Best of Florida

Regardless of the season, the sun is shining in Florida. Whether you opt for a round of golf under the rays, an outdoor adventure in iconic scenery or a relaxing stay at a luxurious resort, our selection of Florida favorites has you covered for your next endeavor in the Sunshine State.  

Orlando Beer Spa 

Orlando’s Beer Spa (the first beer spa on the East Coast!) is a fun, unconventional spa centered around all things ale. Enjoy private rooms with soaking thermal tubs featuring the spa’s signature Beer Treatment: a foamy, moisturizing hop infusion made with beer ingredients. The soaking tubs aren’t just created for a fun photo opportunity — the Beer Treatment is full of vitamins and minerals with unique antioxidant profiles that help exfoliate, purify and renew your skin. Plus, hops are a natural sedative plant with anti-anxiety and anti-inflammatory properties with a soft aroma that helps you relax. Each room also includes an infrared sauna, a hay cooling lounge and your own self-serve beer tower with complimentary unlimited local beers from Central Florida. Cheers!  
https://mybeerspa.com/  

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park  

Home to one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs rimmed by an ancient cypress swamp, the sapphire water of Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park boasts manatees, alligators and a host of diverse wildlife that can be viewed from a riverboat tour or the diving platform. The park’s historic, 1930s Spanish-style lodge is an elegant remnant of Old Florida with its period furniture, original elevators and colorful painted ceilings that depict wildlife and Old Florida scenes. This historical site was the backdrop to Tarzan’s Secret Treasure and the Creature from the Black Lagoon, so movie buffs enjoy getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse at this Hollywood hotspot.  
https://www.floridastateparks.org/WakullaSprings  

Isla Bella Beach Resort  

Located at the threshold of the iconic Seven Mile Bridge, Isla Bella Beach Resort is known as the crown jewel of the Florida Keys. This luxurious beachfront hotel and spa sits on 24 waterfront acres and is surrounded by a lush canopy of tropical greenery and sweeping views of the vibrant sea and white sandy beaches. The beach is the focus of the hotel — Isla Bella offers a mile of waterfront and each room includes an ocean view and expansive outdoor living space. Active adventurers can head to one of the resort’s five oceanfront pools or to the marina for water sports, including fishing charters, jet ski tours, harbor cruises and kayak, snorkeling and scuba diving trips. For a more relaxed respite, head to the 4,000 square-foot spa and book a massage, skin treatment or hair and nail appointment.  
https://www.islabellabeachresort.com/  

Timberline Glamping  

Minutes from downtown Tampa, Hillsborough River State Park offers seven miles of nature trails and wonderful wildlife viewing. There’s something for everyone at the park with hiking, biking, strolling along the river rapids, fishing, suspension bridges, pavilion picnicking and class II river rapid kayaking, which are rare in Florida. Get up close and personal with nature and exploration at the state park’s Timberline Glamping campground, with sites that combine both luxury and the great outdoors. All sites include a wood fire pit, hammocks and picnic tables, and the completely furnished Safari Tents and Bell Tents give large families the extra space — and bunk beds — they need to glamp in comfort. For an extra family-friendly trip, take the kids to the camp playground or add on s’mores kits, bike rentals, cornhole, giant Jenga and lil’ glamper boxes, which includes games, a scavenger hunt, binoculars and a magnifying glass.  
https://tampa.tlglamping.com/  

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort  

The top resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a major destination for all ages and all seasons. The resort invites guests to explore its 30 short-term rental neighborhoods featuring 1,300 vacation rentals including condominiums, villas, homes and townhomes. The resort features the best of Florida, with more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 20 swimming pools, a 226-slip marina, a fitness center and spa. The resort’s charming pedestrian village, The Village of Baytowne Wharf, is made to shop, dine and play. As the resort celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, its dining concepts are serving up a Golden menu and new Sandestin signature beers. 
https://www.sandestin.com/  

