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Collier FL, Vacation rentals, Holiday Homes, Getaways and accommodations from Travelehome

April 30th, 2010 | Posted by admin in Holiday Homes | United States | Vacation Rentals - (0 Comments)

Why Famous

  • Collier-Seminole State Park is a Florida State Park located south of Naples is the home of a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.
  • Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park –It is a swamp forest, the only place in the world where bald cypress trees and royal palms share the forest canopy.
  • Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System.
  • Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

Destination Facts

  • Collier County was founded on 8th May 1923.
  • It was named for Barron Collier, a New York City advertising mogul and real estate developer.
  • It was created from Lee County.
  • Beginning in the 1920s wealthy Northern and Midwestern settlers came to the region to relax on our white sand beaches and fish for tarpon.

Area Information

  • Collier County is in Southwest Florida.
  • The county has a total area of 2,305 square miles.
  • Collier is the second largest county in Florida, but more than 80% of the land is comprised of park and nature preserves.
  • Its county seat is Naples.

Why Visit collier

  • Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades.
  • Gulf of Mexico in beautiful Southwest Florida.
  • white sand beaches, exceptional accommodations, family attractions, world-class dining, arts and culture and excellent shopping.
  • Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park.
  • Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
  • Big Cypress Market Place.
  • Coral Cay Adventure Golf.

Best Time to Visit collier

  • Summer Season.

Transport

  • Major highways: Interstate 75, U.S. Route 41, State Road 29, State Road 84, State Road 951.
  • Airports: Calusa Ranch Airport, Everglades Airport, Immokalee Airport, Little Deer Airport, Lost Horn Ranch Airport, Marco Island Airport, Port of the Islands Airport.

Lifestyle

  • The Philharmonic Center for the Arts is the premiere performance hall in the region and is home to the Naples Philharmonic.
  • permanent collections and traveling exhibits at the Naples Museum of Art, the von Liebig Art Center and the Marco Island Center for the Arts.
  • Naples Winter Wine Festival Naples, Taste of Collier Naples, Country Jam Naples Naples.
  • country music, arts and crafts, activities, concerts, and lumber contests.

Languages

  • English.
  • Spanish.

Budget

$50-$200

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Clay FL, Vacation rentals, Holiday Homes, Getaways and accommodations from Travelehome

April 30th, 2010 | Posted by admin in Holiday Homes | United States | Vacation Rentals - (0 Comments)

Why Famous

  • Clay County Historical and Railroad Museum, Green Cove Springs.
  • Middleburg Historical Museum, Middleburg.
  • Black Heritage Museum, Middleburg.
  • Camp Blanding Museum, Camp Blanding.

Destination Facts

  • Clay County was created in 31 Dec 1858.
  • It was formed from Duval County.
  • The County was named for Henry Clay, the Kentucky statesman, presidential candidate, and ninth secretary of state of the United States.
  • The therapeutic, warm springs and mild climate were major draws for visitors.

Area Information

  • The County Seat isGreen Cove Springs.
  • Clay County is part of the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan area.
  • The county has a total area of 644 square miles.
  • It is Situated in Northeast Florida.

Why Visit clay

  • Gold Head Branch State Park is a Florida State Park with 2,000-acres (8 km²) of rolling sandhills, marshes, ravines, lakes and scrub.
  • The county has magnificent professionally designed golf courses, numerous parks, boat ramps, walking & bicycling trails, historic sites and a military museum.
  • Recreational activities include fishing, horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing.
  • Amenities include full facility camping, lakeside cabins, a picnic area overlooking Little Lake Johnson, and a beach on the lake.

Best Time to Visit clay

  • Winter is best time to visit.

Transport

  • Airports: Jacksonville International Airport, Craig Municipal Airport, Herlong Airport, Keystone Heights Airport.
  • Roads: Oak Ridge Avenue, East 16th Street, Washington Avenue.

Lifestyle

  • First Coast Ham Jam festival.
  • Palatka Bluegrass Festival, Three day event on the banks of the St John River.
  • Florida Wildlife Art Show, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium.

Languages

  • English.
  • Spanish.

