Articles written by Pamela Watson

Some of the most haunted houses and swamps in Florida are between Pensacola and Tallahassee and ghost tours and tales can be found here year round.

Oct 30, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Gathering the clan together for Christmas doesn't have to be hard work. Make family holidays more fun for everyone by renting a mountain cabin.

Oct 2, 2010 - Pamela Watson

From the Northwest Florida gulf coast to Jacksonville and the Atlantic beaches, author M. Timothy O'Keefe shows the best north Florida hiking trails.

Sep 15, 2010 - Pamela Watson

The Baker Block Museum in Baker, Florida is a community heritage museum packed with historical documents, Florida history exhibits, and several log cabins.

Aug 26, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Whether it's a beach in Florida, a Hawaii beach, or other top beach destinations, coastal expert Dr. Beach knows where to find the best beaches in America.

Aug 18, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Finding the best beach vacation destinations in the U.S.A. is a snap with the annual top beaches list from Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, a.k.a. Dr. Beach.

Aug 10, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Along with, jazz, the Plaza and barbeque, Kansas City could easily be known for this creamy gourmet chocolate cake from a 1992 Junior League cook book.

Aug 4, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Lake District hotels offer a variety of accommodation styles for travelers, including casual elegance in the village of Glenridding on Ullswater.

Jul 31, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Ullswater in the Lake District features stunning scenery, great Lake District walks and the picturesque towns of Patterdale, Pooley Bridge, and Glenridding.

Jul 16, 2010 - Pamela Watson

No trip to the Lake District in England is complete without a visit to the house where the author of Peter Rabbit lived and created her timeless characters.

Jul 5, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Many Destin hotels, including some pet friendly hotels on the beach, welcome dogs and cats. There are also several off leash parks to entertain Fido.

Jun 25, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Is building a new international airport and three Florida beach resorts on the gulf coast from Port St. Joe to the Beaches of South Walton a huge gamble?

May 14, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Travelers arriving at the new Panama City Beach airport will find beachfront hotels, shopping, dining, and tourist attractions not far away.

Apr 30, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Travelers to Northwest Florida can take wine tours and sample award winning Muscadine wine at this well stocked Florida wine shop and winery.

Apr 24, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Offering daily a free wine tasting of their unique selection of fruit wine is only one reason this Northwest Florida wine cellar is a top beach attraction.

Apr 20, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Some of the best fresh seafood and best beach restaurants can be found along Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton County, on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast.

Apr 8, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Visitors looking for outdoor activities, beautiful beaches, and Northwest Florida state parks will find them, and a 19-mile paved bike trail, in Walton County Florida.

Mar 31, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Not far from the Northwest Florida beach haven of Pensacola, train lovers operate model trains and preserve railroad history in a historic West Florida train station.

Mar 24, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Visitors to the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast don't expect to find wineries on their way to the beach, but this off the beaten path Florida winery is well worth a visit.

Mar 17, 2010 - Pamela Watson

The new Miracle Strip @ Pier Park offers fond memories for those who remember the original Panama City Beach amusement park and it is the only one in Northwest Florida.

Mar 10, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Science activities in light, air, nature, electricity, and the human body delight children and adults at this gulf coast science museum in Fort Walton Beach near Destin.

Mar 5, 2010 - Pamela Watson

The first new international airport built in the United States since 9/11 has a 10,000 foot primary runway and a LEED certified Green Building air terminal.

Feb 27, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Just minutes from the Northwest Florida beaches is a quiet state park with an unusual historic house, nestled among moss draped live oaks and overlooking a dreamy bayou.

Feb 20, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Hands Across the Sand, a grassroots movement to protest offshore oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico says more than Florida tourism could be harmed.

Feb 13, 2010 - Pamela Watson

This Gulf Coast History Museum near Eglin AFB offers exhibits, ongoing educational programs, and annual community events. It is also a valuable regional resource.

Feb 6, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Within walking distance of Panama City Beach hotels is a unique outdoor shopping mall offering restaurants, entertainment and shops with a Florida beach backdrop.

Jan 10, 2010 - Pamela Watson

Visitors to the historic Abbey town of Sherborne, England will find a variety of country inns, pubs, hotel accommodations and cottages to suit every taste and budget.

