Sunken Gardens is the oldest commercial tourist attraction on Florida’s west coast, and one of the finest botanical gardens in the United States. Carved out of a large sinkhole and shallow lake by plumber George Turner in 1924, it began as one man’s obsession with Florida’s flourishing plant life. In the 1970’s, it fell into [...]
There are plenty of piers along the Gulf Coast, but mention The Pier, and any Floridian will know you are talking about the one in St. Petersburg. This landmark has gone through a lot of changes since it was built in the late 1800’s. Today, shops, restaurants and amusements line the walkways of a five [...]
Boat cruises are very popular in Miami. One of the most beautiful is offered by the Heritage Miami II Topsail Schooner. The one hour City Lights tour takes tourists past the distinctive architecture, illuminated in a riot of color. It is offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 9, 10 and 11. Check the website [...]
The St. Petersburg Museum of History, located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, presents three permanent exhibits and occasional rotating exhibits recounting the development of St. Petersburg from the Native American peoples to the Modern Era. Among the permanent exhibits, “The World’s First Airline Gallery” features a life size replica of the Benoist Airboat, the nation’s [...]
The Miami Seaquarium is more of a local’s secret than a major attraction for travelers and it seems like Floridians would love to keep it like that. This way, they don’t have to push aside tourists to see Flipper Lagoon, the location where the classic television show of the same name was filmed. Atlantic bottlenose [...]
Miami has in recent years developed a restaurant scene that rivals New York. Pretty much any craving that you might have can be indulged in this town, and some can only really be satisfied here. Miami has even developed its own style of cuisine. The city’s chefs blend together Latin American and Californian influences with [...]
Located 20 miles north of St. Petersburg or 22 miles west of Tampa, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a rescue and rehabilitation home for marine animals. Most of the creatures stay only until thay are ready to be released back in to the wild, but those whose disabilities are permanent remain there. This vacation stop [...]
Miami, Florida–Every city has a personality. Keep in mind Miami’s population is predominantly Hispanic, so knowing a little Spanish helps, even “Spanglish” — part Spanish and part English in the same sentence. If you’re monolingual, just politely say, “No hablo Español” when spoken to in Spanish. Greater Miami is laid out on a numerical grid. [...]
Miami and the surrounding area support an incredible diversity of music and concert venues–from jazz to blues, classical to modern rock. Miami is home to several arenas, stadiums, amphitheaters, and other live music venues. The Miami Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1989, is Dade County’s flagship orchestra. Under the leadership of a highly regarded and renowned [...]
“The Miami Metrorail” Visitors move confidently through Miami by means of a developed public transportation system. Transit methods include the extensive Metrobus, free Metromover, and practical Metrorail. This is a great way to get around while on vacation. The Miami-Dade county Metrorail runs along an elevated track for twenty-two miles, mainly along the eastern side [...]
The Florida sun goes down as the Miami nightlife heats up. Dancing, dining, sightseeing under the stars, clubs and night cruises fill the vacation ticket in Miami. Known as the Night Club capital of the world, Miami is the place to be! Here’s a sampling of the best Miami has to offer: Night Cruise: Island [...]