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Pensacola's Farmers' Market

Pensacola's Farmers' Market

The best of all worlds can be found at the Palafox Market, Pensacola's own farmers' market. Artisans in all categories from food to metal working attend in abundance. If you like finding a special memento of your travels, sampling locally produce, or just want to look around, you won't be disappointed in the 3 city blocks dedicated to the market.

Planning for Traffic

Planning for Traffic

The traffic on check-in and check-out days can be an issue if you have a deadline. With a little prior planning, you can avoid getting stuck on the bridge, at the toll booth, or on a jam on the Interstate.

Water Illnesses and Water Safety

Water Illnesses and Water Safety

Nothing can ruin a vacation quicker than getting ill or having a child fall ill. Every year thousands fall ill with RWIs (Recreational Water Illnesses). These RWIs are cause by swallowing water in swimming pools, water parks, hot tubs, rivers, lakes, and even open bodies of water like the Gulf of Mexico. Anywhere people swim, RWIs can be found and can cause infections of the eyes, skin, ears, intestines and lungs.

Why Isn't My Beer Cold Yet?!

Why Isn't My Beer Cold Yet?!

Many guests text or call a few hours after arriving at Tiki House with the same comment or complaint. "The refrigerator isn't working!" In all the years we have rented, this has always been a false alarm! We have 2 refrigerators for guest to use, which is really great, but this means we sometimes get the complaint that BOTH fridges are not working!

Zoo Time

Zoo Time

Are your own little monkeys driving you crazy at the beach? Maybe they need a break? Maybe YOU need a break?

Rip Currents - What Everyone Needs to Know

Rip Currents - What Everyone Needs to Know

Rip currents aren't what you may think they are. And if there are breaking waves, rips are present! Since all water has to go back out to sea once it is pushed onto the beach by waves, a rip current is always there. But sometimes, due to higher wave action, storms, or winds, the rip current can turn deadly. And rips can develop where there was none. Even a strong swimmer isn't safe. A rip isn't an under-tow. It will not pull you under, but it will pull you away from the