Ponce Inlet is a calm ocean-front town at the tip of a barrier island. It has free parking, the tallest lighthouse in Florida (which you can tour) plus parks, a beach and places to eat fresh seafood.
Author: Deborah Hartz-Seeley
U-pick farms: It’s berry-pickin’ time in Florida
Blueberry farms were non-existent in Florida two decades ago, but much has changed. We are now 8th in the nation. April and May marks the blueberry harvest, and our guide takes you to family farms where you can pick your own.
Our favorite way to visit the historic Mai-Kai restaurant: Come for happy hour; see the gardens
Fort Lauderdale’s iconic Mai-Kai Polynesian restaurant reopened in 2024 after 4 years of loving restoration and reimagining. You don’t have to save it for a special-occasion outing.
Seminole Museum, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki, makes an excellent Everglades daytrip
The impact of Seminole Indians is everywhere in Florida, but this is THE place to learn about them. This interesting museum in the Everglades is worth the drive. Here are six takeaways from our visit.
13 Florida harvest festivals: Get a taste of fall, even in Florida
Florida harvest festivals and farm tours demonstrate that you can soak up a little autumn spirit, even in Florida. All across Florida, farms create family fun with traditional harvest activities like pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
Orlando Wetlands: Perfect stop for wildlife lovers
Orlando Wetlands Park is a must-stop for birders and wildlife fans. It’s home to over 100 roseate spoonbills, 1,700 alligators and 200 species of bird. A 5,000 square foot visitor just opened with exhibits and live animals on display. The park is only 20 minutes off I-95.
Naples Botanical Garden: 11 surprises at a stunning spot
The Naples Botanical Garden is ever-changing and stunning. Here are 11 surprises during our visit; go explore and see what you discover.
10 wonders of Fruit and Spice Park, a unique garden in Miami’s Redland
At Fruit and Spice Park, you can taste exotic tropical fruit and learn about unusual plants that grow in this fertile rural area in Homestead. There are 500 varieties of fruit, spices and nuts from around the world.
Bok Tower Gardens: Beautiful oasis atop Florida ‘mountain’
Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales will fill a day with exploration and beauty — manicured landscapes, history and trails atop a lofty hill in Central Florida. Here are our seven favorite spots.
Christmas, Florida: Nostalgic stop any time of year
Christmas, Florida, is an old-time roadside attraction that is a throwback to another era. It’s close to the outstanding Orlando Wetlands Park.