Like it? Save for later! Florida is not quite the go-to destination for Christmas. It’s typically still pretty warm in December and it’s hard to get that holiday feeling when you’re wearing shorts and t-shirts still. And even after about 10 years in Florida, it does feel odd still to see snowflake lights on palm trees. But if you do find yourself celebrating Christmas in Florida, there are quite a few things to do and some more unique options as well! We do have to overcompensate after all. Christmas in Florida Each year it seems there are more and more Christmas events popping up around the ..read more

Like it? Save for later! Celebrating Christmas in Florida can be interesting without the real change of seasons. Instead of snowy days and bundling up, we’ll likely still be in t-shirts and sandals. Ever since moving here, I’ve been on the search for Christmas-y things to do so it still feels like the holiday season. And that led me to finding the Delray Beach Christmas tree. About the 100-foot Christmas Tree The Delray Beach Christmas tree stands at 100-feet tall and is the tallest Christmas tree in Florida. It’s located at the Old School Square Park in Delray Beach and is on display throug ..read more

Like it? Save for later! South Florida is a popular vacation destination as it’s a mix of bustling cities, tropical beaches and cultural experiences. It has a little bit of everything whether you want to party the night away in Miami, relax on the beach or walk through history at the museums. It’s vibrant. It’s beautiful. And there are an endless amount of things to do in South Florida. The southernmost part of the Sunshine State is unique in that it blends urban landscapes with the surrounding natural beauty. You can drive through a city and not even realize that you’re next to a state park ..read more

Like it? Save for later! St. Augustine is a beautiful, historic town located in the north of Florida. It may or may not come as a surprise that it happens to be the oldest city in America. I personally didn’t know that until I moved to Florida. But there’s a lot to see and do here. Spending a weekend in St. Augustine is the perfect amount of time to take in the sites and learn about its history. St. Augustine is located in the north corner of Florida, 45 minutes south of Jacksonville. It’s located near the coast of Florida, so you can visit the beaches nearby during your trip. About St. Augu ..read more

Like it? Save for later! Florida is full of hidden gems and even after living here for almost 10 years now, I still come across things I’ve never heard of. While looking for things to do in Palm Beach County, I found the Blue Heron Bridge snorkeling trail at Phil Foster Park. The snorkeling trail is 800 ft long and runs along the shore of Phil Foster Park. It’s comprised of artificial reef modules and boulders, of which 600 tons of rock were used in building the reef. The depth of the trail ranges from 10-20 ft deep for both snorkelers and divers to explore. There’s great snorkeling places a ..read more

Like it? Save for later! When you think of wildlife encounters in Florida, most people likely think of aquatic animals like sea turtles, dolphins and alligators. But Florida is actually home to the oldest drive-thru safari in the the United States. The Lion Country Safari in Florida was opened in 1967 and is a fun thing to do near West Palm Beach. Lion Country Safari encompasses nearly 600 acres of land including 7 animal habitats you can drive-thru in your own vehicle. There are hundreds of animals and about 90 species roaming about freely in the preserves. While the drive-thru is a highlig ..read more

Like it? Save for later! Along the Space Coast in Vero Beach, Florida is where you can find the tropical landscape of the McKee Botanical Garden. The park is full of ponds, plants and trails that you can take to immerse yourself in nature and learn about the history of the land and how it became the botanical garden it is today. About the McKee Botanical Garden Stone bridge at the McKee Botanical GardenHistory In 1922, Arthur McKee and Waldo Sexton purchased the 80-acre tropical hammock. Back then, they wanted to capitalize on the natural beauty of the area and started building trails, ponds ..read more

Like it? Save for later! If you’ve seen pictures of manatees swimming in crystal clear water, there’s a good chance those pictures are from Three Sisters Springs Crystal River. Crystal River, Florida is famous for being a manatee haven as they head here during the winter months to stay warm. It’s also the only place in North America where it’s legal to swim with manatees. Three Sisters Springs is just one spring in Crystal River, but it’s one of the most visited because of how beautiful it is. Whether or not there are manatees there, it’s worth a visit. UPDATE: Three Sisters Springs is curr ..read more

Like it? Save for later! There are a lot of things to do in Fort Lauderdale but it’s mostly known for its long, beautiful beach and waterways throughout the city. Even though it’s a busy area with a bustling downtown and lots of beach goers, there are still some spots within the city where you can get lost in nature. One of those spots is Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Wedged between an Intracoastal Waterway, neighborhoods and the beach is where you can find a quiet place in nature to explore the mangroves and coastal woods of Florida. It’s easy to miss if you don’t know it’s there, but the p ..read more

Like it? Save it for later! There are so many different things to do in Florida all over the state that it’s hard to see and do it all even when you live here. But one popular bucket list item is to swim with manatees in Crystal River. Crystal River is about an hour and twenty minutes north of Tampa and a small Florida town situated on the West Coast. So why is it so popular? Crystal River happens to be the only place in North America where you can legally swim with manatees. My parents were in town for Thanksgiving, which just happens to be at the start of manatee season and swimming with m ..read more