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Florida Travel Guide

If you’re looking for the ultimate Florida travel guide, packed with exciting Florida adventures and unique attractions, you’re in for a treat! Whether you’re planning a Florida vacation filled with sun-soaked beaches or seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences, the Sunshine State has something for everyone.

 

Florida travel destinations range from iconic small towns in brimming with charm, to hidden gems. Explore Florida by embarking on scenic road trips or enjoying wildlife tours where you can spot dolphins, alligators, and other native animals.

 

Outdoor enthusiasts will love kayaking, or snorkeling in the crystal-clear springs in Florida. History lovers can explore Florida lighthouses and historic landmarks, while foodies can indulge in seafood restaurants, visit farmers’ markets, or sip on cold craft beers at Florida craft breweries.

 

Families can enjoy kid-friendly destinations, with plenty of family activities, including exploring Florida state parks and biking on Florida’s best bike trails. There’s no shortage of things to do in Florida year-round!

There are scenic highways in Florida that are worth a road trip. Route 1 down through the Keys is my favorite, traveling over 100 miles from Key Largo to Key West. But I found a shorter trip in the Panhandle to offer plenty of sightseeing and some great spots to pull over and take in beautiful beaches, state parks, and shopping I’m talking about Scenic Highway 30A, running between Destin and Panama City. It’s only about 25 miles long, but it has lots to offer. To start with......

06 February, 2026 /

Daytona Beach is one of Florida’s most popular beaches on the Atlantic coast. It proudly proclaims it is "The World's Most Famous Beach". And it has lots to offer for visitors year-round, but particularly in the fall. The fall brings a comfortable heat index, fewer crowds, and lower hotel rates....

24 October, 2025 /

If you plan to visit Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Florida, bring your camera and your sense of wonder. This is a back-to-nature experience that rivals any in the Sunshine State....

19 September, 2025 /

If you’re into having no tan lines and letting it all hang out, Florida has some beaches for you. There are four official nude beaches in the state, and several others that are semi-official....

19 September, 2025 /

When it comes to data, nobody crunches more data than Google. The search engine giant recently mined its databases looking for the calmest beaches in the U.S., as mentioned by its users. It turns out six of the top ten beaches in the country are in Florida, starting with the top four....

26 August, 2025 /

The Lodge at Flamingo! Enjoy The Everglades In Air Conditioned Comfort! Let’s face it! The Everglades can be a hot, sticky mess even in the winter. If you want to kick back and get cool after a day of exploring there is a relatively new option for you. The Flamingo Lodge in the Everglades, opened in 2023, years after the previous lodge was destroyed by hurricanes. Flamingo Lodge has 24 air-conditioned units right on the shores of Florida Bay, right where the park road ends. All the units are located on the second floor, with shaded parking underneath. The buildings are all artfully made out of recycled shipping containers....

06 May, 2025 /

Naples, Florida, has the reputation for being a pricey place to visit. A night at the Ritz Carlton on the beach can set you back $400 and up, in the off season. But some parts of Naples are remarkably affordable…particularly the area known as Old Naples. Old Naples is generally the south side of town, the area where the community first got its start back over a century ago. There are no hard boundary lines, but if you drive out Central Avenue toward the beach and make a left turn on any side streets, you’re in Old Naples....

16 April, 2025 /

Quietly nestled in southwest Florida is the growing travel and adventure destination of Charlotte County, and its hub city of Punta Gorda. Punta Gorda sits along the Peace River at the confluence with Charlotte Harbor. With all that water it’s a prime spot for boating, fishing, and water sports....

16 April, 2025 /

With rockets launching almost every week now, there is a renewed interest in America’s space program. People line the beaches and roadways in the area of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to watch rockets launched from the Space Center pads 39A and 39B, and the adjoining Canaveral Space Force Base pads. ...

15 April, 2025 /

From a strictly touristy point of view, Cocoa Beach is “the” place to go on Central Florida’s Space Coast. Cocoa Beach is the closest beach to Orlando, only about an hour’s drive on the “Beachline” toll road. In no time at all you have your toes in the sand.  Cocoa Beach is a popular day-trip for tourists at the Orlando area theme parks. What once was a mainly winter getaway, the beach town is now busy year-round. ...

12 April, 2025 /

The drive between Miami and Naples, Florida, is about 115 miles, and you can make the trip in a couple hours. But don’t rush things. The highway takes you through the heart of the Everglades and Big Cypress Preserve. This is a trip that offers unique and historical attractions that you want to stop and absorb. The drive is along U.S. 41, otherwise known as Tamiami Trail, and for long-time Floridians it is known as the original Alligator Alley. Much of the trip is two-lane highway with limited passing opportunities. So slow down and enjoy....

11 April, 2025 /

For a little more than 100 miles you island hop your way along the historic Overseas Highway from Key Largo to Key West. The highway was originally Henry Flagler’s railroad line that carried freight and passengers to Key West, which at the time was a major seaport.  If you push it, you can do this trip in less than one day. But don’t! There is so much to see and experience along the way. ...

09 April, 2025 /

Dunedin, Florida is a small town in north Tampa Bay with a big reputation as a place to go for great weekend getaways. The town has a lot going for it. There are two state parks, both on islands off shore. There is the Pinellas Trail that runs right through the middle of downtown. There is major league Spring Training baseball. There is a LBGTQ nightclub. On top of that the downtown area has a host of fine restaurants....

27 March, 2025 /

No trip to St. Augustine Florida is complete without a visit to the St. Augustine Lighthouse. The original lighthouse was the first ever built in Florida, built in 1824. It was replaced in 1874 by a taller lighthouse that was located a short distance away, to avoid erosion problems. The tower is 165 feet tall, and sturdy, having survived three earthquakes in the late 1800’s. The original Fresnel lens is still used today....

27 March, 2025 /

We all have those favorite vacation spots that keep bringing us back. It’s that feeling of peace and comfort that draws us again and again. That’s the way it is for me and Pine Island. I’ve been there four times and still want more....

27 March, 2025 /

Venice, Florida, is a small city located along Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast, south of Sarasota. It has a vibrant downtown district, with unique shops, restaurants, and an area known as Centennial Park. The downtown is designated as a “Main Street” district, and has been the site of extensive improvements in recent years. Sidewalks were expanded, and landscaping added in 2019....

27 March, 2025 /

Where You Should Retire In Florida Based On Your Interests   So, you’re retiring and thinking about moving to Florida. Welcome to you and an estimated 1,000 people a day with the same idea. There are over 21-million Floridians today, compared to 13-million in 1990. Big growth spurt, and it’s not slowing down. Retirement in Florida Most new Floridans come for the warm weather and beaches. Plus Florida has the added advantage of no state income tax. Retirement in Florida   Beaches you can find about anywhere. We......

27 March, 2025 /

Nine Amazing Historical Attractions On Amelia Island Other than Saint Augustine, no place in Florida has a deeper history than Amelia Island. The French came ashore in 1562, and quickly displaced the native Timucuan Indians, who had occupied the island for hundreds of years. The French didn’t last long. Spain gained control of the island in 1565, setting off a tumultuous history with the island being governed under eight flags over the years. The United States finally claimed the island in a deal with Spain in 1821. The......

05 May, 2022 /

Cape Canaveral Lighthouse The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is one of the oldest lights on the Florida coast. The original light was built in 1848, and stood 65 feet tall. It was abandoned a year later during a Seminole Indian uprising. When the threat passed the blinking white light was put back in operation until the Civil War, when it was ordered dark by the Confederate government. After the war, in 1868, a new tower, 151 feet tall, was built out of cast iron and bricks. This is the......

18 March, 2021 /

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