Regardless of the state of the economy, many people find themselves a little strapped for money around the holidays. Heating costs, food for holiday gatherings, holiday travel costs, and gifts all factor in to making November through January the most expensive time of the year. Luckily, as much as this time of year can cost more, there are more opportunities to make a little bit of money to offset these inflated expenses. Below, we’ll share with you the top five ways to earn a little extra cash over the holidays.
Tip 5 – Manual Labor
Fall is called “fall” for a reason. Leaves fall off of trees and if they just stay on people’s lawns it is bad for the grass underneath. That’s why they invented rakes. One thing about raking – people hate to do it. That’s why they invented leaf blowers. So, if you invest in a leaf blower, you can take care of people’s leaves for them without having to rake people’s leaves? Easy enough, right? Once the snow starts falling; you can shovel snow for extra dough – or use a little of your leaf-blowing money to invest in a snow blower. Other things to consider – cleaning out gutters, hanging holiday lights, and winterizing windows with that shrink wrap stuff.
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A convenient location and wonderful climate makes Florida the ideal destination for a family vacation. Whether it is Miami or another city, getting around the state is easy as rental cars are widely available and reasonably priced as well. Round up the family and hit the beach, take a swim with the dolphins, or get your adrenaline rush on the roller coasters. Whatever your pleasure, Florida can deliver an experience unlike you will find anywhere else.
Beach Scenery
Florida offers 1100 miles of gorgeous beaches, crystal clear waters, and delightful tropical breezes. In the Sunshine State, you can easily find heavily populated beaches with a party atmosphere, or quite beaches perfect for relaxing. Many vacationers are fond of Siesta Public Beach because it has a great environment for kids. Located in sunny Sarasota, this beach offers fine white sand, translucent shallow waters, calm waves, and a well equipped playground. Those who like to collect seashells will be pleased with the findings at Sanibel Island, which boasts well over 400 types of shells. Amelia Island is also a popular spot to visit, boasting 13 miles of island primed for activities such as sunbathing, horseback riding, kayaking, exciting shopping and fine dining. If your family has their heart set on Miami, rest easy because this vibrant city has several great beaches that offer a little something for everyone.
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There is a place of serenity and undisturbed peace that you may travel to, far from Miami and other major hubs of Florida. Cape San Blas is a destination that those looking for pure relaxation should head for.
Located on the horseshoe shaped spit of land in the Gulf of Mexico known as St. Joseph’s Bay, this is what is referred to as Florida’s Forgotten Coast. There are no high-rise buildings, no wall-to-wall people – nor buildings for that matter, no noise, and no pollution. Pristine is the working word for any day on Cape San Blas.
Historically the Cape was used by the Confederacy for salt harvesting from the seawater until 1862 when it was destroyed by the Union. The first lighthouse was built on the Cape in 1847 and was destroyed in August 1851 by gale force winds. There were a few new constructs in-between the original and the currently standing lighthouse. The current lighthouse draws in thousands of visitors a year. The ninety-six foot tall construction houses two keepers so that by use of walkie-talkies one keeper who mans the gift shop can speak to the other who eyes the tower and watches for storms. You have the opportunity to climb the tower, unless there is a lightning storm, where you can view from sea to shining sea… or at least the Cape area.
If climbing lighthouses for a great view isn’t your thing, then why not pop on over to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park? One of the highest rated beaches in the United States is within the park. While visiting you can also try your hand at kayaking, bird watching and dolphin watching. The Park is nestled on over 2500 acres right at the cape’s tip. Camping, hiking and diving are other activities that you may partake.
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There are many things to do in Florida, but if you have a family, some of the places like Miami may not be for you. While there are many different fine adult activities in this area, they are just that, adult activities. Many families find that the Orlando area offers many more activities, and there are many different theme parks and resorts in this area. You can choose from Sea World and Discovery Cove, which is home to some of the most exotic sea creatures that you may never see anywhere else. There is of course Universal studios, and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, which offers much more than the same theme park in California ever dreamed of, mostly because there is a lot more space here. Probably top on everyone’s list has got to be Disney World, and it too has much to see.
