Water Activities

Forget the crowded theme parks and the chaotic beaches; the real Florida is whispering secrets from its crystal-clear springs and winding backwaters. Here at Florida Getaways™, we’ve spent years paddling, kayaking, and cruising the Sunshine State’s most secluded waterways, and…

Video: Top 7 Snorkeling Spots in the Florida Keys to Travel to! Forget the crowded tourist traps and the generic “great spots” lists you’ve seen a hundred times. We’re talking about the hidden underwater worlds that only locals and seasoned…

Video: Explore Devil’s Den Spring | Florida’s Prehistoric Underground Oasis (Snorkeling/Scuba Diving!). Imagine floating in a crystal-clear, 72-degree underground cave where the walls are lined with 3-million-year-old fossils, and the only thing swimming alongside you is a curious turtle. That’s…

Video: 5 Hidden Florida Springs that look like the Caribbean. Forget the crowded, salt-stung beaches; the real magic of the Sunshine State lies beneath the surface of its hidden freshwater swimming holes. We’ve spent years chasing the perfect 72°F spring…

Video: Steinhatchee Scallop season 2024 FULL HOW-TO GUIDE! Forget the crowded springs; the real Florida magic happens where the river meets the sea. Imagine the thrill of spotting a fan-shaped shell hidden in the emerald grass, the salt spray on…

Video: Ten Thousand Islands Tour | Everglades National Park. If you think the Ten Thousand Islands are just a fishing hotspot, think again! Nestled along Florida’s southwest coast lies a sprawling mangrove labyrinth that offers one of the most enchanting…

Video: Why Florida’s Waters Glow at Night | Bioluminescent Kayaking Near Orlando. Imagine paddling through a shimmering underwater galaxy, where every stroke lights up the water beneath your feet like a trail of liquid stars. That’s exactly what clear kayak…

Video: Swimming with manatees on Crystal River | Taste and See Tampa Bay. Imagine gliding through crystal-clear, 72-degree spring water as a gentle 1,200-pound sea cow gracefully approaches you—not with fear, but with curious calm. Welcome to Crystal River, Florida’s…

Picture this: you’re drifting lazily down a river of crystal-clear, sapphire-blue water, surrounded by towering cypress trees and the gentle hum of nature. The sun is warm but not scorching, the water a refreshing 70 degrees year-round, and every bend…

Video: Why Florida’s Waters Glow at Night | Bioluminescent Kayaking Near Orlando. Have you ever dreamed of paddling through a glowing underwater galaxy? Florida’s bioluminescence kayaking tours offer exactly that—a surreal night-time adventure where every stroke lights up the water…