Most traveling families in the United States eventually find themselves in Florida. The home of Walt Disney World, Florida also offers fabulous family resorts and great beaches. You could travel to a different place to Florida every year, and still never duplicate a spot.
While most people do think of the greater Orlando area when they think about Florida (and with good reason), there's so much more to Florida. On the panhandle, you can enjoy gorgeous beaches and fun beach homes.
In Sarasota, you can explore the Ringling Museum in between beach visits. You can go shelling on Marco and Sanibel Islands, or explore the Atlantic Coast on Amelia Island.
Below, you'll find all of our Florida with kids posts.
Note that we've experienced some of the destinations/attractions below at no cost for purposes for review in the past.
Amazing Orlando Resort Pools, including locations at Walt Disney World and other Orlando-area resorts. Updated 3/2020 by Jodi Grundig, originally written in 2017 by Kate Gillan. Sometimes a hotel can have a pool that’s so awesome it becomes the destination. Pack your cute tankini, ‘cause these can’t-miss pools are worth a trip to the Sunshine …
Due to its geographic location, Florida is home to a number of gorgeous beaches that are perfect Florida vacations for families. From the panhandle, with its white-sand beaches, to the Gulf Coast’s sugary sand beaches, to the more traditional sand on the Atlantic side, there are so many options for family travel. Many families travel …
Like a lot of New Englanders, we love vacationing in Florida. It’s easy to get to, with lots of direct flights to many different cities. As a peninsula, it has plenty of shoreland with many beautiful sandy beaches. The Sunshine State features many great attractions for kids, even if you don’t want to visit a …
For those living on the East Coast of the United States, Florida can be a convenient and fun family vacation destination. In addition to the Orlando theme parks that are almost a rite of passage for families, there are also many beautiful beach destinations in Florida. When looking for a spring break destination for our …
If you are a regular reader here, you know that I’m a beach lover. One of my favorite US beaches is also the #1 rated beach by TripAdvisor, Clearwater Beach Florida. We’ve talked about things to do in Clearwater FL, and the actual white sand beach itself is worth spending most of your time. Here’s …
Formerly known as the Turnberry Isle Miami (part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection), the new JW Marriott Miami Turnberry was recently renovated and transformed. As part of the renovation, the resort opened a beautiful new water park, complete with 7 waterslides and a triple Flowrider. Whether you are looking for a family vacation destination in Florida, …