Big photo dump incoming as I try desperately to catch up on a year of travel!! In July we headed down south for another bite of the colorful delight that is Brighton before heading to fragrant lavender fields. Never one to pass up the heady delights of a painted wall or two, and Brighton hasContinue reading “Brighton and lavender fields”
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Ocean drive
Miami is celebrated for its beaches and beautiful people, but its Art Deco architecture on Ocean Drive is a treasure trove waiting to delight. The streamlined shapes of The Breakwater and The Imperial exude technological modernity and optimism. While delights like The Leslie and The Netherlands Hotel showcase the city’s architectural splendor. At night, neon lights and lively clubs bring the area to life.
Miami beach
Think of Miami and you’re likely to imagine sizzling neon nightlife and an endless stretch of sand. We’re heading to that ubiquitous sandy paradise now as we’ve travelled 20 minutes by bus from Miami city to Miami Beach. Miami Beach is actually an island city, connected by bridges to mainland Miami. I am instantly enchantedContinue reading “Miami beach”
Giant lobster
Apparently the second most visited sight in the Florida Keys is not exactly what you might expect… it’s a giant crustacean!! This is Betsy. A giant fibreglass lobster found at the side of the road at the Rain Barrel Village, Islamorada. She’s 30 foot tall and a kitschy delight! There’s lots of other colourful delights atContinue reading “Giant lobster”
Bahia Honda state park
Bahia Honda State Park can be found at mile marker 37 on the Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys and features sandy shores, clear water and an iconic broken bridge. As we’re running out of light we first scramble up to the bridge to get an optimal view of the beaches and surrounding waters. YouContinue reading “Bahia Honda state park”
Beach bums
We’re exploring a few more of the beautiful beaches to be found on the west coast including Siesta Key. Another delightful lifeguard station, my favourite Florida beach attraction! Plus we see up close some of damage created by the devastating category 5 hurricane Ian in 2022. This was the costliest tropical cyclone in Floridian historyContinue reading “Beach bums”
Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is a seven mile barrier island on Florida’s Gulf Coast with a string of stunning beaches. We’ve already visited one of them, but will pop back for more, but now we’ve headed straight to the very tip of the Island to the little resort of Anna Maria city. Full of olde worldContinue reading “Anna Maria Island”
Bridges and beaches
As evening falls we are heading across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to our Sarasota rest stop at the Surestay Best Western Sarasota Lido Beach. This incredible feat of engineering opened in 1987 and is the second bridge of that name on the site. It spans Tampa Bay and connects St Petersburg to Terra Ceia. TheContinue reading “Bridges and beaches”
Blissful beaches
Moving on from the old time architecture of St Augustines we drive clear across the state to the West coast to start exploring some of the famous Florida beaches for some sand and sun!! Close to Clearwater, strung long a thin strip of land in the Gulf of Mexico you will find some of theContinue reading “Blissful beaches”
Daytona Beach
Rev heads and speed freaks will all be very aware of the next pitstop on our Florida tour. We’re driving up the east coast and enroute we’re stopping at Daytona Beach. Daytona beach has an impeccable racing pedigree and is home to one of the most famous tracks in the world. It also attracts motorbikers,Continue reading “Daytona Beach”