Find more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Kevin McGeever Long before Cordell “Cisco” Jeter envisioned tracked wheelchairs as a means of unlocking accessible travel, long before he realized his life’s ambition of opening the Florida outdoors to people of all abilities, Jeter was…
Read MoreFind more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Saundra Amrhein There is that special moment when Matt Chatowsky is a mile or so out on his 19-foot Boston Whaler Montauk, heading toward the Gulf of America. He will look back to the shoreline near Cedar Key that forms part of the…
Read MoreFind more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Carlos Harrison Gliding under a canopy of trees beside a shimmering river, Frankie Reilly hunches low over his racing bike’s handlebars, knees pumping furiously. In this place of dappled Florida sunlight, serenaded by the hiss of his…
Read MoreFind more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Dalia Colón For Jaime Hurtado, scuba diving brings relief. On social media, he posts glamour shots from dives: sharks and stingrays, fish and birds. The photos are a testament to the healing power of nature—something Jaime wants everyone…
Read MoreBy Dalia Colón Describing the new St. Pete Pier as a place to go fishing would be like describing your smartphone as a device for making phone calls. Yes, it is that. But it’s also so much more. The $92 million pier, which was completed in 2020, appeals to fishermen and foodies, fitness buffs and…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Imagine a paddling journey through an enchanted land of shimmering blue-green water where dolphins, rays and manatees are mysteriously illuminated under Florida’s vast, starry sky. While bioluminescence feels like a bit of magic, it’s not. But it is Mother Nature at her spectacular…
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By Lauren Tjaden Florida promises dreamy sunsets, opulent getaways and miles of glittering beaches, all guaranteed to send butterflies fluttering through your stomach and make your heart sing. Here's where and how to discover resorts, experiences and ideas dedicated to helping the love bug take a…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Universal Parks, Entertainment, Dining, and Shopping An escape to Universal Orlando Resort — with Universal Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex — is like five out-of-this-galaxy…
Read MoreBy Dan Norman When you think of the great state of Florida, what readily comes to mind? Sunshine? Got it, in abundance. After all, this is the Sunshine State. Beautiful sandy beaches? For sure. Up and down and all around, 825 miles of them. Amazing water sports, including fishing, diving, and…
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By Lauren Tjaden An enchanted land that celebrates epic adventures, Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure beckons visitors with blockbuster rides, mythical beasts and legendary superheroes. You can climb aboard the Incredible Hulk Coaster for a rampage above the park, where you’ll invert seven…
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