Jan 20, 2020 • 3 min read
The 1000 Mermaid Artificial Reef Project is committed to saving Florida's disappearing coral reefs.
Jan 20, 2020 • 3 min read
The 1000 Mermaid Artificial Reef Project is committed to saving Florida's disappearing coral reefs.
Oct 2, 2019 • 5 min read
The Sunshine state is full of naturist resorts and nude bars that range from family-friendly summer camp atmospheres to adults-only nightlife. What they all…
Sep 24, 2019 • 5 min read
Hook your trips around what your kids are learning at school and throw in some new activities and you'll have some of the most enthusiastic traveling…
Jul 23, 2019 • 6 min read
In May, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland in California. It’s set to open in August at Walt Disney World in Florida. The setting for this new…
Jul 19, 2019 • 5 min read
Panama City Beach, Florida has always been a popular destination for tourists, many of whom come to sunbathe on the beach during their spring or summer…
Jul 16, 2019 • 5 min read
With its close proximity to the Caribbean, Miami (distinct from nearby Miami Beach) stands at the crux of two separate worlds. The city – the sixth most…
Jul 9, 2019 • 2 min read
The national parks are America’s wild playground. Some charge a nominal entry fee, but once you’re in, they’re full of fantastic free escapades. Go on a…
Jun 24, 2019 • 7 min read
The NASA Space Shuttle may no longer be flying, but thanks to private investment, Florida’s Space Coast is busier than ever with regular rocket launches…
Jun 11, 2019 • 7 min read
There’s nothing quite like traveling with your dad. To be sure, questionable decision-making and eye-rolling jokes will be frequent – not to mention the…
May 23, 2019 • 3 min read
Go find your LED sunglasses and sequin-bedazzled backpacks, folks: the summer festival scene is officially upon us. With events popping up in every state,…
May 25, 2018 • 4 min read
Florida’s tourism identity is intimately tied to water, and for most visitors, that water either means the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. Fair…
May 10, 2018 • 6 min read
In much of the world’s eyes, Miami and Miami Beach are one and the same, often used interchangeably in conversation. It’s a sentiment that was reinforced…
May 10, 2018 • 5 min read
Sun, sand, surf and balmy winter weather – Miami’s beguiling climate has charmed more than its fair share of visitors. One of the best ways to experience…
Feb 21, 2018 • 5 min read
Dolphins, gators and fish, oh my! Welcome to sunny Florida, where these animals and more are as abundant as the UV rays. When people think about adventure…
Dec 15, 2017 • 5 min read
Of all the state's nicknamed coasts (Emerald Coast, Forgotten Coast, Paradise Coast), you’d think Florida's Space Coast would be the most developed. Its…
Oct 31, 2017 • 5 min read
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of one the USA’s most visited states, Jacksonville, Florida’s most populous city, offers all the benefits of a…
Oct 30, 2017 • 5 min read
More than 65 million visitors descended upon Orlando in 2016, drawn to its myriad pleasures and miles of boulevards and shopping. There are high-profile…
Aug 31, 2017 • 5 min read
Florida is a traveler's haven: it's filled with history, entertainment and more than 1,000 miles of coastline. But any popular destination can become…
Aug 8, 2017 • 5 min read
Sitting very prettily on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota has wintering northerners to thank for its contemporary status as a cultural hub. Wealthy ‘snow…
Dec 19, 2016 • 5 min read
A perfect gateway to the great outdoors, Southwest Florida has a treasure chest of natural wonders. Coastal wetland preserves, forest-lined rivers and an…
Dec 6, 2016 • 5 min read
For decades this stretch of Southwest Florida cuisine flew under the radar, its classic seafood haunts and vintage Floridian dining rooms little known…
Dec 6, 2016 • 6 min read
Every year our Lonely Planet experts scour the states to bring you America’s unmissables. From sweeping mountain ranges, tropical coastline, desertscapes…