By Kellilynn Hann Florida has more than 65,000 square miles of water and shorelines, so why not dive in and see the world from a different angle? From freshwater springs to the crystal-clear waters of the Keys, here are some exciting underwater adventures for divers and non-divers. NORTH FLORIDA…
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By Janet K. Keeler Florida is a feast for the senses. Warm tropical breezes tickle the skin. The fragrant aromas of plumeria in Southern Florida fill the air while orange and jasmine blossoms are the scents of the northern state. Migrating birds, shore birds and long-legged showy birds like egrets…
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By Janet K. Keeler Florida is a land of many vacations. There are, of course, the state’s big attractions and those are the theme parks of Orlando — Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld and more. There are natural wonders, too, that draw sunseekers, water enthusiasts, hikers and campers, plus…
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By Janet K. Keeler St. Augustine is a city of history. An old Spanish fort, a picturesque lighthouse and a pedestrian-only district that drops visitors into the past but with a nod to the needs of modern travelers. Don’t leave pedestrian-friendly St. George Street without a mango mojito ice pop from…
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By Janet K. Keeler Water lovers have been riding the surf on Florida’s East Coast since the 1930s on waves around piers and inlets. The swells become even more swell when there’s a storm brewing out in the Atlantic Ocean. Those bigger waves tend to come during the hurricane season but for newbies…
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By Janet K. Keeler There’s more than nightlife that’s wild in Miami Beach. It’s also wild that Miami Beach has the world’s largest collection of Art Deco buildings in one place. Wilder still in the modern age of tearing down old and building new, is that the buildings have been preserved. The Miami…
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By Janet K. Keeler It is often said that the best way to experience Florida is on the water. And that’s mostly because there is so much water. The Sunshine State has about 1,250 miles of coastline, much of it enjoyed from beautiful, wide beaches. The Intracoastal Waterway runs between the state’s…
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By Lauren Tjaden Notorious. Epic. Legendary. That’s Duval Street in Key West, a quirky, free-spirited place where roosters roam among the tourists and historic buildings, where normal concerns and decorum dissolve in the tropical breeze. A mere 1.25 miles long, Key West’s main drag is nicknamed…
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By Kellilynn Hann Summer. It’s all about getting outside, having fun, and making memories with the people you love. However, it’s often challenging to find an activity that parents, teens, and young kids can all enjoy together. The perfect solution? Take the family to one of Florida’s inflatable…
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By Kevin Mims When it comes to family vacations, there’s nothing quite like a week spent camping at a Florida state park. Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, which has six lakes and encompasses 4,500 acres of unspoiled natural beauty, is a top family-friendly camping destination, not only for its…
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