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FLORIDA TRAVEL GUIDE

What makes Florida a fun, diverse, and scenically beautiful destination?

Allow us to show you! It's one of our family's favorite state to vacation in. The more we explore, the more we love.

This is your hub for all the best places to visit in Florida, including top Florida attractions, theme park secrets, cool cities, unique outdoor adventures and beautiful beaches.

You’ll find our best tips, recommended hotels, tours and deals. We’re adding to this the more we explore Florida, so keep checking back.

Be sure to check all of our USA travel tips, as we’ve been exploring the country in-depth for the past year on short breaks, getaways, road trips, and a year long RV trip of the American West.

FLORIDA HIGHLIGHTS

Looking for the best things to do in Florida and the highlights?

Here are a few posts that will point you towards those one of a kind Florida experiences.

16 Spectacular Florida Vacation Spots 18 Best Places for Families to Visit in Florida Your Guide to Wow Experiences on a South Florida Road Trip Places to Visit on a South East Coast Road trip (NC - FL)

South central FLORIDA

From the Florida Atlantic Coast to the Florida Gulf Coast, we share a few destinations and adventures.

You’ll discover enchanting ancient hammocks where Florida panthers still roam, thrill rides on air boat rides through spectacular scenery (and alongside the most alligators you ever want to encounter), barrier islands you feel are yours alone to enjoy, the serenity of tucked away rivers, and plenty of fresh and delicious farm to table experiences (land and water).

Here are a few of our posts:

The perfect winter family vacation in Martin County, Florida Best things to do in Sebring, FL in 2 days A Uniquely AWESOME Houseboat Rental on the Treasure Coast, FL Mansota Key: A family vacation ona little known tropical island

And then there is Miami, an exciting USA city!

We can't wait to spend more time there exploring with the girls. For now, we have the following:

24 hours in Miami exploring Coconut Grove Neighborhood 3 Hip and quirky Miami boutique hotels

NATURAL NORTH FLORIDA ROAD TRIP

Natural North Florida is an area that encompasses incredible natural diversity between Gainesville to the east, Sopchoppy to the west, Cedar Key to the South, and the Florida-Georgia state line.

It's an area that sits between the capital, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville on the Atlantic Coast.

We loved our 1 week road trip through this lessor known region of Florida! We had some of our favorite family travel moments and adventures in the US. The scenery and diversity was spectacular.

Enjoy the following posts:

Scalloping in Florida: A Fun family adventure to remember 18 Fantastic things to do in North Florida (escape the crowds) Fun airboat + Kayak adventures on the Wacissa River, Fl 14 Fantastic things to do in Monticello, Florida Amazing things to do in Cedar Key - a throwback to Old Florida

FLORIDA THEME PARKS

YES! Florida is known for it's theme parks!

Orlando is the place to come to get your thrills. Here are some useful posts with plenty of insights and tips - some even written by our daughter, Kalyra.

18 Universal Orlando Tips for a great time Your guide to family fun at Universal Studios, Orlando How to have fun at Universal's Island of Adventure 25 tips for Universal's Volcano Bay 3 Exciting things to do in Central Florida (including LEGOLAND)

ORLANDO IDEAS

Here are a few extra ideas on things to do in Orlando + one of our favorite vacation rental experiences!

We're hoping to explore more of Orlando outside of the theme parks. Subscribe to our email community so you don't miss any new updates or insider tips.

Rent a vacation home near Disney World, Orlando Insider tips on what to do in Orlando

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USA ROAD TRIP IDEAS

When you arrive at each parks visitor center, you can get a Junior Ranger program book which has suggested activities and ranger talks for different kids ages, and once they complete them they get a Junior Ranger badge.

It's a fun and engaging way for kids to learn about the flora and fauna of the parks. And to be honest, many adults do it too. We haven't yet been to all of the national parks in America but are making a great effort to.

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It's so hard to choose your favorite national parks in the US. They are too numerous to count and what makes a wonderful memory for us might be different to you.

Here are the national parks we think are unmissable. Many of them are mentioned in this post on best scenic drives in the USA and best road trips in the USA.

HOW MANY NATIONAL PARKS ARE THERE IN THE USA?

Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is known to be the first designated national park in the world. President Ulysses S. Grant signed its protection of it in 1872.

