Washington DC – 2026 Peak Cherry Tree Bloom Announced

National Park Service (NPS) announces the best dates for viewing Cherry Blossom along the Tidal Basin The brutal winter season has delayed the Cherry Blossom viewing season and the NPS has just announced that 2026 will be expected between 29 March and 01 April. These dates are still subject to the weather conditions.  The peak date is when 70% of the Yoshino Cherry Blossoms are … Continue reading Washington DC – 2026 Peak Cherry Tree Bloom Announced

Florida – See the Manatees at Tampa Electric Company

Rapidly gaining the title of the most visited attractions in the Tampa area you must visit next time you are on the Gulf Coast in Florida. The unimaginative title of ‘The Tampa Electric Company’ doesn’t sound like somewhere you would want to make part of your vacation time.  During the winter months Florida is famed for the migration of ‘Snow Birds’ from the bitter winters … Continue reading Florida – See the Manatees at Tampa Electric Company

Florida – Manatee Viewing

I am back on my travels and having to take advantage of using up my annual accrued leave. Virgin Atlantic Holidays came up trumps for the second time in three months and we are going to stay in Celebration between the Main Gates of East and West to the Walt Disney World. The weather will be reasonably warmer than the UK and heating our bones … Continue reading Florida – Manatee Viewing

Lake Apopka – Self Drive Wildlife Trail Florida

Visiting Central Florida and the Theme Park area there are plenty of attractions eager to separate you from your hard earned money. So forget Gatorland and Gatorworld and immerse yourself on a free, yes FREE self drive wildlife trail.  Lake Apopka is 15 miles north west of the city of Orlando and covers 20,000 acres. Cars travel at 10 mph on a one way trail … Continue reading Lake Apopka – Self Drive Wildlife Trail Florida