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TRAVEL: Seeking more than theme parks in Orlando, Florida
Surrounded by water, the Peninsula that is Florida offers visitors plenty of things to do. Our thoughts immediately go to the oceans and beautiful beaches that are plentiful along the Ocean and Golf Coasts, however one of the states undiscovered joys are the estuaries – brackish water, often shallow, inlets where the sea and fresh water meet.
TRAVEL: SeaWorld Rescue and Rehabilitation, Orlando, Florida
SeaWorld is a marine mammal and wildlife education and conservation facility first, theme park second. SeaWorld scientists, zoologists, rescue teams and trainers work around the world to save animals, from stranded whales to injured sea lions, while sending a steady message of conservation, research, environmental awareness and animal rehabilitation.
TRAVEL: Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida
For many the goal of visiting Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida is a once in a lifetime chance to interact with their Atlantic Bottle-nosed Dolphins. Which is a truly remarkable experience.
AMAZONIAN ROAD WARRIOR: Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, Florida
If Miami is your brother's flamboyant tanga clad girlfriend, Sarasota is your hipster cousin, all about understatement and culture with a tropical flavor. A recent trip to Sarasota for the Forks & Corks Food and Wine festival had me in need of a quality, luxury hotel. Donne Tempo Magazine Writer Janice Jurist checks out the recently renovated Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sarasota Florida and finds it fabulous!
DONNE SPEAKS: News and information of interest from the World Wide Web
Donne Tempo Magazine writer Andrea Gesumaria collects news from the worlds of travel, entertainment and human interest.
DINING OUT: The Sarasota/Manatee Originals Forks & Corks food and wine festival.
The Sarasota/Manatee Originals first annual food and wine festival, Forks & Corks was held from June 5th - 8th at Cad'Zan the fabulous palazzo mansion built by John and Mable Ringling.
FAMILY ON BIKES: Finding Prudhoe Bay, AK
Nancy Vogel and her family, husband John and then year old twin boys, Davy and Daryl begin their journey at the Arctic Caribou Inn, Prudhoe Bay, AK
Florida Trio with a Roasted Garlic, Red Pepper Coulis
Summertime along Florida’s Gulf Coast means only one thing when it comes to fresh, Florida seafood – time to grill outdoors.
FAMILY ON BIKES: Finding Santa Claus. The Vogel’s reach North Pole, AK.
They started from The Arctic Caribou Inn in Prudhoe, Alaska on June 9th and biked the Dalton Highway reaching Fairbanks and North Pole on June 26th. That is approximately 500 miles of rugged biking road.
FAMILY ON BIKES: Vogel family spotted on the road in Fairbanks, AK - Part 4
Ben Swan of Sante Fe, N.M. ran into the Vogel family on the Dalton Highway!
MOMCATIONS: On the Road Again - Part 4
Ben Swan of Sante Fe, N.M. ran into the Vogel family on the Dalton Highway!
FAMILY ON BIKES: Calling in from the road - Part 3
Nancy Vogel and family are moving toward Fairbanks AK and the North Pole. She has called in, and been spotted on the road.
AMAZONIAN ROAD WARRIOR: The Jumeirah Essex House, Central Park South, N.Y.
New York is a busy place. It is always crowded, always noisy and there is perceptible grit to the air. Because your hotel becomes your sanctuary, a tremendous New York City excursion must include the perfect property because it is more than just a night’s sleep.
DINING OUT: SOUTH GATE RESTAURANT - The finest dining on N.Y.'s Central Park South
Situated on Central Park East at the Jumeriah Essex House’s South Gate restaurant is the culinary domain of Executive Chef Kerry Heffernan. The restaurant is a marvelous New York oasis located in the veritable culinary desert of this big canyon city.
MOMCATIONS: Busch Gardens Jungala: Animals, Adventure, and Play Area Create Big Fun
Keeping the travel close to home, writer Lisa Ruth checks out the newest Tampa, Florida attraction, Jungala, at Busch Gardens.
