Miami South Beach Known as the Art Deco District, Miami South Beach is a cultural hot-spot for bustling nightlife and beach side dining. Stretching for ten miles along Ocean Drive, the beach and sidewalk café culture of Miami South Beach is exuded from every pour. Tourists can indulge in delectable dishes from around the world. [...]
At the Miami Metro Zoo, the top three popular attractions are: Wings of Asia – Offers more than 300 exotic, rare and endangered Asian birds representing over 70 species in the largest open air Asian aviary in the Western Hemisphere. The story is that Tyrannosaurus rex is a relative of the tiny Mandarin duck! They [...]
In 1876, Florida was a sparsely-populated state, impoverished by the economic disclocations of the Civil War and the three Seminole Wars that preceded it. Long before tourists and citrus groves, Florida relied on cattle as its main industry. But unlike Texas or Kansas, Florida cattle ran wild through the trees and swamps rather than across [...]
The Historic Bok Sanctuary is a sculpted garden and luxury estate located in Lake Wales, Florida. The garden was donated by Pulitzer prize winning author and publisher Edward William Bok in appreciation of the adopted country he loved so much. The garden property was later joined with the nearby Pinewood Estate to create the Historic [...]
Driving through the Fabulous Fun Capital of the World at Orlando, I was struck by the thought that Florida should probably add to the list a planetary title for human perversity. There is something wondrously upside-down about a state to which people flock, purportedly for its climate and natural loveliness, but where most of that [...]
Hiking in Florida is a great way to spend an active holiday. Some of the most popular hiking locations in Florida include the Ocala National Forest, Withlacoochee State Forest, and Kissimmee River National Scenic Trail, many of which are in close proximity to Florida cabin rentals and Florida vacation rentals. For those hikers longing for [...]
Many do not realize that in addition to theme parks and beaches, Florida is also a hot spot for the great outdoors. Ocala National Forest and Apalachicola National Forest are some of the premier hiking destinations in Florida. Trails range from easy to moderate in difficulty. Luckily, if you are looking for a Florida Vacation [...]
Hiking in Florida is a memorable event. Once you go on one hike then you are ready for your next hike. The hiking is both interesting and marvelous. The most amazing hiking in northwest Florida is Florida Trail, Eglin East. It is the largest military reservation in Florida. It is one of the most beautiful [...]