2020 – THE TRAVELING SENIORS

July 8, 2023

Destin, Florida: A Visit To Harborwalk Village

Even though I love to travel all over the US I also enjoy just doing local travel. A couple of weeks ago on a Sunday morning I decided to do just that as I headed just east of where I currently reside in Gulf Breeze, Florida to Destin, Florida and the Harborwalk Village. It’s less than an hour drive, of course it depends on traffic. However this time of year (February) is the off season so traffic was not bad. To get there I drive along Hwy 98 which takes me through another cool place, Fort Walton Beach. Destin is located about a 20 minute drive from Fort Walton Beach….

written by Stuart - Posted in 2020, Blog, Florida, Road Trips, Travel

March 10, 2021

2021 SENIOR DISCOUNTS AT RESTAURANTS

Since folks are starting to travel again I though it was time to repost this list of senior discounts. Also note all places may not be open in all locations. When we travel, we are always looking for good food at a discount! Saving money on food means more days on the road! Our friends @theseniorlist reached out to all national restaurant chains to survey about available senior discounts. Be aware that some of the discounts noted are offered by franchise owners in local markets. As such, the senior discounts can vary and change without notice. Our thanks to The Senior List for allowing us to reprint their findings. 2021 List…

written by Barb Bradley - Posted in 2020, Blog, Trip Planning

June 8, 2020

PENSACOLA BEACH FLORIDA BACK OPEN

Pensacola Beach Florida Back open After many weeks Pensacola Beach Florida has reopened. Even though I do travel I live in what I call one of the most beautiful areas of the Southeast, Pensacola Beach, Florida. Well, I don’t exactly live on the beach but I just as well since I spend the majority of my time there. And who wouldn’t want to spend time there. Our beaches are pure white sand, in face when I have visitors they are so surprised how white the beach is. On most days the gulf is a pure emerald in color and that is why it’s called The Emerald Coast. One of the…

written by Stuart - Posted in 2020, Blog, Florida, Pensacola Beach, Road Trips, Travel, Trip Planning

May 15, 2020

A SHORT TRIP TO FORT PICKENS

Fort Pickens Area Regular operating hours Restrooms will be limited to Langdon Beach and the restrooms outside of the Discovery Center Lifeguards will be on duty at Langdon Beach Check out more openings in the area via this link. This photo of a cloudy overcast day of Fort Pickens is located on the West end of Santa Rosa Island Florida. Operating Hours March 1 – October 31: 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 8:00 p.m.) November 1 – February 28: 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Year-round: Historic Fort: 8:00 a.m. to sunset Bookstore & Discovery Center: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Campground Registration Office: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30…

written by Stuart - Posted in 2020, Blog, Florida, Information, Travel, Video

May 2, 2020

FINALLY ABLE TO GET OUT

Ok after nearly six plus weeks since I was able to get out a do a video. They opened up some of the parks in the area today so of course I headed out. This morning I visited Gulf Islands National Seashore located off of Hwy 98 in Gulf Breeze, Florida. I am hoping I will be able to get out to a number of the parks in the area soon and post videos. So check out the video: https://youtu.be/n-Fxja52EIM Remember to give use a TUMBS UP on the video. Also think about subscribing so you will be notified when new videos are posted. Be safe! (Wash Those Hands)

written by Stuart - Posted in 2020, Blog, Florida, Information, Road Trips, Travel, Trip Planning, Video

March 8, 2020

SEASIDE FLORIDA

A couple of weeks ago, I visited Seaside, Florida. Yes, if you are think is this where The Truman Show was filmed, you are correct. Filming took place in 1997, stared Jim Carrey and was released in 1998. Seaside is located in-between Destin and Panama City, Florida, off of Hwy 98. I have been visited this seaside community many times over the years. Most weekends, especially during the spring and summer months, there are many sorts of events happening. Check out the Event Calendar for up-to- date information. For overall information about Seaside check out their main Website. The Website is packed full of up-to-date information that includes Events, Real…

written by Stuart - Posted in 2020, Blog, Florida, Information, Road Trips, Travel, Trip Planning, Video

February 17, 2020

A ROADSIDE WONDER: HISTORY APPEARS ON THE CORNER

As I drove halfway across the country for the holidays, I took backroads. You all know how Stu and I love backroads! But traffic was heavy and the two-lane highway I was traveling seemed to always have 10 vehicles in front of me due to solid yellow lines on the roadway. Frustration set in. I had promised to be at my daughter’s on a certain day. “Why did I take THIS road?” I will NEVER get there! You know the feeling. Backroads shelter surprises and I should have known I would see some in Tennessee. All of a sudden, a sign appeared that said, “Scopes Trial Museum.” Whaaat? THE Scopes Trial? Nah,…

written by Barb Bradley - Posted in 2020, Blog, Tennesse

February 3, 2020

TUCSON ARIZONA’S REMARKABLE SABINO CANYON

Even in May, it was over 100 degrees. This is the desert, after all. But May also means the desert is in bloom. We found Sabino Canyon unique and gorgeous in every way. Sabino Canyon is in the Santa Catalina Mountains and has a unique landscape neither of us had ever experienced before. Saguaro Cactus, Palo Verde trees, Cholia and Prickly Pear Cactus are all over the canyon. Stop first at the Visitors’ Center which is open every day from 8-4:30, except for Christmas and Thanksgiving. There, you can pick up trail maps, books and other information. THE TRAM SYSTEM The Canyon has…

written by Barb Bradley - Posted in 2020, Arizona, Blog

January 27, 2020

THE 2020 BEST TRAVEL DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS

Some think winter is no time to travel. But it IS a GREAT time to do some trip planning! Once again this year, our close friends @the senior list have gathered the best airline discounts for seniors for 2021. They annually allow us to reprint their findings. We hope you will check with The Senior List often for valuable information on aging well. *Please note: Some of the discounts you’ll see below are offered by franchise owners in local markets. This means that senior discounts may vary by location. This List of Best Travel Discounts for Seniors is full of verified senior discounts. Senior Discounts that have a verified flag next to them have vetted…

written by Barb Bradley - Posted in 2020, Blog, Trip Planning

January 20, 2020

ABINGDON, VIRGINIA: SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA’S MOST PICTURESQUE TOWN

“The real Virginia stops at Roanoke.” “That’s what people around here say.” I was talking to the friendly ladies at the Abingdon, Virginia Visitor Center. I had to giggle as I had never heard that said in all my 15 years of living in Northern Virginia! This was our first trip to Southwest Virginia and its small towns amid rolling green hills. We loved the surprises around each corner! It was high time we visited this corner of Virginia that shares state lines with Kentucky and Tennessee and is a stone’s throw from North Carolina. We cannot wait to go back! Abingdon, Virginia is…

written by Barb Bradley - Posted in 2020, Blog, Virginia