Florida

Step onto the Anhinga Trail and you’re suddenly in the heart of one of Florida’s most fascinating frontiers—where prehistoric reptiles, vivid water birds, and whispering marsh grasses come together for one unforgettable stroll. No need to be a rugged explorer. This short, easy trail lets you see the Everglades at its boldest, most alive, and most photo-worthy—without ever getting your shoes muddy.

There’s something about a Saturday morning market that just feels right—and in Sarasota, it feels like pure joy. Nestled in the heart of downtown along N Lemon Avenue, this weekly event isn’t just a place to grab your greens. It’s a full-sensory experience filled with sunshine, smiling faces, sizzling food stands, and the kind of local flavor you can’t package or ship.

Tucked along the sparkling shoreline of Charlotte Harbor, Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda is part open-air shopping center, part marina, and all-around coastal escape. It’s the kind of place where flip-flops are perfectly acceptable dinner attire and every corner seems to hold a souvenir shop, seafood scent, or steel drum serenade.

If your idea of a Florida animal experience involves long lines and theme park crowds, it’s time for a wild rethink. Tucked into the quiet outskirts of West Palm Beach, McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary is a refreshingly personal and heartfelt encounter with some of nature’s most majestic—and mischievous—creatures. It’s not a zoo. It’s not a petting farm. It’s something much more intimate.

There’s a moment—right as you step inside The Dali Museum—when your eyes catch a melting clock, your brain tilts slightly, and you think, Yep, we’re not in an ordinary art museum anymore. This isn't just a place to look at paintings. It's a portal into the deliciously bizarre mind of Salvador Dalí, where art, science, architecture, and imagination swirl together like one of his signature mustaches.

You know that feeling when you stumble into something that just gets island life? That’s exactly what it’s like stepping into the Sanibel Island Farmer’s Market. The scent of citrus and ocean breeze hits you first. Then the sounds: local chatter, guitar strums, the sizzle of breakfast burritos on a flat top. This isn’t your average market—it’s a weekly celebration of island flavor, color, and community.

On a sunny Saturday, Baldwin Avenue hums with the Walton County Farmers Market, where vendors sell fresh peaches and homemade jams. Locals chat under shady oaks, and kids dart between stalls, clutching snow cones. The scene feels like a small-town block party, warm and unhurried.

If your idea of a good time includes a splash of culture, a dose of Instagrammable color, and a whole lot of creative energy, Wynwood Walls is calling your name. Nestled in Miami’s buzzy Wynwood Arts District, this open-air gallery...

Ever wondered what it’s like to float alongside a manatee in crystal-clear springs? In this small coastal town, you can paddle out to meet these gentle giants in their natural habitat. It’s a rare experience that draws visitors from across the globe.

You’re standing on a weathered dock as the sun dips low, painting the sky orange over a cluster of tiny islands. Fishermen unload clams while locals swap stories at a nearby seafood shack, their laughter carrying over the Gulf breeze. It’s a quiet, unpolished scene that feels like stepping into a forgotten Florida postcard.