My family and I are theme park enthusiasts. We hail from the Midwest, so we’ve spent our fair share of time riding massive coasters at amusement parks like Kings Island and Cedar Point. When we became Floridians 15 years ago, we took a deep dive into theme park culture. Since then, we’ve made countless trips […]
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Museums offer a window to the past, a glimpse into the future and lessons in cultural diversity. They are also a great place to spend a sweltering summer afternoon. While Tampa Bay is chock-full of amazing museums, summer is the perfect time to take a museum road trip. Below we’ve included several road-trip-worthy museum
If you’ve ever thought about taking a cruise, you’re not alone. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) “State of the Cruise Industry” report released in May 2024, passenger volume reached 31.7 million in 2023, surpassing 2019 by 7%. With continued demand for cruise holidays, it’s not surprising that 27% of cruisers over the
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With summer break just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to pass the time and make memories the whole family will remember fondly. Take a trip down to the Palm Beach area and make your way over to Peanut Island, a man-made paradise, both above ground (the island itself) and under
Spring break is just around the corner, so what better time to take the family to one of Florida’s most popular destinations: St. Augustine. Since 1565, it is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. With that comes an abundance of history, and it is everywhere you look. Ponce De Leon greets
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With the warmest days of the year just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your summer fun in the sun. We all know those sweltering days where you feel like you are baking and all you want to do is dip your toes (and the rest of your body) into something to feel
Summer is a great time for travel to new and exciting destinations. If you’re staying put this summer, however, there is still plenty of exploring to be had. In Florida, adventure is always just a short drive away. Here are a few of our favorite day trip destinations. Tarpon Springs Just a 30-minute drive up
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When you live in Florida, it is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and take for granted that fact that we live in a vacation paradise that attracted over 105 million visitors in 2022. Winter, with its mild temperatures and lower crowds, is the perfect time to get out and explore all that
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Looking to escape the Florida heat or for one last hurrah before the kids head back to school? Look no further than the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are several mountain towns in Northern Georgia that are nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a range within the larger Appalachian Mountains known for their blueish tinge. Clayton
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A visit to the “Forgotten Coast” will have you making memories you won’t soon forget. Sitting on a small barrier reef on the Gulf of Mexico lies a historic village that feels more like a New England town than somewhere in Florida. Seemingly untouched by the building boom that has hit most of the coastline