Budget

$50-$200

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Citrus FL, Vacation rentals, Holiday Homes, Getaways and accommodations from Travelehome

April 30th, 2010 | Posted by admin in Holiday Homes | United States | Vacation Rentals - (0 Comments)

Why Famous

  • The only place in the United States where one can interact and swim with the West Indian manatee.
  • Underwater observatory at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.

Destination Facts

  • Citrus County was first occupied about 2,500 years ago by mound-building Native Americans.
  • Citrus County was created in 1887.
  • The Citrus County area was formerly part of a Hernando County.
  • It was named for the county’s citrus trees.

Area Information

  • The county has a total area of 773.15 square miles.
  • Its county seat is Inverness, Florida.
  • More than 90% of the population of Citrus County lives outside the two incorporated towns of Inverness and Crystal River.
  • The Homosassa Springs Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Citrus County.

Why Visit citrus

  • Bird Watching, Kayaking and Boating.
  • Camping.
  • Diving and Snorkeling.
  • Fishing.
  • Golfing.
  • Hiking, Biking, and Horseback Riding.

Best Time to Visit citrus

  • Coldest months of the year to see a variety of birds and animals.

Transport

  • Local airports: Crystal River Airport and Inverness Airport.
  • Cross Town Trail in Crystal River and Withlacoochee State Trail in eastern Citrus County.
  • A freight line to the Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant in northern Citrus County.
  • Major Roads: U.S. Route 19, U.S. Route 41, U.S. Route 98, State Road 44, County Road 48.

Precautions

  • The trails are unpaved, so primitive biking procedures and precautions should be practiced.

Lifestyle

  • Floral City Strawberry Festival.
  • Florida Barbecue Association Funcook.
  • Southeast Chili Cookoff.
  • Waterfront Chili Cookoff.

Languages

  • English.
  • Spanish.

Budget

$50-$200

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Charlotte FL, Vacation rentals, Holiday Homes, Getaways and accommodations from Travelehome

April 30th, 2010 | Posted by admin in Holiday Homes | United States | Vacation Rentals - (0 Comments)

Why Famous

  • Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is a Florida State Park, composed of islands and land that surrounds Charlotte Harbor.
  • Historic places in Charlotte County include the Old Charlotte County Courthouse as well as those on the List of Registered Historic Places in Charlotte County.

Destination Facts

  • Charlotte County is the sole county in the Punta Gorda Metropolitan Statistical Area.
  • Charlotte County was established April 23, 1921.
  • It was named for the Bay of Charlotte Harbor.
  • “Charlotte” came from “Carlos” (English) or “Calos” (Calusa Indian).
  • In 1565, the Spanish named “Carlos Bay,” followed by the English in 1775 who named the area Charlotte Harbor in tribute to the Queen Charlotte Sophia, wife of King George III.

Area Information

  • Charlotte County is in Southwest Florida.
  • The county has a total area of 859 square miles.
  • Its county seat is Punta Gorda.

Why Visit charlotte

  • Charlotte Harbor offers world-class boating, fishing, and sailing.
  • Miles of beaches.
  • More than 70 parks and preserves.
  • The area is home to 16 golf courses and numerous annual sporting events and recreational facilities.
  • Cultural pursuits take the forms of visual arts, theater, dance and music, perfect complements to the area’s spas, dining and nightlife.

Best Time to Visit charlotte

  • March, September and October.

Transport

  • Airport: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).
  • General Aviation Airports: Charlotte County Airport (PGD).
  • Local Deep Water Port : Port of Manatee.
  • Federal Interstates: I-75, US-17, US-41.
  • State Highways: SR-31; SR-771; SR-775; SR-776.
  • Railroads: Seminole Gulf Railway.

Lifestyle

  • Annual Punta Gorda Air Show.
  • Annual Redfish Cup Tournament.
  • Charlotte Performing Arts Center, Visual Arts Center.
  • Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
  • Preseller Gallery, Sea Grape Artists Gallery.
  • Punta Gorda Annual Block Party.

Languages

  • English.
  • Spanish.

Budget

$50-$200

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Calhoun FL, Vacation rentals, Holiday Homes, Getaways and accommodations from Travelehome

April 30th, 2010 | Posted by admin in Holiday Homes | United States | Vacation Rentals - (0 Comments)

Why Famous

  • Huge fireworks display at the fairgrounds, in July.
  • Salacoa Creek Park.

