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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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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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15+ Beautiful Islands in Florida the AREN’T the Florida Keys

There are so many wonderful islands in Florida to visit, but how do you choose? We've picked 15+ islands all around the state that AREN'T the Florida Keys that are wonderful for a vacation or day trip.

Visiting Cedar Key: Beautiful Old Florida on the Gulf Coast

A trip to Cedar Key is a visit to Old Florida, with canals, stilted houses and some of the best bird watching on the Florida Gulf Coast. See the things to do, beaches and where to stay on Cedar Key.

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Getaway to Sanibel and Captiva: Things to Do in Southwest Florida

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.

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Easy Florida Weekend Getaway Ideas on the Gulf

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Favorite Florida Gulf Coast Beaches: from the Everglades to the Panhandle

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.

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Florida Gulf Coast Road Trip Itinerary: beaches, manatees and pristine waters

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.

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Staying at the Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel Island – REOPENED SINCE HURRICANE IAN

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.

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Swim With Manatees At Crystal River: A Unique Florida Wildlife Adventure

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.

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The best of Florida camping: Fort De Soto and its beauty

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