But this area has much more to offer as well. There are many quiet places, like an assortment of museums to entertain, malls for shopping, as well as many dining offerings. There are state parks to explore, as well as Kissimmee, and Lake Buena Vista. These are also great idea alternatives to the crowded theme parks in the area. There are some tips that you should know when you are planning to travel to Orlando Florida, or even Miami.
One of them is to plan ahead, and explore each of these areas with the power of the internet. There are many websites that offer virtual tours, giving you an idea of what each theme park has to offer without having to actually go there. This way, you and your family can decide what to do, and then plan accordingly. With the many resorts in the area that are really nice, you may also want to consider an all inclusive vacation package.
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Clearwater Beach is a wonderful place to visit any time of the year. The sand in clear water is beautiful and white and the water is crystal clear. Clearwater is located on the west coast of Florida opposite of Miami. It is a city that vacationers flock to year after year to enjoy water sports, sunshine and fun.
Clearwater is a city that is very aware of their footprint on the environment and they are doing everything that they can to protect it. The city is absolutely beautiful. It features many parks where families can enjoy a picnic along the waterway. Many of these parks offer bird sanctuaries and nature trails as well.
Clearwater has been voted one of Florida’s best beaches year after year in several surveys. People love Clearwater, because it is so gorgeous. Vacationers love the crystal clear water and the sand that is white as snow. It is a great place to relax on the beach and soak up some sun. Getting a tan is one of the favorite past times in Clearwater Beach.
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Not only does Florida have ideal weather the majority of the time, but it also has many areas that are high tourist attraction hot spots. Orlando, Key West, Tampa and Miami are just some of the most visited areas in this sunny state. Each of these places offers a whirlwind of activities, shopping ventures, entertainment, water adventures and more.
The most popular of all Florida destinations is Walt Disney World in Orlando. With many theme parks, swimming and water fun areas, restaurants, shopping choices and various other types of entertainment, Walt Disney World is not just for kids as some might think. People of all ages come to Walt Disney World with or without children in tow.
Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach and Kennedy Space Center in Florida are a short distance from Orlando and fascinating to visit. This is the where you can learn all you wanted to know about NASA and space. There is a Space Museum and well-educated staff to guide you through to answer questions. The Space Center also offers a great Space Camp for your children to become involved in. There they will learn about the training of an astronaut.
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Stewart Cink won the 138th Open last week and he has described the victory as “surreal”. He beat off tough competition against golfing legend Tom Watson.
Cink won by a massive six shots against Watson in the play off after the two had both finished at two under par.
“It’s been a surreal experience,” said Cink. “Playing against Tom Watson, this stuff just does not happen.
“I grew up watching him – he has turned back the clock and I feel so happy just being part of it.”
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Four former Ryder Cup players, Jose Maria Canizares, Antonio Garrido, Manuel Pinero and Jose Rivero, will head a strong Spanish contingent when the European Senior Tour visits Mallorca for the first Son Gual Mallorca Senior Open next month.
Garrido, along with Seve Ballesteros, was the first continental golfer to be selected for The Ryder Cup in 1979, two years after the pair won the World Cup for Spain in the Philippines. This win was great win because he did in tuff competition and prove himself.
Garrido, now 65, has won two Senior Tour titles – the Scottish Seniors Open in 1994 and the Lawrence Batley Seniors in 1997 – as well as five European Tour titles, including the Spanish Open in 1972 and the Madrid Open in his home town in 1977.
Pinero played in The Ryder Cup in 1981 and was part of the winning European Team at The Belfry in 1985, where he teamed up with Ballesteros to win two foursomes and one fourball match before maintaining his 100 per cent singles record by defeating Lanny Wadkins 3 and 2.
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Holidays to Bermuda are something that should be experienced by the whole family and luckily the stunning islands of Bermuda have enough attractions to keep everyone entertained. From swimming with dolphins to exploring crystal strewn caves, these are the top three family attractions in Bermuda:
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo are all housed together in one large complex. However, the aquarium seems to take up the majority of the floor-space and it is easily agreed that this building is the highlight of the trio. Visitors should start their aquarium experience by collecting a soundstick at the entrance which provides visitors with commentaries of the underwater life as they come across it in the centre. Although the building houses hundreds of native fish, the native rock provides the focal point of the aquarium. This display houses one of the largest living pieces of coral in the world and children can stick their heads through a giant Perspex bubble in order to experience the sensation of diving in a cave.
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