Day Trips

10 Favorite Bites, Sights, and Activities From My Trip to the Emerald Coast

Walton County, Florida, offers more than sugar-white beaches—it’s a culmination of culinary creativity, architectural beauty, and small-town warmth. From sipping local spirits in Santa Rosa Beach to strolling the serene streets of Alys Beach, here’s how one corner of the Emerald Coast redefines the art of a coastal getaway.

The Small Town in Florida That Feels Straight Out Of Gilmore Girls

Get to know the charm of DeFuniak Springs, Florida—a historic small town with a round lake, Victorian homes, a Carnegie Library, and festivals that feel straight out of Stars Hollow.

How I’d Redo My Trip to Daytona Beach, Florida

From Tourist Traps to Hidden Treasures: A Daytona Beach Do-Over Done Right

The $100 Day: How to Enjoy a Full Day in Fort Lauderdale Without Breaking the Bank

Enjoy an entire day in Fort Lauderdale under $100. Fun, sun, and surf included.

There’s No Place Like My Hometown of Miami for the Holidays

Celebrate the Holidays in Miami, Florida: a tropical twist on winter festivities in one of the warmest spots in the country.