You already know St. Augustine is famed for its history, but did you know you can experience all things pirate, too? Get ready to pillage and plunder (no matter how young or old you are)! Pirate and Treasure Museum This timber-shivering museum experience will leave you feeling very thankful that…
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By Kevin Mims A vacation day trip from Jacksonville can mean driving south and cruising the beaches along Florida’s Atlantic Coast, going west to hike in a national forest or splash in the freshwater springs, visit historic landmarks, and so much more. Here are 10 great day trips you can make…
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Tom Scherberger Want to explore the cultural, historical, and architectural treasures of Fernandina Beach, Fla.? There’s an app for that. Just go to Florida Stories Walking Tours, and download the app created by the Florida Humanities Council. With this app you can learn, at your own pace and on…
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By Hilda Mitrani The Amelia Island Museum of History tells of the eight different flags that have flown over Amelia Island since May of 1562, when explorer Jen Ribault claimed it for France. He gave the area the name Isle of Mai and named the St. Mary’s River, which divides Florida and Georgia…
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CYCLEHERE MEDIA Located just off the coast of northeast Florida, Amelia Island is easy to reach, but hard to forget. With 13 miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, this barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents alike…
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By Hilda Mitrani Amelia Island's The Palace Saloon is the oldest bar in Florida and was the last American tavern to close during Prohibition. It survived that dry era as an ice cream parlor. Once a favorite haunt of the Carnegies, the Rockefellers and other socialites, The Palace Saloon is still…
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No car is needed when you visit Amelia Island, where it’s easy to get around on Segways, horses, bikes and even golf carts. On Amelia Island, a barrier island that’s only a quarter-mile wide in some places, and no more than three miles wide in others, using your own two feet is always an excellent…
Read MoreBy Kara Franker You know how they say that a baby changes everything? Well, since my favorite thing to do is travel to coastal towns (especially in Florida), I figured I should get in one more trip before the arrival of baby Lola. As I write this, my husband and I are excitedly expecting our first…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Once an iconic Spring Break city, Fort Lauderdale has left behind its “Where the Boys Are” past to become “Where the Families Are.” Sun-drenched debauchery has been replaced with child-friendly waterside restaurants, resorts that cater to kids, and family-centric…
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When planning a trip from one of the top ports in the world, be sure to include vacation time on shore. Port Everglades, which has the largest cruise terminal and docks the largest cruise ships in the world, benefits from its sunny beach-city location and being so close to Fort…
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