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Sunday, May 10, 2009
Florida Gulf Beaches - Vacation Traveler News
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Things to do in and around Perdido Key Florida
GOOD TIME TOURS:
800/446-0886 or 850/476-0046.
http://www.goodtimetours.com/
Offers fun filled trips to the casinos in Biloxi, Mississippi from Pensacola, FL locations seven days a week! Ride in style in air-conditioned motor coaches.
PENSACOLA ATHLETIC CENTER:
7700 HWY 98 West, Pensacola, FL
850/453-1534
http://www.live-longer.net/
Complete health and tennis center with heated pool. Snowbird & Senior memberships available.
PENSACOLA ICE PILOTS:
201 E Gregory St, Pensacola FL 32501
850/432-7825
http://www.icepilots.com/
Professional Ice Hockey on the Gulf Coast. Season runs from October to May
PENSACOLA GREYHOUND TRACK:
850/455-8595 or 800/345-3997
http://www.pensacolagreyhoundpark.com/
Come out and enjoy great food, fun, and racing excitement at Pensacola Greyhound Track. Year-round racing. Call for current schedule or more information
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
More Reasons to Rent a Vacation Rental
Since the economy turned, most of your worries have probably involved dollar signs. Whether you're fretting over your job security, your retirement portfolio, or where our economy is headed in general, the rule of the day is save, save, save.
But as May turns into June and the days get ever warmer, your thoughts and those of your family will likely drift to summer vacation. And if lately you've been pushing those thoughts from your head with a stern We just don't have the money!, you'll be happy to hear there's a cost-effective solution you may never have considered: the vacation rental home.
But as May turns into June and the days get ever warmer, your thoughts and those of your family will likely drift to summer vacation. And if lately you've been pushing those thoughts from your head with a stern We just don't have the money!, you'll be happy to hear there's a cost-effective solution you may never have considered: the vacation rental home.
That's right. More and more people are eschewing hotels in favor of vacation homes--and it's almost always a better choice.
"In the past, people just didn't understand the benefits of staying in a vacation home," she adds. "Maybe they assumed it cost too much, or maybe they simply didn't understand the logistics of finding the right place to stay. But the Internet has changed everything. Not only is it increasingly easy to find the perfect home, it's often less expensive than getting a hotel room!"
There are many reasons to choose a vacation rental house--or condo or chalet or cabin or villa or farmhouse--over a hotel. Here are a few examples:
· There are plenty of vacation homes to choose from. An overcrowded real estate market means more and more people are choosing to rent out their second homes rather than try to sell them. That's good news for travelers like you. And if you're looking to stay closer to home this year to cut back on gas or airfare costs, you'll be happy to know that there's a vacation home within a two-hour drive of most metropolitan areas in the U.S. By visiting respectable websites-you can quickly find the one that's right for you.
· The rental process is getting easier and more convenient by the day. Admittedly, it's not quite as simple to rent a vacation home as it is to book a hotel room. You still have to deal directly with the homeowner. (Websites like Florida Gulf Vacation just provide details about the property and contact info; the consumer takes it from there.) Still, it's pretty darn easy. Services like the aforementioned websites have smoothed the pathway, of course. But also, homeowners themselves are becoming more consumer-friendly in their business practices. Despite popular misconception, you don't always have to commit to a week. Many homeowners will let you rent by the weekend or even on a nightly basis, particularly during the off-season. And while some of them still expect you to send them a personal check, many others accept credit cards or PayPal®.
· Vacation homes are more spacious and comfortable. Think about the difference between a tiny hotel room, possibly with limited amenities, and an actual home with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms and kitchens, living and dining areas. I've found that people who stay in private homes don't feel so compelled to wear themselves out cramming in every touristy activity in town. They don't mind just hanging out in the living room and relaxing more, which after all, is what a vacation is supposed to be!"
· You can live like a local. No one wants to feel or look like a tourist, an "outsider." When you stay in someone's home, you get a more authentic experience. My family stayed in a private home when we went to Florida and it was wonderful, you're just not going to get those kinds of experiences in a hotel.
"Plus, rental owners often provide special touches that make the experience homier,". "Beach cottages might come equipped with sand buckets and shovels for the kids; woodsy ski-resort-area cabins might have a Crock-Pot and a special chili recipe. Those little special touches really make a huge difference."