But the U.S. National Park Service was not founded in 1916. Since then, 63 national parks from Alaska to Key West and the Hawaiian Islands have been granted federal protection.

But wait there's more. There are 423 protected federal lands in all. The other sites are labelled as National Historic Sites, National Monuments, National Seashores, National Recreation Areas, and others.

Here are the 63 national parks in alphabetical order. Click on the links to go to the posts we have on each park.

We aim to visit every national park in the USA.

Acadia National Park, ME American Samoa Arches National Park, UT Badlands National Park, SD Big Bend National Park, TX Biscayne National Park, FL Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO Bryce Canyon National Park, UT Canyonlands National Park, UT Capitol Reef National Park, UT Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM Channel Islands National Park, CA Congaree National Park, SC Crater Lake National Park, OR Cuyahoga Valley National Park, OH Death Valley National Park, CA Denali National Park, AK Dry Tortugas National Park, FL Everglades National Park, FL Gates of the Arctic National Park, AK Gateway Arch National Park, MO

Glacier Bay National Park, AK Glacier National Park, MT Grand Canyon National Park, AZ Grand Teton National Park, WY Great Basin National Park, NV Great Sand Dunes National Park, CO Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX Haleakala National Park, HI Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, HI Hot Springs National Park, AR Indiana Dunes National Park, IN Isle Royale National Park, MI Joshua Tree National Park, CA Katmai National Park, AK Kenai Fjords National Park, AK Kings Canyon National Park, CA Kobuk Valley National Park, AK Lake Clark National Park, AK Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA Mammoth Cave National Park, KY

Mesa Verde National Park, CO Mount Rainier National Park, WA New River Gorge National Park, WV North Cascades National Park, Washington Olympic National Park, WA Petrified Forest National Park, AZ Pinnacles National Park, CA Redwood National Park, CA Rocky Mountain National Park, CO Saguaro National Park, AZ Sequoia National Park, CA Shenandoah National Park, VA Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands Voyageurs National Park, MN White Sands National Park, NM Wind Cave National Park, SD Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, AK Yellowstone National Park, WY Yosemite National Park, CA Zion National Park, UT

US NATIONAL PARK SUGGESTIONS

The national parks in the USA represent a wide range of superlatives. There is something so unqiue and special about each one. With each footstep you make a pact to do all you can to help preserve and protect places of such exquisite natural beauty.

Here are round up suggestions for some of the best and most underrated.

SOUTHWEST ITINERARY GUIDES

Our favorite region for exploring national parks in the American Southwest. Think vast canyons, stunning vistas, giant arches and mesas, Native American culture, and the spectacular Colorado River helping to shape the land.

This colorful, rocky, desert landscape is perfect for adventurous activities and camping under starry skies.

The following itinerary guides for Southwest USA include many national parks and monuments, including Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, which is owned and managed by the Navajo people and is unmissable.

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UTAH TRAVEL GUIDE

Utah is one of our favorite states in the USA for outstanding natural beauty, fun adventures, and unique national parks.

We have spent about six weeks exploring this beautiful state - mostly Southern Utah and plan to return again and again!

Keep scrolling for our posts on best things to see and do, hidden secrets and amazing hikes.

UTAH HIGHLIGHTS

From hidden secrets to popular national parks, here are your top things to do in Utah.

UTAH ITINERARY GUIDES

This colorful, rocky, desert landscape is perfect for adventurous activities and camping under starry skies.

The following itinerary guides for Southwest USA include Utah destinations and many national parks and monuments, including Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, which is owned and managed by the Navajo people and is unmissable.

UTAH NATIONAL PARKS

If you love rugged beauty, you are in the right place in Utah.

To full embrace that you’ll want to experience each of Utah’s five national parks, knowns as the Mighty 5.

These Utah national parks have some of the most stunning landscapes, thrilling hikes, and fun outdoor adventures.

The national parks are close enough to visit each one on a road trip. This area of Southern Utah is one of our favorites in the country.

Plus, there are several other federally protected areas nearby that are just as beautiful!

These Utah national parks are popular so plan your trip there carefully to avoid crazy crowds.

We offer lots of tips in the following posts.