Destination Facts

  • Calhoun County was created.
  • It was named for John C. Calhoun, member of the United States Senate from South Carolina and the seventh U.S. vice president, serving under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
  • Present Calhoun County has been a part of Escambia, Gadsden, Jackson, Washington and Layfette (the lost county).

Area Information

  • Its county seat is Blountstown, Florida.
  • The Calhoun County has a total area of 574 square miles.
  • The county is bounded on the east by the Apalachicola River and is bisected by the Chipola River.

Why Visit calhoun

  • Magnificent Rivers like: The Apalachicola River – known throughout the South as “a Magnificent River,” it hosts recreational activities such as boating and fishing, and features vast canoe and kayak trails from tributaries that feed the mighty river.
  • Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing.

Best Time to Visit calhoun

  • Spring time is best time to visit.

Transport

  • Florida State Road 12, State Road 20, State Road 69.
  • Calhoun County Airport (FAA LID: X10) is a public-use airport located 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of the central business district of the city of Blountstown in Calhoun County.

Lifestyle

  • Dedicated to sharing a rich heritage, while not forgetting traditional values, the quaint communities of Blountstown and Altha are ready to welcome visitors that share their love of the great outdoors.
  • Tucked away in the Panhandle of Florida, just over an hour from the Gulf of Mexico, Calhoun County is located right in the center of everything Northwest Florida has to offer.
  • Unspoiled area of Florida with a unique history, rolling hills, lush landscapes, pristine rivers and meandering trails.

Languages

  • English.
  • Spanish.

Budget

$50-$200

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Broward FL, Vacation rentals, Holiday Homes, Getaways and accommodations from Travelehome

April 30th, 2010 | Posted by admin in Holiday Homes | United States | Vacation Rentals - (0 Comments)

Why Famous

  • The Museum of Discovery and Science is located in Ft. Lauderdale.
  • The International Swimming Hall of Fame is located near the Atlantic Ocean in Fort Lauderdale.
  • The International Game Fish Association has the Hall of Fame for Sport Fishingin Dania Beach.
  • Flamingo Gardens is a botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary.
  • NHL’s Florida Panthers play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise.
  • Fort Lauderdale’s world famous coastline, which is punctuated by an array of shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and entertainment venues in Broward County.

Destination Facts

  • Broward County was created in 1915.
  • It was named for Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, Governor of Florida.
  • Broward County is considered a leader in agriculture products and services within the State of Florida.

Area Information

  • The county has a total area of 1,320 square miles.
  • Second most populated county in the state.
  • It is also the sixteenth most populous county in the US.

Why Visit broward

  • Scuba Diving: is the Top Ten World’s Best Wreck Diving.
  • The Everglades: wild beauty makes up almost two-thirds of the destination’s total area. There’s the option of staying overnight in a traditional Seminole Chickee hut.

Best Time to Visit broward

  • april through mid-may.

Transport

  • Freeways and Tollways; Interstate 95/State Road 9, Interstate 75/Florida State Road 93, Interstate 595, Florida’s Turnpike, Homestead Extension of Florida’s Turnpike (State Road 821), Sawgrass Expressway (State Road 869)
  • Railroads: Tri-rail and Amtrak run through Broward.
  • Airports: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, North Perry Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Pompano Beach Airpark.
  • Public transportation: Broward County Transit, Tri-Rail.

Lifestyle

  • Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the world’s largest boat show, held annually.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Budget

$50-$200

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Brevard FL, Vacation rentals, Holiday Homes, Getaways and accommodations from Travelehome

April 30th, 2010 | Posted by admin in Holiday Homes | United States | Vacation Rentals - (0 Comments)

Why Famous

  • Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex – The most famous attraction in the area, which brought on the nickname “Space Coast.”
  • Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – A vast nature reserve featuring endangered Florida wildlife, like manatees and bald eagles, in Titusville.
  • Cape Canaveral Air Force Station – Has a variety of manned and unmanned launch pads.

