Florida summers are hotter than ever, but there are advantages to travel then — lower rates, fewer people, inviting waters. We picked our 10 favorite destinations for hot weather.
Author: Bonnie Gross and Bob Rountree
7 of 10 top U.S. beaches are in Florida & Hawaii, says ‘Dr. Beach’
This year’s No. 1 beach is in the Hawaiian islands, but Nos. 2, 3 and 6 are in Florida, according to FIU professor Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as “Dr. Beach” for his annual rankings.
10 best Florida State Parks: Favorites among 175 great parks
No other state has won as many awards for the quality of its state parks, which is why picking the best Florida State Parks among 175 contenders was so hard.
Marathon Seafood Festival: Mid-March 2027
The Marathon Seafood Festival calls itself the Original Marathon Seafood Festival to emphasize it’s the real deal – indigenous and authentic. Marathon is a fishing town, and you don’t get fish any fresher than here, unless you catch it yourself.
Long Key State Park: Natural, uncrowded Florida Keys
Once the site of a luxury resort for the rich and famous, Long Key State Park is a lovely place to spend a few hours hiking, beachcombing, swimming, snorkeling and kayaking. There are even three primitive tent camping sites.
Miami to Orlando road trip: Quaint towns, trails and hills along US 27
A roadtrip from Miami to Orlando along US 27 will take you through quaint towns, over hills and through rural enclaves and parks with few crowds.
This article is the first in a series of road trip itineraries to be offered by FloridaRambler.com.
Swimming and tubing is summer treat at Blue Spring State Park in Central Florida
This clear cool spring is open for swimming, diving and tubing in summer.The park is home to hundreds of manatees in the winter, when no swimming is allowed.
12 scenic drives on Florida’s back roads
No mountains. Few curves. But Florida has plenty of scenery and a handful of roads that take you through unspoiled natural beauty and picturesque historic sites.