· You can get inside information from the homeowner. One big reason vacation home renters get to "live like locals" is that most homeowners love to provide their guests with helpful hints. They'll point you to the best restaurants in town, the best hiking trails, and the best bike rental places. They'll tell you who has the cheapest gas, which roads to take to avoid traffic, and which attractions are overpriced "tourist traps." You really are a guest in her home, and she wants you to have a fabulous time."
· You can cook and do laundry. If you're on a budget, both of these factors can be huge benefits. Obviously, eating every meal in a restaurant gets pricey. The ability to prepare meals "at home" not only saves money, there's just something nice about savoring a home-cooked meal while on vacation. (And for parents of small children, it's far less stressful than choking down meals while praying that the next table doesn't have to endure a toddler tantrum!) As for the washer and dryer factor--well, being able to bring fewer clothes is not only a sanity saver during packing, it's a space saver for those long car rides.
· If the weather's bad, there's more to do indoors. Most vacation rental homeowners provide DVDs (along with the electronic equipment to view them on), board games, playing cards, and other family-friendly diversions. Also, more than half of all rental properties now have Internet access. "If it pours down rain during your vacation, you'll appreciate these kinds of thoughtful extras," says Karpinski. "In fact, even if the weather is beautiful, you'll appreciate them. Anyone who has kids knows they don't have the attention span to do vacation stuff all day. Sometimes they just want to unwind with a movie--which also gives you a chance to relax, too."
· Vacation homes provide more privacy for Mom & Dad. Let's say you want to have some, ahem, adult time while you're on vacation. There's nothing better than being able to put the kids in a separate bedroom down the hall. "Adjoining hotel rooms just aren't the same," notes Karpinski. "Not only is it going to probably be more expensive, most people feel a little uneasy about having their kids in a separate hotel room. Staying in an actual home provides a greater sense of privacy and safety."
· You might even be able to bring Fido or Fluffy. That's right. Many vacation property owners will accept pets, which makes their homes especially attractive to families who can't bear to part with their four-footed friends for a week. "Even if you normally drop your pets off at the kennel, you might want to reconsider," "By taking them with you, you can save hundreds of dollars on boarding costs. Just make sure the person you're renting from gives you the go-ahead."
Once you go the vacation home route, you probably won't go back to hotels, we never have! Yes, it takes a little effort on your part--and you may have to contact several different owners before you find the right home--but the results are definitely worth it. Start planning your next vacation right now. When you're relaxing in a comfortable home in a few months, you'll be glad you made the effort.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Destin Area - Things to do this month!
Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy
Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's CARS race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and experience the 'Circle of Life' with The Lion King.
| When: | Tuesday, May 5 7:00p | Where: | Mobile Civic Center Arena Mobile |
Disney On Ice: Friends, Fun & Fantasy
| When: | Friday, May 8 7:00p | Where: | Pensacola Civic Center Pensacola |
54th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
Don't miss the biggest party in town, when everyone becomes a pirate during the 54th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival in Downtown Fort Walton Beach! Everyone becomes a pirate when the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts the 54th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival!
| When: | Saturday, June 6 10:00a | Where: | Fort Walton Beach Landing Fort Walton Beach |
Family Fun Arts Fest
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance is now accepting vendors and silent auction items for the 2nd annual Family Fun Arts Fest, which will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Henderson Beach State Park. The 1st annual Family Fun Arts Fest was a success with well over 1300 people in attendance.
| When: | Sunday, May 17 11:00a | Where: | Henderson Beach State Park Destin |
Benefiting Habitat for Humanity Of the Middle Keys
2009 Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament
Benefiting Habitat for Humanity
Of the Middle Keys
Tournament Date: May 8th and 9th 2009
This is a Dolphin only tournament with prizes award for the heaviest fish. There are several prize levels and cash prizes are in excess of $15,000.00.
Entry is from any port in the Florida Keys, however all fish must be presented to Big Time Bait and tackle in Marathon.
Schedule:
Registration beginning January 5th 2009 through May 8th at Captain’s Meeting.
Call 305-289-0199 or register On-line.
• Captains Meeting and Dinner at 6:00 PM Friday May 8th, 2009 (Mandatory)
• Lines in the water at 7:30am Saturday May9th, 2009
• Lines out by 3:30 pm Saturday May 9th
• Weigh In from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm at Big Time Bait and Tackle 11499 Overseas
• Awards Banquet and Ceremony at 7:00 pm Saturday May 9th, 2009.
