The homes are amazing, with the large gardens. Oh Royal English Swans now that's special indeed. Oh you were high school sweethearts, that's so lovely. The ongoing family links and history is lovely. You have 'sold' Lakeland beautifully. The city promotions office needs to send you flowers and say thank you. Isn't building art wonderful...I love it. So enjoyed all the local information and historical events. Loved you enthusiasm Cara. 🤩 🙏 🇳🇿 🙋♀️ 🇳🇱
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Anita thank you so much I truly appreciate your kind words! Yes and we still are in love ❤️! Thank you for watching and your continued support! 🥰
@IamaDutch-Kiwi2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers ❤️🙏
@user-xt5oe2gm5v Жыл бұрын
You were an adorable couple back in the day, and you are an adorable couple now! I'm from Florida, and love Lakeland and Polk County. Thanks for this video. Kudos.
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@EXPLORINGWITHVER2 жыл бұрын
Such an interesting place. Calm and peaceful. Thanks for showing us around.
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
@mariflame1821 Жыл бұрын
My husband and I have been living in Lakeland for 15 years and we love it. One of the best Lakeland videos I've seen on KZbin. Great job!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much! We truly appreciate your support! We love our little town! ~Cara 😊
@Roundtable18692 жыл бұрын
Love this video thanks for highlighting my Hometown. Lakeland, Florida A.K.A. Swan City/L-Town......
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
@Roundtable18692 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers You're welcome....
@Roundtable18692 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers You're welcome
@DelightfulTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Awe thanks for the shout out you guys! 🤗 And... nice shirt btw! 😉- Anna
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys for watching! ❤️~Cara
@yaimagarcia4546 Жыл бұрын
Hello Cara ! I'm cuban . I will probably move to Lakeland soon. Your journey has been amazing.Thanks for been an inspiration
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!!! Enjoy our beautiful town! ~Cara 😊
@MagentaOtterTravels2 жыл бұрын
Best part of the video was seeing the cute childhood photos of you two lovebirds!! I can’t believe how long you have been together!!💕
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the kind comments and watching! It was fun to put together! 😍
@The_Brit_Girls2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful area to live! You showed us some fabulous historic houses. Good old Queen Elizabeth donating the Adam and Eve of swans to your neighborhood! 👍😃 Love the cute school photos of you both 💕 and hearing about how you met. Wow, what great memories of the music venue you have. Thank you for sharing all this with us. It was such a fun and informative video 😊❤
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ladies for the lovely comments and for watching. It is a beautiful place to live and grow up! Truly appreciate your support! ~Cara 😊
@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog2 жыл бұрын
The Lakeland, Floridais a beautiful and awesome place to see my friend. Keep it up and more vidz to come.
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching truly appreciate it!
@nhoque...72232 жыл бұрын
Great upload enjoyed watching always stay connected 🌳
@thanhhuyenchu3782 жыл бұрын
great
@chuckkilgore80152 жыл бұрын
So beautiful!!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cuz! 😊
@bryansnell7891 Жыл бұрын
Great info!
@enigmaswan2 жыл бұрын
I love Lakeland. I fell in love 2 yrs ago!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Us too thank you for watching!
@blackdiane42 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful portrayal of Lakeland! Looks quite lovely
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ditter! ❤️❤️❤️
@linwoodterrell2 жыл бұрын
I have lived here for 45 years very nice video thank you
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! My family goes back to 1945, when my grandmother moved down from NewYork. ~Cara 😊
@linwoodterrell2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers That is Awesome. I have been here most of my life.and thank you for sharing your videos I love here but I love watching them you both do a Awesome job be safe out there God Bless
@CORRUPTIONCZARNETWORK Жыл бұрын
from Lakeland, 40's years, live off of lincoln (Dixieland )
@auqiz9 Жыл бұрын
Vivo en Lakeland al sur, muy bonito y tranquilo.
