The Fountain of Youth (and Pancakes)

Hiking at De Leon Springs

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!

Bently Heritage Estate Distillery

the Carlito still

Now open to the public! The Bently Heritage Estate Distillery, located in Minden, Nevada, is a short drive from our Tahoe resorts. The mill, over 100 years old and once the largest in the area, has been beautifully restored and modernized. Bently Ranch, located nearby, sustainably grows and harvests all of the grains used in production (and the barley is malted in-house, too).

Gin and vodka are currently offered, with whiskey coming as soon as it can be aged! Take a tour of the mill and creamery, and finish with a tasting of premium spirits while over-looking the single malt whiskey production area.

Have you visited the Bently Heritage Estate Distillery? Let us know what you think!

stairs in the tasting room

 

Refer a Friend!

Calling all members! We’re still offering our popular refer-a-friend program: refer your friends and family to us and, when they buy a membership, you’ll receive a FREE bonus week AND a free direct exchange or world bank! Travel where you want, when you want, and help your loved ones do the same.

For more information about our referral program, or about purchasing a membership, contact our Membership Development Director here.

Daytona Bike Week!

Daytona Beach Shores

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:

Happy travels!