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Day Trips from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Day Trips from Fort Lauderdale, Florida


Fort Lauderdale is perfectly positioned to explore southern Florida and there are a host of brilliant day-trip destinations located within 60 to 90 minutes of the city.

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Caves in Florida

Caves in Florida

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Things to Do in St. Augustine, Florida

Things to Do in St. Augustine, Florida

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Beaches in Tampa Bay, Florida

Beaches in Tampa Bay, Florida

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Romantic Getaways in Florida

Romantic Getaways in Florida



Romantic Getaways in St. Augustine, FL

Romantic Getaways in St. Augustine, FL

Plan a romantic weekend trip to St. Augustine which is home to a diverse selection of historic inns, hotels or B&Bs.



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Things to Do in Flagler Beach, Florida

Things to Do in Flagler Beach, Florida

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Things to Do in Cape Canaveral



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Things to Do in Daytona Beach

Things to Do in Daytona Beach

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Beaches in Tampa, Florida

Florida felt like a long exhale wrapped in sunlight. Mornings opened with the hush of palms swaying and the scent of salt in the air, and even the busy places had a softness beneath them—like the whole state had learned to move with the tide. I remember standing barefoot on a quiet shore, the light just starting to shift, and thinking, “This is where time loosens its grip.”


What stayed with me were the in-betweens: a pastel motel bathed in golden hour, the rustle of mangroves on a boardwalk trail, a slice of key lime pie eaten slowly with the windows open. I wandered from quiet Gulf towns to shady garden paths, from art-filled enclaves to sun-drenched islands, and I left feeling a little undone—in the best way. Softer. Slower. Held.


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Whether you’re dreaming of quiet beaches, spring-fed swims, roadside citrus stands, or just the kind of calm you can’t quite name, these guides gather the Florida that stayed with me—warm, wandering, and full of light.


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