The Citrus Traveler

The Citrus Traveler Native Floridian turned your Ultimate Travel Planner!

Specializing in ALL 🍊 Florida destinations, and Nostalgic Florida Getaways! 🚗
Your AP Concierge- proudly serving ALL Theme Park Annual Passholders! 🏰 🎡 🐬

🍊 Nostalgic Florida Wednesdays 🚗 It’s 5:00 PM in the Gilded Age, whichmeans it is time for afternoon leisure! ️ 🕑 Life a...
08/19/2026

🍊 Nostalgic Florida Wednesdays 🚗

It’s 5:00 PM in the Gilded Age, which
means it is time for afternoon leisure! ️ 🕑

Life at the grand hotel revolved entirely
around structured, elegant socializing.
After a therapeutic soak in the mineral
springs, high-society guests would gather
on the perfectly manicured green lawns
for games of croquet 🏌️‍♀️

But let's be honest: it wasn’t just about the sport. It was about seeing and being seen, low-key gossip, and flashing the latest northern fashions under the shade of ancient, moss-draped live oaks. 🌳✨

What's your absolute favorite old-school lawn game to play on a sunny afternoon? ☀️

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🍊 Nostalgic Florida Wednesdays 🚗 The travel trunks are officially unloaded, and we have arrived at the grandest address ...
08/19/2026

🍊 Nostalgic Florida Wednesdays 🚗

The travel trunks are officially unloaded, and we have arrived at the grandest address in town! 🏨💼

Walking up to the Grand Clarendon Hotel
for the first time takes your breath away!
It is a massive, four-story wooden
masterpiece surrounded by palms and towering oaks draped in Spanish moss. 🌴
As you step onto the sprawling wraparound verandas, you can hear the faint rustle of
silk dresses and the soft murmur of wealthy guests relaxing in wicker rocking chairs. Walking through the grand front doors feels like stepping straight into a living painting.

Imagine checking into total Gilded Age luxury and trading the harsh northern winters for months of pampering right under m the Florida palms! 🌴 🌴

Can you imagine spending three whole months straight living in a grand historic hotel like this? Tell us in the comments! 👇

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🍊 Nostalgic Florida Wednesdays 🚗 We have officially pulled into town! Welcome to our destination for the day: Green Cove...
08/19/2026

🍊 Nostalgic Florida Wednesdays 🚗

We have officially pulled into town! Welcome to our destination for the day: Green Cove Springs. 💦🌱

Our story starts right here with a brilliant
local physician, Dr. Platt, who recognized
that the town's sulfur-scented, 78-degree natural mineral springs weren't just a scenic wonder—they were a powerful, therapeutic health sanctuary. Dr. Applegate championed these healing waters as a miracle cure-all,
and almost overnight, high-society took
notice. 🌴

Wealthy travelers started packing massive trunks, boarding grand steamships, and arriving by the thousands just to drink and bathe in these famous springs.

Drop a 💦 if you’d love to take a dip in this old Florida miracle water today!🕒

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🍊Nostalgic Florida Wednesdays! 🚗 Good morning, Citrus Travelers!🍊 Who is ready for our next nostalgic adventure? 🍊🕶️ Gra...
08/19/2026

🍊Nostalgic Florida Wednesdays! 🚗

Good morning, Citrus Travelers!🍊 Who is ready for our next nostalgic adventure? 🍊🕶️ Grab your sunglasses, toss your favorite vintage scarf in the bag, and hop in the passenger seat because we are hitting the highway! 🚗 👓

We are making our way toward a historic
spot that was once famously known across the country as the "Saratoga of the South."
But today, it’s actually one of Florida's many unknown, quiet natural springs that a lot of people don’t visit or even really know about, because it's tucked away in a quiet, small town. People just drive right through the
quiet small town, not even realizing the
history that's there! 🌴

For the rest of the day, we are going to be stepping off the beaten path and exploring what life was like when rich travelers would escape northern winters to spend months
at a time relaxing by these Florida waters. 🌴

Where do you think we are headed first? Drop your guesses below! 👇

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🍊 Theme Park Tuesdays 🍊 That’s an official wrap on our Discovery Cove adventure, Citrus Travelers! ✨🌙To wrap up our Them...
08/19/2026

🍊 Theme Park Tuesdays 🍊

That’s an official wrap on our Discovery Cove adventure, Citrus Travelers! ✨🌙

To wrap up our Theme Park Tuesday, let's talk about one of the most unique features of this hidden gem: the park closes early, wrapping up its resort hours at 5:00 PM. 🕑

