Category: Florida
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Where to See the Manatees – Kayaking Three Sisters Springs
If you want to kayak with manatees, this is your guide to kayaking Three Sisters Springs. Crystal River, FL is famous for their natural springs and it’s known as “The Manatee Capital of the World”. There are over 70 natural springs that feed the Crystal River and Kings Bay. In winter, at Three Sisters Springs,…
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22 Best Things to Do in Siesta Key, FL – Ultimate Guide
There’s a reason Siesta Key beach was ranked #1 beach in the U.S. and #11 in the world in by 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice™ awards. We love it here and my husband actually grew up on the key! You can’t find a beach, sunset or the very lively village anywhere else. We’ll share with you our tips and…
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20 Best Things to Do in St. Augustine (family approved)
Do you know what St. Augustine’s known for? Founded in 1565, it’s the oldest city in America that’s bursting with history! It’s a great place to visit as there’s so many things to do in St. Augustine for any age. The downtown Historic District is full of charm, history, museums and of course, bars, restaurants,…
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Theater of the Sea – a Florida Keys Must Stop
If you’re in the Florida Keys make sure to stop at Theater of the Sea in Islamorada. It’s a great day activity if you need a break from the beach. The marine mammal park offers dolphin, sea lion, alligator and parrot shows, a bottomless boat ride, as well as a fish and reptile tour. You…
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Palm Beach Zoo (Know before you go)
The Palm Beach Zoo is a great place to visit and explore if you live in South Florida. With over 500 animals situated in lush tropical surroundings, it offers unique animal experiences and even a water splash pad. We frequent here often as its only a 20 minute drive for us. This is our Palm…
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Christmas at Disney’s Magic Kingdom 2022
The first week of November, Disney’s Magic Kingdom transforms for Christmas and the holidays! Garland, Christmas trees, festive ornaments and holiday music. Even some of the rides are decked out for the holidays. We recently experienced our first time at Disney during Christmas. Here’s what to expect and our recommendations for a very merry Christmas…
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Visiting Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
We discovered Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge during the 2020 pandemic when looking for nature parks more than ever! Loxahatchee park is a 145,188-acre wildlife sanctuary and is located west of Boynton Beach, FL. It’s a great place to hike and explore. During our hikes, we see alligators, owls, birds, frogs, fish, turtles…
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Gaylord Palms Ice! in Orlando- What you need to know
ICE! 2022 returns to Gaylord Palms Orlando this year featuring The Grinch from Dr. Seuss! This magical winter experience has indoor tubing, snowball games, snow machines, and the main event — a chilly 9 degrees ice room filled with ice sculpture and ice slides. We just got back from opening day and here’s everything you…
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Polar Express Train Ride in Florida – Is it worth it?
As soon as Halloween ends, we start thinking about all the fun things we can do this holiday season! Do you wonder if the Polar Express Train Ride in Florida is worth it? It is! The magical experience makes your kids feel like they’re transported from the heat of sunny South Florida onto the Polar…
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Bedner’s Farm Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival
If you live in South Florida and are looking for Fall Festivals, Bender’s Farm is a must. It’s likely 90 degrees outside but Bedner’s is the closest experience you’ll find to a northern pumpkin patch. Growing up in Michigan, I miss Fall the most and this place gives me a bit of that northern comfort.…