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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Kindle is priceless when full-timing in an RV!

My husband and I purchased Kindles from Amazon.com for our year of full-timing in an RV. What a great decision. All books are downloaded instantly and are cheaper than purchasing the actual book.  My husband also subscribes to the Washington Post, his favorite paper that he can't get outside of the DC area!

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, FL


Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort in Panama City BEACH, FL is wonderful! The sites are sufficiently large enough for big rigs. They are paved and perfectly level. There are full hook-ups but cable and wifi are an extra charge per day. There are palm and pine trees planted between each site. There are 2 ponds on one side with walking paths. The pool area is great with a jacuzzi and fire pit. The staff is wonderful. Breakfast is served on Sat and Sun for $5 and there is a dinner served every other Thursday. The location is perfect. The beach is less than a mile away. Shopping is abundant with the Pier Park "beach" mall close by. Most all eating establishments are close, including local specialties. Several spa services are in the area, RV services, and more shopping within the 10 mi drive to Panama City. The beaches are crystal white sand and emerald green gulf waters. Easy beach parking is available. This resort gets 4 thumbs up from me, we have even extended our stay a week!

Florida Gateway RV Resort, Jasper, FL


Websites can be deceiving! This looks like it is an established site, even though it does say "new". You are basically parked in a large field of grass. The "resort" is surrounded by a row of trees. The owners are just establishing the place but it has a long way to go. It has potential, with plans to build a canal around the perimeter for canoeing. It has a nice pool, sand volleyball court and somewhat new but small putt-putt area. Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. There is no cable but they do offer a Direct TV box if you can hook it up to your TV. We were the only ones staying in the place and it felt very isolated. There is little shopping, even 20 mi south in Lake City, FL. The worst part was the 1.3 mi unpaved road to reach the site. Not good if you have just spent money to have your RV washed and waxed or if you get a downpour like we did. It turned into sandy "mud" that was caked all over our rig and tow car. I hope the owners can continue to improve the site and make it successful, they were so nice. I would not return.

Lazydays/Rally Park, Seffner, FL

Rally Park is the RV resort affiliated with Lazydays RV Park outside of Tampa, FL. Lazydays offers everything an RV owner could want. RV sales, seminars, workshops, rally sites, and a driver's confidence course free with stay at the park, which I would highly recommend. There is a Camping World and Cracker Barrel on site. The sites at Rally Park are very small, only feet between coaches in the back and vehicle parking is basically on the street in front of your rig. The sites are not why you are here, it is all the extras for RVers that are offered. Breakfast and lunch are free with your stay, in the very pleasantly tropical cafeteria. There is also free cable and wifi. If you purchase an RV from Lazydays, you are invited twice a year to return for a rally. If you buy an expensive rig, you become a member of the Crown Club and have larger sites an more amenities at your service.
I recommend everyone who owns an RV to visit Lazydays at least once in their life!

Juno Ocean Walk RV Resort , Juno Beach, FL


Juno Ocean Walk RV Resort in FL was a very pleasant place to stay. The sites are narrow but sufficient for Class A motor-homes. There are full hook-ups, cable and wifi included. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Juno Beach is beautiful and a short walk from the resort. It is located near all kinds of shopping and things to do. I give Juno 3 thumbs up for all that is offered.

Lake Okeechobee Outpost FL


You are definitely on Lake Okeechobee at this location. Sites are right on the lake, parking on grass. There are full hook-ups but no cable or wifi available. If you want to relax away from the bustle of city life and shopping, this may be the place for you. It was a little secluded for us. It is also very hard to find, no signs directing you, and if you are in a big rig, a little hard to navigate. This location only gets 1 thumb up from me but rates are very reasonable!

Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort

Wow, what a nice location for Class A motor-homes. Each site is large and beautifully landscaped. There are full hook-ups, pool, tennis courts on site, and bike trails through-out the island. I give this resort 4 thumbs up in every aspect for comfortable living in an RV!