Daytona Beach Turkey Rod Run 2008 - Pt 1 We were fortunately enough to find some free time around Thanksgiving this year to get away for a few days. My husband is a Mopar lover and already has 1 in the stable -- so I thought he would thoroughly enjoy a car show. Having heard about the Turkey Rod Run, I decided that it was high time to check out the big fun and we were not disappointed !! We had a great time and I have to admit that the car show at Daytona International Speedway was the ... Read more »
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Daytona Beach – January Temperatures
I understand that you can plan every activity of your vacation in advance, but when traveling away from home during the winter months we are seeking a warm and sunny location. January is a great time to travel to Daytona, especially if you are leaving frigid temperatures behind. January in Daytona is considered a slower season and you will be able to get excellent rates on your travel accomodations. In addition, weather in Daytona Beach is very temerate and you will have minimal rainfall. ... Read more »
Ocean Walk Resort Activities – Daytona Beach Florida
Ocean Walk Resort in Daytona Beach Florida is a Wyndham Resort. Wyndham is famous for exceptional service and offering fun family activities for their guests. It is not surprizing that most families come back to Ocean Walk year after year. I am frequently asked if I have any schedules for activities -- this is something people enjoy and look forward to and I have heard -- some have actually planned their Disney Day Trips around the activities that the family enjoyed. The activities also come ... Read more »
Ocean Walk Resort – Daytona Beach – 1 Bedroom Condo
Ocean Walk Resort - Daytona Beach - 1 Bedroom Condo Oceanfront condo available for rent by owner, this is the view from balcony. This is the view from the living room -- access to balcony from the living room. Full sized sofa is a sofa sleeper. Living room is large and comfortable. Open floor plan has kitchen - dining room - living room visible to all. Full kitchen has dishwasher and is fully stocked. Bedroom has King sized bed and is adjacent to bathroom. ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Florida and Valencia Oranges……
Another article from our favorite historical author, Marion Tomblin. This was originally printed in : http://www.myhometownnews.org History of Lue Gim Gong It is believed that citrus originated in China. Perhaps that explains Lue Gim Gong's fascination with the fruit. For whatever reason, this Asian horticulturist, and former resident of nearby DeLand, is considered the "father" of Florida's citrus industry. Lue Gim Gong was born in a farming village near Canton, China, in 1859. ... Read more »
Ocean Walk Resort — Daytona Beach Florida
Ocean Walk Resort -- Daytona Beach Florida Ocean Walk Resort is at 300 N Atlantic Av, Daytona Beach Florida. Ocean Walk Resort is an oceanfront resort on Daytona's Boardwalk and is one of the newest resorts in Daytona Beach. The Ocean Walk project was long awaited by Daytona Beach -- it bought a one of a kind resort to the area and the developers also built the Ocean Walk Shoppes and expanded the park area at the bandshell during the resort's construction. Ocean Walk Resort benefits from ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Florida, circa 1925 – The “Mental Science Movement”
Another Historical Excerpt from our friend Marian Tomblin, originally pulished 7-13-2007 in the MyHometownNews:: http://www.myhometownnews.net/ Helen Wilmans-Post What's in a name? Though the Bard shrugged and wrote "A rose by any other name smells as sweet," Floridians circa 1900 were not so relaxed. As the state grew, municipalities were formed, each enjoying its own identity and small, independent post office. Here in the Halifax area, we had Daytona (just Daytona back then, no ... Read more »
Daytona Beach – By the Pier
Daytona Beach - By the Pier Sometimes me and my Nikon go a-strolling along the water. Sometimes I see nothing more than the interesting way that the light hits the waves and it just makes me want to sit down and shoot photos... so I do. Sit down on the sand and shoot photos -- 100's of them.... This was shortly after sunrise and I loved the way the light hit the water and the mist rode on the ocean. And the world was starting to get up and enjoy the day with ... Read more »
Ormond Beach – Cafe Bistro
Original posting on Oct 1, 2008 in the Daytona Beach News Journal Hopping spot relaxes by day LUNCH BUNCH Artwork for sale, video frames showing black-and-white movies on the wall at each booth, glitzy chandeliers, an eye-popping checkers table with red high-back ornate chairs and a deep bar greet diners at Caffeine Bistro & Wine Bar in Ormond Beach. The clean-as-a whistle appearance invites you right in, and, at lunchtime, paper covers over the tablecloths keep the feel relaxed. ... Read more »
Daytona Beach Boardwalk – Joyland
img src="https://daytona-beach-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/signature-daytona-beach-blog.gif" alt="signature-daytona-beach-blog.gif" title="signature-daytona-beach-blog.gif" width="300" height="100" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6" />Daytona Beach Boardwalk - Joyland Guests are alweays asking what is available for kids to do. Somehow the kids alsways find the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and the amusement centers there. A long time family favorite is Joyland...... Easy to ... Read more »