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Hi! I'm Marcea – nice to meet you. I love showing people unique things to do in Florida. I'm working on visiting all 175 Florida State Parks. I also enjoy exploring beaches, visiting Black history sites, and learning more about the state's hundreds of years of history. In addition to writing about Florida, I'll share other travel adventures I take around the USA and the world. Glad you're along for the ride!

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The absolute best thing about our 7-day cruise to

The absolute best thing about our 7-day cruise to Mexico, Honduras and Belize? The crew of the @princesscruises Sky Princess! From our cabin steward Mark to the ship’s captain to our favorite bartenders to everyone who gave a friendly “hello!” every time we passed them, the crew went above and beyond our expectations. Of course they’re required to be nice to us, but you can tell how much they enjoy what they’re doing just by their enthusiasm and kindness.If you ever take a cruise, be sure to talk to your crew a little to get to know them. They have very interesting stories and on our cruise, they hailed from 48 different nations around the world. We started asking their nationalities about 3 days in and found people from 19 of them! Have you met an amazing crew on one of your cruises? #hosted #travelblogger #blackbloggers #princesscruises #floridablogger #cruiseblogger #skyprincess #caribbeancruise #loveprincess

Have had the best Spring Break vacation ever! Not

Have had the best Spring Break vacation ever! Not only did we get to go on a fantastic 7-day Caribbean cruise, but also got to see friends and my brother and sister-in-law while in Ft. Lauderdale beforehand. And the week before we got together with another set of friends to attend the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City. We feel very blessed! Thanks for meeting up with us @scrapmastervee and @colonelsteveaustin ❤️ Always a blast hanging out with you both!#springbreak2023 #ftlauderdale #floridablogger #blackbloggers #brunchwithfriends #travelblogger #cruiseblogger #beforethecruise #brunch #hangingwithfriends #floridastrawberryfestival

One suggestion I’d make for anyone taking a crui

One suggestion I’d make for anyone taking a cruise - do the excursions! This is my third cruise over the years, but the first time I’ve done excursions. Some of them are just for funsies while others are educational and some a combination of the two. And for those traveling with teens, it’s a great way to spend some time together because on sea days and at night, you’ll barely see them because teen clubs on most lines are pretty great. The @princesscruises teen club is so amazing, my usually shy child has made a bunch of friends from around the world and every night is headed to the teen club to hang out there. Giving her dad and I time to spend time together without worry The Child is bored or needs to be entertained. Win-win! This video is us coming back from the animal sanctuary island in Roatán. The island has rehabbed animals and those that can’t be returned to the wild, along with a replica of a Mayan ruin, an educational center, beach where you can snorkel, a pool and a bar area. #hosted #princesscruises #roatanhonduras #roatan #honduras #blackblogger #cruising #cruiseblogger #travelblogger #floridablogger @tinybeanskids @tinybeansguides

Amazing 4 course dinner at Sabatini’s Italian Tr

Amazing 4 course dinner at Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria specialty restaurant tonight. So many great choices to enjoy. Was a nice relaxing dinner to end our first full day on the Sky Princess. #hosted #princesscruises #skyprincess #blackbloggers #caribbeancruise #italianfood #travelblogger #floridabloggers #cruiseblogger

Who’s ready to start their Spring Break cruise?

Who’s ready to start their Spring Break cruise? These two, that’s who! We’re on the Sky Princess hanging out at the pool with some ice cream and drinks getting ready to leave Ft. Lauderdale to Mexico, Honduras and Belize. Thanks @princesscruises for hosting us. We can’t wait to share with everyone what it’s like cruising as a family with a teenager. #hosted #blackbloggers #skyprincess #floridablogger #floridaadventures #ftlauderdale #travelblogger #cruiseblogger #floridalife #cruiselife #princesscruises #freelancetravelwriter #freelancewriter

The last time we took a cruise, we headed to Curaçao and Bonaire via @hollandamericaline. The Child was 3. We did a culinary tour, the midnight dessert buffet (the kids got chefs hats - can’t believe we kept them up that late!), played music trivia (my team won Billy Joel trivia night) and took dance lessons. This go-around we’ll be on @princesscruises exploring Mexico, Honduras and Belize. The Child is close to 15, we’ll be eating lots of desserts, I’ve already seen they have music trivia and I’ve signed us up for line dancing lessons. This time though I’ll have a better camera! #princesscruises #halcruises #blackbloggers #floridablogger #cruiseships #travelblogger

@flstrawberryfestival is taking place in Plant Cit

@flstrawberryfestival is taking place in Plant City (outside of Tampa) and it’s a must visit. There are SO many strawberries! And food! There’s also animal and plant entries from the kids in FFA and 4H, along with other entries for homemade treats from adults. And of course there’s plenty of carnival rides, fair food and concerts from local and national acts (this year Willie Nelson was there). Did I mention all the strawberries? Called “The Winter Strawberry Capital of the World,” Plant City grows 75% of midwinter strawberries. And the Strawberry Festival really celebrates its hometown fruit.What’s your favorite thing to eat that has strawberries? @lovefl @visittampabay #blackblogger #travelblogger #agritourism #LoveFL #exploreflorida #floridawriter #travelwriter #freelancewriter #travelbloggers #thingstodoinflorida #igersflorida