Destination Facts

  • Brevard is named after Theodore Washington Brevard, who served as State Comptroller.
  • Influenced by the presence of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard County is also known as the Space Coast.
  • “Mosquito County” was formed while the state was still a territory. This eventually became three new counties one of which was “Saint Lucia County” – which was renamed Brevard County.

Area Information

  • Brevard County lies along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Brevard County is in East Central Florida and has a total area of 1,557 square miles.
  • Located half-way between Jacksonville, Florida and Miami, Brevard County is an extra-long county, extending over 70 miles from north to south.
  • The official county seat has been located in Titusville since 1894, although most of the county’s administration is performed from Viera.
  • Brevard County has more than one county courthouse and sheriff’s office because of its elongated north-south county lines.

Why Visit brevard

  • Canaveral National Seashore.
  • Cocoa Beach has the smoothest and shallowest water and is a unique mecca for surfers across the country.
  • Cruises – Evening and extended cruises popular for their casino facilities which are not available on land.
  • Exciting deep water sport, fishing and charter boats are offered by private operators in Port Canaveral.
  • Water – Rent jet-skis, ski boats, sailboats, canoes, and kayaks. Tours on airboats through the St. Johns River are also offered.

Best Time to Visit brevard

  • It has a distinct wet and dry season. The dry lasts from December through May. The wet from June through November. So it’s better to visit in dry seasons.
  • Moreover it’s colder in January so the warmest months, July and August with average highs of 90 °F (32 °C); average lows 72.2 are preferred.

Transport

  • Brevard County has transportation available in the usual modes for a coastal county – highways, shipping, and airlines.
  • Public transportation is provided by Space Coast Area Transit.
  • Private taxi.

Precautions

  • Don’t feed the manatees, dolphins and alligators, as all three are protected species, and all interaction is prohibited, they may attack humans in the water.
  • Sunburn can occur even on cloudy days. Re-apply sun-block regularly.
  • Life preservers are essential for motorized water activities.
  • Lightning: Wait out storms in your vehicle, under dry shelter (not a tree) or indoors.
  • Hurricanes: The six-month hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

Lifestyle

  • The cultural calendar on the Space Coast is jam packed with outdoor events, festivals, art shows and musical programs every weekend.
  • Indoors, the Maxwell King Center for the Performing Arts leads the way with famous vocalists, plays, comedians and rock stars, not to mention our own Brevard Symphony Orchestra.
  • Local talent center such as the Henegar Center and Melbourne Auditorium, the Cocoa Village Playhouse, the Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa Beach and Emma Parrish Theater in Titusville.

Languages

  • Spanish.
  • English.

Budget

$50-$200

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Bradford FL, Vacation rentals, Holiday Homes, Getaways and accommodations from Travelehome

April 30th, 2010 | Posted by admin in Holiday Homes | United States | Vacation Rentals - (0 Comments)

Why Famous

  • Osceola National Forest is an American National Forest located in Florida.
  • Osceola National Forest was created by President Herbert Hoover’s proclamation.
  • The Old Bradford County Courthouse (constructed) is a historic courthouse in Starke, Florida.

Destination Facts

  • Bradford County is Florida’s 36th county, established on December 21, 1858, from segments of Columbia and Alachua counties.
  • It was named New River County, after a river of the same name.
  • It was renamed after Captain Richard Bradford, honoring the first officer from Florida killed in the Civil War.
  • He died in the Battle of Santa Rosa Island.
  • This battle featured approximately 1200 Confederate soldiers unsuccessfully attempting to surprise Union camps and capture Fort Pickens.

Area Information

  • The county has a total area of 300 square miles.
  • Bradford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida.
  • Starke, possibly named after Governor Madison Starke Perry, is the county seat.

Why Visit bradford

  • Historical Places: Wyalusing Rocks, LeRoy Heritage Museum Inc., Knapp’s Covered Bridge.
  • Family fun: Rocky’s Bicycle Shop, Ceder Ledge Service, Troy Skateland.
  • Art & Culture: Home Textile Tool Museum, Keystone Theatre, Tee-To-Tum Museum and Antiques.
  • Festivals: Troy Fair, Endless Mountains Maple Festival.

Best Time to Visit bradford

  • From February to December.

Transport

  • Bradford Regional Airport
  • State Roads in Bradford County: State Road 371, State Road 21, State Road 230 begins in front of the Old Bradford County Courthouse.

