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Florida

Florida is more than just Orlando and the theme parks.

Enjoy two spectacular coastlines (Atlantic and Florida Gulf Coast), scenic drives, vibrant cities, and much more.

The Florida Gulf Coast represents almost half of the entire US Gulf Coast, clocking in at 900 miles from Key West to the Florida Panhandle. Florida beaches offer some of the softest, whitest sand in the world along with the best seashells.

Fun Things to Do in Kissimmee Florida

things to do in Kissimmee Florida: Forever Florida

Cool and fun things to do in Kissimmee Florida include nature excursions, adventure activities, and amazing places to eat. Oh, … Read more

Relaxed Luxury at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort: 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Release your inner Parrothead & experience relaxed luxury at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort near Fort Lauderdale Florida. It is 5 … Read more

Fun Places to Kayak in US: American Liquid Road Trips

kayak Virginia lake autumn leaves

Kayaking is one of my favorite outdoor activities and nearly any place with water is a convenient place to kayak. Check … Read more

8 Great Fun Florida Road Trip Stops

Many fun Florida road trip stops are waiting to be explored and discovered. What are your favorites Florida road trip stops?

Fun Florida road trip stops include driving on dirt roads and beaches, drive thru churches and other businesses, funky buildings, … Read more

8 Great Boca Resort Relaxed Luxury Features to Enjoy

Relaxed Luxury Resorts in Florida: Boca Resort

In the mid 1920s, Addison Mizner, a preeminent architect of South Florida mansions, built what was then one of the … Read more

Road Trip Sights: Manatee Mailboxes

manatee mailbox in Florida Keys, scenic drives in Florida by Charles McCool of McCool Travel

A few days ago, I read and commented on a blog post about driving to Key West. That post included … Read more

Harry Potter Christmas in the Wizarding World at Universal Orlando Resort

Hogwarts Castle, Harry Potter Christmas, Universal Orlando Florida

The Harry Potter Christmas festivities transform the Wizarding World at Universal Orlando Resort with holiday decorations, music, and a spectacular light … Read more

8 Great Places to See Miami Like a Native

colorful Miami Beach lifeguard stand

Miami. See it like a native. was an award winning ad campaign in the late 1970s. The most popular ad poster was kinda … Read more

Quirky South Florida Sights

Here are some pictures of manatee mailboxes. Florida has many other species of kitschy mailboxes, like alligators, flamingoes, sea turtles, and pelicans.

Fun and quirky things you not hard to find in South Florida. From the obsession with funky mailboxes to entire … Read more

Places to Eat in Florida Local Restaurant Recommendations

Places to Eat in Florida : blackened grouper at Star Fish in Cortez

As a travel writer, I am fortunate to receive a lot of assignments which include fabulous restaurants. Over the past … Read more

15 Fantastic Sunrise and Sunset Photos

sunset from Negril, Jamaica

Inspired by a social media chat, I decided to showcase some favorite sunrise and sunset photos in one place. All … Read more

Opa Locka: Funny Name, Cool Architecture

Arabian architecture of Opa-Locka Florida City Hall

Opa Locka is one of the best Miami hidden gems and is a small city about 13 miles northwest of … Read more

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