Jan 2, 2010 - Pamela Watson

What do Saxon kings, Thomas Wyatt, and Sir Walter Raleigh all have in common? They have either worshipped in, or are buried in, this ancient West Country parish church.

Nov 14, 2009 - Pamela Watson

This gulf coast state park offers visitors a chance to see a rare ecosystem that occurs in only two places in the world while enjoying a stunning Northwest Florida beach.

Nov 7, 2009 - Pamela Watson

The city of Salisbury traces its beginnings back 750 years, but visitors today will find modern shopping, inviting pubs, and the finest medieval cathedral in England.

Oct 31, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Novelist and poet Thomas Hardy grew up in Dorset, England. Today visitors to the West County can see the region and the English country cottages that influenced his work.

Oct 24, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Ride a London bus or train, visit the Tower of London and Kew Gardens, all for one price. The London Pass lets visitors save money and time before and after they arrive.

Oct 11, 2009 - Pamela Watson

English country cottages and country inns abound in Dorset, England, but this historic coaching inn offers spacious, en-suite hotel accommodations and an excellent pub.

Sep 19, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Florida beaches are known for sun and surf, but in Northwest Florida, ecotourism is popular. With over 1,000,000 acres of protected lands, hiking trails are numerous.

Aug 22, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Long known as the Northwest Florida spring break destination, Panama City Beach has new upscale shopping with nearby hotels and attractions for a great family vacation.

Aug 15, 2009 - Pamela Watson

October is National Seafood Month, and every year gulf coast Florida towns from Pensacola to Apalachicola celebrate with fresh seafood and lots of fun activities.

Aug 1, 2009 - Pamela Watson

No Florida golf vacation is complete without a trip to the World Golf Hall of Fame. A must-see for every golf fan, visitors can learn golf history play 18-holes and more.

Jul 19, 2009 - Pamela Watson

This Northwest Florida Gulf Coast marine park in Panama City Beach lets visitors see marine life, learn about marine conservation and swim with bottlenose dolphins.

Jul 5, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Tourist attractions near Destin and Panama City Beach add value to a beach vacation with a chance to see marine life, act like a pirate or enjoy a quiet boat ride.

Jun 28, 2009 - Pamela Watson

From stock car racing in Pensacola to a gulf front marine park near Destin, Northwest Florida offers a variety of things to do that are both fun and inexpensive.

Jun 21, 2009 - Pamela Watson

From Pensacola to Destin and from Panama City to Saint George Island, budget minded travelers will find numerous low cost tourist attractions on the Florida gulf coast.

Jun 14, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Florida attractions don't have to be expensive to be fun. A beach vacation with lots of sand and sun can also include, museums, nature watching and quality family time.

Jun 7, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Forget the road map. U. S. Highway 331 goes straight through the heart of south Alabama and is the main route to the Florida Gulf Coast. It's also a great scenic drive.

May 30, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Long before radar, sonar or GPS, lighthouses provided direction and safety for mariners. Today five historic Northwest Florida towers are also great Florida attractions.

May 17, 2009 - Pamela Watson

A petting zoo and a train ride through 30 acres of free-ranging wildlife are just two of the activities at this northwest Florida panhandle attraction in Gulf Breeze.

May 3, 2009 - Pamela Watson

The Northwest Florida coast may seem an unlikely place for a butterfly house or butterfly garden, but the Florida panhandle is a major stop-over for butterfly migration.

Apr 26, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Destin Florida has beach rentals for every taste and budget. Travelers planning Florida beach vacations will find Destin to be the best vacation rentals destination.

Mar 29, 2009 - Pamela Watson

From the country's largest designer outlet mall to quaint antique shops in Apalachicola shopping at the Beach along Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast is a retail experience.

Mar 15, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Two military bases in Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach Florida offer history museums that feature vintage aircraft, military weapons and the history of modern air warfare.

Mar 8, 2009 - Pamela Watson

Apalachicola was once the third largest shipping port on the Gulf. Today this seaport town is known for oysters, fresh seafood and a vibrant downtown historic district.

Mar 1, 2009 - Pamela Watson