Tourists have flocked to Florida’s northwest Gulf Coast and sun and fun spots at Panama City Beach, Fort Walton Beach, and Pensacola Beach since World War II,. Every year those visitors number in the millions. Florida’s Miracle Strip: From Redneck Riviera to Emerald Coast describes the rise of early developments, such as Long Beach Resort, and major tourist attractions, such as the Gulfarium and the Miracle Strip Amusement Park.

In a style that informs and entertains adding to that, heartfelt nostalgia and a dose of tongue-in-cheek, author, Tim Hollis reminisces on the place that was and why it needs to be remembered. He covers the motels and tourist cottages; the restaurants, such as Captain Anderson’s and Staff’s; the intricate miniature golf courses, such as Goofy Golf and its many imitators. He takes special delight in recovering the memories of those quirky businesses that now exist only in faded photographs and aging postcards, such wacky tourist traps as Castle Dracula, Petticoat Junction, Tombstone Territory, and the Snake-A-Torium.

In Florida’s Miracle Strip, Hollis examines how this area became known as the “Miracle Strip,” and how the local chambers of commerce got so tired of that image that the name gradually fell into disuse. The book is illustrated with an abundance of vintage photos and advertisements, most of which have not been seen in print since their original appearances. For the sentimential who loves revisiting the past or the snowbird, Florida’s Miracle Strip: From Redneck Riviera to Emerald Coast will be a welcome traveling companion.

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FamilyFun Vacation Guide: Florida is a wealth of information on tips for making your family trip to Florida more enjoyable. It also helps the traveler to be prepared for anything that might come up, including food issues and expenses, entertaining the kids, where the populated areas are for gas stations, motels and campgrounds, and must-see attractions. And you are assured that you will not miss something by driving right by it and not knowing if it was worth seeing. With this guide you will know if you need to make the stop.

It is loaded with the “must-see” things you should not miss. You will be armed and dangerous with the information from FamilyFun Vacation Guide: Florida as you will discover what things will cost, how to plan your route to see the things you want to see, how much time you need to block out, and what times the places you want to visit are crowded so that you can avoid them and really be able to enjoy your designated spot.

Grab you stick pad because you will be book marking so many pages in this resourceful book. It is a great way to travel smart and do it right. FamilyFun Vacation Guide: Florida is a must have for the family with no idea what it takes to travel to the family who has been there, done that and wants to do so much more. It even covers the surrounding states of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Talk about resourceful!

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You want to travel from state to state in an RV and you find yourself at a lost for where to go. Your RV is gassed up and your family is screaming to get away from the hustle and bustle for a little while. Maybe you need to grab RV Vacations For Dummies, 4th Edition to help you figure it all out.

From the East Coast to the Oregon Coast, and Texas to the Tetons, North America is packed with fascinating vactioning destinations. An RV is a great way to travel to any one of them. RV Vacations For Dummies, 4th Edition is a fun, friendly guide that shows you how to get the most out of your RV vacations with fun itineraries and handy tips on:

• Choose the right route and the right season for travel
• Picking the RV that will get you where you want to go on a budget you can afford
• Eating and sleeping comfortably on the road
• Tying up the loose ends before you leave
• Planning ahead to take care of special travel needs
• Tips on fun museums and special getaways for snowbirds

True to the tradition of every For Dummies travel guide, RV Vacations For Dummies, 4th Edition includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
• The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
• Lots of detailed maps

So what are you waiting on? Get packed, grab this resource guide, and start driving.

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