10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Florida

Beautiful is all around us and one of the top places to visit in the United States is none other than Florida. The natural beauty the state has to offer paired perfectly with the pristine beaches dotted around the state make Florida one of the most sought after vacation spots on the east coast. With all the beauty Florida has to offer it can be difficult to pick just one place to visit and you might ask yourself…Why just pick one place? Here are the top 10 most beautiful places to visit in Florida.

10. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – Don’t let the name fool you this sanctuary is filled with beauty, located in the heart of the Everglades ecosystem this stunning sanctuary offers the famous boardwalk and miles of beautiful trees, marsh lands, wildlife and prairies for you to explore. Get in touch with nature in this stunning sanctuary.

9. Blue Spring State Park – This beautiful state park covers over 2,600 acres of land and features the largest spring on the St. John River. This state park is designed to be a manatee refuge but there are so many more perks to this park than just amazing wildlife. When you visit Blue Spring you can snorkel, swim, scuba dive, fish, canoe and so much more. Spend a day, spend a week one thing we know if you will love Blue Spring State Park.

8. Key West, Florida – Known as the southernmost point of the continental United States, Key West has so much beauty to offer visitors. Beautiful beaches, lively nightlife and stunning hotels all await you here at Key West.

7. Ginnie Springs – This spring has been dubbed one of the clearest springs in Florida, those who visit describe the Spring as being so clear you can see forever. The warm 72 degree water makes water sports a popular way to spend the day here, swimming, snorkeling, cave diving, and scuba diving are just some of the options. Keep your eyes open for graceful turtles swimming by as you enjoy this stunning spring.

6. Selby Gardens – If you love beautiful gardens this is one you simply must visit. This stunning botanical garden is nestled on the shores of Sarasota Bay and offers a breathtaking tropical urban oasis for everyone.

5. Walt Disney World & Cinderella’s Castle – The place where magic happens isn’t just for children, the beauty found at Walt Disney World makes the entire experience a magical one.

4. Sawfish Bay Park in Jupiter – This beautiful park features wonderful activities for the entire family. Spend the day having fun walking trails, fishing on the pier, picnicking at the picnic tables and finish up with a little exploration of the area by water in a canoe or kayak.

3. Falling Waters State Park – Beauty and serenity can be found at this stunning state park named from the 100 foot deep by 20 foot wide cylindrical pit which a small stream flows in and drops 73 feet down to the bottom creating this majestic waterfall.

2. Naples Pier – Located in the Gulf of Mexico this pier has been a favorite location for sightseers as well as fishermen for years. There are restrooms, showers and concession stands for guests to use while visiting. Whether you like to just walk the pier or fish there is something here for you to enjoy.

1. Bay Lake – While this isn’t technically a place we still find the beauty of this resort hotel to be breathtaking. The elegant lakeside hotel is built in a circle and features enchanting pools and award-winning dining.

To keep up on all of our blogs, we invite you to visit our blog page at Florida Adventure Sports!

10 Best Boardwalks in Florida

Walking the boardwalk while on a beach destination vacation is relaxing, soothing, and perfect as long as you find the right boardwalk.  As we all know Florida has no shortage of stunning beaches but what most people might forget is that each of these fabulous beaches has an equally stunning and spectacular boardwalk just waiting to be explored. This is the reason we have decided to bring you this list of the 10 best boardwalks in Florida.

1. Hollywood Beach Boardwalk – This boardwalk is broad and was built to accommodate plenty of people looking to go on a relaxing walk or even a soothing bike ride. The beautiful beach view is accented only by the stunning multi-colored brick pathway. As you walk you will surely be tempted by either the fabulous shops or the delicious restaurants.
   
2. John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk – the perfect family vacation boardwalk filled with fishing charters, parasailing, restaurants and over 100 shops. Don’t forget while you are here visiting you book a cruise on the Pirate Ship at John’s Pass.
3. Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – do you enjoy the outdoors, the wildlife, the fresh air filling your lungs? If so, then this is the boardwalk for you. This 2 mile boardwalk twists and turns and will lead you back to natural Florida.
4. Destin Harbor Boardwalk – shopping, dining, walking along with fun attractions and activities makes this boardwalk fun and entertaining. What is your desire watching fireworks, taking a cruise, fishing maybe? No matter what your fancy you can find it here.
5. Harbor Walk – If you want fresh seafood this is the boardwalk for you, and thanks to the deep sea fishing activity you can be sure your dinner or lunch will be as fresh as it can be.
6. Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach – You can fish from this 1,080 foot pier as well as enjoy strolling along enjoying the festivals, crafters, and street performers.
   
