, but the last cabin I stayed in had a hot tub, dart board, and an awesome kitchen. The most relaxing thing about my hiking vacation was the serenity of the wilderness. Next year, I plan on getting a Florida vacation cabin rental near Ocala National Forest or Apalachicola National Forest because in my opinion, they offer what every outdoorsman wants: Peace, Harmony, and Nature.
Hiking in Florida is a memorable event. Once you go on one hike then you are ready for your next hike. The hiking is both interesting and marvelous. The most amazing hiking in northwest Florida is Florida Trail, Eglin East. It is the largest military reservation in Florida. It is one of the most beautiful [...]
Hiking in Florida is a memorable event. Once you go on one hike then you are ready for your next hike. The hiking is both interesting and marvelous. The most amazing hiking in northwest Florida is Florida Trail, Eglin East. It is the largest military reservation in Florida. It is one of the most beautiful backpacking trips in Florida, with deeply shaded old-growth forest, dozens of streams creating ravines through the clayhills, seepage slopes with pitcher plants, and nice designated campsites set 8-12 miles apart. The hiking in northeast Florida includes Florida Trail, Rodman to Lake Delancy Florida Trail, Etoniah West, Devil’s Millhopper State Park, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park – Bella Vista Trail.
Hiking in Florida
You’d think you were in the Amazon, or Hawaii, when you hear and see the tumbling cascades behind a screen of dense vegetation. But you are in the Devil’s Millhoper State Park. But the ephemeral waterfalls that occur here are just one of the delights to be found in this small but intriguing state park. It takes 232 steps to walk to the bottom of this 500-foot-wide, 120-foot-deep sinkhole. Each landing reveals a new layer of forest, each crack and crevice a bounty of botanical wonders. The best time to visit is after a heavy rain, when tall waterfalls gush down the sides of the sinkhole. A 0.9-mile trail rings the top of the sinkhole, leading you through habitats very different than what you’ll find elsewhere.
The hiking in central Florida includes Florida Trail, Ocala National Forest, Tibet-Butler Preserve, Eureka Springs, Disney Wilderness Preserve, Black Hammock Wilderness Area, and Eureka Springs established in 1938, by amateur botanist and world traveler Albert Greenburg. Years later, he started the first tropical fish farm in Florida in the springs, and in 1967 donated the 31-acre site to the county. Construction of the Tampa Bypass Canal ruined the hydrology of the springs, so they rarely ever flow—but the gardens remain. They include the largest publicly owned collection of ferns in Florida, a rose garden, and an orchid room, as well as boardwalks winding through a lush floodplain forest of maples, cypresses, and tupelo.
The hiking in south Florida includes Florida Trail, Pahokee to Port Mayaca, Harney Pond Canal Boardwalk, LaBelle Nature Park, and Ortona Mounds. These hiking places are rich with natural beauty.
On your next vacation to the Tampa area, you may want to get around by taxi or limo service and leave the driving to professionals who know how to get around town. Two major airports serve the Tampa Bay area: the Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 5 miles west of downtown Tampa (on the east [...]
On your next vacation to the Tampa area, you may want to get around by taxi or limo service and leave the driving to professionals who know how to get around town. Two major airports serve the Tampa Bay area: the Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 5 miles west of downtown Tampa (on the east side of Tampa Bay) and the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is on the west side of Tampa Bay, north of St. Petersburg and east of Clearwater.
At either airport, taxi service is available outside the baggage claim area and limousine service, while best reserved ahead of time, can be arranged for at the airport.
Tampa International Airport
Taxi Fares–The minimum fare from the Tampa airport is $10.00. The flat rate to downtown Tampa is $20. All other destinations are metered rates. Cab rates in Tampa have tended to go up and down as gas prices fluctuate; currently rates are set at a maximum of $2 when the meter is turned on and for the first fifth of a mile, and then the rate is $2 a mile after that. Contact one of the taxi companies listed below for the most current information.
Taxi Companies in Tampa, Florida
ABC Taxi: (813) 872-8294
Cab Plus Inc.: (813) 936-2525
Gulf Coast Transportation: (813) 251-3107
Prestige: (813) 229-1888
Tampa Bay Cab: (813) 251-5555
United Cab: (813) 251-5555
Yellow Cab: (813) 253-0121
Private Limousine Services
Pre-reserved transportation is provided by a variety of companies. The Tampa Based Limousine services are:
Tampa Sedan and Limousine: (813) 832-3242
Royal Limousine: (800) 445-5466
Hummer Limousine: (813) 979-0030
VIP Limousine: (813) 933-6383
Midnight Express: (813) 837-5466
Crown Sedan and Limousine: (813) 884-3729
Go Tours: (813) 964-0086
Kash Limousine: (813) 417-2211
St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Taxi Fares–Cab rates in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area have tended to go up and down as gas prices fluctuate. Contact one of the taxi companies listed below for the most current information.
