Welcome to the Sunshine State, where breathtaking landscapes, tropical paradises, and historic charm converge to create a haven for travelers seeking beauty and adventure. Florida, with its diverse array of natural wonders and man-made marvels, offers a smorgasbord of visual treats. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or simply in search of relaxation, … Read more
Anna Maria Island is a barrier island a little west of Bradenton, and south of St. Petersburg, Florida where you still find some of that classic Old Florida vibe that’s getting harder to find these days. This isn’t one of those places that’s been taken over by tourists and covered in souvenir shops. It’s a … Read more
Finding seashells at the beach is a classic pastime on nearly every beach in Florida and beyond. But if you know where to go and what to look for there’s an even more interesting treasure hiding under the Florida sand…fossilized shark teeth! On Florida’s west coast you can visit one particular beach that’s world-famous for … Read more
Florida’s gulf coast is a legendary place to watch the sun sink into the sea. Every evening, thousands of people gather along countless spots along Florida’s western shore to watch mother nature send us all a little goodnight kiss. Some places throw a party, complete with a round of applause. Other places are perfect for … Read more
We’ve already listed what we think are The Seven Natural Wonders of Florida, and now it’s time to tackle the manmade. The engineering marvels, the historical wonders, and the theme park attractions that draw so many people here each year. On our Florida travel podcast, Sunshine State of Mind, we discussed and debated our picks … Read more
This week in an episode of our podcast Sunshine State of Mind, we asked ourselves the question, “If there Seven Natural Wonders of the World, what would be considered the Seven Natural Wonders of Florida”. We instanlty agreed on a few, then discussed and debated the rest until we landed on this list. Here’s what … Read more
With all of its bars, festivals, and nightlife, Key West is usually thought of more as a Florida destination for grown-ups. Key West has more bars per capita than any other town in America, and the shenanigans that happen on Duval Street after dark are the stuff of bar crawling legends. Key West is no … Read more
On May 11, 2019 to help celebrate National Miniature Golf Day, the Florida Department of State announced the launch of the Florida Historic Mini Golf Trail. This collection of six courses are recognized for their historic value to the great game of miniature golf as being the oldest in Florida. Each of these mini-golf courses … Read more
Founded in 1565 by the Spanish Empire, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. Spanish Explorer Ponce de Leon first landed here in 1513, becoming one of the first European explorers to land in the New World, and the city was founded in 1565. That’s older than Plymouth, Jamestown … Read more
Florida’s state flag is what some flag enthusiasts might call “a seal on a bedsheet”. It’s that thing that way too many states and cities do, where they just put their official seal on the flag and call it a day. The problem with that approach is that it’s lazy, it looks like a lot … Read more