I LOVE MIKES GALLEY !!! It's my favorite breakfast place in Daytona ...and it keeps getting better !! They used to be closed on Mondays - now they are open 7 days ! They used to be just South of Dunlawton - in a little oceanfront place with mismatched coffee mugs and a sloping floor, and you would happily wait for hours because it was always busy and you could never walk right in and get a seat and sometimes - you would get there and the pecan rolls would be gone...... Not these days - Mikes ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Deals
Portraits on the Beach by Tony Giese
We were in Daytona from Aug 2nd - Aug 13th, 2014 I decided that I was going to invest in some professional shots of my condos for my 2015 advertising campaign this trip. Actually I had this on my to-do list for the past few years - it was a matter of finding the right time to get this done, between rentals and updates - I always found an excuse to do it next time. I have been oogling Tony Giese's work and website for a few years now and was thrilled to finally get the chance to meet him!! ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Activities – Fishing Charter
The best trips are when family members flit off in their own direction to do something fun. My son-in-law is always on the look out for a fishin hole, and is one of those guys who loves to fish. Our most recent vacation, he went on a chartered fishing trip and loved it. Although he had poles and all equipment needed, coming to Florida with 3 small children presents it's own space challenges, he took the day charter and was really pleased with the equipment offered. Captain Jay is the guy to ... Read more »
Other Helpful Travel Blogs for Daytona Beach
Other Helpful Travel Blogs for Daytona Beach This is actually me - being very selfish, but I would like to put all of the reads I have about DB in 1 place so I can easily refer back to them....maybe you can find a use for the info too. I have found several travel blog sites to help you plan the perfect vacation by providing all the travel information that you need... Food Blogs?? Articles on Daytona Beach - Orland - St Augustine Restaurants http://lakemaryfoodcritic.blogspot.com/ and ... Read more »
Ponce Inlet – Jet Boat Ride
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Groupon Surfing Lesson
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Mini Golf In Daytona Beach
Mini Golf In Daytona Beach According to Wikipedia, In 1938 Joseph and Robert Taylor from Binghamton, New York started building and operating their own miniature golf courses. These courses differed from the ones in the late 20s and early 30s; they were no longer just rolls, banks, and curves, with an occasional pipe thrown in. Their courses not only had landscaping, but also obstacles, including windmills, castles, and wishing wells. Impressed by the quality of the courses, many ... Read more »
Joes Crab Shack – Daytona Beach
Joe's Crab Shack - Daytona Beach The Main Street Pier construction will not be completed in May as originally thought. Reported in the Daytona-Beach News Journal In fact -- it is where I copied the picture above - -the pier will be opened on June 5th, and pizza and fries will be available from take out windows on the deck level.. The rooftop bar at Joe's Crab Shack is expected to be opened on July 4th.. I am just thinking about how wonderful it would be to sit out on ... Read more »
Gene’s Steak House
Gene's Steak House Not really in our usual travels in Daytona, Gene's Steak House is west of the Speedway on 92. I just happened to get a Coupon on Groupon and decided that we would give Gene's Steakhouse a call. My sister and I were in town right after the Daytona 500 and met up with my parents and we decided to try the place out. The restaurant is quaint, cozy and very welcoming. Kitchen is wide open right when you walk in - you can see and smell the steaks cooking and when ... Read more »
Reserve a Condo Rental
To Reserve a Condo Rental It's a Very, very simple process to book a condo with us. Please email me at : vacationdaytona@aol.com BOOKING: I will need your full name, address and a contact phone number and email address. If you can not email me - leave me a phone message and I will get back to you ASAP. MY SCHEDULE::I do work a full time job and I run my vacation rentals in my "spare" time. My work schedule varies - either 12 hour days 5AM to 5PM or 12 hour nights 5PM until 5AM. My husband can be ... Read more »
Daytona Cubs 2010
Take me out to the ballgame Take me out to the crowd Buy me some Peanuts and Cracker Jack I don't care if I ever get back It's Root -- Root -- Root for the Cubbies if they don't win it's a shame cuz it's 1-2-3 strikes you're out at the old ball game.... Being a Chicago Native --- there are few things more loved in our city than .. The Chicago Cubs. The Minor League Cubs Team plays in Daytona Beach Florida. Minor League games are as fun and exciting for any baseball fan as the Major ... Read more »