Crystal River on Florida’s Nature Coast is a place for anyone who wants to experience Florida away from theme parks and the hustle and bustle of the big city. Instead, you will find crystal-clear freshwater springs, mangrove canals, quiet bays and a relaxed small-town atmosphere. Crystal River is best known as the “Home of the Manatee“, because (almost) everything here revolves around manatees. In this region, you have a particularly good chance of seeing the peaceful manatees in their natural …
» Read the full blog postTravel Reports » United States » Florida
Florida consists of the Florida Peninsula and the Florida Panhandle as a share of the mainland and is located in the southeast of the USA. The state has an area of 170,000 km² and with its approximately 20 million inhabitants is the third largest state in the USA after California and Texas. The largest cities are Jacksonville and Miami. The capital of Florida is the somewhat smaller Tallahassee. Florida owes its name to the discovery of a Spaniard at Easter time in 1513 – Easter is called “Pascua Florida” in Spanish. All in all, Florida is about 260 kilometres wide and 800 kilometres long and is also known as the “Sunshine State”.
City of Tampa in Florida – Top 10 Sights & Attractions (USA)
This year was our first time in Tampa, the third largest city in Florida. The city on the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bay has a lot to offer: whether it’s the large amusement parks Bush Gardens and Adventure Island, the Tampa Zoo, the historic Latino neighborhood of Ybor City, the Florida Aquarium or the approximately four-kilometer-long Tampa Riverwalk – there is something for everyone to see and experience here. And despite these many tourist highlights, Tampa is not as commercial …
» Read the full blog postMarco Island – Dolphins & Seashell Tour with Dolphin Explorer
Would you like to go on a dolphin tour in Naples or Marco Island? Then “The Dolphin Explorer” is a perfect option. With this tour you can not only observe dolphins in the wild, you are automatically part of an expedition in which bottlenose dolphins are studied by photo-identification around the Marco River and the offshore island worlds. The Dolphin Explorer also combines the wildlife experience with a stop on a beautiful barrier island for shelling (collecting shells). In our …
» Read the full blog postNaples: Sun, beach and activities on Florida’s Paradise Coast
If you are looking for endless sandy beaches, pastel-colored sunsets and relaxed vacation vibes on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Naples is the place to be. The region in southwest Florida is perfect for anyone looking for a mix of beach vacation, family activities and nature adventures. In our detailed report, you can find out more about the region, our accommodation and suggestions on how to spend 3 days in Naples with small children. Things to know about the Naples & Marco …
» Read the full blog postMiami – Our Top 12 Sights & Attractions! (USA)
The City of Miami is an ideal starting point to explore Florida and the region due to its many direct flights from Germany, the numerous hotels in all price ranges, the miles of fine sandy beach, the large cruise port and the many sights. We have been to Miami 3 times so far and have listed our top 12 most popular sights & activities for you here. Of course, there is so much more to see in the city! But …
» Read the full blog postTheme Park LEGOLAND Florida & Hotel in Winter Haven (USA)
Our daughter’s loves building creative things with her LEGO bricks and she loves all of Peppa Pig’s things and stories. So we planed a stop at LEGOLAND Florida and the Peppa Pig Theme Park in Winter Haven during our trip throug Florida. LEGOLAND in Florida Legoland Florida Resort is a leisure and theme park resort in Winter Haven, Florida, which opened in 2011 on the site of the former Cypress Gardens theme park. It includes the LEGOLAND theme park with …
» Read the full blog postDiscovery Cove in Orlando – Info, tips and photos (Florida)
We visited Discovery Cove in Orlando for the first time in 2013. Back then as a couple, now as a family of four with two small children 🙂 We spent a whole day in the theme park and experienced a lot. Discovery Cove is a fun-filled all-inclusive day resort in a stunning tropical atmosphere. Things to know about Discovery Cove in Orlando Discovery Cove Theme Park was opened in summer 2000 and is modeled on a tropical island. Alongside SeaWorld …
» Read the full blog postPanama City Beach in Florida – Restaurants & Food Guide (USA)
Panama City Beach is known for its miles of white sandy beaches, emerald green water and unspoiled nature. But the city is also a true paradise for gourmets and is therefore also known as the “Seafood Capital of the South”. We visited several restaurants during our 5 days in Panama City Beach and share our culinary experiences with you here in this food guide. Panama City Beach – Seafood Capital of the South Panama City Beach’s location directly on the …
» Read the full blog postPanama City Beach in Florida – Top activities & excursions (USA)
The city of Panama City Beach in Florida advertises itself under the motto “Where Fun meets Sun“, making it the perfect destination for beach lovers and adventure seekers. In addition to miles of white sandy beaches, emerald green water, unspoiled nature and first-class restaurants, there are countless attractions and leisure activities for young and old. We like to show you our top activities and excursions in Panama City Beach. Things to know about Panama City Beach Panama City Beach is …
» Read the full blog postPanama City Beach – Things to know, accommodation & beach (USA)
We’ve been to Florida many times, but never to the north-western part of the Sunshine State. We were therefore delighted to be given the opportunity to spend 5 days on the beautiful Emerald Coast in Panama City Beach. The region, also known as the “Florida Panhandle”, attracts visitors with miles of white sandy beaches, emerald green water, unspoiled nature and first-class restaurants. Florida’s Panhandle & the Emerald Coast Most tourists who come to Florida tend to visit the southern or …
» Read the full blog postWakulla Springs – State Park, River Boat Tour & Manatees (USA)
For our trip to Florida in September and October, we were looking for a place where you can see manatees. The best-known place for this is certainly Crystal River on the west coast. However, as we have already been there twice and the Three Sisters Springs are currently inaccessible due to construction work, we researched online to find out where you still have a good chance of seeing manatees in summer. And one such place is the Wakulla River in …
» Read the full blog postClearwater Beach & the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (USA)
From our accommodation in Indian Shores, we made a day trip to Clearwater Beach and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Clearwater Beach is certainly one of the most famous places on Florida’s Gulf Coast. You can find out whether we liked it here or not in our travel report. Things to know about Clearwater Beach Clearwater Beach in Florida is a popular tourist destination on the Gulf of Mexico. It is located in Pinellas County and is part of the Tampa …
» Read the full blog postIndian Shores – Relaxing on Florida’s Gulf Coast (USA)
The first stop on our round trip through the northwest of Florida was the small coastal town of Indian Shores, right on the miles of sandy beach on the Gulf of Mexico. After a long flight with jet lag and 2 small children, we found this to be an ideal destination to arrive in Florida and relax for the first few days. Things to know about Indian Shores (Florida) Indian Shores is a picturesque coastal town on the west coast …
» Read the full blog postOrlando – Magic Kingdom Theme Park (Disney) with toddler
Disney is to Orlando as casinos are to Las Vegas or Hollywood is to Los Angeles. A visit to Walt Disney World with the 4 different theme parks Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom are definitely part of a vacation in Orlando. But which of these parks is best for a 2-year-old toddler? Disney’s main park, the Magic Kingdom, definitely has the most attractions and rides without an age restriction. The Magic Kingdom ist therefore the best …
» Read the full blog postOrlando – Theme Park SeaWorld & Water Park Aquatica (USA)
Orlando is considered the center of the amusement and theme park industry in the United States. Walt Disney, Universal Studios and SeaWorld in particular have located their largest theme parks in and around Orlando, attracting millions of visitors each year. This made us totally curious and so we used our 5 days in Orlando mostly for visiting theme parks 🙂 Two of the most famous parks are SeaWorld Orlando and the Water Park Aquatica. SeaWorld Theme Park in Orlando The …
» Read the full blog post