Sun 'n Fun side trips to round out your vacation

March 27, 2022 VOL 5, ISSUE 7

Explore the world from the airport out.

Fetching a Super Cub from Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Headed to Sun 'n Fun? Us, too

We are champing at the bit to fly south for the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo, and expanding our planning. View the notam, and check out suggested side trips below.

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Clearwater, Florida

Miles of sugar-white sand

Stone crabs are in season and a festival celebrating one of the best beaches in the United States will be in full swing less than 50 nautical miles west of the big show.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sunny Caribbean gateway

About 140 miles southeast of Lakeland, Florida, you will find sunshine, nautical adventure, and travel services aplenty.

Marathon, Florida

Some assembly required

Long trips do not always lend themselves to VFR, but an airplane trailer can get you to where the fun is (such as the Florida Keys), whatever the weather.

Crystal River, Florida

Swim with manatees

Grab your flippers and a mask to swim with sea cows at this garden spot 60 miles northwest of Sun 'n Fun.

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Golden Isles retreat a family treat

You'll find fewer people and loads of beauty on this coastal island that has been a Southerner's "go to" for affordable family vacations for decades.

Flying from Maryland to Florida for Sun 'n Fun

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