At a normal theme park, you stay until midnight and leave exhausted. But because Discovery Cove treats you like a VIP guest at an all-inclusive boutique resort, an early close means you walk out feeling completely refreshed, pampered, and perfectly sun-kissed. You get a full day of luxury, and still have your entire evening free to enjoy Orlando's amazing nightlife! 🌙

🤔💬 Let's hear it, Citrus Travelers: Which experience won your heart today? Snorkeling the Grand Reef, walking underwater with SeaVenture, or feeding the birds in the Aviary? Drop your favorite in the comments! 👇

🎁✈️ If you saw something today that you definitely would love to do, or if you want to surprise someone special with this ultimate all-inclusive day trip, let's make it happen. Just contact The Citrus Traveler, that's me, to lock in your paradise getaway! 👇 🌴 🦜 🐬 🤿

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🍊 Thene Park Tuesdays 🍊 Step into a hidden jungle paradise! ✨🦜Discovery Cove is famous for its crystal-clear water, but...
08/18/2026

🍊 Thene Park Tuesdays 🍊
Step into a hidden jungle paradise! ✨🦜

Discovery Cove is famous for its crystal-clear water, but you can also look forward to an amazing hidden treasure on land: Explorer’s Aviary! 🦜 🦜

You can enter this free-flight aviary straight from the beaches or by floating right in from the lazy river. Once you are inside, hundreds of colorful, exotic birds soar right above and around you! 🦜 🐦

🍇 The Best Part: You can grab a complimentary cup of fruit and feed these beautiful birds right out of the palm of your hand! It’s an incredibly quiet, peaceful, and immersive experience that animal lovers cannot miss! 🍇 🦜

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08/18/2026

🍊 Theme Park Tuesdays 🍊
Diving into The Grand Reef! 🤿🐠

Citrus Travelers, we are taking off on our virtual day at Discovery Cove by plunging straight into The Grand Reef! 🤿 🐟 🐠

This isn't an aquarium where you just look through glass. Grab your complimentary mask and snorkel because we are swimming alongside thousands of stunning, vibrant tropical fish 🐟 🐠 🎣 🤿
👇 Take a few minutes to experience the magic and see what it's like below! 👇🌊

Pro-Tip: The real highlight here is wading with the massive, velvety stingrays that glide right past your feet! They are incredibly friendly and love to swim right up to you
👋 Would you dive right into the deep end, or stick closer to the sandy shores? Let us know in the comments! 🏝️

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08/18/2026

🍊 Thene Park Tuesdays 🍊
SeaVenture Helment Walk

Ever wanted to walk on the ocean floor? Meet SeaVenture! 🐡🤿

We are highlighting one of the most unique, premier experiences you can add to your
day at Discovery Cove: SeaVenture! 🤿

Think of it as an underwater walking tour.
You put on a specialized diving helmet that allows you to breathe completely naturally underwater—no scuba certification required!

You’ll descend beneath the surface to walk along the reef floor, coming face-to-face
with schools of fish, massive rays, and even look through unique panoramic windows at sharks! It is an absolute must-do for any traveler looking for a true bucket-list adventure! 🐟 🐠 🦈 🐢

🦈 Drop a ⚓ below if you are brave enough to take the SeaVenture walk!

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🍊 Theme Park Tuesdays! 🍊 Calling all Citrus Travelers! 🍊 Wake up and pack your bags, because it is THEME PARK TUESDAY! ...
08/18/2026

🍊 Theme Park Tuesdays! 🍊

Calling all Citrus Travelers! 🍊 Wake up and
pack your bags, because it is THEME PARK TUESDAY! ! 🍊 🏰 🐋 🎬 🦒 ☀️Come on,
let's go! 🚗

Today is something even more special than our usual coaster rollouts. We are revealing one of the absolute best hidden theme park secrets located right in the heart of Orlando: Discovery Cove by SeaWorld! 🏝️

Grab your swimsuit, and sunglasses, Citrus Travelers—we’re diving into a literal tropical paradise. We have a full day of highlights
lined up for you to show you why this spot is pure magic. Let's go! 🌊🦩

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🌊 Coastal Postcard Momdays 🌊 Pensacola reminds us that the past isn't just something we read about—it's something we can...
08/18/2026

🌊 Coastal Postcard Momdays 🌊

Pensacola reminds us that the past isn't just something we read about—it's something we can still touch, taste, and feel in the Gulf breeze.

Whether you are dreaming of wandering historic landmarks, watching jets roar over emerald waters, or finding a quiet beach where time completely stands still, I am here to bring those travel dreams to life.

If you are ready to start planning your Coastal Florida escape today, let's chat! 💌🌅

Goodnight Citrus Travelers!! 🍊

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