Dec
4
Man, this might be tough because I really like NC and have gone there on vacation my whole life.
But, I also love a challenge, especially when I get to show why Florida is the Alpha-State and every other state is our bitch.
Without further ado, 7 Reasons Florida is Better Than North Carolina
- North Carolina shares the Great Smoky Mountain National Forest with Tennesse. Florida has the Everglades all to itself.
- The major agricultural crop in Florida is Citrus. In NC, it’s tobacco.
- Florida was the third state to secede from the Union; NC was last. NC is indecisive.
- St. Augustine was established in 1565 and exists today. The lost colony at Roanoke Island was wiped from existence.
- Major League baseball teams in Florida: 2. Major League baseball teams in NC: 0
- Floridians dining in restaurants get to taste their food; North Carolinians dining in restaurants get to taste ciggies.
- Man first took to the air at Kill Devil Hills. Man first took to outer space at Cape Canaveral.
Ahem. Talk amongst yourselves.
More "7 Reasons Florida is Better Than Everywhere" Posts
- 7 Reasons Florida is Better Than New Hampshire
- 7 Reasons Florida is Better Than Georgia
- 7 Reasons Florida is Better Than North Carolina
- 7 Reasons Florida is Better Than South Carolina
- 7 Reasons Florida is Better Than Texas
Nov
19
Vacation rental homes in Florida (and other places too!): Easy money
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I have written before about my parents’ having a vacation home in North Carolina. They’re at a point in their lives where they are trying to decide if they are going to keep it or sell it due to retirement and health problems - they just can’t get away as much as they hoped.
I say, why not do both? Keep it AND sell it - or, rent it for a bit, that is. Did you know that you can list your vacation rental and reach 25 million travelers? They bought their North Carolina mountain vacation home many years ago and are fortunate enough to have a mortgage payment of $400, give or take. Do you realize what 2 bedroom mountain vacation rental cabins go for?
About $2,400 per month.
They’re leaving a lot of money on the table, aren’t they? When you advertise your vacation home rental, you get access to a worldwide market, the same way a hotel would. You can list on 4 vacation rental websites for one price and centrally manage your inquiries and listing,
ensuring you reach the maximum audience with your vacation home.
The Florida vacation rental market is especially attractive thanks to the abundance of attractions in this state. Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, and the rest that Orlando has to offer create built-in demand for Orlando and Disney vacation rentals. While the rent you charge as a homeowner will easily cover your mortgage AND provide a generous profit, in most cases it will be cheaper than hotels for tourists. And with 0% commissions on vacation rentals bookings, you really can’t go wrong.
Maybe you have a beachfront vacation rental property in Destin or Panama City? Perhaps you’re a snowbird with a vacation rental in St. Petersburg or Ft. Lauderdale? You should give it some thought, and if you decide the extra money will come in handy, join the world’s largest vacation rental network with over 100,000 vacation rentals.
Nov
14
Motivational Speaking
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My parents have a vacation home in the mountains north of Asheville, NC. If you’ve ever been to Asheville, you know that during the summer Florida license plates outnumber NC license plates. One of the big draws, besides the weather, is the Biltmore Estate. My wife and I always bring a case of Biltmore wine home with us after each visit, and have been through the wine-tasting demonstrations. Biltmore is known for excellence in everything they touch.
Jackie Pelletier, the Wine Training Coordinator at the Biltmore Estate, is a motivational speaker and can bring the same energy and excellence to your organization. Prior to working at Biltmore, she was an educator in the state of Maine for 30 years and brings the lessons learned from her life to her speaking. Some of the most interesting topics I found on her website include:
- NO MISTAKES, ONLY LESSONS
- THIS IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL
- SO WHAT’S WRONG WITH MAKING MONEY?
Man, I know a couple holier-than-thou bloggers that could stand to listen to that last one.
Jackie delivers corporate presentations, keynote addresses, and motivational speeches for large and small, profit and non-profit organizations. Her booking and contact information is available, she also has a blog where you can get insight into how she prepares for her speeches.
So, now I’ve gone and made myself want to go back to Asheville. Oh don’t worry, Florida is better than NC and I’ll have to make that my next “7 Reasons Florida is Better Than…” post. But we all have to take a vacation occasionally.
