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25+ Cool Places To Visit In Florida

There are more cool places to visit in Florida than you can plan for in a year, but you can see a lot in just one visit. From beaches to historic neighborhoods and beautiful cultural communities, see what towns and destinations we most recommend for planning a trip to Florida.

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Awesome Things to Do in the Florida Keys with Kids

There are tons of awesome things to do with kids in the Florida Keys, and we've picked 25 great activities that you can enjoy on your trip too. From Key Largo to Key West, we've got free and cheap things to do as well as the coolest family friendly tours in the Florida Keys.

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Unique and Memorable Florida Keys Vacation: How To Plan, What to Do

Whether it's your first or your tenth trip to the Florida Keys, you want it to be a unique vacation experience. We've been many times and try to choose memorable things to do with each visit, so we've put together our tips for how we plan a different sort of trip that allows us more time together enjoying not-the-usual Florida Keys trip.

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The Blue Flamingo Resort: Key West’s BEST Family Hotel

The Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is a great option for a budget visit to the Florida Keys, and it's the most family-friendly hotel in Key West. From the largest pool in KW to a free shuttle to downtown see why we like the Blue Flamingo Resort for a family vacation. (This is formerly the Gates Hotel & 24 North Hotel, but is much better now as a larger renovated resort).

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Best Things to Do in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Just One Day

If you've only got one day in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, do you know how best to spend your time? We've picked our favorite things to do in the park and what we think is worth waiting for (and what are okay wait times) to make the most of getting to spend a day in the Magic Kingdom.

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Visiting Beautiful Sarasota and Venice, Florida: a Gorgeous Weekend Trip

Visiting Sarasota and Venice, Florida is a great idea for an inclusive, welcoming destination with amazing beaches and great opportunities for museums and the outdoors. Check out our weekend plan or turn it into your whole vacation. Sarasota County is gorgeous and a really fun place to explore with kids.

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The Amazing Ringling in Sarasota: Awesome Art and Circus History

The Ringling in Sarasota, Florida is more than the estate of the famous circus man. With several buildings dedicated to circus history, the Ringling Museum of Art, beautiful gardens and the historic Ca' d'Zan residence, you'll be amazed at all that awaits you here. See how to plan a day and what to expect when you visit the Ringling.

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Epic Universe at Universal Orlando: a Complete Rundown, Opinions and Cost

Epic Universe at Universal Orlando has been much anticipated, but does it meet the hype? We've got the full scoop on what we thought was good and what was a let down, including tips to make your visit worthwhile. Universal Orlando is really cool and fun, but should Epic Universe be the highlight for you? Honest opinions ahead...

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Florida Road Trip from North to South: 2 Weeks, Jax to Miami Plan

This Florida road trip plan can be done over a 2 to 3 week period, covering the beaches, history and nature from Jacksonville the Gulf Coast, the Everglades and Miami. Choose the best road trip stops and plan for an unforgettable family vacation to Florida.

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Favorite Things to Do in Orlando That AREN’T Theme Parks (and dining too!)

We've picked our favorite things to do in Orlando besides theme park trips (and included what parks WE would visit for just a day). Hotel recommendations, getting into nature and unique dining ideas in the Orlando area.

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Adults-only Florida Keys Trip: a Totally Different Spin on the Keys Vacation

Doing an adults only Florida Keys trip is a surprising vacation experience that will leave you feeling more relaxed than you might expect. See what you can add to an adults-only trip and the different Florida Keys resort options when you are traveling without kids.

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Universal’s Terra Luna Resort – the New Budget-friendly Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort

The new Terra Luna Resort at Universal Orlando is a great budget hotel option RIGHT NEXT TO EPIC UNIVERSE. That's right! you can actually save money AND be epically close to the new theme park (open May 2025).

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Staying at Sapphire Falls Resort – Our Second Favorite Universal Orlando Hotel

Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando is a great mid-tier option for staying on property. With an awesome pool, boat service into Universal CityWalk and more, it's our #2 pick for Universal. Do you know what our #1 pick is?

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Historic Forts to Visit in Florida and Georgia: adding Fascinating History to Your Trips

Historic forts in Florida and Georgia are great additions to any sort of trip you're planning. From learning about the Civil War to visiting Spanish fortresses, this is a great way to bring learning into your travels.

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Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades: Best Things to do on the Paradise Coast

The Paradise Coast of Florida is the perfect vacation destination. Encompassing Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, this area is home to epic wildlife adventures and gorgeous beaches and gardens with things to do for everyone.

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Review of the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort Near Everglades National Park

Review of the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort on the Florida Gulf Coast. Near Everglades National Park and just south of Naples, this hotel is a great pick for a family beach vacation. Full details here!

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Staying at the Naples Grande Beach Resort on the Florida Gulf Coast – Review and Tips

The Naples Grande Beach Resort is ideal for a Gulf Coast trip, located just off the beach with paddling, pools and more directly at the property. Complete beach resort review with tips for planning a trip to Naples, Florida.

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Fun Downtown Pensacola Things To Do: an Easy Florida Gulf Coast Trip

I was surprised to discover so many fun things to do in downtown Pensacola. Being a beach destination, the historic downtown is actually full of museums, galleries and festivals. Here are 15 interesting things to do in downtown Pensacola that you can easily add to a beach vacation.

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Pensacola, Florida: a Surprising LGBTQ Friendly Destination on the Gulf Coast

Pensacola is a surprise, not just because of the beautiful beaches and amazing food, but because it's actually a very inclusive LGBTQ destination in FLORIDA. We dig into what makes a city inclusive and why this is important for gay travelers.

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How To Plan Florida Keys Vacation: Inexpensive Hotels, Epic Islands

Complete guide to plan a Florida Keys vacation, from which islands to stay one, Florida Keys resorts and vacation rentals for families, and how to get to the Keys whether it's flights to Key West or a road trip.

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Blue Spring State Park: the Best Manatee Experience in Florida

Everything you need to know about visiting Blue Spring State Park near Orlando, Florida. Swimming at the spring's headwaters, manatees by the hundreds and when to visit the most beautiful spot in Florida.

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Fun Things to Do in Mobile AL from Mardi Gras to Beautiful Beaches

Mobile, Alabama is a fun, mellow alternative to New Orleans. The best things to do in Mobile, Alabama range from walking the wrought iron balcony lined streets to airboat rides to find alligators. So much to do in Mobile!

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Cumberland Island Nat’l Seashore: Wild Horses and Beautiful Beaches

Do you know about Cumberland Island National Seashore and the wild horses? This is a guide to visiting an incredible National Park site on the Georgia coast between Savannah and Jacksonville. Everything you need to know to plan and have an amazing visit to Cumberland Island.

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Key West with Kids: Top Tips for an Unforgettable Vacation

Key West with kids is really fun and a great family vacation experience. Even though you might think of Key West as a party destination, we've got tons of great ideas for visiting with kids that will keep everyone entertained and enjoying this amazing town.