Day Trips
You Need a Vacation, and Here is Why
By Susan Finch If you’re neglecting your hard-earned vacation days, you’re not alone. According to Gallup research, only six in ten Americans took a vacation, showing a drop in previous years. Deciding you need... Read more
Road Trip Checklist
By Laurén Ettinger Creating a road trip checklist is an easy way to ensure that you do not forget any items for your upcoming vacation. Use this handy list and hit the road... Read more
Top 5 Historic Homes in Southwest Florida
There’s no better way to experience local history than by touring a historic home. Southwest Florida has its share, including the last surviving antebellum plantation home in South Florida, the Italianate Ca’ d’Zan, the... Read more
Tour Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Florida has a relatively short settler history, but the Gamble Plantation in Ellenton, Florida packs in plenty of famous names, Civil War history, and settler lifestyle. This grand mansion is the oldest building in... Read more
Top 5 Botanical Gardens to Visit in Southwest Florida
If you want a day filled with color, fragrance, and fresh air, why not plan to stroll around one of these top Southwest Florida gardens? The tough part will be choosing which one... Read more
Sarasota, Florida Day Trip to Bok Tower Gardens
By Laurén Ettinger Located just two hours from Sarasota, Florida, Bok Tower Gardens transports visitors into a tranquil respite. Guests can wander through 50 acres of meandering pathways and gardens, listen to the... Read more
Manatee Park in Fort Myers is a Great Place to See Manatees
One of the must-see animals for residents and visitors to Southwest Florida is the manatee and Lee County Manatee Park has a great viewing area for spotting them. Also known as “sea cows” due... Read more
Sarasota Day Trip to Safari Wilderness
By: Vanessa Caceres You don’t need to travel overseas to go on a safari. Your wilderness journey is less than two hours away from Sarasota to visit Safari Wilderness in Lakeland, Florida. Safari Wilderness—a working,... Read more
