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Visit Gulf County Florida – Your Winter Vacation Getaway

November 24, 2014 by Jenni 323 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gulf County, Florida for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

gcfl gulf county florida Winter snuck up on us way too fast this year! I recently visited Florida for the very first time and I have to tell you that just as SOON as I got back….we were struck with snow, freezing rain and with the wind chill, we were at sub zero temps! I can NOT wait to get back to Florida! I want to visit Gulf County, which is located in Northwest Florida. There are 43 miles of natural shoreline…it’s a great place to spend a winter vacation with family or friends.

 

gcfl gulf county florida cape san blas It’s what you’d call the “natural side” of Florida. No high-rises or busy highways. Just beautiful white-sand beaches and gorgeous sunsets – on the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph Bay. It’s truly a “no worry, no hurry” destination! When we go, I can’t wait to visit Cape San Blas. The sunsets from there are magical. They’re actually known as the #championofsunsets. I need more warmth and beautiful sunsets this winter!

 

gcfl gulf county florida fishing I want to visit the Dead Lakes and check out the St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve. Oh, and you might spy the occasional ‘gator! I love to fish but never got the chance to fish while I was in Florida. I did see some people fishing though, and I was jealous! I could cast a pole and sit for hours!! In the evening, it would be SO nice to build a bonfire on the beach at night when it’s cooling off. Sitting around a warm fire, with the smell and sound of the ocean and seeing the beautiful stars sounds like heaven! Right?! Picture perfect!

 

gcfl Gulf County Florida Just some funny facts that I find amusing…there are 2 time zones, only 2 stoplights (that sounds like my home town!) and spotty Wi-Fi. It’s truly the spot to go and unplug, unwind and enjoy some down time with family or friends. I love being able to take a gorgeous vacation yet still have that small town vibe. No hustle and bustle. Nor the need to feel like you “need a vacation from your vacation”! You can actually see their awesome Pinterest board with loads of local recommendations. If you connect with them on Facebook and Twitter you can see tons of other visitors and locals alike talking about all the fun things to do there.

 

 photo pet-friendly_zps5f7d5a9c.jpg The beaches in GCFL are consistenly ranked in the top ten US beaches to bring your pets on vacation. Your pets are always welcome on the beach (as long as they’re leashed) and most of the rental homes will roll out the red carpet for your furry friends! I know my 2 dogs would LOVE some beach time too. It’s not too often that you’re able to take your dogs with you on vacation, right?!

 

gcfl sunset If you’re itching for a great winter vacation, Come visit GCFL – it’s your ticket to fun in the sun. January through March are the coldest months of the year so that’s the perfect time to get away and soak in some sun! The calendar of events is always changing so be sure to visit gcflwinterfun.com to see what Winter Fun Events are going on at the time you plan to visit! Sign up for their email newsletter for promotions, deals and all of the tips and adventures every month! You’ll get some great ideas for things to do with your family on your next GCFL vacation!

Other things I’d add to my GCFL vacation Bucket List include:

  • A Sunset Cruise from Port St. Joe.
  • Live theatre performance at the Dixie Theatre.
  • Visit No Name Cafe. They have jewelry and knitting classes going on!!
  • Taste the Tupelo Honey!
  • Visit the Dead Lakes.
  • Lots of relaxing on the beach time.

What would be at the top of your list of things to do in Gulf County, Florida?

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Florida, travel, Vacation

Visit Tuckaway Shores Resort and the Space Coast on Your Next Florida Vacation

November 17, 2014 by Jenni 370 Comments

I was invited to stay 3 nights at Tuckaway Shores and visit the Space Coast. All lodging and expenses were paid, with the exception of travel. All opinions are my own, and honest as always.

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I’d never been to Florida, until just recently! I was invited to visit for a few days and stay at the “old Florida” style Tuckaway Shores resort. Since I’d never been, I wanted to take a few days away to stay on the beach before winter set in here at home. As soon as we arrived, Jacqui greeted us and gave us a tour of the quaint and cozy Tuckaway Shores Resort.

I have to say that Jacqui and Suzanne, along with the rest of the staff, were beyond phenomenal. They called us by name and we were treated as though we were family. I have never, in my entire life, been treated that way by other hotel staff members. EVER. They made our weekend trip one to remember for a lifetime!

 

Tuckaway Shores Resort Front photoThank you Heidi! Photo credit.

Tuckaway Shores is a small, 3 story resort. It’s got that “old, authentic Florida” vibe going on. It’s what Florida spots used to look like, before all the highrise and modern hotels moved in. All the rooms are very LARGE and spacious. All are decorated differently. We stayed on the 3rd floor and had these awesome fold style doors that opened up to the beautiful sight and sounds of the ocean! We were literally – ON the beach – and woke up to that beautiful view each and every morning! I didn’t even want to turn the TV on because I didn’t want it to drown out the sounds of the ocean waves crashing.

