Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of an overcrowded city is an area known as “Beaches of South Walton”, on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. Beaches of South Walton boasts the world’s most beautiful, white sandy beaches and emerald green water, the finest restaurants, breathtaking architecture, and is the perfect location for a relaxing vacation or to purchase an investment home. Whether it’s the breathtaking natural beauty, relaxing surroundings, the rich pleasure of luxury, or charming communities, Beaches of South Walton will enchant you. It is a hidden world of relaxation and elegance, a destination unlike any other. To learn more about Beaches of South Walton and the perfect, cozy, beachside home, cottage, or condo for your next vacation, call Emerald Sun Beach Rentals at 1-888-750-3554 for a complimentary vacation rental catalog, or log on to emeraldsun.com/yt

www.Shorewood2C.com – If you are seeking a relaxing, tranquil vacation – this is your dream vacation getaway located in Sanibel Island, Florida. 12 miles long and 5 miles wide, it accessible from Fort Myers via the Sanibel Causeway, a 3 mile stretch which consists of three separate bridge spans and two man-made causeway islands located between the bridges. Located on Sanibel Island, Florida This beautifully updated Gulf-view condominium unit offers all the splendor of beach front living with all the comforts of home. A small, quiet complex, it features tennis courts in the front, as well as an uncrowded swimming pool. Of course, the crown jewel is the beach! Here in Sanibel, mother nature has created a masterpiece of soft white sand, soothing gulf breezes and abundant natural beauty. From relaxing, to walking, to fishing to shelling, the beach is top attraction here at Shorewood! Located on the third level, this spacious three bedroom, two bath condominium sleeps 6 people comfortably. The large granite topped kitchen provides everything you need if you don’t want to take advantage of the island’s wonderful restaurants – stove, oven, coffee maker, microwave, filtered water – it’s all here! The combined living and dining room is anchored by the screened lanai, which overlooks the swimming pool and exquisite white sand beach of the Gulf of Mexico. It connects with an open balcony, directly off the master bedroom. There is no shortage of outdoor space for admiring this …

Concluding my Railfan vacation to Virginia, my friend, dad, and I took Amtrak Auto Train from Lorton back to Sanford Florida. This video includes some highlights of what we saw on the trip back. Our train had 42 cars total. Footage was recorded by Jared Davis in the Summer of 2009. Highlights: 00:38 Quantico Virginia 02:27 Doswell Virginia (Old RF&P station) 02:55 Ashland Virginia 04:32 Petersburg Virginia: Collier Yard 04:42 Rocky Mount North Carolina 05:47 Wilson North Carolina 06:10 Jacksonville Florida 06:58 Sanford Florida 07:18 Lake Monroe 08:04 Rand Yard 08:40 Sanford Auto Train Facility. 09:28 Amtrak P32-8WH number 506