If you’re planning a trip to Mexico’s Baja California Sur, you won’t want to miss the charming town of Todos Santos. Nestled between the Sierra de la Laguna mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this picturesque town offers plenty of activities for visitors to enjoy. Here are some of the best things to do in Todos Santos. Getting There To get to Todos Santos, flying into San Jose Del Cabo International Airport is likely the most accessible airport for most travelers, however, there is also an airport located in La Paz.  From the Cabo airport, you can either rent a car to make the hour and half ..read more

Florida is known for amazing beaches, Disney World, and being an ideal place for vacation but there are so many unique adventures to experience in the Sunshine State. I’ve curated this list of awesome things to do in Florida before you die. Welcome to the Outdoorsy Diva’s own personal Florida Bucket List. Some of these Florida Bucket List adventures I have experienced and some of them are things I’m still looking forward to trying. They are not in any particular order. 1. Tree Canopy at Mayakka River State Park – Walk among the tree tops in Florida’s only tree canopy trail. 2. Devil’s Den Unde ..read more

Florida is full of haunted places you must see for yourself. Check out this roundup of some of the best places to visit for a Halloween Adventure. Watch my segment on Great Day Live to learn more and see footage of these haunted places in Florida The post Haunted Places in Florida You Must See appeared first on Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva ..read more

While Florida is known for its beautiful beaches on both the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, the natural springs in Florida are some of the most beautiful and pristine waters in the world.  Florida is home to hundreds of natural springs. The Florida springs are an amazing sight to see. The springs are formed when the water bubbles up from the Florida aquifer through vents in the surface.  You can see the beginnings of new springs being formed in spring boils that are often found near existing spring heads. Natural springs in Florida are located in various counties throughout the state in c ..read more

The Florida Keys are truly a world away and a visit to Key West is a must at least once in your life, even if you have to visit solo. I had an amazing visit to the Florida Keys this year and I can’t wait to share some of my favorite moments with you to help you plan your own solo Key West vacation. I was hosted by the Florida Keys destination for my hotel stay, some excursions, and some meals. This post does contain some affiliate links that compensate me if a purchase is made. See full disclosures. While I’m sharing things that work well for solo travelers visiting Key West, this Key West iti ..read more

Luxury pop-up picnics are the perfect mix of getting outdoorsy and still keeping it diva. Say goodbye to traditional woven picnic baskets and a plaid blanket and say hello to gorgeous tablescapes and sophisticated plush bohemian decor. Basically it’s glamping but make it picnic….a “glampnic” if you will. I recently had the chic bespoke igloo picinc experience courtesy of A.Tailor’d Picnics and it was beyond what I could have ever imagined. Bri can truly bring a vision to life for that special occasion. We set up on a beach shore at Picnic Island just in time to take in the magnificent sunset v ..read more

2021 marked a major milestone event for me because it is the year I celebrate turning 40 years old. If I couldn’t have the big crazy jet-setting party I dreamed of, then I would have a simple but fabulous staycation at the brand new JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. Transitioning into a new decade of life is definitely a moment deserving of celebration. However, we are still in a global “ponderosa” trying to get the virus under control, so I opted not to put my friends and family at risk by throwing a party. When I decided that a staycation escape would be the way I wanted to celebrate and be pa ..read more

Outdoorsy Diva Podcast Episode 44 I know, I know you read this title and you are like wait what!? Yes, Yuri Andrade, the guy who sprinted across the field in a mankini in Superbowl LV in Tampa in 2021, came on my show to chat with me. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yuri andrade (@kingyuri) Why is the Outdoorsy Diva interviewing the Superbowl Streaker and what does this have to do with travel and the outdoors? I’m so glad you asked. Well, a lot actually! A friend of mine pointed out his Instagram account and was like hey check him out. The Rock shotted him out on his IG page. I th ..read more

While many of us may a share a commonality as Black Americans, our heritage reflects a rich and varied history. Florida is a prime example of that and there are many great cities to learn more about Black History in Florida. Here are some of my recommendations of Florida destinations where you can go to learn more about Black history in Florida year-round. *Please check with any of the locations mentioned to confirm whether they are open and any safety guidelines or Covid-19 precautions being taken. 1. St. Augustine Fort Mose State Park –  This Black history site in Florida has an in ..read more

There are so many Black history sites across the country that commemorate important moments in not only Black history but American history.  Many of these sites celebrate the awesome achievements of Black Americans while others honor the lives of so many who were unjustly taken from us. In fact, Moon Travel Guides has released the U.S. Civil Rights Trail guidebook, authored by Deborah D. Douglas, that highlights the entire Civil Rights Trail that spans throughout the south from Little Rock, Arkansas to Washington D.C. The major destinations highlighted in the Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail ..read more