Articles and photos of our journeys through the Southeastern USA, including Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Check out the great national parks, hotels, restaurants and tourist sights the South has to offer!
Sanibel and Captiva make for the perfect Southwest Florida vacation destination. With so many things to do, both on the beaches and not, the Seashell Capital of the World is fun, relaxing and a dream Florida escape.
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.
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!
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is the perfect blend of fun, history, beauty and a must-visit on your Florida trip. See why this Spanish fort is one of the best things to do in St Augustine, the nation’s oldest city.
Florida is full of fun and relaxation. If you’ve not explored beyond the big cities like Orlando, Jacksonville or Miami, you might not know how diverse and chill it is. …
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort has been our favorite for years. Providing both the best value and the most fun, Cabana Bay is our top pick at Universal Orlando Resort. See why!
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.
Road trip plan for enjoying the best beaches on the Gulf Coast of Florida, from Naples to Crystal River. Top picks for sugar-fine sand, shark teeth and manatees.
We visit Atlanta quite a bit since we have family in Georgia, and we’re always looking for new things to do with the kids. On this last trip, we finally …
There are more than 100 lighthouses in the USA. These picks are beautiful, easy to visit and make for picturesque road trip adventures, from the Florida Keys to the Oregon Coast.
Not sure if you should choose Disney World or Universal Orlando? Thrill rides, family friendly options, dining, and overall costs broken down to help decide between Disney and Universal.
Perfect 5 day Puerto Rico itinerary for visiting Old San Juan, El Yunque National Rainforest and incredible beaches. Where to stay and things to do in Puerto Rico for an easy, amazing Caribbean trip
This Florida Gulf Coast road trip plan is perfect for enjoying beautiful beaches, freshwater springs and Florida’s National Parks. From Miami to Crystal River, this 6 day itinerary is all you need.
I’ve actually been on the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser and am happy to set right the misconceptions about this amazing Disney World immersive experience. The Star Wars hotel is way more than a hotel, but is round-the-clock theater… Find out more!
The Sundial Beach Resort on Sanibel Island is great for families looking for a spacious beachfront hotel on the Florida Gulf Coast. Review of the hotel, amenities and ideas for things to do on Sanibel Island.
Where can you get onto the beach in the St Augustine, FL area easily? List of beach access points, parking areas and beach boardwalks in St Augustine, St Johns County, Florida from Palm Coast to Ponte Vedra.
Where can you get onto the beach in Daytona easily? List of beach access points, parking areas and beach boardwalks in Daytona, Volusia County, Florida.
Silver Springs State Park is one of the prettiest places in Florida, and perhaps the best state park. Guide to manatees, kayaking, trails, glass bottom boats and visiting Silver Springs.
The Coconut Beach Resort Key West is the ideal hotel for anyone looking for an oceanfront suite, heated pool and perfect Key West views. Details of the hotel, things to do in the Southernmost Point area, and tips for a great Key West vacation.
There are lots of things to do in Daytona Beach besides swim. From all of the beach access points to day trips out the Florida’s freshwater springs, this plan for a trip to Daytona Beach is 4+ days of fun.
Rainbow Springs State Park is one of the prettiest places in Florida. Everything you need to know for planning a visit, including kayaking, swimming, trails and more. Perfect Gulf Coast spring destination!
Have you heard of Big Cypress National Preserve? No? On the northern border of Everglades National Park there’s a pretty cool Florida landmark. No, we’re not talking about the Tamiami …
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is a very different Walt Disney World Hotel. It feels unlike other Disney properties while still having the Disney touches and service. Review of Coronado Springs includes dining, transportation and more.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is one of the original Walt Disney World Hotels, and with its latest update, is the coolest property to stay at. See what to expect, amenities, and how to get to the Disney Parks from the Contemporary.
Since Orlando theme parks are open, is Disney World or Universal handling COVID-19 pandemic precautions better? Side by side comparison of health and safety measures between Universal Orlando and Disney World.
2020 was been a stressful year for everybody. 2021 added to that and we saw the world basically give up on caring about each other. We saw our travel schedule …
Before we started our North Georgia road trip this last time, we were picturing a lot of farm country and Civil War sites, as that’s what we’d experienced around Atlanta …
Things to do in Palm Beach County range from relaxing beach time to epic beautiful gardens, Gilded Age museums to paddle boarding with manatees. Top picks for Palm Beach County activities, food and more.
Everglades National Park is one of the most unusual places in the USA. Very near Miami and the Florida Keys, the Everglades is perfect for kayaking, biking, wildlife watching and Florida’s famous airboats.
Biscayne National Park is a perfect day trip from Miami to add to a weekend getaway, start or end of a cruise, or to a Florida Keys road trip. Wildlife and boating at its best, 95% of the National Park is underwater. How to visit…