Believe it or not, there are amazing Florida adventures to be had that do not involve theme parks. You just have to know where to look, and it’s in the water. Guest writers Ed and Jennifer Coleman of Coleman Concierge provide insider tips on kayaking, airboats, scuba diving, swimming with manatees and more.
Key West can leave a dent in your wallet. But there are a few things to do in Key West that are both free and amazing. The Mallory Square sunset is one.
There are plenty quiet and magical places sans crowds in Florida if you know where to look — places we like to refer to as Florida’s hidden gems. Rest assured that when Ponce de León first arrived in Florida in 1513 he wasn’t greeted by Walt Disney or Mickey Mouse. You too can get to Florida and not just find theme parks or senior citizens’ specials. The Sunshine State has hidden gems that whisk you way beyond the expected.
Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida is one of the most isolated parks in the national park system. Near Key West, Florida, Dry Tortugas is accessible only by boat or seaplane. Here’s how to visit.
Key West Florida has a reputation for visitors finding themselves sucked into one attraction or tourist kitsch shop after another. And that can leave a dent in the wallet. How about six free things to do in Key West that are totally cool and fun?
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is an amazing destination adults often pass by, assuming it is only for kids. Really, it’s for the kids in all of us. And you will enjoy yourself so much more if you follow our 17 important Disney World travel tips for adults.
Walt Disney World is a wonderful adult getaway – one that we highly recommend. But as (alleged) grown-ups, going toe-to-toe jostling for space with battalions of 6-year-old pirates and princesses and their weary parents is not high on our “favorite things about Disney” list. You need some Disney World tips.
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