@laurieuebbing35002 жыл бұрын
After living in Phoenix, I’ll be so much happier with humidity! I can’t wait to move in June back to Florida!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
You’ll have a lot of humidity come summer to enjoy! Thank you for watching! Which area of Florida are you moving to? ~Cara 😊
@@laurieuebbing3500 Welcome, please feel free to message us would love to provide additional info! 😊
@MagentaOtterTravels2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Can’t wait to see your “backyard”!!
@MagentaOtterTravels2 жыл бұрын
Love the music, Cara ❤️
@groundbreakerexplore2 жыл бұрын
Interesting video! take care here! stay connected!
@bobb95412 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. I’m originally from Lakeland, born in the early 1950’s and lived there until I relocated for work in 1977. Lakeland holds a special place for me and will always be home. Many similar things with you both. I met my wife when we were at LHS. She worked at the public library after school. I went to Lakeland junior high and she went to SW middle school. I remember as a kid getting nickel cherry cokes at the Kress soda fountain. We had many date nights at the Polk theater. My older sister went to the Elvis concert at the Polk theater. My wife was in a couple of plays at the Lakeland little theater. I lived off lake hunter and she off lake Hollingsworth. I’ve driven by Dixieland elementary probably hundreds of times. My family has worked for Publix and I went shopping at south gate many times. So many more but I will stop here. Now living in north Florida.
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Bob thank you for watching and sharing your memories with us. Hope our video brought you back to those fond memories. We did cover most of the areas you mentioned. ~ Cara 😊
@pmhouses Жыл бұрын
I have a son that attends Florida Polytechnic University and had the opportunity to spend some time. We are also considering relocating to Central Florida and Lakeland is at the top of the list. Really enjoyed your tour and your personal history. 😊
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
Wonderful what a fabulous University!!! Thank you for watching if you have any questions please feel free to contact us. 😊~Cara
@theresabigwideworld26322 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed all the fun facts, I love a good bit of historical trivia! Swans and rock music all in one video!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Yes we have it all! Also our own rockstar John! 🤣
@MagentaOtterTravels2 жыл бұрын
38 lakes?!?! What an amazing place 😃
@lisadtriplett2036 Жыл бұрын
Favorite fact: brown corduroy pants and a brown shirt… what a cute story ❤
@Margueritetchek12 жыл бұрын
I like all scenery, such a beautiful nature content
@FlourEggsYeast2 жыл бұрын
We're so sorry we're tardy this week John and Cara!!! Loved seeing Florida through your eyes as a fellow Floridian! One of our favorite surprises when traveling home from Tampa one day was stopping into the downtown of Lakeland. Such a beautiful place and the lakes were so nice!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys! Thank you so much for watching! Maybe we can take you for a personal tour one day! 😊
@FlourEggsYeast2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers we would love that!!! We’re just hunkering down past the craziness. Thankfully we both work from home so we’re just trying not to get sick.
@helennuttall2 жыл бұрын
Aw, love your trip down memory lane guys 😁🥰 what a lovely place to live. Gorgeous hair Cara!! And a rather special hoodie 😊 I have a t shirt!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Helen! My hair has a few good days a year! Thank you for watching and your lovely comments! ~Cara 😊
@lizzieb63112 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! I am a proud Lakelander since 1999. You showcased it BEAUTIFULLY ♥♥♥
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lizzie! Appreciate your watching! It is a beautiful town! ~Cara 😊
@CuisineandCooking2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Thank you for sharing, my dear friend. stay connected, looking forward to more updates.
@wht-rabt-obj2 жыл бұрын
I live in Lakeland and it is definitely beautiful! I love Publix and Pub subs 😎 And the best frozen cappuccino in the world is found at Wawa👍
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lakelander' thank you for your support! Yes Publix SUBS are the BEST!
@MagentaOtterTravels2 жыл бұрын
No way!!! You got Royal swans from QE?!?! 👸🏼 I love that!❤️🇬🇧
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool!!!! Interesting story look it up.
