Save the Gulf Coast, one outdoor activity at a time

September 3, 2010 by Traveler  
Filed under Where To Go & What To See

With so much attention on the Gulf Coast cleanup, we (meaning me) sometimes forget that the Gulf Coast of Florida is also a beautiful place to visit, with loads of activities and attractions to keep you busy. As we go into the fall season, here are some upcoming activities and events of interest in Santa Rosa County, Florida:


Navarre Beach

Navarre Beach


Coldwater Creek and Blackwater River State Forest, with canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, canopy zip line tours. Fun for the whole family!


Kayaking in Blackwater River State Forest

Kayaking in Blackwater River State Forest


World class golf course – The Club at Hidden Creek offers a special of $ 35 + tax anytime Monday – Friday and after 10 am Saturday + Sunday (price includes cart and greens fee, not combinable with other offers). Please mention promo code TDC35 when making your tee time @ 850-939-4604.


Hole 7 at the Club at Hidden Creek golf course

Hole 7 at the Club at Hidden Creek golf course


The Gulf Breeze Zoo – $ 12 adults/$ 8 children – always a family favorite and is minutes from the beach. It is new and expanded with 50 acres featuring hundreds of animals, where you can enjoy a walking path and petting zoo, enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk overlooking free roaming deer, wildebeest and ostrich, or enjoy the Safari Line Train, a 20 minute narrated ride, and watch deer, antelope and zebras roam, and get a close-up view of Gorilla Island and the Nile Hippos.

And in September, on the 25th and 26th, experience the first-ever Navarre Beach Sandsculpting Festival. This family-friendly event will feature sculptors from around the globe as well as an amateur competition open to all ages and families. Cash and prizes will be awarded in the amateur and masters competition.

For more information about all these activities and events, please visit Adventures Unlimited, Santa Rosa County, and The Club at Hidden Creek. And enter to win a 4-night stay in a 2-bedroom, gulf-front condominium at Navarre Beach!

Now, who just planned your entire fall vacation? ;-)


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Time Out South of France: Provence and the Cote d’Azur (Time Out Guides) (Paperback)

July 8, 2009 by Traveler  
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Time Out South of France: Provence and the Cote d'Azur (Time Out Guides)

Product Description

One of the most romanticized regions of Europe, the South of France brings together history, stunning scenery, the unparalleled elegance of Cannes and St. Tropez, and the raw, energetic pulse of Marseille. There are remote villages, forgotten churches, vibrant riverfronts, and backstreet city bars. Easy-to-use round-up boxes highlighting the best sights, hotels, restaurants, and cultural attractions in a variety of categories complement their lively, intelligent insights into every aspect of this sun-drenched region.


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Time Out Italy: Perfect Places to Stay, Eat, and Explore (Paperback)

June 11, 2009 by Traveler  
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Time Out Italy: Perfect Places to Stay, Eat, and Explore

Product Description

For this unique guide, Time Out commissioned Italophiles to write about the places they live in, know, and love, persuading them to divulge their favorite restaurants and bars as well as new and interesting places to stay. These insiders explore areas off the beaten track and interview experts on gastronomy, architecture, fashion, and the latest trends. Ideal for short or extensive visits, the book is generously illustrated with commissioned photography and clear maps. Detailed appendices aid readers in the basics of planning their own personal Italian idyll.



About the Author

The editor, Jan Fuscoe, is a London-based writer and regular contributor to Time Out magazine and the annual Time Out Film Guide. She has edited a number of Time Out publications, including the latest Naples & the Amalfi Coast guide (2007). Editing this guide was a particularly special project as it offered a wonderful opportunity to celebrate her long love of Italy and her Italian roots.


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