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Yes — alligators live throughout the Orlando area. Learn where to spot them safely, what to do if you encounter one, and the best places to see alligators near Orlando.
Packing for Florida is different from packing for almost anywhere else. You need sun protection serious enough for real tropical UV exposure, clothes that handle
Last Updated June 26, 2026 Navigate the Florida Keys like a local. Mile by mile, find what you are looking for without addresses. Our FREE
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Is Key Largo a good place to vacation? Yes — see why it’s the Keys’ best base for snorkeling, diving, and a relaxed, on-the-water pace.
Last updated: February 2026 If you’re asking “Can you spearfish in Key Largo?” the practical answer for most visitors is no. Key Largo sits inside
Trying to figure out what to pack for a Florida Vacation? This is an outline of over 50 items we have listed on our Florida
Last Updated August 10, 2026 What is Florida Travel Blog? Florida Travel Blog is a Florida travel guide written by longtime residents – covering the
Our choice for the best place to stay in Fort Lauderdale before a cruise is the Hilton Marina, just five minutes away from the cruise
One of Florida’s most scenic highways, people want to know where in Florida is 30A. Beautiful highway in the Panhandle!
Last Updated March 9, 2026 Bring to Florida exactly what Floridians wear! Almost everywhere they go, you see flip-flops, an old shirt, and some kind
Quick Takeaways The best family resorts on Florida’s West Central Gulf Coast, from Crystal River south to Sarasota, are: Plantation on Crystal River – Crystal
The best family friendly Florida beach resorts in Southwest Florida are: Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina – Fort Myers Beach Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
I’m a sucker for Clearwater Beach sunsets—the Gulf turns orange-pink and the whole sky glows. If you’re visiting (or you live here and just need
Last Updated August 12, 2026 We track Florida travel changes every month—beaches, park fees, events, closures, and new openings—so you can plan with confidence: Changes
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