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Hurricane Fay - Hype or Hurricane?

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Hurricane FayHurricane FayFlorida may be our favorite state to hang out and swim with the dolphins - but maybe not during hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center in Miami is buzzing with activity as tourists and residents try to figure out what Hurricane Fay (the 6th storm this season) will do as she works her way further...

Florida Beaches Guide - Sebastian Inlet State Park

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It's been a while since you've come up for air. But Sebastian Inlet is the perfect excuse to ditch the blackberry and grab your sandals. It's located on Sebastian Inlet State ParkSebastian Inlet State Parkthe tip of two barrier islands, which makes this a great place if you like to balance your tree-hugging with beach-bathing. If you're into enjoying the natural beauty of the beach, swimming and sunbathing...

Florida Beaches Guide - Cocoa Beach

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Cocoa BeachCocoa BeachHow many beaches must a woman walk down before you can call her relaxed, rested and rejuvenated? Just one and it's Cocoa Beach - an hour's drive from Orlando.

Florida Beaches Guide - St. Pete Beach

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St. Pete BeachSt. Pete BeachCheck your watch. Is it time for a vacation yet? St. Pete Beach is a 7 mile stretch of clear waters, gentle winds and white sands. The serenity stops there though.

Florida Beaches Guide - Playalinda Beach

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Playalinda BeachPlayalinda BeachMove over wooden bangles and dangly earrings, we're shedding it all when we visit Playalinda Beach, a barrier island...

Florida Beaches Guide - Honeymoon Island State Park

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Honeymoon IslandHoneymoon IslandHere comes the sun and the sand and the lover's paradise. What were you expecting? It is Honeymoon Island, after all...


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  • On Hurricane Fay - Hype or Hurricane?, Anonymous said "I disagree - the point is that some people aren't immune to the media hype - and that's why news outlets continue to cover non-stories like this. Granted tropical storms can be deadly but a little common sense (like the author said about the governer's advice) will go a long way to getting through ANY storm safely. I still wouldn't travel south right now - who wants their vacation ruined by something like this? But, I wouldn't take an Alaskan cruise in the dead of winter. It's that whole common sense thing again. Good post - and great discussion!"

  • On Hurricane Fay - Hype or Hurricane?, Anonymous said "In this case, it could be a lot of hype. I'm not down there, so I can't say for certain. Canada and the US are much better at weathering these types of storms (no pun intended) due to better communications and infrastructure. And their size... Tropical storms can devastate island countries. But I think the rest of this post is a little off the mark. Tropical storms don't need to turn into "real hurricanes" to be deadly because it isn't just about the wind speed. Last year, hundreds of people died in the Caribbean due to tropical storms because of flooding and landslides caused by torrential rains. Oh, and then there's widespread water-borne diseases and severe damage to roads and other infrastructure... Deaths from bad judgment happen in snow storms as well as tropical storms. Nothing new there. Overall, if people were smarter about the weather, then they would make better decisions. In which case, education about storm preparedness is better than media hype which people are immune to."

  • On Hurricane Fay - Hype or Hurricane?, Category 3's My Limit said "I agree - this is all hype. I'm not saying it's okay to wait as long as some people did in New Orleans, but this kind of panic is just silly. It's as if the media doesn't have enough to write about so a little storm like Fay becomes a feeding frenzy. The gov. is right. Use some common sense, but don't panic. Oh, and the beaches are still great here this time of year!"

  • On Hurricane Fay - Hype or Hurricane?, Anonymous said "If your friend doesn't evacuate until a hurricane is a Category 4, I hope you know that your friend won't be around for long! A Category 4 is what took out New Orleans with Katrina, and Miami with Andrew. "

  • On Blog Action Day - Calling all Girlfriend Travelers, Karen said "i agree - great idea! btw - i love the story you did on slum tourism. i'm not sure i agree it's the crassest way to travel but it makes you wonder if our tourism dollars do more harm than good."



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