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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.

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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Fort Myers Beach Fun

Sadly, as of summer 2023 Fort Myers Beach and it’s fantastic Times Square area are not reopened. Severe hurricane damage wiped out much of the area and it remains in a state of rebuilding. We pray all the fantastic restaurants, small shops and other area  businesses come back, and it all comes back bigger and

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

Best Beach at Key West

Best Beach at Key West Key West Best Beach at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park in the Truman Annex Best beach at Key West is found inside Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. It’s located on Truman Annex, the southwest corner of the island. It’s a Florida State Park, so it’s well taken care of and

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