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As an alternative to Orlando, Tampa, FL, has its own attractions.  Busch Gardens draws crowds each year with its nature theme and roller coasters. Tampa also has its own sports team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that play in an enormous arena with their own fake pirate ship. Close to Tampa is the tow...

Naples, FL is something of a contradiction.  It can be a one moment a sleepy, quiet town.  In the next, it's a 280,000 strong community of executives coming to stay in their myriad of Naples vacation homes.  In the winter, the temperature stays a balmy 80+, which is a nice break from the cold Nor...

Lake Winnipesaukee is often translated to mean "beautiful water in a high place."  The locals, however, often just calls it Winni.  Lake Winnipesaukee trip planning often involves something like rent a Lake Winnipesaukee vacation rental on the water.  Bring a hammock or fishing rod, and simply en...

John Ringling came to Sarasota, FL in 1927.  When he settled here, it was just a little beach town in a forgotten part of Florida.  Now, the area brims with over 50,000 residents and draws crowed of tourists to the Sarasota public beaches. As mention, John Ringling made this his home.  So, in hom...

Fort Myers, FL is famous for Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.  But, there's more than these inventors to draw Fort Myers trip planners.  Try visiting Lee County Manatee Park where as many as 100 endangered manatees can be seen during the winter months.  Or, take a day trip to Key West (yes that Key ...

Sanibel Island is a 12-mile long island, which you can get to by crossing a causeway from Fort Myers.  From Sanibel, you can head to Captiva Island by crossing a bridge.  Captiva Island is much smaller than Sanibel, but both are very popular among those headed for retirement.. Both islands are co...

Destin is something of the Hawaii of the South.  People from Louisiana, Alabama or Mississippi flock to this sun mecca each year.  Of course, a lot of that could have to do with the fishing.  Destin, FL is home to Florida's largest charter fishing fleet.  Plus, there's plenty of chances to catch ...

Breckenridge, CO is something of a contradiction.  If you walk down Main Street, you see all the Victorian buildings quaintly settled amongst high-end sports, clothing or gift shops.  Go a little further and Bubba Gump Shrimp Company sign hangs down like it got lost on its way to Louisiana. If yo...

Downtown San Diego has grown from a once-seedy Gaslamp Quarter to a hopping neighborhood of upscale restaurants, bars and clubs in restored Victorian commercial buildings. San Diego is a mixture of history of modern life. For entertainment, check out the Art & Design District in Little Italy for ...

My city lives in Los Angeles, and all you ever hear her talking about during the winter month is "having to go to Mammoth to ski".  It seems like many LA dwellers trek to mammoth in rain, sleet or snow when the winter weather is blaring.  As mentioned, Mammoth, CA is a skier's paradise.  Plus, it...