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Photographing the Hidden Gems of Jacksonville

  If you’re the type of traveler who is looking for authentic travel experiences, a delicious culinary scene and the opportunity to interact with locals, then a visit to Jacksonville, Florida might just be for you. Jacksonville is the city … Read more

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Creating The Best Family Traditions with Meals

Compensation was provided by Bertolli Frozen Meals. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Bertolli Frozen Meals.  Growing up my parents both worked crazy hours to put food on the … Read more

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10 Genius Game Day Tailgating Tips

College football season is a time for tailgating, party hosting, and all things NCAA. If your husband is anything like mine, it’s been all football all the time lately. College football season also means that fall is near and I … Read more

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What is a circus without elephants?

This May signaled the end of an era for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus as their final eleven elephants retired to a 200 acre sanctuary in central Florida to spend the rests of their days soaking up the … Read more

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7 Must See Nautical Tours in the US

Step off the beaten path and onto a dock this summer. These seven destinations have amazing boat tours which allow for fresh, incredible views and detailed history you won’t get anywhere else. Munising, MI In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the … Read more

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7 Lesser known travel destinations in Europe

Europe is probably one of the most popular continents to visit in the world. Blessed with mountains, lakes, rivers, cities and towns filled with architecture, and rich art and culture, travel to Europe offers something for every type of traveler. Its popular … Read more

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Best Non Theme Park Activities near Orlando

Let’s face it, while the whole do every theme park all day every day until you drop family vacation is something we all have done and loved, it’s not really something you can do every single time you visit Orlando. Sometimes … Read more

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Lessons Learned From Our First Military Move

This post brought to you by CORT. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. In December, we finally learned the place we would call home for the next four years of our life: Florida! Oh, and … Read more