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Florida Travel

Florida travel ideas and tips for vacations, staycations and adding more fun to your life! Discover top destinations, from pristine beaches and pet-friendly resorts to charming small towns and luxury getaways. We cover it all—beaches, resorts, unique stays, and Florida’s hidden gems. Explore Florida’s diverse geographic areas and find your next adventure in the Sunshine State.

Naples Beach North Gulfshore

Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida Southwest Florida has some of the most beautiful beaches, beach camping opportunities, paddling spots and fantastic Florida gift shops. There are amazing resorts and small towns, and lots of special events and Farmer’s Markets.  When visiting Southwest Florida you’ll find great shelling opportunities, plenty of great spots to sit and have a cocktail,

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Florida Keys Islamorada Alligator Lighthouse

Best Things to do in Florida

Best Things to do in Florida! Best Things to do in Florida includes so much more than world class roller coasters, and we’ve got tons of ideas and tips for enjoying the best of this Sunshine State.  From beautiful beaches and iconic landmarks to unique adventures like antiquing, exploring wineries, indulging in chocolate factories, visiting

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Florida Keys Islamorada Alligator Lighthouse

Florida Keys

Florida Keys The Florida Keys are a string of islands at the southern tip of the continental United States. Each island  sits in-between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico which makes for some incredible sunrise and sunset viewing opportunities.  In total, there are roughly 1700 islands that make up the Florida Keys, though most

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Key West's Best Beach at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park

Key West

Key West, Florida Key West Florida is an island at the very tip of the United States, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulfstream and Gulf of Mexico while overlooking the best sunsets arguably on the planet. From ghost tours and pirate museums to beaches and shopping, this place has lots to do for all

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Treasure Coast of Florida

Treasure Coast of Florida is located along the Atlantic Ocean, to the east. This area technically includes Indian River County, Saint Lucie County and Martin County. But the name most often refers to the northern parts of Jupiter through Hobe Sound and Stuart, all the way up the east coast through Vero Beach.

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Manatee Center in Fort Pierce easy free parking

Manatee Center in Fort Pierce

Manatee Center in Fort Pierce Manatees are frequent visitors of Fort Pierce and Florida’s Treasure Coast! Manatee Center in Fort Pierce is located along Florida’s Treasure Coast, a favorite spot for manatees! This center is for education and observation, and manatees are frequently spotted at the Fort Pierce City Marina where the Manatee Center is

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Best Attractions in Florida

Best Attractions in Florida (that aren’t theme parks!) Best attractions in Florida extend far beyond the overcrowded famous theme parks everyone already knows. This Sunshine State offers a treasure trove of unique experiences, waiting to be discovered by adventurous travelers like you. What’s that place in the photo above, you ask? It’s the Florida Skunk Ape! And

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