On my trip to Miami, I was more impressed by the cultural neighborhoods and shops lining South Beach than the beaches themselves. But even seasoned travelers like me make mistakes. After reading Southern Living’s take on Miami’s alter ego, I quickly realized I missed the boat — literally. I should’ve scoped out where locals go …

Finding something new in America’s oldest city seems like a tall task, but what about one of Florida’s undiscovered beach towns, a stone’s throw away? St. Augustine falls to the wayside for many Florida visitors, with that one amusement park with smiling giant rodents and Miami’s vibrant nightlife attracting partygoers like moths to a flame. …

We at Travel Off Path love not visiting Southwest Florida, but reporting on it too. I mean, who wouldn’t want to vacation in one of America’s prettiest destinations? This side of Florida is the antithesis of the rest of the Gulf’s notoriously brackish waters westward of Alabama, replaced with shades of Caribbean hues and powdery white …

Long done are the days Destin lies as a tight-lipped secret in the shadows of Gulf Shores. Nope — Destin has soared in popularity over the years as one of the Gulf’s most prized destinations. No matter if it’s Spring Break shenanigans, a well-deserved summer vacay, or a sunny winter escape, Destin undoubtedly checks off …

We at Travel Off Path love a secluded hideaway as much as anyone, but it’s become harder and harder to find them in the Sunshine State. Florida continues it’s record-breaking tear setting new benchmarks year after year, which obviously means coastlines begin to feel squeezed as crowds flock their sun-drenched shores no matter the season. …

It may seem like avoiding summer beach crowds, especially in Florida, is a daunting task — almost as if you have to settle for fellow vacationers taking up your space with loud children and retirees whose swimwear choices suggest they last saw a mirror in the 90s. Despite what seems like an impossibility, the experts …

Florida is always the most reliable U.S. escape for winter sun, so why not vacation in destinations that are a spitting image of the Caribbean? Miami will always be the mecca of Florida for an incredible coastal vacation, but it’s not for everyone. Some of us enjoy a more idyllic setting without the flashy cars, …