This is a 1 bedroom at Ocean Walk. It is the B side of a lockout and would be one of the most inexpensive condos available at Ocean Walk. This condo is 600 sq ft, and is perfect for a couple or small family trying to find an inexpensive room. Kitchen is above -- see full size refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, George Foreman grill. The lighting was bad -- cuz the sofa is navy blue, and it's a sleeper sofa. Table with 2 chairs -- see window ... Read more »
Daytona Beach
Mike’s Galley — Again….
So the last time we came to Daytona -- we got all dressed up and stumbled out to the little resort just past Dunlawton for Mike's Pecan Rolls..... and Mike's was gone. Place was empty, deserted, nothing but crumbs remained... Mike was gone...no forwarding address....front desk lady shrugging at me ....while I kinda stood there in a stuper trying to remember if I had the right place.... Yep, Mike's was gone -- packed up -- blew town -- no pecan rolls in sight... which really upset my good ... Read more »
Bike Week 2010
This was originally posted on the Tripadvisor Forum, worth repeating as much good info in 1 location:: We have been to Bike Week and Biketoberfest. We also do the Daytona 500 and since Bike Week is just a few weekends later sometimes it is hard to stay that long so we are at Biketoberfest more years than Bike Week. There are many events taking place. The Main event (what Bike Week was basically founded around..) is the AMA Daytona 200 at the Daytona International Speedway. There is ... Read more »
Undesirable Characters…..
I am not always happy with the friends that my husband brings home He has been known to hang out with undesirable characters......on more than 1 occassion. So when I returned home from a short trip to the store -- to find that he was hosting a party .... With all of these undesirable characters.....I was not happy....... When I asked -- what cha' been doing since I left ?? I received the normal response of " Oh Nothing" And found an empty loaf of ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Dream Cruise
The 2nd Annual Daytona Beach Dream Cruise will be held October 23-24-25th, 2009. Hot Cars - Dream Cruise is the theme --- Bring out your Cruiser and Cruise A1A - with a special event route set up that takes you from Main Street to Plaza Ave (north of Bell Aire Plaza) along Daytona Beach. This Special Event begins on Friday Scheduled activities include:: Open House at Raabe Racing -- includes dyno demonstrations, tech sessions and a tour of their state of the art engine ... Read more »
Caribbean Jack’s Sunday Brunch
We stopped on Aug 30th and had brunch at Carribean Jacks, cuz we do love breakfast and have had great meals at Caribbean Jacks on previous visits. The location is welcoming and as much as I love champagne for brunch -- I can get used to never ending any-kinda-punch. The location is welcoming and as much as I love champagne for brunch -- I can get used to never ending rum punch. There were tasty salads, colorful tables and great smells. And a salad, but I never eat ... Read more »
Daytona Beach – The Castle Group
This morning I opened up my e-mail and found my favorite newsletter waiting for me. I receive several newsletters each month, but I really look forward to the "The Castle Commentary" published by Jerry Bellairs of The Castle Group Realty. Jerry is a numbers kinda of guy -- you can tell he spent years in the corporate world analyzing projections and he has brought that into real estate and it adds an interesting twist on trends in real estate for the Daytona Beach Area. For instance ... Read more »
Elvis in Daytona Beach
Who said that Daytona Beach does not draw big names?? Seems that Elvis played the Peabody Theater on Aug 9, 1956. I found this page at Elvis Presley Music that has some great Elvis Pix from the show.... http://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/articles/1956_august_9_elvis_daytona_beach.html I also found some great pictures from the day -- so I thought I would share those with you !! Undoubtedly the beach beauties of the day -- check out the suits !! Is this in front of the ... Read more »
Peabody Auditorium
For anyone planning to visit Daytona Beach, it is worth checking out the schedule at the Peabody Auditorium, (our local theater venue with seating for 2500) to see who may be in town during your visit. The Peabody Auditorium is located at 600 Auditorium Blvd, Daytona Beach Florida. 386-671-3460. www.peabodyauditorium.org The Peabody Auditorium regularly hosts a wide array of children's shows, symphony orchestra productions, comedians and musical performers....To check the schedule for the ... Read more »
Shark Week
Yes, It is Shark Week... the men at my house LOVE Shark Week. Thru the years we have bought shark :: toys, puzzles, books, magazines, as well as cute shark hats, cups, postcards and any other shark object that could be found. When in Daytona -- we have to stop at the shark store and we have paid mega bucks to swim with sharks. We are all shark lovers here and the guys love to watch their favorite predator up close and personal on the Discovery Channel during Shark Week. Where ... Read more »