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Summer in Daytona

Posted on April 23, 2019Author The Perennial Traveler2 Comments

Summer is heating up in Daytona… here are a few of the events to look forward to:

Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Flagler Avenue! It’s located on the New Smyrna Beach, just 20 minutes south of the Perennial Vacation Club resort.
Daytona Tortugas baseball season! Head over to Jackie Robinson baseball field — after the games, the kids are allowed to run the bases! Find the game schedule here.
If you’ll be visiting over Memorial Day weekend, visit the Ponce De Leon Inlet Light Station and climb to the top of Florida’s tallest lighthouse.
Over on the boardwalk, enjoy the Daytona Beach Bandshell Concerts, running May through September every Friday and Saturday night (and stick around for the fireworks afterwards). Here you can find Jimmy Buffet, Aerosmith and Heart tribute bands, just to name a few! Find the schedule here.

How do you like to enjoy summer in Daytona?

The Fountain of Youth (and Pancakes)

Posted on February 26, 2019Author The Perennial Traveler1 Comment

Looking for a unique breakfast experience, wildlife, boating and history? Not far from Daytona Beach Shores is De Leon Springs State Park, the area where legend says that Ponce de Leon discovered the Fountain of Youth. Start your visit with breakfast at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House. Every table is equipped with a griddle; order a pitcher of homemade batter and cook your own pancakes. Then rent a paddle boat, canoe, kayak or tube, and float through over 1,000 acres of lakes, streams and canals. There are also historical and ecological tours. It’s easy to plan an entire day around this beautiful and fascinating area.

Happy travels!

Daytona Bike Week!

Posted on January 29, 2019Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

It’s almost here: Bike Week in Daytona! Between March 8th and 17th, there are lots of events happening around town, celebrating the 78th year of Bike Week, the largest motorcycle event in the world. Here are a few resources if you’ll be visiting during this time:

Official Bike Week information
Main Street Station (live music and drink specials)
The Cabbage Patch (in Samsula; over 5 acres of vendors and lots of outdoor events)

Happy travels!

Daytona 500!

Posted on January 8, 2019Author The Perennial Traveler3 Comments

It’s almost time for the Daytona 500! If you’ll be visiting us during the next month or two, check out these events:

Rolex 24 at the Daytona International Speedway (January 26th-27th): This endurance sports car classic has attracted racing legends since 1962. From sunrise to sunset to sunrise again, this twice-around-the-clock marathon is intense!
Historic North Turn Legends Beach Parade (February 9th): This free event is held in honor of Daytona’s historic beach racing days. Vintage race cars from 1948-1958 will parade down the beach beginning at 10:30 a.m.
And the big one… Daytona 500! (February 17th): This year, the Daytona 500 celebrates its 61st running! This event usually sells out, so make your plans now.

Another popular choice? Hanging at our beachside pool while grilling on the BBQs and then catching some shade under our beautiful tiki huts… enjoy!