If you've ever wanted to swim with manatees and see beautiful Springs then
Crystal River and three sister Springs is where it's at
if you're new here welcome I'm Christine with Where in the World is cL and I make
travel videos every week to help you get up get out and go travel and this week
I'm in Crystal River having the best time and I want you to plan the best
trip possible as well so don't do these five things the first thing is don't be
out of the loop as to when manatee season is season runs November to March
and that's when you'll see the most manatees but also be aware that scallop
season snorkeling and gathering scallops that happens July to September I'm here
in June right between both seasons I still got to see some manatees and I
still had a great time but be aware of season the second thing don't expect to
drive into three sister Springs it's handicap parking only so if you
want to access it your options are to take the trolley from the visitor center
to walk in or bike in and whatever method you choose to access the refuge
there's a fee to get in that varies by season also don't expect to be able to
jump into that beautiful water from the refuge there's no water access to be
able to swim and Three Sister Springs your options are to kayak in there's a
really narrow entrance and so really only kayakers fit in or swimmers whether
you're on a boat or another vessel and you jump into the water and swim in also
don't limit yourself to just a kayak I rented a water bike from paddles outdoor
rental company and I've had so much fun renting this thing for three hours and
paddling all around the river if you're enjoying this video CHEERS that like
button and consider subscribing and tell me in the comments have you ever swam or
seen a manatee in person before? let's jump into number three don't forget to
eat the seafood when you're here there are so many amazing options for really
great seafood I really loved eating at the crab plant and you've got to get
the crab and here's another tip don't take a shower before you go because
you're probably gonna make a mess all over yourself I also really enjoy this
seafood seller it's such an awesome Louisiana
N'awlins kind of spot that has oh and oh so much good seafood
you've gotta check it out number four is don't watch the sunset from in town
actually let me scoot over so you can see this see this Google map
you got a drive to Fort Island Beach you can see how it's totally unobstructed on
a beautiful beautiful sunset if you go consider bringing a chair or something
to sit down on enjoy the sunset and don't be surprised if you see a little
bit of sea life while you're there number five is don't expect insane
five-star luxury while you're here this is a very sweet little town and to be
honest I've never been manned so many times people here have the best manners
but when it comes to accommodations I consider staying at the plantation hotel
which seemed nice I ended up going with the Hampton Inn because I'm a Hilton
honors kind of gal but don't expect luxury when you're here but do expect
really great hospitality bonus tip because it's got that small-town feel
don't forget to bring those dumb of dollar bills y'all
a lot of places are cash only and I got caught off guard a couple times so don't
forget to bring cash and don't forget to pack properly for your Beach River
vacation I have a free pack list in the description below make sure you sign up
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didn't already and I'll see ya in the next one
CIAO