Florida Travel Guides

Florida Travel: Unique Experiences We Actually Tried

Our Florida coverage is focused on specific places and experiences we have personally visited, not a complete guide to the entire state. This page brings together the Florida stops we think are worth considering, from Kennedy Space Center and manatee encounters to historic sites, tiki bars, food stops, and memorable detours.
Use this page to decide what is worth your time, who each experience is best for, and how to plan around it.

Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth: Is It Just a Tourist Trap? (Our Review)

If you are looking for fun day trips from Orlando, Florida, a journey up the coast to St. Augustine should be high on your…

The Honu Tiki Bar in Dunedin: Expectation vs. Reality (Our Honest Review)

If you are looking for unique coastal day trips from Orlando or Tampa, the charming town of Dunedin on Florida’s Gulf Coast has a…

Discover The Secret Tiki Temple

If you’re on the hunt for unique things to do in Jacksonville, Florida, look no further than Secret Tiki Temple. Tucked away in the…

Swim with Manatees

With water temperatures, a constant 72 degrees, winter in Crystal River is the best time of year to swim with Manatees. While planning our…

Kennedy Space Center

Taking a break from the Disney World complex, we journeyed in our rental car for a day trip at the Kennedy Space Center. Luckily,…

Kennedy Space Center Rocket Launch

For an unforgettable experience, watch a live rocket launch from a historic viewing pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. While planning our visit to…