Florida is a great destination for vacations. The state has lots of great attractions, miles and miles of beaches, and it's called "the Sunshine State" for a reason! And one great place to visit (though often neglected) when you're on vacation is Tampa.
Tampa and its surrounding communities are growing quickly, offering lots [...]

When you think of holidaying on the east coast, only one place comes to mind, and that’s Florida! Whether it’s a romantic gateway, or a much needed escape from the hustle and bustle of your work life, or a fun-filled vacation with family and kids, or a thrilling adventurous trip, or even just some time [...]

Spring break is here, and no doubt, you're scouring the Internet and your travel wish list for that perfect place to spend a week on vacation.  For lots of people, Florida is the place to be in spring.  But once you decide on the beautiful tropical paradise for your vacation, how do you decide where [...]

If you are in that vacation mood, one of these events might just tip you over the edge. I love to time my vacations with local events that I can attend. Vacations need to be more than just a week of not working. They can be an enriching experience that opens your minds to new [...]

There are tons of guides about what to do at Florida and the http://www.weather.com always has awesome weather forecasts. But we found this resource at http://www.about.com that brings it all together. You could just go to this one page and get all the information you need to plan your itinerary for your vacation. And the [...]

Lauderdale-By-the-Sea– that sounds like the name of a Restaurant, doesn’t it? If you are a Florida local though, you’ll recognize that it’s actually a town! Don’t believe me, check it out on the map here. Located just north of the more famous Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a charming seaside town offering a typical beach-and-sun Florida [...]

A typical Florida summer will be hot and humid.  Thank goodness we have some of the most beautiful beaches; otherwise, summers would be unbearable.  When the temperature rises, so does the temperature of the Gulf waters.  Unfortunately, so does the temperature of the sand.  You’ll often see a beach-goer enjoying a relaxing and refreshing dip, [...]

Longboat Key is nestled between Sarasota and Bradenton on an 11 mile barrier island that sits in the Gulf Coast.  
Like many beach towns in the Gulf, Longboat offers miles of white-sandy beaches.  However, unlike many beach towns in the Gulf, Longboat Key is a private beach. You can still find public beaches.  Some even offer [...]

St. George Island is located in the Gulf Coast. It’s an unspoiled 28 mile barrier island that jets out of the peninsula, near Apalachicola and Tallahassee.  The beauty of St. George Island is that you can enjoy a relaxing day in its practically deserted beaches.  Also, since St. George Island is part of the Emerald [...]

Panama City is located in the Florida panhandle.  You'll often hear this area called the Emerald Coast.  Florida's Emerald Coast claims to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  The beaches in this area are marked by a stark contrast between the strikingly white sand and the emerald-green colored ocean waters.  As [...]