By Lauren Tjaden Close your eyes and imagine. You’re horseback riding on the beach. The sand stretches out behind you and in front of you, too. The waves tickle the shore in their soothing, quiet rhythm. The air smells clean and a little like salt; the water is the color of emeralds. You tell your…
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By Lauren Tjaden You can discover some of the finest, most pristine beaches in the world at Florida’s state parks. If you want to unplug and reconnect with nature – and at a bargain price – you can’t do better than these Sunshine State shores in our state parks. 1. John D. MacArthur Beach State…
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By VISIT FLORIDA staff Beaches and parks are listed geographically from north to south. This area offers an outstanding number of golden Florida beaches, including many protected state and national parks. The local city and county beaches have plenty of onshore activities, and the area is known…
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White, black, even orange? Yes, the sands of these unique beaches in Florida are all of these colors. Read about the types of beach you can expect to explore. Emerging onto the beach, you find a coastal paradise: emerald sea broken by bright white sandbars and framed by round rocks as dark as…
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Explore the wide world of Florida citrus. There are many types of oranges in the Sunshine State, not to mention the grapefruit and specialty fruits that grow throughout the year. For years, Florida has been practically synonymous with citrus. And it's no wonder. Throughout the year, you'll find…
Read MoreRolling hills, exotic plant life and, of course, stunning waterfronts serve as picturesque backdrops for these top golf courses in Florida. Some of the most famous golf course architects in the world have used Florida as a palette to showcase both their creative talents and Florida itself. Making…
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By Terry Gibson Spiny lobsters are the crustacean that get most of the hype in Florida, and they deserve it. I think of diving for lobsters as an underwater Easter egg hunt. But there's another, arguably more succulent crustacean for divers to pluck from reefs and other structures, or for…
Read MoreFort De Soto is not only known for its award-winning beaches but also its blockbuster fishing. By Terry Tomalin When going through your checklist of great places to cast a line, Fort De Soto fishing has it all: easy access, good facilities, clean water and most important, hungry fish. You won’t…
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By Florence Snyder If you don't know about Britton Hill, Florida, you're probably not a mountain climber, and you're definitely not a highpointer. At 345 feet above mean sea level, Britton Hill is Florida's highest natural point – and the lowest "high point" in the United States. You can summit…
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By Dalia Colon How do you get from Point A to Point B in the Sunshine State without a car? Transportation Options Florida's public transportation options vary by city, as each has its own infrastructure and transportation businesses, but here are some general suggestions: Public transportation:…
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