 

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Tuckaway Shores is the perfect spot for a family vacation or getaway. There’s a bedroom, bathroom, living room and then a kitchenette. The kitchenette has everything you need! A stovetop, full size refrigerator/freezer, sink, microwave and everything else. Plates, glasses, cookware, coffee maker. They’ve got you covered! I don’t know about you, but when I’m on vacation at the beach, I don’t want to spend hours away in the city. Especially spending tons of money dining out. I want to STAY on the beach! Tuckaway Shores makes sure that you’re able to do just that.

 

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You won’t believe how clean the rooms are! To be on the ocean, with all the sand, I was amazed! Tuckaway Shores has actually won the “White Glove” award the last 5 years. That’s a pretty big deal. Basically what that means is that someone from Superior Small Lodging has visited (unannounced) and done their white glove inspection. Tuckaway Shores passed the test!

They have the Big Green Egg for grilling and cooking! We enjoyed a lot of really excellent food from some of the local Eggheads while we were there! They also have free Wi-fi, a heated pool, a cabana room, business center and private beach access!

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About the beach! Let me just say that all I have to do is walk down the stairs and boom. I’m right there on the beach in less than a minute! There’s a beautiful breezeway leading out to the beach. They have beach toys and beach chairs right there for you to use – FREE of charge! There’s also a small showerhead for you to wash all the sand away before going back to your rooms! I love that!!!

 

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The beach was so secluded, and CLEAN! I felt like, aside from just the few other bloggers that were there at the same time on the trip, that I saw maybe a handful of other people. Not congested at all like you’re used to seeing on other beaches. That was SUPER awesome! There were no rocks that kids could step on in the sand…..just your normal seashells and beautiful soft sand. The sand you sink down into……love it!

One really awesome thing is, that because Tuckaway Shores Resort is located in Indiatlantic, FL. it’s just about an hour or so to Orlando. If you’re planning a trip to Disney but want some quiet and seclusion at the same time – I would highly recommend staying at Tuckaway Shores. You won’t find that kind of quiet and seclusion anywhere else! OH, and the sunrises are beautiful!! Here’s a sunrise I caught on video one morning….

They’re also right on the Space Coast and there is SO much to do there. We visited the Kennedy Space Center, Brevard Zoo, Port Canaveral, and tons more! I’ll be posting more about each spot so keep your eye out for those posts!

If you’re interested in staying at Tuckaway Shores, then I have a deal for you! You can get an exclusive 20% off discount between now and December 15, 2015!! Just use promo code: Blog when you make your reservation. They do have some dates that this discount won’t be valid. These dates are months of February and March and holidays or during special events. Please check availability and make reservations here. You can also visit Tuckaway Shores on Facebook and Twitter!

What do you think your favorite part would be of staying at Tuckaway Shores Resort?

 

 

Filed Under: Entertainment, Family, Travel Tagged With: Florida, Space Coast, travel, Vacation

We’re Florida Bound – Visit Tuckaway Shores and the Space Coast #TuckawayShores

November 3, 2014 by Jenni 647 Comments

I’ve never been to Florida. EVER. This week I’ll be heading out with some other bloggers to visit the Tuckaway Shores Resort and the Space Coast. We have so much going on and I can’t wait to share it all with you! While it’s cold here (we had sleet and snow on Halloween!!) I’ll be nice and warm in sunny Florida! I can’t wait to get some beach time in, with my toes in the sand!

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We’ll be checking into this authentic Florida themed Resort, called Tuckaway Shores. Complete with a gorgeous view of the ocean! Later in the evening, we’ll get to enjoy a wine tasting by East Coast Wineries from Florida. They specialize in wines made from fruits other than grapes!!! Then we’ll be learning more about the Space Coast during dinner by Robin Draper from Authentic Florida.

 

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I can’t wait to visit the Kennedy Space Center. We get to visit the Atlantis space shuttle, now retired there and then we get to experience a shuttle launch simulation! EEEEEKKKK!!!!!! Best part, we’ll get to meet a real life astronaut while we have lunch at the center! Cannot wait! Later that day, we’ll be visiting the Brevard Zoo where you can go ziplining and kayaking. Uhhh, yeah. Probably not. haha!! I’ll leave that to some of the other girls! I can’t wait to see all of the awesome animals though. We’ll end the evening with dinner at the Tuckaway Shore’s Big Green Egg and meet with Cindy Buccieri – author of Blogging the Right Way!

 

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Finally, our last day there…we’ll be visiting Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral. Then a fun trip to Ron Jon Surf Shop for some shopping!

I can just imagine myself coming off the airplane in Orlando, with a lifesaver pool floatie wrapped around my waist, giant sunglesses, sunscreen on my cheeks and a flowery touristy shirt on. I have arrived. 😀

Keep a look out on all my social sharing – cause ya know I’ll be sharing all kinds of pics and updates about my trip!!!

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I am being provided this trip in exchange for my honest opinions and reviews. 

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Florida, Kennedy Space Center, Space Coast, Tuckaway Shores, Vacation

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