7. Boardwalk Main Beach Park, Amelia Island – is a laid back and serene boardwalk just waiting for your wandering feet to explore. Enjoy a variety of beach activities as well as learning some rich history of the area. Florida Adventure Sports will gladly give you an aerial view of this beautiful boardwalk!
8. Daytona Beach Boardwalk – take a walk back in time on this nostalgic boardwalk that was mentioned in the Drifters songs. The old fashioned feel of the buildings will bring back memories from a timeless busy, a place where time will stand still as you casually drift along the boardwalk.
9. Times Square – nope we aren’t talking about New York this time. We are talking about the boardwalk located across the Matanzas Pass on San Carlos Street, along with the Fort Myers pier, the area is affectionately known as Times Square. Take a trolley ride, dine at the restaurants or take a stroll out on the pier while here at Times Square.
10. Disney’s Boardwalk – no beach needed thanks to Disney, they placed this stunning boardwalk right in the center of the state. Enjoy things like coastal lodging, dining, shopping and various forms of entertainment all on this lovely and family friendly mid-state boardwalk.

Top 10 Places to Retire in Florida

Retirement, one of the most looked forward to events in an adult’s life. The moment you can leave the workforce and relax the rest of your life, you have worked hard all your life and now is the time to slow down and enjoy the roses so to speak.

Beach in Orlando

This is why we are bringing you the top 10 best places to retire in Florida.

10. Orlando – if you like the busyness and excitement of having lots to do then this is the city for you for retirement. With attractions like Busch Gardens, Sea World, and of course Disneyland this is a great place to retire if you have grandkids.

9. Melbourne – a relaxing atmosphere with boat rides and golfing just around the corner, Melbourne is a wonderful place to consider retiring to, you won’t have all the bustle from vacationers like some other places.

8. Gainesville – This is the largest city in Alachua County, and also home to the University of Florida. It was ranked as the #1 place to live in North America in 2007 as well as the best places to live and play in the US by National Geographic Adventure.

Daytona Beach Sunglow Pier

7. Daytona Beach – If you enjoy the beach or golfing this sun filled Florida City is for you. Daytona Beach offers many attractions to lure you and keep you here. From the breathtaking views to the stunning wildlife.

6. Naples – this little jewel is nestled comfortably in the Gulf of Mexico. Naples is known for world class shopping, fine dining, and abundant and challenging golf courses. The sun always shines in Naples and the beaches are always ready for some company.

5. Jupiter – Here is an upper class style area, which is perfect for retirement. Take a look at the houses for sale or just look into a condo or small apartment. Enjoy the summer sunshine in Florida down here in Jupiter.

4. Vero Beach – This political subdivision of Florida consists of 13.1 square miles. This beautiful

Miami Beach

city is located a mere 190 miles south Jacksonville, and 135 miles north of Miami.

3. Jacksonville – The city is located in the northeast corner of the state and is actually the largest city by area in the continental U.S.  Jacksonville can offer beachfront, downtown and suburban living throughout the metropolitan area.

2. Miami – This seaport city on the Atlantic Ocean on the southern tip of Florida is probably one of the most popular vacation spots. If you enjoy the rush of tourists and beaches, bars, and adventure then this is surely the place for you.

1. Fernandina Beach – Located on the breathtaking Amelia Island this lovely little town is a wonderful retirement spot. Play a few rounds of golf on one of the champion golf courses or even just enjoy a historical walk around the area. There are local art galleries and even fishing events to keep you busy. It also home to Florida Adventure Sports!

Why Florida is the Best State for Tourism

It is that time of year again when people are putting on their vacation hats and beginning their research or reserving their vacations, and it’s neither secret nor surprise that Florida is one of the most popular states to visit for vacations. It could be the warm sunshine that never seems to go away, or the wide variety of fabulous wildlife, or

quite possibly those white sandy beaches that stretch on for miles and miles and meet up with the crystal clear ocean just perfectly. The truth is there are so many reasons why Florida is the best state for tourism but we are going to touch on just a few with you right now.

The first place you think of when you hear the word Florida would probably be Walt Disney World, right? The place where kids can be free to enjoy being kids and adults get the chance to act and feel like kids again. The magic happens here for every one of all ages. You might also think of Miami Beach or even the Everglades some of the most popular names when it comes to Florida. The truth is Florida has so many sites to see, places to visit, historical sites to learn from and wildlife to enjoy that it is very difficult to say which aspect makes Florida the best state for tourism, but the one thing we know is that Florida is a very popular vacation destination, and we know this because the governor, Rick Scott said that in 2015 there were more than 105 million people who visited Florida!

Florida has such a rich cultural

diversity that you can experience many different things such as traditions, merchandise and even cuisine. The cuisine has to be the best around you have fresh seafood thanks to the surrounding ocean, Cajun food thanks to the southern roots, and even some very…unique items thanks to the diverse wildlife located here as well.

No matter what your likes or dislikes are when you travel to Florida you are bound to find something you enjoy because the state has so much to offer. Unlike other states where you have a beach or two on the coast and then nothing really anywhere else in the state Florida is just one fantastic adventure after another. The state is jam packed from edge to edge with historical sites, beaches, family friendly parks, wildlife, outdoor adventures like hiking and camping, boating, and so much more. The only way to really understand why Florida is the best state for tourism…go and visit and see for yourself you will be happy you did.

All more the reason why Florida Adventure Sports likes to call Florida, home!