Fees:
This is an angler’s tournament and the registration fee $175.00 per angler. This year we are waiving late registration and you may register from January 5th until the evening of the Captain’s Meeting.
Navarre Beach, Florida - Activities & Things to Do
Navarre Beach boasts the Fabulous Gulf Islands National Seashore, bordering the west and east ends of this beautiful beach, as well as the nationally-acclaimed and award-wining Northwest Florida Zoo.
The Northwest Florida Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
850-932-2229
Juana's Ski & Sail
1451 Navarre Beach Blvd.
Navarre Beach, FL 32566
850-929-2130
Blackwater River State Forest
Canoe Rental
Hwy. 90 E, Milton
850-623-0235
Adventures Unlimited Canoe Rental
Blackwater River 850-626-1669
Check out great Navarre Beach Area Beach Rentals at Florida Gulf Vacation
Great things to do in St Pete Beach and the Tampa Region this month
Magic Treehouse Tickets | May 3rd, 2009 Sunday | Kravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall West Palm Beach, FL | |
Florida Marlins Vs. Cincinnati Reds Tickets | May 4th, 2009 - May 5th, 2009 | Dolphin Stadium Opa Locka, FL | |
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Tickets | May 4th, 2009 - October 1st, 2009 | Tropicana Field Saint Petersburg, FL | |
Horrorpops Tickets | May 5th, 2009 Tuesday | Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
Kevin Devine Tickets | May 5th, 2009 Tuesday | Tampa Theatre Tampa, FL | |
Kevin Devine Tickets | May 5th, 2009 Tuesday | Orpheum - FL Tampa, FL | |
Madame Butterfly Tickets | May 5th, 2009 - May 9th, 2009 | Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center Miami, FL | |
Spinal Tap: Unwigged and Unplugged Tickets | May 5th, 2009 Tuesday | The Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theater Miami Beach, FL | |
Florida Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves Tickets | May 6th, 2009 - September 3rd, 2009 | Dolphin Stadium Opa Locka, FL | |
Kevin Devine Tickets | May 6th, 2009 Wednesday | City Limits Delray Delray Beach, FL | |
Miami Heat Tickets | May 6th, 2009 - May 12th, 2009 | American Airlines Arena Miami, FL | |
Kings of Leon Tickets | May 7th, 2009 Thursday | Bankunited Center At Um Miami, FL | |
Amos Lee Tickets | May 8th, 2009 Friday | Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
Gavin Degraw Tickets | May 8th, 2009 Friday | State Theatre - FL Saint Petersburg, FL | |
Kings of Leon Tickets | May 8th, 2009 Friday | Usf Sundome Tampa, FL | |
Miami Contemporary Dance Tickets | May 8th, 2009 - May 16th, 2009 | Colony Theatre Miami Beach, FL | |
NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: Miami Heat Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Home Game 1 (If Necessary - Date TBD) Tickets | May 8th, 2009 Friday | American Airlines Arena Miami, FL | |
Nine Inch Nails & Jane's Addiction Tickets | May 8th, 2009 Friday | Cruzan Amphitheatre (formerly Sound Advice Amphitheatre) West Palm Beach, FL | |
Spinal Tap Tickets | May 8th, 2009 Friday | Mahaffey Theatre Saint Petersburg, FL | |
Spinal Tap: Unwigged and Unplugged Tickets | May 8th, 2009 Friday | Mahaffey Theater At The Progress Energy Center Saint Petersburg, FL | |
Amos Lee Tickets | May 9th, 2009 Saturday | Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL | |
Corey Smith Tickets | May 9th, 2009 Saturday | Jannus Landing Saint Petersburg, FL | |
Magic Treehouse Tickets | May 9th, 2009 Saturday | Youkey Theatre - Lakeland Center Lakeland, FL | |
MC Chris Tickets | May 9th, 2009 Saturday | Orpheum - FL Tampa, FL | |
Nine Inch Nails & Jane's Addiction Tickets | May 9th, 2009 Saturday | Ford Amphitheatre At The Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, FL | |
Alkaline Trio Tickets | May 10th, 2009 Sunday | Revolution Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
Hinder Tickets | May 10th, 2009 Sunday | The Ritz Ybor Tampa, FL | |
Mothers Day Concert Tickets | May 10th, 2009 Sunday | Colony Theatre Miami Beach, FL | |
NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: Miami Heat Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Home Game 2 (If Necessary - Date TBD) Tickets | May 10th, 2009 Sunday | American Airlines Arena Miami, FL | |
Rickey Smiley Tickets | May 10th, 2009 Sunday | James L Knight Center Miami, FL | |
Shirley Caesar Tickets | May 10th, 2009 Sunday | Hard Rock Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
The Drowsy Chaperone Tickets | May 10th, 2009 Sunday | Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL | |
Amy Grant Tickets | May 11th, 2009 Monday | Carol Morsani Hall - Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Tampa, FL | |
Kreator & Exodus Tickets | May 11th, 2009 Monday | St Pete Garage Bar Saint Petersburg, FL | |
Suicide Silence Tickets | May 11th, 2009 Monday | Headliners Toledo, OH | |
