About Me

I’m always looking for the best Florida beach towns and places to travel to.

Hi! I'm Wayne

I was born and raised in Minnesota but I fell in love with the Sunshine State. I started traveling to Florida often in 2016 and I’ve traveled there extensively ever since, taking several trips a year.

My love is the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast- cities such as Destin, Miramar Beach, Seaside, Clearwater Beach, St Pete Beach, and Naples.

I also enjoy Orlando with its activities and theme parks, and it’s also a nice central spot to get to both coasts!

Exploring Miami like a typical tourist wearing a Miami shirt

So, how can I call myself a Florida travel expert if I don’t live in Florida?

Well, when it comes to Florida, like Johnny Cash said in that song, I’ve been everywhere, man!

I am obsessed with Florida travel, and travel there frequently, as I mentioned. I also do a lot of research on Florida to make sure I am giving accurate information in my articles.

My son, Skyler, used to travel with me often, but he got tired of going to Florida all of the time!

Visiting the Okaloosa Island Pier in Fort Walton Beach

Taking a photo in front of the Star Flyer at Icon Park in Orlando

Enjoying the beach in Destin!

My son and I taking a photo in St Pete Beach before a huge rainstorm

Here we are at the county beach in St Pete Beach. This photo was taken right before a huge rainstorm.

So why did I decide to start a travel blog?

That’s a question I’m often asked, and the reason I started this website is that I love traveling to Florida, writing about all of the fun things to do in the state, and taking photos.

Since I’ve started traveling to Florida, I’ve often found myself daydreaming of beach towns to escape to.

When Covid hit in 2020, I was stuck at home a lot, my son moved away for college, and I was ending a relationship, so I decided to start this new venture into blogging in late 2020 to keep myself occupied, and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since!

I took a lot of trips to Florida by myself when I was single, hence all the selfies.

Me visiting Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach at sunset

Visiting Clearwater Beach Pier 60 at sunset.

Taking a photo from the pier in Navarre Beach.

Me visiting Quietwater Beach in Pensacola Beach after sunset

Here, I’m visiting Quietwater Beach in Pensacola Beach after sunset.

Me taking a selfie at Honeymoon Island State Park.

Taking a photo at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin. As you can tell, I definitely should have worn my sunglasses.

Me taking a photo at the Siesta Key Oyster Pub with the dollar bills in the background

Taking a photo at Siesta Key Oyster Bar with all of the dollar bills in the background.

Taking a photo at the Bellwether in St Pete Beach

A photo from the Bellwether Beach Resort in St Pete Beach.

Me in Daytona Beach taking a photo of the ocean from my room

Taking a photo from my room in Daytona Beach, with the Atlantic Ocean in the background.

Me taking a photo at Coyote Ugly in Daytona Beach

Visiting Coyote Ugly in Daytona Beach.

Looking off into the ocean at Bean Point in Anna Maria Island

Looking along the beautiful waters at Bean Point in Anna Maria Island.

Taking a photo at the St. Pete Pier.

Visiting Miami Beach!

I’ve turned this blog into a business and I offer an extensive blogging course (ebook) and Florida travel itineraries.

I love sharing my passion for traveling with others and inspiring others to do the same. Now, with my experience flying often, I offer airline experience and share the pros and cons of several airlines.

I also cover Caribbean destinations as I’ve been on several cruises over the past 12 years and have traveled to the Dominican Republic and El Salvador, in Central America, as well.

What Can You Expect From This Blog?

My goal is to give you ideas for the best beach vacations and things to do in Florida, and I also cover a number of places in the Caribbean.

I’ll be highlighting the best attractions in these areas and also include tips regarding airlines to use and how to travel for cheap while on a budget.

I’ll be writing about the food, drinks, entertainment, family-friendly places to go, and of course, the beaches!

I really like recommending waterfront restaurants. I’m not big into taking pictures of food; sometimes I do, but I like to focus more on the location and experience of the area!

Most of these recommendations are from my own travels and experiences, and I mostly use my own pictures, too!

At times, I will recommend an activity or an attraction that I haven’t been to, if it’s near the city or location that I’m writing about, or well-known in the area.

Here are a few photos from this past year. These photos are with my girlfriend, Kallie, and her two kids, Hudson (9) and Quinn (11).