Does anyone else get Florida summer fatigue? Hurricane season seems to stretch to eternity. By the time September rolls around, I have had enough and long for the days when the pea soup air disappears and the first cold front rolls in. Going on a few fun trips instead of sitting underneath the air conditioning […]
Florida Travel
4 Things You Should Know About Blowing Rocks Preserve
Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter used to be a little more off-the-beaten-path. However, like so many attractions in Florida, people found it, and they now flock to it. If you are looking to visit the Blowing Rocks, there are some things to consider: 1. Parking Is Limited Finding a parking space near the preserve is […]
Kayaking Silver Springs – An Adventure You Won’t Forget
It’s been a while since I posted anything. I don’t know about you, but this pandemic has certainly taken the wind out of my sails. However, it was time to go exploring again for my birthday in December, and what better place to socially distance than on a kayak among beautiful scenery? Winter is my […]
San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Preserve – A Paradise For Kayakers And Birdwatchers Alike
If you find yourself near Fort Myers or even Sanibel and Captiva and you’re looking for great ocean kayaking, Bunche Beach ticks a few boxes. We happened to be in Captiva during a heatwave in summertime Florida – can you imagine a heatwave on top of a hot Florida summer’s day? Yep, it was bad. […]
Boating To Cabbage Key And Cayo Costa – Dolphins, Old Florida, And Pristine Beaches
Is there anything better than combining a day’s boating to a charming “Old Florida” island – Cabbage Key – with swimming at a pristine beach and dolphin watching? Maybe, but this pretty much sums up my perfect day out. If you add no traffic worries (no cars at all on Cabbage Key), lovely lush surroundings, […]
Kayaking Scenic Rock Springs To Wekiva Island – It Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This
Our Experience Of Kayaking Rock Springs Run We’ve paddled quite a few spring runs by now. The most memorable of them were perhaps the amazing Weeki Wachee, wild and remote-feeling Juniper Springs, and Rainbow Springs. I had very little idea what to expect from Rock Springs run, and you know what? Sometimes having no expectations […]
Looking For Free Things To Do In West Palm Beach? Visit the Society Of The Four Arts And Bethesda By The Sea
Life in South Florida is expensive, and visiting any of South Florida’s attractions can leave you out of pocket, especially with a larger family. I am always on the hunt for places that don’t break the bank or are entirely free. By sheer luck one day looking at the map of West Palm Beach, I […]
The Norton Museum Of Art – Culture And Fun In West Palm Beach
If, like me, you had absolutely no idea that this fabulous museum and event space existed, there could be a reason for that. The Norton Museum of Art only recently re-opened (February 2019) after some major remodelling, and a rather large injection of brilliance – and cash – adding 12.000 sq feet of galleries, new […]