Alkaline Trio Tickets | May 12th, 2009 Tuesday | Jannus Landing Saint Petersburg, FL | |
Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy Tickets | May 12th, 2009 - May 17th, 2009 | Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center Miami, FL | |
Kreator Tickets | May 12th, 2009 Tuesday | Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
The Wizard of Oz Tickets | May 12th, 2009 - May 17th, 2009 | Kravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall West Palm Beach, FL | |
Crystal Method Tickets | May 14th, 2009 Thursday | Revolution Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy Tickets | May 14th, 2009 - May 17th, 2009 | St. Pete Times Forum Tampa, FL | |
Don Henley Tickets | May 14th, 2009 Thursday | Hard Rock Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
Madame Butterfly Tickets | May 14th, 2009 - May 16th, 2009 | Au-Rene Theater - Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: Miami Heat Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Home Game 3 (If Necessary - Date TBD) Tickets | May 14th, 2009 Thursday | American Airlines Arena Miami, FL | |
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians Tickets | May 14th, 2009 - May 17th, 2009 | Tropicana Field Saint Petersburg, FL | |
Coldplay Tickets | May 15th, 2009 Friday | Cruzan Amphitheatre (formerly Sound Advice Amphitheatre) West Palm Beach, FL | |
Eric Church Tickets | May 15th, 2009 Friday | The Dallas Bull Tampa, FL | |
Florida Marlins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets | May 15th, 2009 - May 17th, 2009 | Dolphin Stadium Opa Locka, FL | |
Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue Tickets | May 15th, 2009 Friday | Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL | |
War Tickets | May 15th, 2009 Friday | State Theatre - FL Saint Petersburg, FL |
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Getting Ready for the Newest Reef off the Keys
KEY WEST, Florida Keys – Final work has begun to sink the ex-military missile tracking ship Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenber as an artificial reef off Key West.
The Vandenberg arrived in Key West April 22, after an 1,100-mile voyage from Norfolk, Va., and is docked behind the USS Mohawk, a historic Coast Guard ship open as a floating museum, at the East Quay Wall in Truman Annex Harbor.
“We’re all pretty excited here in Key West and particularly in view of the fact this is going to be the second largest artificial reef in the world,” said Key West City Commissioner Bill Verge, who is serving as a project liaison between the city and various state and federal agencies.
Project organizers said the scuttling should take place sometime between May 20 and June 1, about six miles south of Key West in 140 feet of water in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
That work primarily involves the cutting of hundreds of large holes on the ship’s decks and sides to help ensure the vessel sinks in an upright position.
Seventy percent of the $8.6 million project’s funding resources and some 75,000 man-hours were required to rid the vessel of contaminants with that work executed in two Norfolk, Va., shipyards.
Pollutants removed include 71 cubic yards of asbestos, 193 tons of materials that contained potentially carcinogenic substances, 46 tons of refuse, 300 pounds of mercury-containing materials and 185 55-gallon drums of paint chips, officials said.
The ship first saw duty as a U.S. Army troop transport named the General Harry Taylor. It became the Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg in 1963 and tracked the U.S. space program’s launches off Cape Canaveral. It also served in the Pacific monitoring U.S. defense missile test launches and eavesdropped on Russian missile launches during the Cold War. Port Canaveral, Fla., was the Vandenberg’s last active duty home port beginning in 1976.
The Vandenberg was formally retired in 1983 and was transferred to the James River Naval Reserve Fleet. But, according to Patrick J. Utecht, who managed the ship’s electronic systems, a team of six technicians would visit Vandenberg every six months to power up all shipboard electronics and make any necessary repairs. Despite the state of readiness, moreCheck here for great beach rentals in the Florida Keys
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Things To Do - Pensacola Beach this Summer
THINGS TO DO on PENSACOLA BEACH THIS SUMMER:
Restaurants and Attractions
Restaurants and Attractions
- Bull Feathers Beach Bar and Grill opened on the Portofino Boardwalk in Pensacola Beach. Bull Feathers offers burgers, seafood, steaks, pasta, chicken and ribs. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner with a Sunday brunch at 11 a.m. (850) 934-7511, www.bullfeathersbeachbarandgrill.com.
