Sightseeing & Tourist-Attractions

Kennedy Space Center – reaching for the Stars in Cape Canaveral

Kennedy Space Center is widely regarded as the most important place in US space history. The first astronauts began their missions here, and even today 17.000 people are working on rockets that are shot into orbit from Cape Canaveral. Kennedy Space Center is also the perfect place for vacationers in Florida who want to delve [...]

by Vacation in Florida Editor
20. October 2020
Museum

Manatees swimming in Florida under water

Manatees in Florida – the Sunshine State’s gentle Grazers

Manatees are as much a part of Florida as alligators, Miami Vice and Key Lime Pie. Nowhere else in the USA can you come as close to these animals as here. But what are the best spots to observe manatees? When can you see them, and which places let you swim with manatees? We will [...]

Florida’s Dolphins up close

In Florida, dolphins can be seen off the coast, on boat trips and in aquariums where they perform spectacular tricks. They are even used for child therapy. In short, the Sunshine State would not be the same without its dolphins, and there are many ways to encounter these playful animals. In this article, you will [...]

Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida

Daytona International Speedway – Motorsports Paradise in Daytona Beach

Roaring V8 engines make you tremble with excitement? Drivers like Richard Petty and Jeff Gordon are your heroes, and Monster Energy is more than a soft drink to you? Then, you absolutely must visit the Daytona International Speedway. In this epicenter of American motorsports, events like the Daytona 500 attract tens of thousands of fans. [...]

Little Havana Miami Florida Domino Tables Calle Ocho

Little Havana – Cuban Vibes in the Heart of Miami

West of Miami’s Downtown, just a 15 minutes drive from the ocean, lies the Little Havana district. Many exiled Cubans settled here in the 1960s, bringing with them their culture, music and culinary treats. Most descendents of those immigrants have left now. Nonetheless, Little Havana with its scenic parks, authentic restaurants, street art and live [...]

North Jetty Beach – hidden Gem for Beach Lovers in Venice

One of the best places for sun worshippers in Venice is the barrier island Casey Key in Nokomis. This island is home to North Jetty Beach, a paradise for swimmers, fishing fans, surfers, families with children and all those who want to soak up the rays in the South Florida. REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT [...]

by Vacation in Florida Editor
22. September 2020
Beaches

Edison and Fort Winter Estates in Fort Myers Florida

Edison and Ford Winter Estates – famous Inventions and beautiful Gardens in Fort Myers

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford had one thing in common: They loved to spend their vacation in the Sunshine State. Today, their original homes in Fort Myers rank among the city’s most popular attractions. At the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, you cannot only tour historic houses, but also admire antique cars and groundbreaking inventions. [...]

by Vacation in Florida Editor
22. September 2020
Museum

Bowman’s Beach – secluded coastal Paradise on Sanibel Island

Scenic nature, warm water and colorful seashells galore – Bowman’s Beach in the west of Sanibel is a top destination if you want to soak up the sun in a relaxed atmosphere. WHAT MAKES BOWMAN’S BEACH SO SPECIAL? The most striking feature of Bowman’s Beach is its secluded location. Unlike at Lighthouse Beach, you will [...]

by Vacation in Florida Editor
22. September 2020
Beaches

Lighthouse Beach at Sanibel Island Florida

Lighthouse Beach – Coastal Paradise on Sanibel Island

In the south of Sanibel Island lies a beach that amazes visitors with its crystal-clear water, white sand and unspoiled surroundings. Here, you can go walking, swimming and sunbathing to your heart’s content. What is more, Sanibel’s Lighthouse Beach is also a perfect place for shelling, surfing and fishing. LIGHTHOUSE BEACH IN A NUTSHELL The [...]

by Vacation in Florida Editor
22. September 2020
Beaches

Butterfly Estates – more than 150 Butterfly Species in Fort Myers

They are the most colorful inhabitants of Florida’s forests, meadows and parks: More than 150 butterfly species live in the Sunshine State. Protecting these important pollinators is the mission of the Florida Native Butterfly Society. This non-profit organization runs the Butterfly Estates in Downtown Fort Myers – a fun and informative place for the whole [...]