‘Glamping’ bungalows are now being offered at this outstanding oceanfront park near St. Augustine.
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West Palm Beach: Great summer getaway in historic city with modern vibe
Downtown West Palm Beach bustles with bakeries, restaurants and bars, framed by historic buildings and modern towers, an old and established city with a fresh and modern vibe.
Hurricane season begins
A ‘below normal’ hurricane season is expected in 2026. Here’s the season forecast with a few tips. Be prepared; use our checklists.
11 outstanding outdoor things to do in Amelia Island
With eight state parks, a national park, scads of history and top beaches, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach make a great base to explore northeast Florida.
Gainesville-Hawthorne: One of state’s best bike trails
Load your bikes on your carrier and head north to Old Florida. Along this bike trail, you can stop and hike a bit and maybe even see gators, wild horses or even bison in Paynes Prairie. This pretty paved trail also lets you use your gears on a hill or two.
10 wonders of Fruit and Spice Park, a unique garden in Miami’s Redland
At Fruit and Spice Park, you can taste exotic tropical fruit and learn about unusual plants that grow in this fertile rural area in Homestead. There are 500 varieties of fruit, spices and nuts from around the world.
Ten getaways for Florida’s hot summer
Florida summers are hotter than ever, but there are advantages to travel then — lower rates, fewer people, inviting waters. We picked our 10 favorite destinations for hot weather.
Today’s Seaweed Snapshot
Massive, record-breaking amounts of Sargassum seaweed are washing up on Florida beaches, pushed ashore by strong spring winds and the Gulf Stream. The seaweed glut is particularly acute in the Keys, South Florida and Treasure Coast.
Best beaches in the Florida Keys and Key West
Beaches may be rare in the Florida Keys, but they do exist. You just have to know where to go.
7 of 10 top U.S. beaches are in Florida & Hawaii, says ‘Dr. Beach’
This year’s No. 1 beach is in the Hawaiian islands, but Nos. 2, 3 and 6 are in Florida, according to FIU professor Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as “Dr. Beach” for his annual rankings.
Best Beaches
Fort Clinch: Worth a drive to explore Amelia Island park with all sorts of fun
This state park is so worth a drive to explore. It would take days to experience it all – a beautiful beach, a well-preserved Civil War fort, hiking, biking, wildlife, great camping.
Camping
Fort DeSoto Park: Tampa Bay treasure delivers top beaches, camping, historic site, more
There are few parks in Florida with as much to offer as Pinellas County’s Fort DeSoto Park: Camping, beaches, kayaking, biking, a dog beach and a history lesson too.
Biking and Hiking Trails
Lake Louisa State Park pairs perfectly before, after or during a Disney trip
Lake Louisa State Park is a half hour from the theme parks, but is a natural world with 20 miles of hiking trails and great cabins. Located east of the vast Green Swamp, you’ll find wildlife, hills, cypress swamps and forests. We found a hidden gem kayaking river nearby.
Go Snorkeling!
Snorkeling, kayaking, camping at Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Snorkel, dive or ride a glass-bottom boat to view coral reefs at what many consider Florida’s #1 state park. There’s kayaking and camping, too!
Florida’s Panhandle
Apalachicola & St. George Island: Delightful town; spectacular beach
Theare are so many things to do in Apalachicola, a charming, walkable small town full of history, good food & shops. It’s 20 minutes from the splendid beach on St. George Island.
