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    Details below 👇🏼 If you’re planning a Florida tri Details below 👇🏼

If you’re planning a Florida trip, these spots prove there’s so much more beyond theme parks and resort beaches. Here’s why each one deserves a spot on your Florida itinerary ⬇️

📍 Green Springs - A crystal-clear spring tucked away in a quiet forest setting. Peaceful, underrated, and one of those spots that feels like old Florida.

📍 The Ringling Museum - Art, history, and architecture all in one place. The museum, circus history, and Ca’ d’Zan mansion make this an easy half-day stop.

📍 Kennedy Space Center - One of Florida’s most unforgettable experiences. Rockets, space history, and if you’re lucky, a live launch.

📍 Bahia Honda State Park - White sand, turquoise water, and some of the best beaches in the Florida Keys, without the crowds you might expect.

📍 The Florida Keys - More than just Key West. Think slow island mornings, turquoise water, incredible seafood, snorkelling, and sunset drives along the Overseas Highway. Each key has its own vibe, so it’s worth exploring beyond the usual stops.

📍 Bok Tower Gardens - One of the most beautiful gardens in the state. Rolling hills, bell chimes, and views you wouldn’t expect in Florida.

📍 The Dalí Museum - Even if you’re not into art, this one is worth it. Iconic works, waterfront views, and a stunning building to explore.

📍 Cocoa Beach - Laid-back surf town vibes with easy beach access, great local spots, and close proximity to Port Canaveral and the Space Coast. Perfect place to see a rocket launch or enjoy a coastal weekend getaway. 

📍 McKee Botanical Gardens - A lush, tropical garden filled with winding paths, water features, and hidden corners. A true hidden gem on the Treasure Coast.

📍 Anna Maria Island -  Old Florida charm at its best. With pastel beach houses, white sand, turquoise water, and no high-rises, it's perfect for a slower-paced coastal escape. 

☀️ Which one are you visiting first? Follow @gallivantinglaura for more Florida gems 

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    If you’re visiting St. Augustine, Florida and want If you’re visiting St. Augustine, Florida and want boutique hotel charm without sacrificing hotel perks, this is your spot.

We stayed at Hotel Amalga, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio Collection, so you get the unique, design-forward feel of an independent hotel, plus the benefits of earning and redeeming points @tributeportfolio @marriottbonvoy

✔️ Walkable to the historic district
✔️ Thoughtful, elevated interiors
✔️ Pool & rooftop bar
✔️ Intimate, boutique atmosphere
✔️ Marriott Bonvoy perks

It felt peaceful and private, but still perfectly located for exploring St. Augustine.

If you love unique stays that enhance your trip and let you earn points while doing it, this one’s worth it.

✨ Comment AMALGA and I’ll send you the booking link.

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    This doesn’t feel like Orlando 👇🏼 We just spent a This doesn’t feel like Orlando 👇🏼

We just spent a weekend @lakenonawavehotel and it completely changed how I see Orlando.

If you’re looking for a unique Orlando hotel that isn’t all about the theme parks, The Wave is it. It has incredible restaurants, colourful art installations, stunning cocktail bars, a beautiful pool, and in a neighbourhood you actually want to explore.

📍Wave Hotel in Lake Nona, Orlando

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Here are some of my favourite things from our stay:

🍴 Bacán – a Michelin-recommended restaurant that’s absolutely worth booking @bacanlakenona
🍃 The sculpture garden – such a unique spot for a morning stroll
🎨 The entire hotel feels like an art gallery
🛌 Smart room features (the toilet even has its own menu) 
🍸 Cocktail bars like the Living Room + Nectar Room (both stunning) @nectarroomlakenona 
👙 Relaxing by the colourful pool
🍳 Beautiful brunch at Garni, loved the French café feel @garnilakenona 
🚶‍♀️ Walkable to Lake Nona Town Center (or take the Beep shuttle)

It’s relaxed, more elevated, and perfect for a couples getaway in Orlando, a girls trip, or a Florida stay that feels a little different. Would you stay here?

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    Details 👇🏼 Most people don’t realise there’s a co Details 👇🏼

Most people don’t realise there’s a completely different side to Orlando, and honestly, it might be my favourite.

We just spent a weekend at the Wave Hotel in Lake Nona, a design-forward hotel with incredible restaurants, fun art displays, stunning cocktail bars, colourful pool, and a neighbourhood you actually want to explore.

Some of the top things I loved:

🍴BACÁN - a Michelin-recommended restaurant that is beyond delicious 
🍃 The sculpture garden is such a unique spot to stroll 
🎨 The entire hotel is like an art gallery
🛌 Smart features in the room (the toilet even has it's own menu)
🍸 Stunning bars to grab a cocktail
🚶‍♀️ It's walkable to Lake Nona Town Center (or you can take the Beep shuttle)

It’s relaxed, a little more elevated, and perfect if you’re looking for an Orlando stay that’s not all about the theme parks.

💜 Save this gem for later and follow @gallivantinglaura for more unique Florida stays

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    Most people visiting Port Canaveral stick to the u Most people visiting Port Canaveral stick to the usual plans… but one of the most unique things you can do here is see Florida’s Space Coast from above.

We booked a private helicopter ride with GetYourGuide, and it was so much fun. We chose the 14 minute Port to Pier option, and boarded our flight at the port by Exploration Tower. 

You fly over cruise ships coming in and out of port, see NASA launch sites from above, and follow the beautiful coastline past Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. We even spotted lots of wildlife along the way like dolphins, sharks, manatees and pelicans. 

Comment HELICOPTER and I'll send you the booking link directly 🚁

It’s such a fun, different way to experience Florida… and definitely one to add to your itinerary.

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