It’s this blend of natural beauty, easygoing charm, and genuine human connection that keeps travellers returning to Sanibel Island again and again—because here, the sunshine comes from more than just the sky.

New Smyrna Beach seamlessly blends peaceful beach vibes with exceptional artistic, recreational, culinary and cultural activities. If you’re looking for a new beach destination, this should be on the list.

When you think of Florida, nostalgic childhood trips to Disney World likely come to mind. However, The Sunshine State has so much more on offer. Miami, Martin County, and The Palm Beaches represent some of the best of Florida, whether you’re young, old, travelling solo, or with friends and family.

The problem with visiting the St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida area is that once you get there, you don’t want to leave. Seriously. After a few days, you just get into this Florida kind-of-groove where it’s — dare I say it —  always 5 o’clock somewhere.

If you are a regular visitor be sure to put New Smyrna Beach, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beaches and Amelia Island on your Florida “places to visit” bucket list. You may end up loving them so much that you’ll decide to return for full winter stay.

Even though it appears Spring has finally arrived, it is never too late to head South and it is always a good time to go to Florida. Orlando has the reputation of being the theme park capital of the world, and while it has it for good reason, there is much more going on in this eclectic city. 

Life and travel with a special-needs kid can take you on journeys you never imagined. Motivated by a visit to an alligator sanctuary, we hopped in the car and road tripped the 1,600 kilometres to Myrtle Beach to visit Stewart, an alligator who used to be at Little Ray’s Reptiles in Ottawa. It was an incredible adventure from beginning to end.

If dreams of daytime highs of +24 instead of -24 or visions of sandy beaches are occupying your mind, then it’s definitely time to take your wind-chilled heart south. Sun, fun and beautiful beaches that will surpass your dreams await you in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area of Florida.

The sun, the fun, the beaches, the people, the food, and the amenities. It really doesn’t get any better for a family vacation. Our children are between 10 and 13 so exploring and doing different things is a big part of what we look for when we go on vacation. Our most recent trip took us to Florida’s beautiful St. Pete’s/ Clearwater.