We live in Florida and love it here. The politics are absolutely messed up and do NOT reflect the majority of Florida, but the state itself and most of its people are amazing. We’ve got everything from perfect beaches to the oldest history in the USA relating to settlement by Western countries (the Spanish). From the oldest city in the USA to Disney World, you’re visiting Florida for them.
We spent a lot of our year traveling around Florida. We’ve been to every National Park here and most of the National Monuments:
Fort Caroline and Timucuan Preserve National Monument
Florida travel is diverse just like the people. If you’re looking for Florida road trip plans, we have those too, by region or around the whole state.
I think it’s safe to say that most people planning a trip to Florida are coming here for Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando. Both of these theme park complexes are so much fun and really are their own vacation, but you can always add a more mellow, natural element by leaving the resort areas and exploring Florida a bit.
One last this to say about visiting Florida: our state parks are amazing! Whether it’s a dreamy beach day at Honeymoon Island State Park or paddling with manatees at Silver Springs State Park, you’ll find unbelievable adventures all around the state.
Review of the Laureate Key West, an all-suites hotel. In a great location that's NOT downtown, the Laureate is perfect for families with plenty of space and hotel amenities, directly across from the turquoise waters of the Florida Keys.
Florida Keys road trip plan for the Miami to Key West drive. Best things to do, road side stops and epic nature to explore through the Florida Keys. Restaurants, tours and free things to do with kids.
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is the most fun and unusual accommodations at Disney World. See what to do, where to dine and camping options at Disney World.
Review of Disney's Art of Animation Resort includes Cars, Lion King, Finding Nemo and Little Mermaid themed suites and rooms. A fun family hotel, Art of Animation is a Value Level Walt Disney World resort and is ideal for families visiting on a budget (or not).
Staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is a unique experience at Walt Disney World and one to add to your bucket list. Review of the Lodge, tips for booking, and everything you need to know about staying near Animal Kingdom.
The Florida Keys on a budget: it's doable. Affordable Florida Keys activities, awesome dining on a budget, and tips for cheap places to stay in the Keys. Everything you need to know to plan and book a budget-friendly Florida Keys vacation.
This Disney's Animal Kingdom itinerary one day plan is full of tips for dining, best safari times, guide to Pandora and which shows are best to save time and cool off. Have the best visit to Animal Kingdom with minimal stress.
The best attractions in each Walt Disney World Park and top dining pick for each park too. The most worthwhile or that you just can't miss, rides and restaurants to plan for at Disney World.
Dry Tortugas is one of the least visited National Parks in the USA. Everything you need to know for the ferry to Fort Jefferson, seaplane to Dry Tortugas, camping and visiting from Key West. Best of the Florida Keys.
After visiting Disney World during COVID-19 and seeing how amazingly they handled things, from sanitation to social distancing, we decided to see how well Universal Orlando Resort did. Truth be…
Swimming with manatees at Crystal River, Florida is a once in a lifetime adventure. One of the few places you can swim with manatees, it's unique and amazing with the family.
Florida gets a bad rap for a lot of things, but something it's winning at and can't be beat by any other state are its natural springs. Florida springs can…
One of the best things about living in North Florida is how great St Augustine beaches are. From shark tooth hunting to enjoying great food in the beach neighborhoods, St Augustine beaches make for the perfect Florida vacation getaway.
We love sharing our hometown of St Augustine, Florida with visitors. We've chosen our favorite things to do downtown St Augustine, as well as our top restaurant picks to make an easy, fun guide to plan a visit to the Ancient City.
One of the magical phenomena of the earth is bioluminescence. It’s found in the deepest parts of the ocean and it’s found in caves. And in Florida you can actually…
Top picks for hotels, interesting inns, vacation rentals and more in St Augustine. Bed and Breakfasts in the historic downtown or beach bungalows off the beaten path, family friendly or romantic getaway options in North Florida.
Florida's freshwater springs are relatively unknown and easy to visit. Our top picks for beautiful swimming spots and the best wildlife viewing in Florida.
The best key lime pie in Key West and the Florida Keys is worth finding. From pie slices to key lime cocktails, key lime pie on a stick to the history of key lime pie, this is the guide to answer all your questions.
It's rare that we share much that really focuses on food, but there are a few cities that really do require it. Buena Park dining totally shocked us, and then…
I always think about the sweets and decadent food choices when we start talking about out next vacation, and particularly when we know we’re heading back to Universal Orlando Resort.…
We’ve been really fortunate to get to partner with the Universal Orlando Resort this year. With so many fun trips to Orlando, it's given us loads of insight into how…
By now you know that we’re head over heals in love with Florida (#LoveFL). St Augustine caught us with its charm and history. The Everglades stole our hearts with the…
We are so fortunate! We’ve gotten to visit St Augustine and Florida’s Historic Coast a few times now and each time we love it more and more. On this most…
One of the best family travel trips we’ve done was our visit to Jacksonville Beach and St Augustine. Experiencing Florida’s Historic Coast with the kids was so much fun and…
Originally written for GaysWithKids.com When people ask us where our favorite places to return to for family travel are, we’re pretty quick with our answers: Cabo San Lucas, Disneyland, Georgia/Florida……
Beyond pirates and forts in Saint Augustine, we are always excited to experience alligators in Florida. Alligators are our families favorite animal…next to sharks and manatees. When we found out…