- Bridge Bar has opened in Gulf Breeze, providing patrons with spectacular views of sunsets over Pensacola Bay from its open-air deck. (850) 677-0616, www.thebridgegb.com.
- Famous Dave’s offers visitors great Southern barbecue, award-winning ribs, tender brisket and homemade fixins and desserts near Cordova Mall. Famous Dave’s also caters for events, meetings and weddings. (850) 332-8377, www.famousdaves.com.
- The Pensacola Historical Museum is offering Tour-iffic Summer Ghost Tours. Tours of Pensacola’s haunted history are May 22-23, June 26-27, July 24-26 and August 21-22. Visitors can choose from a family-friendly Seville Tour or an adult redlight tour. Tours are $10 for adults and $5 for children. (850) 433-1559.
- Islanders Surf & Sport is back on Portofino Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach featuring island-style service and a huge selection of apparel, accessories and beach gear. Shoppers will find bikinis, boardshorts, sandals, tees and dresses including brands such as Rainbow, Reef, Oakley, Hurley, Billabong, Roxy, Quiksilver, Ray Ban and more. (850) 916-0454, www.IslandSurf.com.
- Great Scotts will soon be fully open at Soundside Centre on Pensacola Beach specializing in a large selection of west coast-style, fresh breakfast items from 7 a.m.–2 p.m. and lunch including fresh salads and sandwiches, as well as daily specials, fresh-roasted coffees, milkshakes and smoothies. (850) 932-9997.
- Will Call Sports Grille, a popular spot for catching your favorite game on more than 44 flat-screen TVs, has expanded its offerings with a dance club and a Sunday Jazz Brunch. Will Call “After Dark” rocks Friday and Saturday nights with the hottest dance mixes and videos, and Sundays slow things down with a cool jazz brunch, bottomless champagne and a Bloody Mary bar. (850) 912-8644,
Transportation
- J. Earle Bowden Way, the scenic road from Pensacola Beach to Navarre Beach has re-opened. Visitors now have access to the 7-mile drive through Gulf Islands National Seashore. (850) 934-2600, www.nps.gov/guis.
- Fort Pickens Road is expected to re-open after Memorial Day, with construction nearing completion. The area west of the Ranger Station including campground Loop A remains open, but is only accessible by private boat or through an authorized shuttle. Visitors can reach Fort Pickens shuttle at (850) 698-7492, Blue Marlin Water Taxi at (850) 723-4907, or Key Sailing at (850) 932-5520.
Travel Deals
- Check out the great Inventory of Pensacola Vacation Rentals available at www.FloridaGulfVacation.com
Summer Events
- Bands on the Beach. Tuesdays, May-Sept. (800) 635-4803, (850) 932-1500,
- Evenings in Olde Seville Square. Thursdays, May–Aug. (850) 438-6505.
- Wounded Warrior Bicycle Rally. May 16. www.escarosaindependenceweekend.com.
- Military Appreciation Month, Downtown Street Festival. May 24. (850) 438-4081.
- Sounds of Summer. Most Sundays, June-Sept. (800) 635-4803, (850) 932-1500,
- Juan Sebastián de Elcano. June 3-9. (850) 432-1450, www.celebratepensacola.com.
- 60th Annual Fiesta Days Celebration and Boat Parade. June 4-11. (850) 433-6512, www.fiestaoffiveflags.org.
- Bud Light King Mackerel/Cobia Tournament. June 20-21. (850) 393-1602, www.pensacolakingmack.com.
- Boater’s World Shallow Water Slam. June 20-21. (850) 393-1602, www.pensacolakingmack.com.
- 39th annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament. July. (850) 453-4638, www.pbgfc.com.
- Sertoma’s Fourth of July Celebration. July 4. (850) 433-9866, www.pensacolasertomajuly4th.org.
- Gallery Night. July 10. (850) 432-9906, www.artsnwfl.org.
