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Fall in Daytona

Posted on July 18, 2018Author The Perennial Traveler2 Comments

Starting to plan a visit to Daytona Beach this fall? Here are some of our favorite events to keep in mind:

October 18-21: Biktoberfest! This motorcycle rally draws over 125,000 visitors each year. Watch the pros compete, enjoy live music and more!
October 26-28: Daytona Beach Dream Cruise. This free event features classic cars and is celebrating its 11th year.
November 3-4: The Halifax Art Festival. In downtown Daytona, this festival features fine art and crafts, live entertainment, children’s events, fine dining and more.

Some year-round options include:

Daytona’s Farmers’ Market (held every Saturday).
The Casements, a Rockefeller home offering daily tours of the beautiful home and grounds.
The Halifax Harbor Marina Dinner & River Cruise. Be sure to book in advance! The food is very good, and now includes a kids’ menu.

What are you favorite activities in the Daytona Beach area?

Coming Up in Daytona

Posted on May 1, 2018Author The Perennial Traveler1 Comment

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, Beatles and Eagles tribute bands, just to name a few! Find the schedule here.

How do you like to enjoy summer in Daytona?

De Leon Springs State Park

Posted on April 3, 2018Author The Perennial Traveler1 Comment

Looking for a unique breakfast experience, wildlife, boating and history? Not too 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. You can also 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!

Cruisin’ Downtown DeLand

Posted on March 6, 2018Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

On the 3rd Saturday of every month, come rain or shine, you can find the Cruisin’ Downtown DeLand Classic Car Show, less than 30 minutes west of Daytona Beach. This Main Street community strives to protect the area’s heritage while maintaining a lively center of shops, restaurants, cafes and galleries. During the monthly car show, various special events, music and family fun add to the display of classic cars. For all of the latest events and more information, visit their website here.