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 » Northamerica – Central America – Caribbean Sea
Geographically, North America includes Greenland (which is an autonomous part of Denmark), Canada, the USA and Mexico. The Caribbean islands, together with the mainland bridge of Central America, form Central America, which is located between North and South America. The largest metropolises include New York City, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto. North and Central America extend over all four climate zones of the earth: in the north the continent reaches up to the Poloarkreis and in the south up to the tropics.
Naples: 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 postPerfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas) – Experience report & travel tips
CocoCay – officially Perfect Day at CocoCay – is Royal Caribbean’s exclusive private island in the Bahamas and is one of the most popular cruise stops in the Caribbean. The island was specially designed for cruise guests and combines dream beaches, lagoons and entertainment offerings such as the Thrill Waterpark, the helium balloon “Up, Up and Away” and the largest freshwater pool in the Bahamas. We visited CocoCay as part of a cruise on the Icon of the Seas and …
» Read the full blog postCozumel Highlights: Maya, beaches & nature (island tour in German)
Cozumel is one of the most famous destinations in the Mexican Caribbean and at the same time an island that has much more to offer than a classic cruise stop. Turquoise waters, offshore coral reefs, thousands of years of Mayan history and a relaxed, authentic atmosphere make Cozumel a special place. We visited the island as part of a cruise on the Icon of the Seas and deliberately opted for a private, German-speaking tour of the island with Leon Tours …
» Read the full blog postA day on Roatán: the top 10 best places & experiences
We spent a whole day exploring the island of Roatán in Honduras during our cruise on the Icon of the Seas. Instead of setting off on our own, we opted for a private, guided tour of the island. Between tropical rainforest, impressive viewpoints, exotic animals, great photo spots and relaxed beach moments, Roatán revealed itself as a versatile, authentic and surprisingly original Caribbean island. Where is the island of Roatán? The island of Roatán is located in the western Caribbean …
» Read the full blog postIcon of the Seas – Our travel report from the largest cruise ship
A cruise with the “Icon of the Seas” is something very special and has been on our bucket list for some time, as it is currently the largest cruise ship in the world. Even before the journey begins, it is clear that you are not simply boarding a ship, but a floating world of experience. We spent a week traveling on the “7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day” route and share our personal impressions, photos, experiences and lots of …
» 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 postTampa – Theme Park Busch Gardens & Adventure Island (USA)
Everyone knows the big theme parks of Disney, Universal or SeaWorld in Orlando. But the City of Tampa, about 1 hour’s drive west of Orlando, also has one of the most famous Top 10 Attractions in Florida, the Busch Gardens Theme Park. And for the perfect cool down, you can visit the Adventure Island Water Park right next door. We visited both theme parks with our 2-year-old daughter and this is our report what you can experience there. Where is …
» Read the full blog postCity of Tampa in Florida – 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 postSanibel Island, Captiva Island & Cayo Costa State Park (USA)
When you visit the West Coast of Florida, be sure to make a stop one of the many pre-margined barrier islands between Naples and Clearwater. These include Marco Island, Big Hickory Island, Estero Island, Boca Grande, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Anna Marie Island and many others. On a beautiful day we started our trip to discover the 3 islands Sanibel Island, Captiva Island and Cayo Costa. Things to know about Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Sanibel Island is a small …
» Read the full blog postFort Myers Beach, Downtown & Lovers Key State Park (USA)
After spending a few days in Fort Lauderdale, our Florida round trip took us to the state’s southwest coast to Fort Myers Beach. For several nights we were accommodated in the very well located beach hotel Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina and could wonderfully let our souls dangle here. We were already looking forward to exploring ‘The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel’ in advance, because finest pristine sandy beaches, national parks, mangrove forests, wildlife, numerous shells and fantastic …
» Read the full blog postFort Lauderdale – Sights, Beach & Attractions (USA)
The city of Fort Lauderdale, north of Miami, is often referred to as the “Venice of America” and “Yachting Capital of the World“. We had the opportunity to spend three wonderful days in Fort Lauderdale. In this travel report we will tell you something about our hotel, the beach, the great ride with the water cab through the canals of the city and about our excursions to the Museum of Discovery and Science, the Butterfly World and Flamingo Gardens. Things …
» Read the full blog postFlorida – Arrival, Route, Rental Car & Hotel in Miami Beach
Sun, beach, palm trees, sightseeing, beautiful hotels, pools and the world of Sea World, Walt Disney & Co… We were really looking forward to this three-week vacation in Florida, since the entry into the USA was unfortunately not possible for a very long time due to the Corona pandemic. It is now the 4th trip to Florida for us, but the first trip together with our little daughter. In the following travel reports we will tell you about our first …
» Read the full blog postMontreal – Sights & the most beautiful photo spots
The city of Montreal was the first and last stop of our round trip through the east of Canada. And even if we had never really had the city on our “to-do list” before, we were really excited. We definitely liked Montreal best of the Canadian cities compared to Toronto, Ottawa or Vancouver, similar to Québec City. There is a lot to see in the city on the St. Lawrence River and it is wonderful to explore the city on …
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