Tropical Travel Stories

Collier County, located along the “Paradise Coast” of Florida, is among the top tourist beach destinations in the nation, and possibly the world. The county includes the beautiful Macro Island, the wildness of the Everglades, and the mystique of Naples. The area is located at the Southwestern tip of the Gulf Coast. Although Naples is known for its high class shopping, and international cuisine, it is becoming better known for its natural wonders. Its here you can find memorable bird…

Learn what inspired him to make a video teaching divers to be environmentally conscious. For 36 years Homestead resident, underwater photographer and dive instructor Randall Rush has navigated the oceans of the world from below the surface. He has dived the waters off Great Britain, worked as a commercial diver in oil fields worldwide and documented rare archaeological finds in Florida’s waters. Rush has authored several articles that have appeared in newspapers and magazines in the United States and Great…

Dan Brewster brings SFUN Tours, a motorcycle tour service and rental business, to Highlands County LAKE PLACID - Motorcycle touring is all about the adventure of the ride according to Dan Brewster who recently launched South Florida's Unique Nature Tours. SFUN Tours is a motorcycle tour service and rental business. SFUN Tours offers three- and six-day tours of south Florida, cities of the south, coast to coast, and Oregon. But Brewster is not going to stop there. He has plans…

As I drive up to the 101.9 mile marker of Key Largo, Florida I see a myriad of bright flags waving in the wind and welcoming me to Dolphin Cove, the home of Captain Sterling’s Everglades Eco-Tours and my first journey through the untouched beauty of the Florida Bay. I see the comfortable looking pontoon boats and people gathered on the far boat off to my right and know I am in the right place. Heading to the office I…

What a joy it was to be so close to nature gliding atop the sea on a kayak tour with Florida Bay Outfitters. The native beauty of the Florida Keys is best seen from the water and the route our tour took highlighted the very best sights. From chirping sea birds to mangrove lore, the trip was inspirational, educational, and a true delight. From the moment I arrived at Florida Bay Outfitters Kayak & Canoe Center, I found the staff…

Visiting Medieval Times was the highlight of our visit to Orlando. This was a wonderful experience for my husband and myself. I love watching movies set in the Medieval era which holds such an intrigue and charm for me. Who doesn’t love watching knights with their ideals of truth, honor and glory in service of their King and beautiful Princess. This Dinner/Theater experience is almost like being in a fairytale. There are two shows in Orlando for Medieval times 6:00 p.m. and…

I always wondered what it would be like to have the ability to fly. If I could fly, where would I go? What would I want to see from a bird’s eye view? The Grand Canon? No, it probably looks the same from 300 feet in the air as it does at ground level. I would see the same big hole. How about flying around the Rockies? No, that would probably take away from the power of the height of…

More than a tour, it’s definitely an Adventure Tour Living in Ft. Lauderdale on the east coast of Florida, I don’t make much of an effort to travel to the west coast. This time, though, I wanted to do something different, along with a friend of mine. We decided to take the Naples Water Tour Company adventure tour out of Naples, Florida. It turned out to be a carefree day trip from Ft. Lauderdale. The leisurely 1-1/2 hour drive took…

If you live in or have visited Florida, you probably know of Crystal River for manatee encounters and sights, but have you heard of Homosassa River and Springs? If not, consider allowing Sunshine River Tours show you this great natural attraction. Sunshine River Tours offers Manatee Tours from November to March, and family fun Scallop Tours during the summer. On the way to attend a Sunshine River tour, you will discover Homosassa, a great small city south of Crystal River.…

  When thinking about going to Key Largo, Florida what do you think about doing? I hope its snorkeling, because Key Largo and the Florida Keys have some of the best snorkeling in the world. I was able to spend a day with the outfitter, Sundiver, in Key Largo and explore the John Pennekamp Coral Reef. It was here that I learned what is required for snorkeling and the history or the marine sanctuary. My favorite part was learning about…