Space Technology

By: Dave Keys
Those Summer days in South Florida are approaching Residents of South Florida may be snow-birds or live in Palm Beach County areas all year. The idea of travel may not be the first thing to cross your mind but there are destinations to discover within hours of your South Florida home. Travel does not have to be far or expensive (especially discounted summer rates) because there is so much to do within just a four hour radius.

Starting close to home, in Palm Beach Gardens, PGA National Resort and Spa offers 5 championship golf courses that have hosted a Ryder Cup and the Honda Classic. 19 clay tennis courts, exercise facilities, croquet and 5 restaurants are all on site. The spa and the world renowned waters of the world make this a perfect getaway minutes away. Manalapan offers quiet and tranquility if you need a break from it all. Great shopping, dining are just minutes away at Palm Beach. Just beyond your usual environs, Fort Lauderdale has wonderful beaches, shopping, restaurants and shows. Farther south is South Beach if you are looking for something more lively.

Great beaches, shopping, restaurants and energy are all here. The Keys offer both tranquility and sleepy getaways to the famous and lively Key West. The best in snorkeling, diving, boating, fishing and sightseeing is right at your fingertips. Traveling to the west coast of Florida off of the Gulf Coast of Mexico is Naples, Marco Island and beautiful Captiva/Sanibel Island which offers some of the best beaches and shell collecting in the world.

The city of Orlando is only a few hours to the North and offers much to do, from Disney World to Universal Studios. Only a short drive east of Orlando is Cape Canaveral, home of NASA, which offers daily tours. If you enjoy history, just a few hours North of Orlando is historic Saint Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. From the old Spanish fort to the lighthouse to fun shopping, this is one place not to miss.

Don't let living in the PGA National Homes, Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens areas of South Florida stop your interest in new discoveries. There are many new experiences waiting for you all in a day's reach.