P.S. One of our favorites is Capitol Reef National Park and is often overlooked by most visitors!

Capitol Reef National Park Canyonlands National Park Arches National Park Zion National Park Bryce Canyon National Park (we have not returned since pre-blogging days. We mention some highlights in this post. )

UTAH HIDDEN SECRETS

Of course you want to visit all five national parks in Utah. They are worthy of your time.

But, don’t overlook Utah’s lessor known state parks and national monuments. They are equally beautiful and offer many outdoor adventures and surprises.

They are also less crowded than the national parks so could offer a much better experience in that way.

13 Places in Utah no one tells you about Stunning Adventures in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument The Valley of Gods and Natural Bridges Monument The Magical Goblin Valley State Park Thrilling ATV adventure in Sand Hollow State Park 15 Amazing things to do in Monument Valley 16 Adventurous things to do in Moab Camping at Lone Rock Beach

UTAH HIKES NOT TO MISS

With its desert landscapes, canyons, mesas, buttes and slot canyons, Utah is filled with hiking experiences you’ll never forget.

You’ll find many in each of our national and state parks above.

Here are a couple more that we won’t forget.

Lower Creek Calf Falls, Escalante Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Slot Canyons, Escalante The Red Reef Trail, St George 5 Snow Canyon Hikes Hiking the Zion Narrows with Kids

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ARIZONA TRAVEL GUIDE

Planning a trip to Arizona?

While we haven’t explored nearly as much as all the incredible Arizona attractions, we have visited quite a few and spent more than 4 weeks exploring the region slowly. .

Arizona is one of our favorite states for it’s rugged, desert beauty, iconic attractions, and outdoor adventures.

Here are some of our favorite things to do for your Arizona Bucket List.

In this post, you’ll find links to our content on each region of Arizona that includes things to do, best tips, recommended hotels, tours and deals. Arizona bucket list

What are the best things to do in Arizona and places to see? We help you plan your Arizona travels with a list of don't miss attractions. We have a free printable checklist for you as well. ARIZONA ROAD TRIP ITINERARY GUIDES

Here are a few itinerary ideas that include many destinations in Arizona including national parks and USA wonders. Free printable itinerary guides included!

This colorful, rocky, desert landscape is perfect for adventurous activities and camping under starry skies.

Sedona is one of our favorite destinations in the USA. It is absolutely stunning and full of great hikes, outdoor adventures and vortexes! Sedona is one place in the USA I could visit again and again. It really is a cool USA destination.

Here are our Sedona guides:

Don't miss the Thrilling Sedona Pink Jeep Tours Guide to the powerful Sedona Vortex Sites Ride the Stunning Verde Canyon Railroad 18 Amazing Things to do in Sedona with Kids

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TENNESSEE TRAVEL GUIDE

Are you ready for a state full of incredible musical experiences and unique American culture?

Tennessee is one of our favorite states to visit for its musical history, cool towns, and the incredible Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

You'll find oodles of Southern charm and fun in this state. Every time I discover a new place I like it even more.

TENNESEE ROAD TRIP ITINERARY

Allow us to save you time with this Tennessee road trip itinerary that will take you through some of its most iconic experiences.

TENNESSEE CITY AND TOWNS

Highlights and suggestions for some of Tennessee's most well known cities and towns. These are some of our favorite places in the USA.

Franklin has made our coolest places to visit in the USA and small towns in the USA we love.

Nashville is my favorite city in the US for its fun musical vibe, history, food, murals and roof top bars.

And Savannah and I recently visited Chattanooga on a mother daughter road trip and fell in love. Think STUNNING beauty, outdoor adventure, and eclectic downtown.

Check out the following posts:

15 Awesome things to do in Nashville with kids 6 captivating things to do in Franklin, TN 12 Fun things to do in Knoxville 11 Insanely cool things to do in Memphis with kids 17 Fun things to do in Chattanooga with kids

INCREDIBLE MUSIC EXPERIENCES

YES!! This state is a complete celebration of music, old and new.

Here are some of our favorite experiences!

5 Outstanding Live Music Experiences in Nashville Visit Graceland, Sun Studios and Studio B A magical night at the Grand Ole Opry

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NORTH CAROLINA TRAVEL GUIDE

Why would an Australian family settle in North Carolina and love it?

