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Bike Night Fort Myers
Fort Myers Bike Night is a must for motorcyclists and for anyone who is interested in motorcycling. The event is sponsored by Fort Myers Harley-Davidson and admission is free. All motorcycles are welcome. Many shops and restaurants in the city are open on Bike Night. Up to 30 street vendors offer everything a biker's heart may desire and food vendors cater to appetites with burgers, hot dogs, beer, etc...
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Breakfast in Fort Myers Beach
Are you looking for a famous breakfast on Fort Myers Beach? For a typical American breakfast, we recommend the Gulfshore Grill & The Cottage. Here, you can enjoy breakfast with a view of the beach. The menu includes everything from omelets, bagels and pancakes to traditional bacon, ham and eggs...
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Caribbean Cruisin`Car Show (Fort Myers)
On the first Monday of every month, the Caribbean Cruisin' show takes place at the parking lot of the Big Game Bar & Grill and Parrot Key Caribbean Grill in Fort Myers. During the event, privately owned vintage cars and modern-era classics are exhibited. Admission is free and every visitor receives a list of showcased vehicles. Visitors can “vote”...
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Diving at Key Largo
How can you truly explore the world when over two-thirds of the Earth's surface is covered by water? The answer is Diving, and we can help get you there. We are Scuba-Fun, a premier scuba diving tr...
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Everglades: Manatee Eco Tour
Close to Everglades National Park, approximately 30 minutes from Naples, Ellen and Gary Eichler's company "Double R's offers manatee eco tours. The 2.5-hour boat tour starts at Port of the Island...
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Experience Manatees During a Kayak Tour
Florida is known for many things, but seeing manatees up close is probably one of the most memorable experiences. A kayak tour is one of the best ways to get closest to a manatee. When the water t...
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Florida Marathons
Are you a runner who would like to go running while you are on vacation? Do you like to exercise underneath palm trees but would rather compete in a real race or marathon in the Sunshine State? No...
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Fort Myers Boat Show
(November 11-14, 2010): Every year, the Fort Myers Boat Show takes place on the West coast of Florida. During this multi-day event, renowned boat manufacturers exhibit over 800 boats and vessels. The fairgrounds are located at the Fort Myers Marina, right at the Caloosahatchee River, close to Fort Myers' historic downtown...
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Goombay Festival (Key West)
When visiting Key West, you shouldn't miss a Key West “Goombay Festival”. In the early morning, Key West's Bahama Village (a cross-street of Duval Street) is already lined with food and street vendors setting up their stalls (jewelry, t-shirts, ceramics, etc.) and with musicians setting up their equipment, which provides a glimpse of the activities later in the day...
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Loop Road (Everglades)
Everglades National Park certainly is a highlight for every Florida vacation. Since we had already explored this park, we decided to get even closer to nature this time and took a detour via the in...
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Muscle Car City (Punta Gorda)
Rick Treworgy's Muscle Car City in Punta Gorda opened in March 2009. It houses a memorabilia shop, a 1960s-style diner and a car museum all under one roof. The lovingly decorated souvenir shop cat...
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Orlando Theme Parks
When visiting one of Orlando's theme parks, you can immerse yourself in a completely different world for a day. The parks have been designed with families in mind and offer entertainment for the yo...
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Paddleboarding (Fort Myers Beach)
In Fort Myers, we discovered a special kind of recreational activity paddleboarding. Paddleboarders kneel or stand on a wide surfboard and move forward using a kayak paddle. Until recently, I only...
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Ragtops Oldtimer Museum (Palm Beach)
If you are looking for beautifully restored vintage cars from the good old days, don't miss the Antique Road at Ragtops Motorcars in West Palm Beach. At Ragtops, you get the impression of being transported back to the 1950s and 60s. In addition to offering vintage cars for sale, the adjoining rooms and the upper level of Ragtops also house a museum that showcases treasures from the era of rock and roll...
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Sailing Tour around Fort Myers Beach
In addition to the countless motorboat rentals in Fort Myers Beach and surrounding areas, visitors can also book sailing tours at Salty Sam's Marina in Fort Myers Beach. Captain Vincent offers half-day, sunset and night sailing tours on his yacht. He told us that he even sailed to Key West on his yacht...
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Salvador Dalí Museum - St. Petersburg
Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dali I Domenech was born at 8:45 on the morning of May 11, 1904 in the small agricultural town of Figueres, Spain. Figueres is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees, only...
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Sand Sculpting Festival
Once a year, some of the best sand sculpting artists in the United States meet for the American Sand Sculpting Championship Festival on the fine white beaches at Fort Myers Beach. The festival tak...
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Snorkeling in Key Largo
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is a publicly protected coral reef off the coast of Key Largo. The reef's mesmerizing underwater world can be explored during a snorkeling or diving tour offere...
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Snorkeling with Manatees
Bird's Underwater Manatee Tour are a truly unique experience which will leave you with great memories for the rest of your life. The following paragraph contains a description of what you can expec...
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SUPER BOAT World Championship
During the second week in November, Key West will be all about the 30th Super Boat World Championship. The Championship is the right place for everyone who would like to see boats with more than 3000 horsepower up close. The Championship runs over the course of eight days, three of which are dedicated to races. A total of 63 teams ensure a broad competition. Don't miss out...
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Tasty Stopover in Marathon
Try the "Lobster Reuben Sandwich" at Keys Fisheries Restaurant on Marathon. Key Fisheries Restaurant & Marina is located on Marathon, halfway between Key Largo and Key West to the right of mile ma...
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US A1A from Jacksonville to Key West
If you don't like to start your Florida trip at one of the more popular Florida airports like Miami, Orlando or Fort Myers, then heading out from Jacksonville may be a good alternative. The very s...
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Venice: Hot Dogs & Cool Surfers
If you are touring the region between Sarasota and Port Charlotte and are experiencing slight pangs of hunger don't panic, hot dogs are nearby. Anita's Sandcastle, an insider's tip among hot dog f...
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Vintage Car Show (Fort Myers)
Vintage car show at Fort Myers' "Old Time Holiday Festival" During the restoration of Fort Myers historic downtown on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, the city was trying to revive the downt...
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