The Gasparilla Pirate Festival parade begins the last Saturday of January with the invasion of the Jose Gasparilla. (TBO) Yesterday, Tampa residents and visitors turned into pirates. We invaded Tampa and overran the streets, dressed in traditional pirate garb (or something resembling pirate gear), armed with treasure. We aarghed(!) and drank rum. We threw treasure…
The air stings my nose when I step out of the car. The dashboard reads 40°. Cold for Florida. It’s 8:20 AM, and I have struck gold with parking for an event that will soon bring as many as 50,000 people to this little waterfront park. It’s Epiphany in Tarpon Springs. Right now, the park…
The history of Tarpon Springs, Florida stretches back only about 150 years. Despite the town’s relatively short life span, it’s history is rich in culture and wealth. Prior to white settlers discovering the region, the Native tribes of Florida also held a rich history in the Tarpon Springs area. Over the past 5,000 years, the…
Florida is a vacation destination for people all over the world, and there are specific places that garner the most attention. You know the Florida travel bucket list items I’m talking about – The Florida Keys, Miami, Orlando’s theme parks. However, I’m all about finding and experiencing things off the beaten path so, although those…
Traveling can be expensive, no doubt about it. Airfare, rental car, gas, attraction tickets, food, hotel, and souvenirs can all add up to thousands of dollars for a typical family vacation. According to Vacation Kids, “Financial experts suggest that the average family vacation costs 5-10%” of the family’s total income. Similarly, this American Express 2013…