The Gulf coast is home to some of the country’s most amazing beaches. In fact, many of the Florida Gulf Coast beaches have been rated at some time or another as “the best.” While Florida’s Gulf side beaches do not shine in the surfing department due to the calmer more ...

I love seeking out strange and unusual places as much as I love visiting well known national parks and tourist attractions. After several visits to the same old, same old, it’s fun to seek out some new and interesting sights. No matter where you travel throughout the US, unusual ...

The Emerald Coast is a beautiful region of Northwestern Florida, one of the more natural and rural areas of the state. The term Emerald Coast refers to the beautiful emerald green waters found along the beaches of the coastal towns in Florida’s panhandle region. Pensacola Beach, Panama City ...

Amelia Island is a quiet barrier island, located in the Northernmost portion of Florida, not too far from the Georgia border. The island is one of the Sea Islands, a chain of coastal barrier islands stretching from Northeast Florida to South Carolina. Although the island is conveniently located ...

Aside from pricey theme parks and tourist attractions, Florida also offers many wonderful free natural areas. Those on a budget will find that there are plenty of entertaining sights to see without spending a dime. When visiting Florida, it’s hard to imagine that anything is free, based on ...

Florida’s Gulf Coast is home to some of the most popular and highly regarded beaches in the country. You will find a diverse selection of beaches, each offering unique amenities in a gorgeous setting. From popular hotspots like Clearwater to hidden local gems like Fred Howard, there is a ...

Pinellas County, Florida’s largest park is Fort De Soto, a St. Petersburg treasure consisting of 1136 beautiful acres of beaches, mangroves, hardwoods, and wetlands. The beautiful beaches found here are frequently rated amongst the best in the country. Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast ...

A trip to Florida’s Gulf Coast would not be complete without catching a glimpse of a few bottlenose dolphins. Taking a cruise is your best option for viewing these beautiful marine mammals up close. Hubbard’s Marina, located on John’s Pass in beautiful Madeira Beach, is the ...

One of Florida’s most iconic beaches, Clearwater, is the liveliest beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast. This beautiful wide, white sandy beach offers a more upbeat vibe than many other Pinellas County beaches. My favorite aspect of this beach is definitely the shear amount of space ...