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A lifeguard station on a beach is framed by palm trees and other greenery.

Jun 3, 20268 min read

Florida’s 13 Best Beaches

Destin's dunes bathed in golden hour light. Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Jun 1, 20269 min read

Plan Your Summer Vacation to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Everglades National Park. BlueBarronPhoto/Shutterstock

Mar 3, 202612 min read

13 Best Things to Do in Florida

A vast sandy beach backed with dunes. A few loungers are lined up together

Jan 19, 202615 min read

12 Best Florida Beach Towns

An airboat in the Florida Everglades. Sandra Foyt/Shutterstock

Jan 14, 20267 min read

The Best Time to Visit Florida

High angle view from wooden pavilion gazebo by beach at Gulf of Mexico at Seaside

Jan 13, 202610 min read

The 9 Best Things to Do on Florida's Emerald Coast

Tubers and swimmers float in shallow clear aqua spring waters on a hot sunny summer's day.

Jan 12, 20267 min read

The 7 Best Springs in Florida

Nyle DiMarco and Thomas Koch scuba diving with Aqua Hands in Clearwater, Florida. Courtesy of Rose Moore

Dec 9, 20257 min read

Inside the World’s First and Only Deaf-Owned Dive Company

People walk through a pedestrian area in Florida with pastel-colored, one-story shops and cafes; a tower is at the end of the walkway, and the ocean is visible in the opening below.

Nov 28, 202511 min read

A Guide to Florida's 30A and Its Charming Beach Towns

Biscayne Bay off Black Point. Francisco Blanco/Shutterstock

Nov 26, 202510 min read

A Guide to Florida’s Biscayne National Park

Golden hour in Key West, Florida. Frame Craft 8/Shutterstock

Nov 23, 202513 min read

The Best Places to Visit in Florida

Florida's dining scene ranges from fun and casual to Michelin-starred finery © CHUYN / Getty Images

Nov 18, 20259 min read

Where to Eat and Drink in Florida

Highway A1A near Jacksonville, Florida. Frame Craft 8/Shutterstock

Aug 18, 202510 min read

Discover Northeast Florida with This 8-Day Itinerary

Extraordinary marine life lies off the long coast of Florida. WaterHouse Marine Images/Shutterstock

Aug 11, 20259 min read

Florida’s 7 Best Spots for Snorkeling and Diving

Yes, Walt Disney World is as magical as you’ve heard. Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Aug 11, 20259 min read

Explore Florida’s Theme Parks with This Action-Packed 8-Day Itinerary

An overhead view of a long causeway crossing shallow water in many hues of blue and green.

Aug 6, 202511 min read

The Ultimate 10-Day Itinerary Through South Florida

A seaplane at Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida. Shutterstock

May 27, 20256 min read

How to Explore Florida by Car, Train and Water Taxi

Aerial/Drone Photo of a beautiful sunset over Gulf Shores Alabama

Apr 3, 20256 min read

The Best Beaches on the US Gulf Coast

The beaches in and around Palm Beach are gorgeous, but they're not the only way to spend your time there. Steven X King Photography/Shutterstock

Dec 3, 20248 min read

A First-Time Guide to Palm Beach

One of the best spots to spend a hot day in Florida: Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando © Philippe Lissac / Godong / Getty Images

Apr 14, 20247 min read

Florida's Best Theme Parks for Year-Round Fun

Florida is well-suited for road-tripping © Philip Lange / Shutterstock

Apr 10, 20247 min read

7 Best Road Trips in Florida

Stretch your vacation budget in Florida with these money-saving tips © Jacqueline Anders / Getty Images

Apr 8, 20247 min read

12 Ways to Experience Florida on a Budget

Despite all you’ve read about recent political controversies, LBGTIQ+ communities thrive in many Florida cities © YES Market Media / Shutterstock

Apr 4, 20247 min read

Headed to Florida? Here Are 11 Things You Should Know

Spotting an elusive, critically endangered Florida panther in Everglades National Park will earn you serious bragging rights © Jo Crebbin / Shutterstock

Apr 3, 20247 min read

Why We Love Florida’s National Parks

From casual beach strolls to thrilling roller coaster rides, Florida is the perfect family destination © Natalia Bratslavsky / Shutterstock

Sep 24, 20236 min read

5 of the Best Family Experiences in Florida

Huge clumps of sargassum have been washing up on beaches in Florida and the Caribbean. There’s no need to be (too) alarmed © Felix Leon / AFP via Getty Images

Jun 20, 20234 min read

What’s up with the Smelly Seaweed Washing up on the Beaches of Florida?

Mermaid Cecíl Mullan dives through the water in a Florida spring © Dobson Ayerule

Jun 1, 20239 min read

Get into: Mermaiding in Florida… How to Swim with the Fishes and Live Your Own Little Mermaid Dream

A man holding two handfulls of scallops in Florida

Aug 25, 20229 min read

Snorkeling for Scallops on Florida's Gulf Coast Is a Find-and-Feast Underwater Adventure

People shopping on St George St by stores, shops and restaurants American and international flags, St Augustine, Florida, USA

Jun 10, 20226 min read

Florida Fun for Free: The Sunshine State’s Most Budget-Friendly Experiences

A labradoodle is lying on a white hotel bed with its tongue poking out

May 18, 20225 min read

Barks and Recreation: The Best Dog-Friendly Adventures in Florida

A man in a wheelchair in the woods at Myakka River State Park, Florida

Mar 22, 20226 min read

The 8 Best Campgrounds in Florida

Wooden fences line the path to a white sand beach in Florida where two blue chairs sit under a blue umbrella.

Feb 1, 20226 min read

From Manatees to Mermaids: The 9 Best State Parks in Florida

Two people canoeing in the mist at Everglades National Park

Jul 12, 20215 min read

Where to Find the Best Activities on the Water in Florida

Dec 11, 20202 min read

First Look at the Jurassic World VelociCoaster Coming to Universal Orlando in 2021

A bedroom in a private house on Friendsgiving Island

Oct 23, 20202 min read

Rent a Private Island for "Friendsgiving" for Just $50 per Person

Full day at Altamonte Springs Florida with view of the lake

Sep 3, 20206 min read

Orlando North Is Florida's Capital for Offbeat Eco Adventures

People taking photos on a walkway around an arcade inside a bookstore.

Jun 9, 20202 min read

Step into a Magical World at This Harry Potter-Themed Florida Rental

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Feb 17, 20202 min read

Another Golden Girls Cruise Is Kicking Off in 2021 and Seats Are Booking up Fast

The ancient monastery atop Skellig Michael, Ireland

Feb 11, 20201 min read

This Star Wars Themed House Has Space Ship Beds That Will Take You to a Galaxy Far Far Away

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Nov 23, 20192 min read

Inside the New Guitar-Shaped Hard Rock Hotel Building in Florida

An aerial shot of the Lake Como Resort in Florida. On the left side of the frame, a light blue pool contrasts with the dark blue lake that takes up most of the photo. Tiny peach dots are nude swimmers. The white buildings with metal roofs sprawl o...

Oct 3, 20195 min read

Nakation on a Budget at These Florida Nudist Resorts

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Aug 22, 20191 min read

These Florida Beaches Are Now Accessible to People in Wheelchairs

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