Precautions

  • Humid during the hot months.

Lifestyle

  • Bradford County Strawberry Festival.
  • Beefcember Fest.

Languages

  • English.
  • Spanish.

Budget

$50-$200

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Bay FL, Vacation rentals, Holiday Homes, Getaways and accommodations from Travelehome

April 30th, 2010 | Posted by admin in Holiday Homes | United States | Vacation Rentals - (0 Comments)

Why Famous

  • Bay county is best known for its white sand beaches and crystal blue water, where large pods of dolphins swim year-round.

Destination Facts

  • It gains its name from Saint Andrews Bay, a body of water bordering the county.
  • Bay County was created by the Legislature from portions of Washington, Calhoun and Walton counties.

Area Information

  • The county has a total area of 1,033 square miles.
  • Bay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida.
  • Its county seat is Panama City, Florida.
  • Bay County is the sole county in the Panama City-Lynn Haven-Panama City Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Why Visit bay

  • A number of historic places like Vamar Shipwreck Site, Sherman Arcade, Sapp House.

Best Time to Visit bay

  • Spring.

Transport

  • Roads: State Road 390 is a two-lane highway in Bay County, Florida State Road 389 is a north-south highway carried by East Avenue in Bay County, State Road 391 is carried mainly by Airport Road.
  • Airways: Panama City International Airport, Tocumen International Airport.

Precautions

  • Humid during the hot months.

Lifestyle

  • National Shrimp and Oyster Festival.
  • Fall Seafood and Pirate Fest.
  • Indian Summer Seafood Festival.

Languages

  • English.
  • Spanish.

Budget

$50-$200

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Baker FL, Vacation rentals, Holiday Homes, Getaways and accommodations from Travelehome

April 30th, 2010 | Posted by admin in Holiday Homes | United States | Vacation Rentals - (0 Comments)

Why Famous

  • Franklin Mercantile: This unique, century-old General Store/Post Office is now home to a charming antique and gift shop.
  • Osceola National Forest: The park covers 192,000 acres with a 2-mile wide lake. A wonderful outdoor family adventure with everything from hunting to bird watching.
  • Olustee Battlefield State Historic Site: The Olustee Battlefield State Historic Site is the home of the Civil War Olustee Battle.

Destination Facts

  • Baker County is Florida’s 38th county, established on February 8, 1861, from a segment of New River County (Bradford County).
  • It gains its name from James McNair Baker, a Judge of the Fourth Judicial District and a Confederate Senator.
  • Macclenny is the county seat.
  • A famous Civil War battle took place just to the east of the town of Olustee.

Area Information

  • The county has a total area of 589 square miles.
  • Macclenny is the county seat.
  • Baker County, Florida is located between Duval County (Jacksonville) and Columbia County (Lake City).
  • Some of the cities and towns are Macclenny (county seat), Glen St. Mary, Sanderson, Taylor, Olustee, Baxter, Cuyler, Margaretta, and Manning.

Why Visit baker

  • Glass Menagerie: Open since 1995, browsers will delight in the Glass Menagerie’s shelves full of Depression glass, fine china, curios, and collectibles.
  • Southern Charm: In December, Saturday 10am until 4pm. A totally “charming” gift shop offering antiques, collectibles, gifts, and bridal registry.
  • Rachel’s Farmhouse: A restored “cracker” style house, this shop features handmade furniture and gifts. Also offered are candles, quilts, antiques, and other collectibles.

Best Time to Visit baker

  • July is the hottest and January is the coldest months.
  • Its very humid during hot months so better to avoid those months.

Transport

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Light rail

Precautions

  • Avoid hot months for humidity is very high.

Lifestyle

  • The Pumpkin Patch: An annual seasonal event, open 7 days a week through the month of October.
  • It is popular with the locals as well as visitors to the area. It is a colorful and educational experience.
  • The Baker County Fair begins the first weekend in October, Tuesday through Saturday from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m..
  • The re-enactment of the Civil War Olustee Battle takes place in February at the site of the largest Civil War battle fought in Florida with an exposition held in September depicting Civil War memorabilia.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Budget

$50-$200

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