Bring on the Cristal

I never liked Florida. Until this weekend. This weekend was the first time I enjoyed Florida, and I credit that in part to the bottle of Cristal we popped to christen the parents new home. 

There was birthday cake, a bottle of Malbec and Phoebe the dog all around the table as the champagne flowed. 

If you're heading to Florida in the near future, here are some travel tips to keep you kicking around the state:

• Don't go during July, August, or September. It's too hot, even for the Floridians.
  
• Don't go during July, August, or September. It's hurricane season, and no matter what part of the state you're visiting, you're going to feel the effects of one or more hurricanes.
• Take a moment to watch a sunset. The Florida sunsets are pink and purple and they are simply beautiful. 

p.s. If you do happen to vacation in Florida during hurricane season, and you're not affected by the hurricane, head to your local Red Cross and find out who was affected and what they need. Many Red Cross stations are set up in the areas that aren't affected by natural disasters so they rely on the people in those areas for support. Everyday items like shampoo, diapers, toothpaste and shaving razors are necessities that some people are living without.