Seagate Hotel & Spa  

A spot for sophistication, Delray Beach’s Seagate Hotel & Spa provides guests with luxurious, coastal-inspired rooms, two pools, a private beach and multiple dining options, like Atlantic Grille, whose menu highlights locally sourced seafood and organic, in-season ingredients. The Seagate is the only resort in Delray Beach to include a private Beach Club and Country Club, to which hotel guests enjoy exclusive access. The Beach Club features oceanview dining, direct beach access, cabana rentals, a saltwater swimming pool and water sports rentals. Guests who visit the world-class Country Club receive access to a Joe Lee designed 18-hole championship golf course and practice facilities, Har-Tru tennis courts, a fully-equipped fitness center and a range of dining options.  
https://www.seagatedelray.com/  

The Park 

West Palm Beach’s newest public golf course opened this year with the philosophy of “Open Golf” for all ages and experience levels. Perfect your swing on the world-class 18-hole golf course, the lighted nine-hole par three course, the 18-hole putting course or the lighted two-sided driving range with a state-of-the-art practice facility featuring Top Tracer technology and designed by PGA Tour Coach, Darren May. Kids can get in on the fun at the special two-acre kids-only golf area. Fuel up after a day on the green at The Park’s newly opened restaurant, The House, which features a chef-inspired menu with innovative coastal dishes highlighting local fish, hand-cut steaks and a variety of plates for an eclectic culinary journey. 
https://www.theparkwestpalm.com/  

Tampa Riverwalk  

Stroll, bike or Segway along the serene 2.6-mile Tampa Riverwalk as you meander to some of downtown Tampa’s top attractions, dynamic cultural venues, restaurants and family-oriented (and dog-friendly!) parks. Families love to stop at the Florida Aquarium, the Tampa Bay History Center and Glazer Children’s Museum, while outdoor adventurers flock to Tampa Bay Waterbike Company for fun on the river. Bring your appetite. This waterfront walkway is bookended by two popular food halls: Heights Public Market at Armature Works and Sparkman Wharf. Also along the way, the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts offers plays, concerts and ballets for the culture enthusiast.  
https://thetampariverwalk.com/  

Lincoln Road District 

Situated in the heart of Miami Beach, Lincoln Road District is a premier retail, lifestyle and cultural destination home to nearly 250 restaurants and shops, entertainment and arts offerings. Often referred to as “Miami’s living room,” the palm-tree-lined, open-air destination is where Miami comes to dine, celebrate and shop. This stylish, walkable eight-block stretch is home to shopper favorites like Nike, Zara, All Saints, Apple, West Elm, Beach Bunny Swimwear and Ray-Ban. Cafe culture rules over Lincoln Road District with dozens of hotspots to dine at from casual options like Cilantro 27 and Stephanie’s Crepes, sit-down spots like Aura on Lincoln and Pizette Pizzeria & Wine Bar and bars and lounges like The Abbey Brewing Co. and Playa Miami. Lincoln Road District is also an arts and culture hub, featuring the New World Symphony, Colony Theatre, Oolite Arts and Regal South Beach movie theatre.  
https://lincolnroad.com/  

Snowcat Ridge  

Pasco County — Florida’s Sports Coast — guarantees an abundance of year-round adventure. Beginning in November, regardless of weather, visitors can experience “snow” Florida-style at Snowcat Ridge. The flagship 60-foot-tall and 400-foot-long snow-covered tubing hill can be seen for miles and is perfect for single, pair and family snow tubing. The Snowy Slopes offer nightly music and a light show visible throughout the park. No winter experience is complete without ice skating, and the park’s Crystal Ribbon provides the quintessential winter pastime all under Florida’s sunny skies. Build up an appetite sledding and skating and stop by the Alpine Village, which features a variety of outlets offering food, drinks, beer, wine and gift shop shipping. Groups of snow enthusiasts can also host their next gathering at the Eskimo Outpost, which features 500 square-foot igloo rentals with private fire pits, refreshments and indoor and outdoor seating.  
https://snowcatridge.com/