By Lauren Tjaden Built for kids. LEGOLAND Florida Resort lives up to its motto with creative rides and entertainment aimed at toddlers to young teens, designed for laughter, wonder and the memories of a lifetime. Nestled deep in the heart of Central Florida, a mere 45 minutes from Orlando and…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Combining a top-notch zoo and legendary attractions, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay whips up a potent recipe for fun. Rides include storied coasters like Montu, Cheetah Hunt and Iron Gwazi; kid-centric pleasures like those in Sesame Street Safari of Fun; and family favorites that include…
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By Dalia Colón Florida is home to world-class fishing. And, one of the most unique opportunities is angling for tarpon in Boca Grande. Located northwest of Fort Myers on Gasparilla Island, the small community is home to Boca Grande Pass—a world-renowned destination for tarpon fishing. “Tarpon are…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden You can consider it an Easter egg hunt. Sunshine-State style. Summertime on Florida’s Gulf coast arrives with the beloved tradition of scalloping, an underwater game of hide and seek that everybody in your gang can enjoy. This adventure involves laughter and getting soaked…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Florida Caverns State Park promises an expedition into stunning caves that stretch deep beneath a slice of northwest Florida, a journey through time that winds past a rare rimstone pool, graceful soda straws, shimmering calcite and cave bacon; formations that have grown bit by bit…
Read MoreWhatever level of exhilaration you’re craving, from a wee-bit adventurous to close-to-crazy, you’re sure to find it on this list of Florida thrills. By Lauren Tjaden It’s no secret: Florida’s an odyssey of sunlight, beaches and indulgent resorts. But it might be more of a revelation to discover it’s…
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By Lauren Tjaden From Miami to Jacksonville to Tampa, Florida’s vibrant Latin roots shine bright- and that includes its music. In Florida, you can let your hips sway to reggaeton until the wee hours; share a Coco Loco with your beloved with a romantic bachata setting the mood; or celebrate a…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden When you get up-close-and-personal with a manatee, the first thing that you notice is its gargantuan size. Adult manatees are normally 9-10 feet long and weigh around 1,000 pounds, but they can grow to over 13 feet long and weigh more than 3,500 pounds. 1,000 pounds is the size of…
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The future must look a lot like Brightline, the gleaming, luxurious high-speed passenger train system that knits metropolitan South and Central Florida into a single, wildly diverse destination. At speeds up to 130 miles per hour, passenger trains fairly zoom from Miami to Orlando and back, with…
Read MoreBy Kevin Mims If you’re craving a little bit of extra adrenaline in your next outdoor day trip, The Canyons Zip Line & Adventure Park in Ocala is the place to go. The setting for this destination is a 100-acre property featuring high cliffs, dense woods, and sparkling, spring-fed lakes. When you…
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