From the stunning and serene Carolina coast to the lush mountains and vibrant, hipster cities, there is so much to love about this state.

We're excited to be your North Carolina travel guides and share with you the magic of this region that captured our spirits and soul.

The state is divided into three main regions:

The North Carolina Mountains (west) The Piedmont (Middle) Coastal North Carolina (East)

All three regions offer something unique and we'll be sharing road trip ideas, itineraries and in-depth guides on each of the regions and places to visit in North Carolina.

We live in Raleigh and also share a lot about the city on our new site,, This is Raleigh. Click to learn more cool things to do in Raleigh

NC BUCKET LIST

We have put together a list of what we feel are your bucket list moments - the top NC attractions and most fun and unique things to do in North Carolina. These range from the most notable to the hidden secrets, only locals know about. You can get access to a free printable checklist of them as well!

ROAD TRIP IDEAS

North Caroline is an amazing road trip destination. Within a few hours drive you can be in a vastly different region with exciting things to do and places to see.

It's also easy accessible from the surrounding nearby states, which you can easily include in an extended Southeast road trip.

Here are a couple of road trip ideas that include places in North Carolina.

A mountains and music road trip (NC -TN) A 4-Week Dallas to Boston Road Trip Itinerary Places to Visit on a South East Coast Road Trip (NC - FL) 4 Best Places to Visit on a Tennessee Road Trip

NC COASTAL HIGHLIGHTS

We love the beauty and serenity of the NC coast. We have only just begun to explore it. Subscribe to our email (optin below) as we plan to explore many of the North Carolina beaches this summer. We'll share it live on Instagram.

Wrightsville Beach is our favorite beach community in the USA. It is some kind of special. And the Outer Banks is a treasured wilderness area for locals and visitors alike.

2 Day Itinerary for Wrightsville Beach 16 Fun things to do in the Outer Banks Beaufort NC Pirate town of many treasures 4 Day Beach Vacation to the Brunswick Islands NC 17+ things to do in Carolina Beach, NC

NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS HIGHLIGHTS

A mountain getaway is easy in North Carolina with the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s also home to my favorite lake in the US, Lake Lure.

You'll find cute mountain towns and great food and beer! Asheville is a vibrant, alternative growing city famous for music, outdoor adventure and breweries.

The North Carolina mountains offer something unique all year round with its vastly different seasons.

Don't miss the following:

Top Places to go in the North Carolina Mountains Climb 499 steps to the top of Chimney Rock Slip into Serenity in Lake Lure Welcome to the Biltmore Estate Carrying watermelons at the Dirty Dancing Festival Breweries and stunning waterfalls in Asheville NC Lake Junaluska, North Carolina - a mountain retreat for the spiritually minded Things to do in Bryson City during the holiday season A Guide to the River Arts District, Asheville NC (Why, What, and How) Things to Do in Downtown Asheville, NC (2 night stay)

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USA NATIONAL PARKS

When we think of the travel experiences you can have in the USA, we think of the word DIVERSITY. In fact, you could almost rename it the United States of Diversity.

From the beaches to the mountains, big cities to the small towns, national parks, great food, top road trip experiences, music, sports and the arts, there is something for everyone.

Surpisingly each of the 50 states feels quite different from the next, both in landscape and culture.

With so many things to experience in the USA, we know that it might sound a bit overwhelming. But that’s where we come in, your personal USA travel advisors.

On this page, we'll share a few ideas for the different types of experiences and themes you can have traveling in the USA.

We’re a family that loves nature activities like hiking, biking, wildlife spotting and camping, and there is no better place for that then the incredible national parks in the USA.

It's what makes this country so unique and mezmerizing and is a great way to unplug, to reconnect to what is important: quality time with those you love in nature.

Expect to be constantly amazed as you walk upon sites like a canyon that’s 2 million years old, a 1400 foot waterfall, a bear playing with her cubs, or a 300 foot tall giant Redwood tree - the tallest living thing on our planet.

For those with families, the Junior Ranger programs are a must.

Keep browsing below to find the content on those we have visited and join our email community through the form below as we continue to update. TOP NATIONAL PARKS

It's so hard to choose your favorite national parks in the US. They are too numerous to count and what makes a wonderful memory for us might be different to you.