Happy National Strawberry Day! How do I love str

Happy National Strawberry Day! How do I love strawberries, let me count the ways:🍓Streawberry shortcake🍓Strawberry ice cream 🍓Strawberry milkshakes🍓Fresh strawberries 🍓Strawberries on fresh salad🍓Strawberries with crème fraîcheAnd the list goes on . . . Central Florida is a large strawberry growing area and this time of year, your strawberries in the supermarket might be coming from here. In fact, Florida is the second top producing strawberry state. There are plenty of places to pick your own - we picked so many last year, we had enough in the freezer to last about 9 months. On March 2, the @flstrawberryfestival begins. This year will be my first time attending and I can’t wait!𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙬𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚?#nationalstrawberryday #strawberries #freshstrawberries #floridablogger #blackbloggers #travelblogger #plantcity #strawberryfestival

Great day on a date with The Child in downtown Tam

Great day on a date with The Child in downtown Tampa!First we headed to @eddieandsamsnypizza - one of the few places you can get a perfect slice outside of NY. The only thing they’re missing is grape Crush. After that we walked over to the historic @tampatheatre. Built in 1926 it’s a small theater that shows old movies, new releases and has comedy shows and concerts. If you’ve ever been to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Tampa Theatre looks very similar inside! Today we watched A Cabin in the Sky with Ethel Waters, Eddie Anderson and Lena Horne. Made in 1943 it stars an all-Black cast and was directed by Vincente Minnelli. Afterwards was a panel discussion about how the movie has impacted Black movies since it’s release. Excellent movie that was part of their Black Love series and even better to finally get to see it on the big screen for my birthday. Can’t wait to make it back to the Tampa Theatre. They have a summer movie series we want to go to and also host backstage tours I need to take soon. #TampaTheatre #BlackHistoryMonth #Tampa #oldmovies #BlackBloggers #visittampabay #downtowntampa #travelblogger

First Spring Training game of the season and my la

First Spring Training game of the season and my last day being 50 🙌🏾🙌🏾Was our first spring training game since 2020 (thanks Covid) and a fun way to end being 50. We had a great time! @baycareballpark is a nice place to watch a game - we hung out on the berm. And the Phillies beat the Yankees 4-7; was rooting for the Yankees even though I’m in love with the city of Philadelphia. Everyone should experience a spring training game in Florida. Tons of options from Central Florida south! Click the link in my bio for more info. #springtraining #springtrainingfl #floridaspringtraining #philliephanatic #phillies #blackbloggers #travelblogger #floridabloggers #clearwaterflorida #springbreakflorida

Sunset in Dunedin #LoveFL #Floridasunset #blackb

Sunset in Dunedin #LoveFL #Floridasunset #blackblogger #Florida #Travelblogger #Floridablogger #dunedinflorida #floridaoutdoors

Headed down to St. Petersburg today for the Tampa

Headed down to St. Petersburg today for the Tampa Bay Collard Greens Festival (@tampabaycgf) - I’ve been wanting to attend for a few years and this was my first chance. It was a nice time in the historic Dueces to see vendors, educators and local farmers get together. I bought organic greens from the gentleman in the first photo, got some fresh coconut water and bought a collard green plant from a church selling plants to help feed the homeless. I’m all about eating local when possible and these greens are as local as I can get!𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚? #buylocal #Floridablogger #SunShinesHere #agritravel #travel #foodfestivals #BlackBloggers #freelancewriter #tampabaycollardgreenfestival

Looking for Black history sites to visit in the Ta

Looking for Black history sites to visit in the Tampa Bay area? I’ve got a list of some interesting ways to educate yourself a little about the African American experience in Tampa, Clearwater, St Petersburg and Tarpon Springs through the years. One of my favorites is the @tampabayhistory walking tours of east and west Central Avenue in Tampa. The experience of walking in the footsteps of former residents who succeeded under segregation and discrimination is powerful. This mural at the Saunders Library was part of my tour and highlights the Black @girlscouts leader who led multiple troops of Black girls through the years. As a second generation Black Girl Scout currently raising a third generation Black Girl Scout, it warmed my heart to see this leader permanently honored. Ready to learn more? Click the link in my bio!⁣#BlackHistory ⁣#BlackHistoryisAmericanHistory #BlackBloggers #blackfloridablogger #Travel #LoveFL #floridabloggers #tampahistorycenter #SunShinesHere #LiveAmplified #FLStateParks #visitampabay #exploreflorida ⁣

Spent the past 3 days in Orlando for work at @then

Spent the past 3 days in Orlando for work at @thenafemshow checking out foodservice equipment, meeting clients face-to-face, hanging out with some of my team and having a great time. Met a lot of people along the way and even got to see this talented lady making cotton candy art. What a skill set! #nafem2023 #nafem #travelblogger #blackbloggers #floridatravel #contentcreator #contentwriter #foodservicecontent #orlandoconventioncenter #cottoncandy #cottoncandyart