- Pensacola Beach Air Show. July 11. (850) 932-1500
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Florida Gulf Vacation Press Release
PRLog.Org - Global Press Release Distribution
Florida Gulf Vacation Hits Milestone with 200 Vacation Rentals by Owner
By Florida Gulf Vacation LLC
Dated: Apr 19, 2009
www.FloridaGulfVacation.com, the five year old vacation rental by owner website has reached a new milestone with over 200 vacation rentals by owner on the Florida Gulf of Mexico Coast.
Florida Gulf Vacation, the five year old vacation rental site has reached a new milestone with over 200 vacation rentals by owner on the Gulf of Mexico.
The company expanded its reach from its origins on the Tampa Bay Beaches to include over 35 beaches all along the Gulf of Mexico Coastline with the launch of its new site on February 1, 2009.
"We are committed to remaining diligently focused on our Niche market and delivering quality vacation rentals to our traveling visitors", stated Jim Swartwout, Operating Manager and Founder of Florida Gulf Vacation LLC. "When I got into this business there were plenty of reasonably priced options for owners who wanted to market their own properties, but the consolidation that has occured over the last few years has made it outrageous for an owner to go it alone. We are focused solely on the Gulf Coast in Florida so that we can deliver to owners as well as the travelers who come to Florida Gulf Vacation," he continued. Florida Gulf Vacation has also partnered with Visit Florida and Cardiff2Florida to expand the marketing potential of owner listings.
ABOUT Florida Gulf Vacation
Florida Gulf Vacation LLC is a marketing website dedicated only to beachfront and near beach properties along the west coast of Florida from the Florida Keys in the south to Perdido Key Florida in the north, and everywhere in between. Listings for owners are $6 per month with discounts for multiple property listings. The company philosophy is that good targeted marketing to travelers is really the only effective way to get exceptional returns on vacation properties by owner.
Florida Gulf Vacation Hits Milestone with 200 Vacation Rentals by Owner
By Florida Gulf Vacation LLC
Dated: Apr 19, 2009
www.FloridaGulfVacation.com, the five year old vacation rental by owner website has reached a new milestone with over 200 vacation rentals by owner on the Florida Gulf of Mexico Coast.
Florida Gulf Vacation, the five year old vacation rental site has reached a new milestone with over 200 vacation rentals by owner on the Gulf of Mexico.
The company expanded its reach from its origins on the Tampa Bay Beaches to include over 35 beaches all along the Gulf of Mexico Coastline with the launch of its new site on February 1, 2009.
"We are committed to remaining diligently focused on our Niche market and delivering quality vacation rentals to our traveling visitors", stated Jim Swartwout, Operating Manager and Founder of Florida Gulf Vacation LLC. "When I got into this business there were plenty of reasonably priced options for owners who wanted to market their own properties, but the consolidation that has occured over the last few years has made it outrageous for an owner to go it alone. We are focused solely on the Gulf Coast in Florida so that we can deliver to owners as well as the travelers who come to Florida Gulf Vacation," he continued. Florida Gulf Vacation has also partnered with Visit Florida and Cardiff2Florida to expand the marketing potential of owner listings.
ABOUT Florida Gulf Vacation
Florida Gulf Vacation LLC is a marketing website dedicated only to beachfront and near beach properties along the west coast of Florida from the Florida Keys in the south to Perdido Key Florida in the north, and everywhere in between. Listings for owners are $6 per month with discounts for multiple property listings. The company philosophy is that good targeted marketing to travelers is really the only effective way to get exceptional returns on vacation properties by owner.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Find the perfect Florida Vacation Rental By Owner
Find Florida Gulf Vacation Rentals on the Gulf Coast
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Sunday, April 12, 2009
Cardiff-2-Florida
For all our readers from across the pond. We are happy to announce that there is a new website that specializes in travel to the Sunshine state directly from Cardiff.
While the site offers great information for those wishing to visit the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida Gulf Vacation has partnered with Cardiff 2 Florida to also provide Florida Vacation Rentals on the Gulf Coast.
For anyone who has not done this before - one of the best vacations in the world for a family with small children (or adults who love fun in the sun) is to spend a few days at Disney in a wonderful vacation rental followed by a week at the beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
We did this a few years ago with another family. We rented a 3 bedroom home in Windsor Palms and then spent a great week at the beach at Beach Cottage II in Indian Shores, Florida! The kids are still talking about that trip two years later.
So check out Cardiff2Florida then hop over to Florida Gulf Vacation and plan your families next great Florida Vacation!
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