Category Archives: Florida

A FLORIDA WINTER ~ Hanging Out in Key West

Posted on February 28, 2024 by AirstreamTravelers

Recalling winters spent in Indiana, I clearly remember as February would wind down, I was more than ready to see winter over and gone.  Cabin fever would have me firmly in its grip and even a hint of warmer days … Continue reading →

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A FLORIDA WINTER—A Climatic Ending

Posted on April 6, 2022 by AirstreamTravelers

Our winter tour around the Florida peninsula was nearing its end.  These past several weeks have seen us traveling down the Atlantic coastline, dropping into the Florida Keys, and then wrapping up the last leg of our itinerary as we … Continue reading →

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A FLORIDA WINTER—Camping in a Jewel of a Park

Posted on March 26, 2022 by AirstreamTravelers

If you’ve been hoping to see reports from our Florida winter with photos of tropical scenes and lush sunsets over water attached, then I imagine you’ve noticed a serious lag in my postings.  Here we are, becoming accustomed to sun-drenched … Continue reading →

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A FLORIDA WINTER—On Island Time, part-2

Posted on March 3, 2022 by AirstreamTravelers

“Being on Island Time” is a comment we heard often while in the Keys.  There’s something about crossing those bridges, soaking in the ambiance of sun-dappled ocean waters that can calm the spirit and sooth the soul. All your concerns … Continue reading →

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A FLORIDA WINTER—On Island Time

Posted on February 25, 2022 by AirstreamTravelers

The traffic around Miami can be horrendous .  .  . at least from the perspective of travelers like us who just want to slide past the megalopolis via I-95 on our way to much more serene locations.  Having taken this … Continue reading →

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A FLORIDA WINTER—Around Jupiter

Posted on February 8, 2022 by AirstreamTravelers

I was wrong to resist spending our winters back home in Indiana.  How mistaken was I to think having a change of seasons kept life more exhilarating, never boring?  Did it really take a balmy, warm winter day with a … Continue reading →

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A FLORIDA WINTER—Our Annual Migration

Posted on January 27, 2022 by AirstreamTravelers

There’s a name for people like us .  .  .  those who choose to migrate ahead of winter’s chill.  Years ago, I resisted being categorized as a perennial snowbird—grouping together birds of a feather who escaped to fairer weather. I … Continue reading →

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FLORIDA 2020—Memories of that Emerald Coast

Posted on March 27, 2020 by AirstreamTravelers

The time had come to go.  Not that we wanted to leave.  We made a couple attempts to snag another campsite to extend our stay, if only for a day or two.  All in vain.  Spring break was in full … Continue reading →

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FLORIDA 2020—Another Side to the Everglades

Posted on March 18, 2020 by AirstreamTravelers

Although more than a little time has passed since I last posted a Florida blog, we are still here in the Sunshine State. With plenty of sunny days (this state truly lives up to its moniker) and generally fabulous weather, … Continue reading →

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FLORIDA 2020—Our Everglades Experience Continues

Posted on March 5, 2020 by AirstreamTravelers

Leaving the Flamingo area in the southernmost part of the Everglades, we retraced our route along the main park road, making our way to Long Pine Key Campground, where we’d set up camp for the coming few days.  Leaving the … Continue reading →

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