Why Croatia should be your next family holiday destination

With Mediterranean beaches galore, a delightful mix of cultural sights, family friendly adventure parks and playgrounds aplenty, Croatia is a have-it-all destination for those traveling with babies, children and teens. Here's everything you need to know about bringing the family travel to Croatia, along with the best kid-friendly activities. Get trusted guidance to the world's…

Continue ReadingWhy Croatia should be your next family holiday destination

15 of the best places to eat in Florence right now

Eating, drinking and embracing la dolce vita in Florence has honestly never been so tantalizing or diverse. Sheng Jian Bao (steam-fried bao buns) bursting with Tuscan truffles. Cocktail pairings mixing urban spirits distilled with olive leaves and artichokes. Plant-based tasting menus… Sure, decades-old trattorie continue to faithfully cook up cockle-warming trippa all Fiorentina (tripe stew), pappa…

Continue Reading15 of the best places to eat in Florence right now

These six small businesses serve their community and travelers

When we travel, we aren’t merely visiting a dot on the map, we are immersing ourselves in the nuances that create a destination’s character. The neighborhood restaurants, mom-and-pop shops, and hidden gems are the beating heart of the communities they serve. It’s no wonder we find ourselves delighted by unexpected artwork, wandering into family-run bookstores,…

Continue ReadingThese six small businesses serve their community and travelers

6 top things to do with kids at Everglades National Park

With critters basking in the sun, boats whizzing by and educational opportunities aplenty, Everglades National Park is a kid’s paradise. Its marshy landscape begs for exploration, with mangrove islands, carved-out canoe paths and a handful of modern visitor centers with interactive exhibits to check out. The nice thing about the Everglades is that you can…

Continue Reading6 top things to do with kids at Everglades National Park

Mangroves and gators: the 5 best hikes in Everglades National Park

While Everglades National Park is loaded with 1.5 million acres of canals, marshes and tropical critters, its hiking options are limited. In fact, there are less than three dozen formal trails in the entirety of its South Florida confines, many of which are short interpretive trails less than a mile long. Plus, there are entrances…

Continue ReadingMangroves and gators: the 5 best hikes in Everglades National Park

8 of the best things to do in Everglades National Park: don’t forget your bug spray

Unfurling for more than 1.5 million acres across South Florida, Everglades National Park is a wonderland of marshland, sawgrass and mangroves. Covering such a vast expanse, the park can intimidate first-timers as it is hard to know where to begin. How you explore the Everglades makes all the difference. You can hike, airboat, canoe, kayak, or…

Continue Reading8 of the best things to do in Everglades National Park: don’t forget your bug spray