@JessicaKwon2 жыл бұрын
so nice
@TravelingTramps2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your tour of Lakeland John and Cara. the weather sounds lovely and the city beautiful! We enjoyed seeing you wearing one of Anna and Trevor's sweatshirts. You know that's where we first met you. In one of their live streams. Seems to be plenty to do and we loved seeing the Polk Theater where Tommy Dorsey, Elvis and John played! We also love community theater and support ours here in town. As we said beore we loved the tour. Thanks so much for bringing us along!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Hi, sorry I'm late in responding just seeing this comment! That's funny we love Anna & Trevor they are a huge inspiration. Thank you so much for watching if you find yourselves in our town let us know we'd love to give you a personal tour!
@MagentaOtterTravels2 жыл бұрын
Low house prices and low taxes are two huge selling points 👍👍
@aatravelling76252 жыл бұрын
Amazing place, next time i spend some time in Florida, i will have to visit Lakeland. Very good presentation and thanks for sharing.. like 39. Have a beautiful week.
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your lovely comment! Yes it’s a beautiful town and we’d love for you to visit! ~Cara 😊
@BeingBedingfield2 жыл бұрын
What a cool tour of your hometown! The weather is so similar to here in Durban 😅 Loved seeing your schools and the cute flashback photo of you two 🥰 Looks like a beautiful city to live in!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys! Thanks for watching!! It is very similar I found that too watching your videos! Appreciate your kind comments~Cara 😊
@BeingBedingfield2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers 😊☀️
@MagentaOtterTravels2 жыл бұрын
Publix for key lime pie ❤️🥧
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Their bakery is amazing!!!!!
@RADIO-FREE-AMERICA2 жыл бұрын
The key lime pie at the Publix bakery is great! Try some sometime!
@MontyMcKinnon Жыл бұрын
Well, it is now on our list of places to visit. Thank you for such a good tour.
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! And when you visit we will give you a personal tour and you will be our dinner guest!!! ~Cara 😊
@S4NO_256 Жыл бұрын
its a nice place my family is thinking to move there from sweden
@cintadungdung2 жыл бұрын
Hadir silaturahmi sahabat Salam sukses untuk anda
@PattayaTravelNow4K2 жыл бұрын
Wow So amazing view video presentation is perfect dear friend thank you for sharing
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@FayandDanExplore2 жыл бұрын
Looks a beautiful place to live! Thanks for showing us some sun! aw you two! so cute to hear your history:)
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a fun video to put together. Appreciate your support! -Cara :)
@tothimyno12682 жыл бұрын
Hello my sister!
@davidkilgore92122 жыл бұрын
Love this video, saw my first movie at the theater
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cuz! It was fun to make! ❤️
@theresabigwideworld26322 жыл бұрын
Lakeland looks like a really lovely place to live, my cousin and her husband lived there for a few years and I can see now why she said she was sad to leave.
