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 »
Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach Joes Crab Shack
We were thrilled to have Joes Crab Shack open and to be able to walk the pier again...I love grown men wearing bibs.... Heres Gino - ready for a crabby workout.... This is our friend Bert - (Edgy) he came with us on this trip - we had a blast.... Love the steamed Shrimp appetizer...with Old Bay seasoning Joe's Steamer Pots are great - This was dungeness and king crab legs... A+ Theres about 15 different steamer pots to choose from... you'll find exactly what you are ... Read more »
Caribbean Jack’s – Daytona Beach
There are many reasons to come to Caribean Jacks in Daytona Beach. Would you like to know my Favorite ? Its the Bananas Foster.... Yes, this desert is worth the stop - worth the drive - worth the wait... This is the best recipe for Bananas Foster I have ever had..... Although, I love the Coronas.... sitting there having a nice cold beer on a warm and sunny day - watching the boats heading up and down the river... I love the crab cakes - excellent choice for appetizer ... 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 »
Sand Castles
Sand Castles... I love checking out the new sand castles at Ocean Walk Shoppes. They literally block the road and use a dump truck to drop off cubic mountains of sand for sculptures. I have been lucky enough to see Suzanne Altamare scuplting away. Usually right around the events you'll see a new sculpture, like the Daytona 500, BikeWeek or Spring Break times.. I believe that a great family vacation activity would be to get lessons from Suzanne, she is local and lessons in crafting ... Read more »
Biketoberfest Available
Updated 9-16-13 Please call Renata at 630-927-6669 with any questions Want to walk to the party in Daytona Beach on Main Street??? We have great deals on rooms during Biketoberfest !! 2013 Dates -- Ocean Walk Reservations :: Rates include cleaning & Tax - add 3% for credit card fee... Ocean Walk Resort - Wyndham Vacation Rentals - 1 Bedroom Suite https://daytona-beach-blog.com/2012/ocean-walk-resort-1-bedroom-suite October 15-18th 1 Bedroom Suite $ 350.00 October ... Read more »
Daytona Beach January Weather
Daytona Beach January Weather Our typical guest is a retired couple who is trying to escape from the Northeast or Canada. We typically get monthly reservations for January. One of the most frequently asked questions this time of year is from guests who are trying to escape the snow , ice and cold asking "What is the weather like in Daytona Beach in Jauary? " My source for the pictures is www.weather.com, entering Daytona Beach's zip code of "32118" will get you weather for today - this ... Read more »
Audiobooks 2013
2011 Audiobook List 2012 Audiobook List 1-1-13 Casual Vacancy -- JK Rowling 1-7-13 The Kingmakers Daughter - Phillipa Gregory 1-14-13 The Bone Bed - Patricia Cornwell 1-20-13 Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn On my 2013 to read list The Twilight Series All John Grisham Novels Stephen King 1964 Ernest Hemingway James Joyce Margaret Mitchell - Gone with the Wind ... Read more »
Countdown to Biketoberfest Daytona Beach 2012 -10 2go
Biketoberfest - Daytona Beach 2012... We will be in Daytona October 17-24th..2012 We love the bike events... !! We get together and laugh with old friends.. like our buddy fireman Steve... we rented him a condo 1 year for Octoberfest and hung out and became fast friends... I can not imagine a Biketoberfest without him...he lives in Maryland - but we keep in touch Biketoberfest means " We Ride" !! There are rides, poker runs, flea markets, swap meets, bands, bars, ... Read more »
Ocean Walk Resort -3 Bedroom – Change is Good
Ocean Walk Resort - 3 Bedroom Change is Good !! I am really excited about some updates we did on our 14th floor Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Lockout Condo at Wyndham's Ocean Walk Resort. The 3 changes we made were based on guest comments thru the years and is geared towards making everyone feel a bit more comfortable. Our condo was previously featured here It was a favorite because the lockout is a larger unit and we had 2 full beds in each bedroom... and 2 living rooms - both had a sleeper ... Read more »