Taxi Companies in St. Petersburg
AAA Taxi & Limo: (727) 392-1978
ABC Taxi & Limo: (727) 398-7620
Blue Star Cab: (727) 327-4104
Cam-Jo-Inc.: (727) 821-7777
Checker Cab: (727) 595-7433
Independent Taxi Service Inc.: (727) 327-3444
Kids Express: (727) 328-8294
Limo Inc.: (727) 572-1111
St Pete Taxi: (727) 327-3600
Suncoast Yellow Cab: (727) 821-7777
Taxi Companies in Clearwater
Affordable Taxi: (727) 799-7999
Clearwater Yellow Cab: (727) 843-0000
Clearwater Yellow Cab: (727) 327-8294
Land O’ Lakes Yellow Cab: (813) 949-1077
Payless Cab Of Clearwater: (727) 791-0000
Ride Masters: (727) 449-8097
Yellow Cab: (727) 821-7777 or (727) 799-2222
Private Limousine Services
Pre-reserved limousine transportation is provided by a variety of companies. The St. Petersburg- and Clearwater-based limousine services are listed below:
St. Petersburg Based Limousine Services:
Embassy Limousine Service: (727) 447-4656
Lifestyles Limousine Service: (727) 528-0667
A Proper Chauffeur & Limousine: 727-532-9611
Budget Limousine Service: (727) 527-8855
World Wide Transportation: 727-345-9682
Allstar Limousine Luxury: 727-345-6614
Rent-A-Ride of Pinellas County: 727-341-2117
Clearwater Based Limousine Services:
Rich Limousines: 727-442-7828
First Class Transportation: 727-791-1111
Party Bus USA: 727-573-4888
The Museum of Fine Arts, located in downtown St. Petersburg, contains the only comprehensive art collection, extending from antiquity to the present, on Florida’s western coast. Featuring an enormous permanent collection of European, American, Asian, and pre-Columbian artworks, in addition to its collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, the Museum of Fine Arts also produces [...]
St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts, located in downtown St. Petersburg, contains the only comprehensive art collection, extending from antiquity to the present, on Florida’s western coast. Featuring an enormous permanent collection of European, American, Asian, and pre-Columbian artworks, in addition to its collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, the Museum of Fine Arts also produces occasional and traveling exhibitions on subjects as diverse as Korean pottery and early photographic methods.
The Museum of Fine Arts also presents occasional chamber music concerts in its Marly Room, an exquisite and intimate auditorium. Concert tickets carry an additional cost based on the performance.
The Museum of Fine Arts is located one block north of the Pier in downtown St. Petersburg. From I-275, exit 23 (I-375) and follow the signs for the Pier. When the road ends, turn right on Beach Drive. The Museum of Fine Arts is on the left side of Beach Drive, just past the park. This is a great place to go on your next vacation.
Admission prices are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $4 for youth aged 7-18 and college students. Special rates are available for groups. The Museum of Fine Arts is fully wheelchair accessible.
The Museum of Fine Arts is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM. It is closed Mondays. Photography and video are not permitted in the museum.
The Museum of Fine Arts also features a museum store offering books, gifts and games.
For more information about the Museum of Fine Arts, visit them online at: http://www.fine-arts.org/ or call (727) 896-2667.
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Drive NE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
There are multiple options when looking for a good music venue in Orlando. From small bars and clubs to large arenas, there are a near limitless variety of places to see a good concert or show. One of the most famous is the House of Blues (http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/orlando/). Located at Downtown Disney West Side, big name [...]
Orlando FL Concerts
There are multiple options when looking for a good music venue in Orlando. From small bars and clubs to large arenas, there are a near limitless variety of places to see a good concert or show.
One of the most famous is the House of Blues (http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/orlando/). Located at Downtown Disney West Side, big name acts regularly take the stage to thrill the audience. At the House of Blues, audience members are served food while they enjoy the music. Ticket information, as well as a concert listing, can be found by calling 407-934-BLUE.
Over at Universal Studios CityWalk is Hard Rock Live (http://www.hardrock.com/live2/live.asp). Seating up to 2,500 people, Hard Rock Live is the largest Hard Rock Café in the world, and is styled after a Roman Coliseum. Like the House of Blues, some food is served, and of course it is equipped with a full bar. There is no real set ticket price, though in general a ticket will run between 20 and $40. For up-to-date information and ticket information, call the box office at 407-351-LIVE.
Sometimes known as the O-Rena, the TD Waterhouse Centre is not only home to all of Orlando’s major sports teams, but also hosts music acts. Opened by Bill Cosby in 1989, huge acts like Cher, Garth Brooks, Janet Jackson, Elton John, and Tina Turner have all thrown packed-house performances inside. There are many restaurants nearby for some pre-show food, and even the cheap seats are upholstered. The best way of seeking out concert information is through Ticket Master, who will always have up-to-date information on who is paying and ticket price.
There are, of course, numerous smaller venues around Orlando, Florida. The City Guide provides a good, central clearinghouse of local shows (http://www.orlandofloridaguide.com/orlando/events/orlando_concerts.htm). A concert is a great thing to plan during your next vacation.
The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum located near Miami, Florida was established in 1960 as a memorial to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. In addition to the museum, it houses two American law enforcement associations which provide an expanding variety of programs to benefit citizens and officers alike. The [...]
American Police Hall of Fame
The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum located near Miami, Florida was established in 1960 as a memorial to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. In addition to the museum, it houses two American law enforcement associations which provide an expanding variety of programs to benefit citizens and officers alike.
The museum features a 400 ton memorial to the nearly 6000 officers who have given their lives to protect American citizens, with each officer’s name and state engraved, and offers an interdenominational chapel which is open to the public for weddings and other celebrations. There is also a separate “K9” memorial, dedicated to and naming police dogs killed in action.
The exhibits include a variety of displays related to law enforcement, from full scale jail cells to electric chairs. It even features a small guillotine and medieval torture chairs, showing how punishment has evolved over the centuries. Other exhibits trace the history of crime and punishment in America and Britain, from where the majority of American law derived, and a history of law enforcement from Colonial justices of the peace through the founding of America’s first professional police forces to America’s modern crime scene investigators.
The American Police Hall of Fame is open 7 days a week (closed Christmas) from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Admission prices are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and Kids 4-12. Law enforcement officers and their families are free. For more information about the American Police Hall of Fame, visit them online at http://www.aphf.org or call (321) 264-0911.
American Police Hall of Fame
6350 Horizon Dr.
Titusville, Florida 32780