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Taylor Family on White Sand at Sarasota Beach Siesta Key Sarasota Florida 1
Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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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Taylor Family with David Statue in Sculpture Garden at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Sarasota Florida 1
Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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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Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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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Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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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Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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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Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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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Museum of History with Pride Lights Pensacola Florida 1
Florida Travel, Podcasts, Southeastern US

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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Florida Travel, Southeastern US

20+ 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 20+ islands all around the state that AREN’T the Florida Keys that are wonderful for a vacation or day trip.

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Visiting Cedar Key Florida
Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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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View From Sundial Beach Resort Sanibel Island Fort Myers Florida 1
Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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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Taylor Family Sponge Shopping in Tarpon Springs Florida 2
Florida Travel, Southeastern US

Easy Florida Weekend Getaway Ideas on the Gulf

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.  Speaking of Miami (said […]

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Beach at Fort De Soto Park Pinellas County Florida 7
Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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 Travel, National Parks, Southeastern US

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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Taylor Family on balcony at sunset at Sundial Beach Resort Sanibel Island Fort Myers Florida 1
Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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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Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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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Egrets on Pier at Fort De Soto Park Pinellas County Florida 2
Florida Travel, Southeastern US

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

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 gators and one-of-kind landscape. […]

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