Beaches

Leave No Trace Principals at the Beach. Must Do Visitor Guides Southwest Florida Travel. A handy guide on how to minimize your impact while at the beach so the Naples, Fort Myers, and Sarasota Florida coastline will stay a beautiful natural place.

Leave No Trace Principles at the Beach

By Laurén Ettinger Spending a day on a pristine white sand beach with crystal clear warm Gulf of Mexico water is a highlight of any trip to southwest Florida. Our beautiful coastline needs your help... Read more

Fun Things to Do With Kids in Venice, Florida

By: Susan Finch Venice, Florida offers a family-friendly getaway with a sparkling shoreline, Italian Renassance architecture, shops, and so much more. It’s also a perfect spot for kids to play and explore some of Venice’s... Read more

Planning a vacation to Sarasota, FL. All you need to know. Must Do Visitor Guides.

Planning a Vacation to Sarasota, Florida: All You Need to Know

Our website and printed Must Do Visitor Guides offer carefully curated lists of what to do, where to eat, and more. Did you know you can read the current printed edition online? Check out... Read more

Here’s how to choose an Ocean-Safe sunscreen to protect your skin from sunburn and keep our planet and your family safe on your Florida beach vacation.

Reef Safe, Ocean-Friendly Sun Protection

By: Susan Finch With so much emphasis on protecting our skin with plenty of sunscreen, it’s easy to forget to protect our world’s most precious assets while doing it. Your sunscreen could be damaging,... Read more

Florida Beach Warning Flags

By Laurén Ettinger Florida’s beach warning flag program uses flags in four colors accompanied by interpretive signs along the beach to explain the meaning of each color. By understanding what to look out for... Read more

Must Do Visitor Guides Pet Friendly Florida Vacation ideas. Photo by Jennifer Brinkman. | MustDo.com

Taking a Pet-Friendly Vacation to Florida

By: Susan Finch Leaving your pet at home with a sitter or at the kennel can put a big damper on your vacation while you wonder and worry if they’re having fun, so why... Read more

Siesta Beach on Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the nation because of its 99 percent pure-quartz white sand. Photo by Nita Ettinger. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com

Where is the Best Siesta Key Beach Parking?

The last thing you want to do when you’re headed to the beach is waste time looking for a parking spot. Here is a list of Siesta Key public beach access points and... Read more

Tips for traveling with your dog including parks, restaurants, shops, and hotels that allow dogs in Sarasota, Florida. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com

Dog Friendly Places in Sarasota

By Vanessa Caceres So you want to bring your canine best friend to Sarasota, Florida? Here’s the good news: There’s no shortage of places to take your dog best friend along, as Sarasota... Read more

Beach Packing List. Use this handy list to take the stress out of vacation packing and hit the beach worry free! Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

Beach Vacation Packing List

By Laurén Ettinger Creating a packing list is an easy way to ensure that you do not forget any items for your upcoming vacation. Use this handy list to take the stress out... Read more

How to Travel With Your Kids and Enjoy it

By: Susan Finch You’ve been planning your Florida family vacation for months and are ready to hit the road. But then the reality sits in during a long day battling the airport, sitting in... Read more