Janet Jones Matanzas Inlet may just be one of the most picturesque coastlines in Florida. The inlet, between historic St. Augustine and charming Flagler Beach, is where the lively Atlantic meets the Matanzas Estuary, one of the state’s purest. Its Atlantic shoreline is a favorite with…
Read MoreBy Kevin McGeever The drive from Philadelphia to Miami is roughly 1,200 miles. Fully one-third of your trip is driving through Florida. Think about it. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia are in the rear view when you cross the state line on I-95 and pause to…
Read MoreBy Kevin McGeever The road trip vacation destination is Miami, easily one of the most up-tempo, multi-lingual, caffeinated places on the planet. From Washington, D.C., no slouch in the Fast Pace Dept., the drive is more than 1,000 high-speed (and sometimes high-intensity) miles on Interstate 95. The…
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By Kevin McGeever The headline says “Driving to Florida: Chicago to Miami,” which suggests a point-to-point vacation. You know. Hit the road. Stretch the legs. Fill the tank. Repeat. And, if you’re in that kind of a hurry, we understand. At the end of the line is exciting Miami. But this story is…
Read MoreBy Janet K. Keeler The question of where to see alligators in Florida might be better phrased, where don’t you see alligators in Florida? The ancient reptiles sun themselves on golf courses, inhabit wildlife theme parks, cruise around freshwater lakes, rule the Everglades and occasionally hit the…
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By Gary McKechnie Small doesn’t mean dull. When you pay a visit to these largely bypassed destinations you’ll find one of Florida’s largest flea markets, the small town featured in a Hollywood film, an island that’s become a magnet for malacologists, and a drowsy fishing village chosen by readers of…
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Friends are flowers in the garden of life. ~ Proverb By Dalia Colon Ashley and I have been best friends since we were 3, when her family moved in down the street from mine. Twenty-seven years later, we live 1,200 miles apart but catch up as though nothing's changed. Ashley is by far the sweetest…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie The first time I visited Florida’s youngest county, two distinct things made an impact. One was attending Gilchrist County’s leading social event, which happened to be its leading culinary event as well. It was called the Wild Beast Feast where vendors prepared delicacies such as…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie Can a county where there’s just one city, two towns, and 14,000 residents really embody the essence of Old Florida? It can when it’s Hamilton County. It was settled nearly 200 years ago, but in the more recent pre-interstate era two-lane Highway 41 brought travelers straight…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette With miles of protected shoreline, a national seashore, scenic bluffs and natural preserves teeming with wildlife, Pensacola, Fla. offers diverse ecosystems and terrain for the eco-tourist. From eco-attractions to earth-friendly accommodations, Pensacola has plenty to…
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