Happy Gasparilla Invasion Day, Tampa!⁣ ⁣ For t

Happy Gasparilla Invasion Day, Tampa!⁣⁣For those who have never visited the area this time of year, Gasparilla is a “pirate” invasion of Tampa Bay and the streets of the city that has been a tradition since 1905. A large boat flotilla, including a decked out pirate ship called the Jose Gasparilla, with people dressed as pirates comes up the bay with canons booming. Then the krewe comes on land where the mayor hands over the key to the city. ⁣⁣Afterwards there’s a parade with bands and floats of pirate krewes tossing beads and trinkets. Oh and of course, the pirates drink a lot of rum and beer. Because that’s what pirates do. ⁣⁣Gasparilla draws up to 300,000 people to the Bayshore area of Tampa for the invasion and main parade. There’s also a kid’s parade in Ybor City, music and art festivals through the month. ⁣⁣I’m not one who enjoys large crowds, so I’ve only attended the Gasparilla invasion once, in 2001. I will say it was a great time and not too overly rowdy. In Tampa, women aren’t expected to flash anything to receive beads and people were fairly respectful, for having been drinking all day. Anyone who attends should of course be cautious. But it is a family event and you’ll see plenty of children at the main parade. ⁣And if you go, make sure the beads you catch and any trash stay out of the bay 📿 Every years thousands of beads end up in the water systems and harm the wildlife 🐢⁣I need to get back one year. But I might buy bleacher seats next time 🏴‍☠️⁣⁣#Gasparilla #visittampabay #floridatravel #Gasparillaparade #blackbloggers #travelwriter #tampa #LoveFL #tampabay

I love Florida! Yes, I realize the Sunshine State

I love Florida!Yes, I realize the Sunshine State has its issues. A lot of issues, especially lately. However, even with its flaws and its many, many incarnations of Florida Man, I love Florida. The beaches are relaxing, there are many hidden things to do outside of the theme parks, the weather is great a lot of the time, it has some excellent international airports around the state, what you see for culture in Pensacola is completely different than what you’ll see in Ft. Lauderdale, we have an amazing brewery scene. And did I mention the beaches? So Happy National Florida Day to my adopted home state that has helped form and inform me for the majority of my life and is the birthplace of The Child. I hope to get back to your beaches as soon as I can! #nationalfloridaday #blackbloggers #travelblogger #LoveFL #blackblogger #floridablogger #floridatravelwriter #floridabeaches

Can you think of a better way to spend a chilly we

Can you think of a better way to spend a chilly weekend than to go kayaking, hang out with great friends and see more manatees than you can count? Me either! Thanks for inviting us to meet up with you guys at the festival @magpie.art.collective! #manateefestival #exploreflorida #blackblogger #travelblogger #floridablogger #floridatravel #manatee #LoveFL #thingstodoinflorida #floridanature

Happy birthday to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Happy birthday to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr who was born 94 years ago today. ⁣⁣While there are several locations where your can walk in King’s footsteps (Boston, Montgomery, Memphis) the city most often associated with him is the place of his birth - Atlanta, Georgia. ⁣⁣Among the sites you can visit there are his childhood home, the original Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached and his final resting place at The King Center. Having lived in Atlanta for 8 years, I had visited the locations several times in the past. But the most affecting visit was the one our family took with our then 13 year old. ⁣⁣Another place not to miss in Atlanta is the National Center for Civil & Human Rights (@ctr4chr). It has some of Dr. King’s papers on display, exhibits on the civil rights movement in the United States and other exhibits about civil rights over the years around the world.⁣“This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ⁣#atlanta ⁣#mlkday #mlkweekend #travelblogger #blackblogger #mlkbirthday #mlkbirthplace #blackbloggers #travel #blacktravel #blacktraveler #nationalcenterforcivilandhumanrights #nationalparks

We’re in the prime part of manatee season in Cen

We’re in the prime part of manatee season in Central Florida! ⁣⁣When the air cools down, manatees congregate in springs and other places where the water temperature is between 70 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. This weekend in @discovercrystalriver the high have been in the mid 40s and the lows in the lower 30s. While that’s really cold for the humans that live here, it also means we know we can spot plenty of manatees in the right locations.⁣⁣Observing manatees is great. So is learning more about them. Which is why the @floridamanateefestival is so important. Knowing that humans are the only real predators to these creatures means we have to take extra special care of when we’re around them. And how we treat the environment. ⁣⁣Manatees on the west coast of the state haven’t been affected, but on the east side, the loss of sawgrass, their main nutrient, is causing hundreds of deaths. What causes the seagrass to die? Algae blooms caused by the overuse of fertilizers that run into the drains and water systems. What can help? Education, awareness and paying attention to what you put down the drains and in your gardens. ⁣⁣𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙖 𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨? ⁣⁣#floridamanateefestival #manateefestival #travelblogger #blackblogger #manatees #LoveFL #explorefloridaoutdoors #florida #floridablogger #blackbloggers #floridanature #thingstodoinflorida #thingstodoinfloridawithkids #familytravel

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