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Yes it’s is a very nice city. Appreciate your support. ~Cara 😊
@EmilyandTom2 жыл бұрын
Hey again guys! YES show us your beautiful backyard - I've never seen much about Florida before. Lakeland looks absolutely beautiful - and so accessible to all those amazing places. Aww you guys have such a connection to all those schools and you've known each other SINCE THE 7th/8th grade!? OH MY GOODNESS! I thought I recognised that sign and carpark and it turns out I've seen both of those movies before. You have so many connections to Lakeland, it's so wonderful. Your love of this place is so infectious - it's making me want to move there haha. Thanks so much for taking us around!!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much!! Happy you enjoyed our little tour! It was fun to film. Appreciate your support, hope you are both doing well!~Cara 😊
@EmilyandTom2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers You’re so welcome! ☺️
@MagentaOtterTravels2 жыл бұрын
Yep I’m fascinated by the Frank Lloyd Wright info!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
It’s so cool!!! It’s only a few blocks from our home. We used to ride our bikes all over the campus as kids 🤣
@Autourdumonde12 жыл бұрын
Hey John and Cara, hope everything goes well for you despite of the COVID? Pretty cool new video as usual. We really enjoyed it :) ADM Team !!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@ouritaliandestiny79552 жыл бұрын
Guys, this was such a great and informative video!! We love visiting Florida and have been all around Lakeland, but never there! Now I'm bummed. Mostly, love your family history there. How cool that you two have known each other since grade school💞 Loved the pictures of you guys from those days💕 I'm so jealous that you got to see Elvis!! But more jealous over your sweatshirt 😜😜 Wonder if they ship to Italy 🤔 Love the Delightful Travelers 💞 This was such a fun video, honestly. Can't wait for your next adventure! 💞🇮🇹 Debbie
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Debbie thank you so much!!! It was a fun video to make! I’m sure they have followers all over the world. Truly appreciate your support! ❤️~Cara
@FollowThomas2 жыл бұрын
I was there just last week. I visited Circle B Bar Reserve. Amazing nature preserve. Thanks for showing around Lakeland. 👍
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Hope you enjoyed your visit! ~😊
@FollowThomas2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Absolutely, so many birds. It was such a wonderful experience. I've a video too if you wanna take a look. Thanks 😊
@marblerunchannel95472 жыл бұрын
very nice and thanks for sharing great videos
@JuniarPurba2 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful area the Swans beautiful too and the lake thank you for sharing
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your watching and your kind comment! 😊 We love our Swans!
@MarcosCaminante2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. You guys’ “kids” pictures added a nice touch for me and my family. Seems like a very nice town. My sister lives in the Destin area and as a native Houstonian, I don’t mind the Florida heat or humidity.
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Destin is beautiful! Whew it gets so hot/humid at times I can’t bare it! Appreciate your support. ~Cara 😊
@deanstein30932 жыл бұрын
the best thing I did was move from this city nothing to do, I live in Hallandale Beach Fl which is close to Miami and Hollywood Beach Fl the night life is great it's a lot of jobs that's available and paying good.
@dublinlaguardia4582 жыл бұрын
So you moved from nice town to shit hole south Florida lol
@michaelkahn Жыл бұрын
I can't believe in your description you never mentioned that Lakeland is where the Detroit Tigers have their spring training, the Famous black swans of Lake Morton, the great small museum , or the wonderful formal garden on Mirror Lake.
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
In the video we talk about the history and show the swans filming on Lake Morton as well at as the Hollis gardens on Lake Mirror. We did not get the opportunity to head north to the Tigers training field. ~Cara 😊
@scottedwards8072 жыл бұрын
Kelly and I loved this video. It brought back so many memories. By the way, I work at Southgate Publix so it was nice to see that in your video. Kelly remembers when you went to go see Elvis. I also was at the Kiss concert when Ace Frehley electrocuted himself on stage but I didn't know the song "Shock Me" was about that night. Lots and lots of good memories about our town that we dearly love. For the longest time I've been waiting on a video about Lakeland because I knew that it would be well done...Scott and Kelly
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you both so much!! It was fun to make and honesty one of the longest videos to create! I had so much more to share but it would have been an hour! 🤣. It was fun going to all the “back in the day” places. I didn’t know you worked at our Publix we’ll have to look for you next time! Thanks for your support. ~Cara 😊
@laurieuebbing35002 жыл бұрын
In Ohio where I’m from, there’s a town called Cleveland Heights!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! John is from Berea OH, about 20 miles from Cleveland Heights OH! We love Ohio and the Cleveland area. Appreciate your support! ~Cara 😊
@laurieuebbing35002 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers I’m from Rocky River.
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
@@laurieuebbing3500 that is beautiful right off the lake!
