Florida stretches beyond theme parks and beach resorts, offering everything from the remote Dry Tortugas National Park with its massive Fort Jefferson accessible only by boat or seaplane, to the quirky obsession of Coral Castle in Homestead, from Key West’s presidential history at the Little White House to winter manatee encounters at Apollo Beach near Tampa. Whether you’re exploring the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, navigating Orlando Airport (with varying degrees of success), or understanding why Miami deserves attention on a round-the-world trip, these guides cover Florida’s diverse attractions beyond the obvious theme park circuit.
From practical museum guides covering the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, the Cummer Museum in Jacksonville, and the Museum of Illusions in Orlando, to understanding ferry connections like the St Andrews State Park to Shell Island service, these articles provide honest, experience-led insights into navigating the Sunshine State. Discover the best stops on the Punta Gorda to Tampa drive, explore St Augustine’s historic Castillo de San Marcos, or learn about rum-tasting in Key West where America’s rum culture went legal after Prohibition — all whilst understanding the practical details of opening hours, ticket prices, and parking that make the difference between a smooth Florida visit and a frustrating one.
Key West travel articles
- Rum-tasting in Key West.
- A tour of Harry Truman’s Little White House in Key West.
- See the six-toed cats at the Hemingway Home and Museum, Key West.
- Key West mangrove kayaking guide.
- Visitor guide to the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum.
- What’s so special about Dry Tortugas National Park?
Tampa travel articles
- What to expect at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa.
- Saying hi to the Apollo Beach manatees near Tampa.
- Visitor guide to the Ybor City Museum in Tampa.
- Why the Ringling Museum in Sarasota is one of the best stops on the Punta Gorda to Tampa drive.
Travel articles about elsewhere in Florida
- A comical mess at Orlando Airport.
- The weird tribute of Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida.
- 5 reasons to visit Miami on a round-the-world trip.
- Exploring the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers.
- Guide to the St Andrews State Park to Shell Island ferry.
- A practical guide to the Cummer Museum in Jacksonville.
- Get a complex slavery story at Kingsley Plantation in Jacksonville.
- Plan your visit to the Museum of Illusions in Orlando.
- First time visitor’s guide to the Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine.
- The highlights of Anastasia State Park in St Augustine.
- Visitor guide to the Frost Science Museum in Miami.
- How to get the most out of the Graffiti Museum in Miami, Florida.
- What to expect at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach.
