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The Auto Train – Getting There is Half the Fun
The Auto Train – Getting There is Half the Fun The Auto Train is the only train in the United States that carries both passengers and their vehicles (autos, vans, SUVs, small trailers, jet-skis, and motorcycles). Daily service is offered between Lorton, VA (about 20 miles south of DC), and Sanford, FL, (about 20 miles north…
Read MoreAzure Seas and Stunning Sunsets
Los Cabos: Azure Seas and Stunning Sunsets By Robert Dagley. Previously published in the 2016 Winter Issue Once the tranquil haven of big game fishermen chasing giant blue marlin (they still hunt the behemoth billfish in the Sea of Cortez), quiet Cabo San Lucas on the tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula is one of…
Read MoreWhere Progress and Preservation Meet
The “Minto Way” delivers luxury and nature to the same doorstep. By Jamie Penn. Previously published in the 2016 Winter Issue. Festival features two-story luxury resort vacation townhomes only five miles to Walt Disney World.® It’s no secret that Florida has some pretty serious perks. Every day, nearly a thousand people move to the sunshine…
Read MoreHistory in the Making – Daufuskie Island
History in the Making – Daufuskie Island Daufuskie Island charts a new course for its future by JG Walker. Previously published in the 2016 Winter Issue “The island is fringed with the green, undulating marshes of the southern coast….Deer cut through her forests in small silent herds. The great southern oaks stand broodingly on her…
Read MoreHot Trends in Master-Planned Communities & Home Design
Hot Trends in Master-Planned Communities & Home Design From Multi-generational Vacation Homes to What Women Want in a Home By Scott Kauffman and Kelly Godbey. Previously published in the 2016 Winter Issue. [metaslider id=1294733262] Catering to the various demands, attitudes and tastes of today’s retirement and vacation home buyers has become so much more complex.…
Read MoreGrand Vacations in Central Florida
Grand Vacations in Central Florida Central Florida is home to many world-famous destinations that you and the grandchildren can experience together, including sites like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, and Busch Gardens Tampa. But as a companion to our Guide to Spring Training 2016, we’re highlighting some other grand vacation destinations in central Florida…
Read MoreChilling Out with Seasonal Seafood
When you hear seafood.. a fresh lineup of seasonal specialties just waiting to swim into your dinner. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium high heat…
Read MoreAll Along the Whiskey Trail
No matter how you sip it-on the rocks, neat, with a splash of soda-whiskey is a magical potion. Sure, one finger too many and you might be seeing sparkles, but that’s not what I mean. This sultry spirit is served with a side of history, especially when we’re talking Tennessee. Dig deep into this state’s roots and you’ll find that whiskey is the quintessence of their spirited culture.
Read MoreQuetzal Condos at Bahia Principe
Quetzal Condos at Bahia Principe Quetzal Condos at Bahia Principe Over the past 20 years I’ve visited countless real estate projects in several countries. In terms of amenities and infrastructure, Bahia Principe Residences and Golf on Mexico’s Riviera Maya near Tulum, is probably the most impressive project that I’ve ever seen. The project, situated along…
Read MoreAmerican Wildlife Expert and Photographer Ron Magill Visits Wycliffe Golf & Country Club
Ron Magill is an American wildlife expert and photographer; he is the communications director of the Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, and makes regular television appearances across local South Florida networks. Magill has won three Emmy Award for his work on the nature documentary programs; Dreams of Alaska, The Amazon & Beyond, and Dreams of…
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