@paulusvanbeek35162 жыл бұрын
Lake Parker ia a beautiful park too. Very soon a new park will be open Bonnet Spring Park. Also, Lakeland has several Christian Privet schools! Thank you for your presentation!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul, it’s funny before Lake Parker had an official park John & I would visit there and fish. Yes, our son was Valedictorian of his class at Geneva Classical Academy in Lakeland. We love this school. There are so many choices which I think is appealing to many new residents. Thank you so much for your comment and watching! ~Cara 😊
@alexlim1275 Жыл бұрын
11:04 louis anderson banner Jan 21 2022 is the day he died.
@LoLoLifeinFlorida Жыл бұрын
As a person that grew up in Lakeland I don't see why everyone wants to move here besides we have the best sheriff in the world! Lakeland can be great as long as you avoid the West side and Combee road! But everyone moving here is making people like me who grew up here but be able to afford to live! I've always thought there isn't anything to do here but maybe that's because I'm from here and bored 😂
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you watching! I’m a second generation Lakeland’er, but also being military we moved around the world for 35 years. Moved back after retirement. There’s no place like home and I hope we were able to highlight some of the positives of Lakeland. ~Cara 😊
@Moneypower572 Жыл бұрын
Lakeland is ok nothing really there, it’s not Hallandale Beach Florida it’s beautiful amazing beach and restaurants and things to do.
@kennethfinnegan2978Ай бұрын
Hi Cara. I’m a friend of Wills & Rachel’s from the Chicago area. I didn’t know you had a channel. They should have promoted it! My first time in Lakeland was 1981. I played Lakeland College in a baseball game and took a fastball to the mouth. 16 stitches and all day at the hospital. That’s my memory of Lakeland! 😂🤣
@TomBTerrific2 жыл бұрын
Years ago I worked on an environmental job there in about 1998. I think the name of it was mulberry phosphate. I could be wrong. Anyway I might have missed out because I don’t remember it being as nice as you’re now portraying it. Albeit we did rent a nice house in a gated community. Had a lake at the back of the house. I
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom. They have done an amazing job over the last 20 years restoring the downtown. Yes the phosphate industry was (still could be not sure) a large part of the economy. Mulberry is south of Lakeland. Today the cities have merged with growth, you drive down S.Florida where there once was pastures and don’t realize you’ve reached Mulberry. Thank you for watching. Appreciate your comment. ~ Cara 😊
@nickmcclellan96232 жыл бұрын
The green painted house at the 2:37 mark is nice. What style of home is that?
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
I believe that is a Craftsman bungalow. (1920’s 1930’s) There are historic home tours available. We may put that on our list. Thank you for watching.
@nickmcclellan96232 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers About how many sq ft? Is that a popular style there?
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
@@nickmcclellan9623 there are many different styles and sq ft. Some have a second story. It would depend on each home as they are not the same.
@nickmcclellan96232 жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Thank you for the info. That is a style that really caught my interest.
@JoyleiaJo2 жыл бұрын
2:14
@alyciacimerman495 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos what year was this taken?
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
2022 February 😊 Thanks you for watching
@newkirk75912 жыл бұрын
Why are they in coats and sweaters if its 70??
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Ha! We had jumpers on mostly because the wind was chilly in the morning and evening taping. We started about 8 am & it was chilly. We were comfortable, but did put the A/C on in the car. Appreciate you watching! ~Cara 😊
@Maria-fz1mu Жыл бұрын
Is Lakeland a retirement area?
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
It certainly can be, there are many golf course communities etc. There are also many large corporations like Publix, Amazon Geico etc for job opportunities. ~Cara 😊
@Maria-fz1mu Жыл бұрын
@@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers I'm not looking for a retirement community is it also good for younger people?
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
@@Maria-fz1mu absolutely! There are colleges & universities, community theatre, nightlife, restaurants close to gulf coast beaches, Walt Disney and other attractions. 😊
@notyetbeezy Жыл бұрын
go to the hood
@turn-n-burn14212 жыл бұрын
Nope.
@rakim6466 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful highschool girl! John would have had a problem with me about you if we went to the same school. I moved like the Greatest of all times (Muhammad Ali) during those days.😂😂😂😂😂😂