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Vintage travel: Take a trip to the past with tales and tips about places worth revisiting from Craigslegz Travels.

Jimmy Buffett at the wheel of Ticonderoga in the 1980 Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race.
Fla Favs

Classic sailing with Jimmy Buffett on fast track to Key West

January 10, 2018 craigslegz 2

Sailing with Jimmy Buffett in a race to Key West in 1980 was like one of his songs come to life, but the real rock star on the 160-mile voyage was the classic 72-foot yacht Ticonderoga. […]

Fla Favs

Islamorada fishing crew sheds light on enigma of daytime swordfish pursuit

December 30, 2016 craigslegz 1

Swordfish are one of the most prized gamefish because they are among the most elusive. They reside in deep ocean waters many miles from shore. Until recently, they had almost always been caught – when they were caught at all – at night. […]

Fla Favs

Memories of Muhammad Ali: The Greatest got start, left legacy in Miami Beach

June 4, 2016 craigslegz 1

Muhammad Ali started on the path to The Greatest in Miami Beach, training at the Fifth Street Gym, upsetting Sonny Liston. His legacy is a part of South Florida history. […]

Good Old Stuff

Colorado ski tour: Panorama of powder at five resorts in eight days

February 2, 2016 craigslegz 0

A whirlwind Colorado ski tour of five major resorts in eight on a 400-mile loop provided premier skiing and quirky side trips. […]

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Vintage 2007: Baseball, beer a winning combo in Beantown

August 31, 2015 craigslegz 0

Father and daughter make a memorable pilgrimage to Boston for a weekend of baseball and beer In the summer of 2007, when the Red Sox were on the way to their second World Series championship in four seasons. […]

The spirit of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson remains a part of the skiing culture in Aspen, Colorado. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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Chasing Hunter’s ghost on Aspen powder and through the woods

January 23, 2015 craigslegz 0

The spirit of Hunter Thompson is alive in Aspen ski culture, but a shrine to the gonzo journalist is elusive in the pines at Snowmass Resort. […]

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Travel is about discovery, and I learn most about a place when I explore it on foot. Craigslegz Travels is about favorite places and people, and advice to aid fellow travelers. My emphasis is on venturing off well-worn paths. - Craig Davis

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Travel is about discovery, and I learn most about a place when I explore it on foot. Craigslegz Travels is about favorite places and people, and advice to aid fellow travelers. My emphasis is on venturing off well-worn paths. - Craig Davis
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