Here are the national parks we think are unmissable. Many of them are mentioned in this post on best scenic drives in the USA and best road trips in the USA.

HOW MANY NATIONAL PARKS ARE THERE IN THE USA?

Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is known to be the first designated national park in the world. President Ulysses S. Grant signed its protection of it in 1872.

But the U.S. National Park Service was not founded in 1916. Since then, 63 national parks from Alaska to Key West and the Hawaiian Islands have been granted federal protection.

Here are the 63 national parks in alphabetical order. Click on the links to go to the posts we have on each park.

We aim to visit every national park in the USA.

US NATIONAL PARK SUGGESTIONS

Here are round up suggestions for some of the best and most underrated.

SOUTHWEST ITINERARY GUIDES

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USA TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

FEATURED EXPERIENCES Here are a few of our favorite USA experiences. Click on the image to learn more.

USA HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES

With its Spanish, English, Mexican, African, Black, and French influences, the History of the US is complicated and fascinating.

The USA has many tours, attractions experiences to help you learn history firsthand, especially on the East Coast which is home to the original 13 colonies.

You'll find interactive experiences, museums and significant monuments that tell the story of America from the past to the present.

We often find a historic trolley tour or guided walking tour is the best way to get to know the history of important cities or towns and their key role in US history.

Some ideas include:

Philadelphia Boston Washington D.C. Greater Williamsburg Statue of Liberty Mount Rushmore St Augustine Gettysburg The Liberty Bell Fort Sumter Civil Rights Trail Civil War Trail

Also, see these posts

An East Coast Revolutionary Road Trip 3 Places to visit in Idaho for educational experiences Tombstone, Arizona: Welcome to the Land of Lawlessness Harvard University Tour, Boston Why Remember the Alamo The Grassy Knoll Mystery: A visit to the JFK Museum, Dallas 5 Important Experiences on the US Civil Rights Trail, Montgomery, AL

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USA TRAVEL GUIDE

Are you looking for expert advice and insider tips on travel in the USA?

We are Aussies who now live in the USA and have spent years road tripping across the country collecting a ton of tips and destination stories we love to share with you as your persona advisors!

Scroll down to find our tips on the best things to do in the USA including travel costs, itinerary ideas, road trips and more.

Jump straight to USA State selection.

UNIQUELY USA - TRAVEL IDEAS AND HIGHLIGHTS

No matter your interests, you can find USA attractions and experiences to match your style. Click the image below to find experiences and attractions that suit what you're looking for! Almost all of our content and tips are based upon personal experience!

BEST USA TRAVEL TIPS

When you visit the USA there is a lot to consider when planning a USA trip.

There’s the logistics of flights and how to get around, deciding which states and cities to visit, what attractions to see, which hotels to stay in, and the concerns of how much things will cost.

You may also be wondering about the smaller things, that can often shape our moments and memories. That is the local life you encounter when you travel in the USA.

What are the people like? Will they understand me? Do they only have fast food? Is it scary driving on the opposite side of the road? What are the cultural dos and don’ts?

We have many articles and videos that share both the logistics of travel and what to expect as you encounter the diversity of its culture. Join our email community so you don't miss inspiration and insights on each new USA travel experience we encounter.

Top USA Travel Tips

The best experiences in the USA lay beyond LA, Disneyland and Las Vegas. Go further and deeper. Research, careful planning and booking ahead is important when traveling in the USA. It's too big and too popular. There is nothing like an American road trip. Plan for it. The weather can be tricky to navigate for much of the country outside of the popular summer months. Ask any state in the USA and they'll tell you the best month to travel in their state is September!! The USA is no longer a cheap destination, but you can find many deals and ways to save money.

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USA DESTINATION IDEAS

There are so many incredible destinations and experiences waiting for you in the USA. We share round up posts of bucket list highlights and itinerary guides for popular destinations and the lessor known. Here are a few to get you started!

45 Fun and unique things to do in North Carolina 6 Places to visit on a Washington road trip 46 Incredible things to do in California 45 Fun things to do in Utah 5 Day Itinerary for the Big Island of Hawaii 29 Best things to do in Arizona 13 Small Towns in the USA (you haven't heard of but want to visit)

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