Venture Out Newsletter Spring 2014

Newsletter February 2014

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Plan Ahead for

Summer Vacation Summer will be here before you know it.

Last year the week of July 4th sold out early. This year is already over half full.

If that is your vacation time, don’t delay in booking, they are going fast.

Social Media Make sure you are following us on Facebook and/or Twitter.

It’s a great way to keep up with what is going on in VO, any special deals we have and events and specials in Panama City Beach.

You may also want to follow our blog. when you are on the blog look to the right of the screen, enter your email address and submit. You will receive an email when we make a post.

Instagram is where we will have featured properties and lots of pretty pictures of the beach, wildlife and sunsets as well as pictures of events and activities in VO.

Blog: www.ventureoutvacations.com/blog/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/VentureOutVacations Twitter: @VisitVentureOut Instagram: @VentureOutVacations Pinterest: @ventureoutvaca YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UChAy2I99PMjyaPFxQx0tE5A

You can now purchase your tickets to Wonder Works from us. Order them ahead of your arrival and we will have them ready for you in your room.

Adults (13 & older) $22.00 Child (5-12) & Senior 55+ 18.00 Child under 4 free save $2.00 per ticket by buying from us!

Travel Tips There’s an app for that!

There are several great apps to assist you when traveling. From finding the best gas prices to taking beter pictures. Below is a list of apps that are available on the iPhone, iPad and Android.

Gas Guru: find the best gas prices close to where you are. i&A Road Ninja: see what stores/gas is at the exit off the Interstate. i&A

Thunder Beach Spring Rally April 30 - May 4 2014

Trapster: Get alerts when there is a known speed trap or radar gun ahead. i&A Waze: Great turn by turn navigation

FlStatePark guide: info about all of the state parks in FL i&A Sunrise & Set: gives times for the sunrise and sunset for where you are i Sunrise/Sunset:

Stay 3 or more nights and get one night free. Venture Out is a great place for bikers looking to stay on the quiet end of the beach.

Bring your family and let the kids enjoy the pool and beach while you are at the Rally Events. *Regular Peak rates apply

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Hurricane: Keep track of alerts and Hurricane information i Ride: get points for every mile you travel, redeem for rewards. i Camera +: Great camera app for iPhone. y o u c a n s e t e x p o s u r e a n d fo c u s p o i n ts , add effects and more. i instasize: edit pictures for Instagram, allows you to keep all of your image in square format to post to instagram. i&A Instagram: social networking app, post pictures of your vacation to share with the world or family and friends. i&A

Off the Beaten Path Eden Gardens State Park Eden Gardens State park is a beautiful park just over in Santa Rosa Beach. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. You will think that you have taken a step back in time when you enter the gate and drive to the beautifully restored 2 story Wesley House. The moss draped trees and ornamental gardens will have you day dreaming of days gone by.

In 1963, Lois Maxon bought and renovated the home to showcase her family heirlooms and antiques. The house holds the 2nd largest know collection of Louis XVI furniture in the USA. There is a picnic area on the grounds. Make sure to take the time to drive over and enjoy this beautiful park with your family, you won't be sorry.

For more information visit the website for FL State Parks at: www.floridastateparks.org/edengardens

Featured Recipe

We are seeking tried and true seafood recipes, if you have a favorite, please email it to rika@ventureoutvacations.com and it may be featured in a future newsletter or on Facebook. Make sure to credit who/where the recipe is from and if possible a picture.

4 Layer Delight

1st layer 1 cup flour 1stick of real butter melted 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup of sugar mix together and press in the bottom of a 9x13 dish. bake @350 for 30 minutes.

2nd layer 1 8oz cream cheese softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup cool whip 3rd layer 2 lg boxes of instant chocolate pudding 3 cups of milk 4th layer remainder of cool whip container top with pecans chill before serving, best if refrigerated overnight.

Thank you Karen Wilson for this great dessert recipe.

Romantic Beach Getaway for 2 3Nights, a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates $400 your choice from one of these properties 184, 194, 321, 560, 656 or 658 To be used April 19th-May 18th OR August 2nd- 24th