Weird Activities and Awkward Encounters at home and abroad
Most beach towns bring to mind images of lazing the day away, feet in the sand with Corona in hand, as waves crash against the shore to the tune of a Jimmy Buffett song. Daytona Beach has no shortage of that beach bum lifestyle. This would be plenty to offer most vacationers, especially as…
I briefly hit on Deland in my recent post about Volusia County towns. Deland a small town located just about equidistant between Orlando and Daytona Beach. Part of Deland’s charm is that it’s downtown/main street area has no chains and only local shops and restaurants. One such establishment is The Shoppes at Rivertown. The Shoppes…
Volusia County is located in the North Eastern part of Central Florida. The most notable town in the county is of course, Daytona Beach, the self-proclaimed “world’s most famous beach.” Daytona Beach is great, but Volusia County is also home to some of the most charming small towns you’ll find anywhere. Some you may have…
Beach towns are a no-brainer for an affordable trip. The main attraction is gorgeous, tons of fun, and absolutely free (unless you’re in New Jersey, but don’t get me started on that). However when visiting Daytona Beach, if you get tired of sun and sand there are plenty of budget friendly options. 1- The Beach-…
Florida is full of beautiful state parks. Lakes and palm trees, what’s not to love? This one is no different on the surface. De Leon Springs is state park built around a natural spring about 45 minutes inland from Daytona Beach. The spring stays at 72 degrees F year round, making it “swimmable” for some…
It’s a little known fact that aside from being the shark attack capital of the world (according to the International Shark Attack File, anyone who has swam there has been within 10 feet of a shark) New Smyrna Beach also has a thriving arts scene. In fact, New Smyrna Beach is listed as one of…
