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 […]
Swimming in Florida
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 […]
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. […]
Beat The Heat And Take Your Boat Or Kayak To One Of South Florida’s Sandbars – Here Are 5 Of The Best
The Florida summer heat can get a bit much even for those who really love the heat, am I right? That’s what our wonderful oceans are there for. And what could be better than spending a day on the beach or on the water? Well, I’ll tell you what’s better: spending a day on a […]
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 […]
Relax In Style At Coral Gables’ Venetian Pool
Want to spend a day relaxing amidst tropical foliage and beautiful historic surroundings? Like to cool off from the South Florida heat? Want to swim in the largest freshwater pool in the United States, which also happens to be the ONLY pool on the National Register of Historic Places? Look no further than Coral Gables’ […]
Now Is The Time For Turtle Nest Spotting On Our Fabulous Beaches
It’s almost July and the weather has become pretty juicy. One thing is for sure: I don’t stray too far from water between now and October. What better to do now than spend weekends and mornings on Broward County’s (almost empty) beaches. The snowbirds have returned home and holiday season is not in full swing […]