

Head to Orlando, the theme park capital of the world, and check out the floating mountains and bioluminescent rainforest at Pandora – The World of AVATAR at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, or take the plunge down the 200-foot-tall Krakatau Volcano at Universal Resort’s Volcano Bay water park. When looking skyward, eagles, osprey and great horned owls can be seen, while ground animals include gopher tortoises, raccoons and armadillos.

Talk a walk on the wild side and explore the Florida Everglades, where you can buzz across the water in an airboat searching for alligators, egrets and more. One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests. Whether you would like to spend the day relaxing on the beach or hoping to get both your hearts pumping with some adrenaline-fueled action, there are plenty of activities for your Florida honeymoon. No matter where you dine, make it a sweet ending with a slice of Key lime pie-one of the most popular desserts in Florida. Toast to your new life together at one of the many wineries or local breweries popping up across the state. Bring your appetite because there are a variety of delectable options, especially if you like fresh Florida seafood and farm-to-table eateries. There are plenty of romantic restaurants, but the best ambiance for Florida honeymooners is usually on the waterfront. And nature lovers will adore rustic retreats like the waterfront stilt houses at Bahia Honda State Park or the campground at the secluded Dry Tortugas National Park-located 70 miles off the coast of Key West. A family-owned bed and breakfast offers a relaxing getaway with a true sense of that Florida-style hospitality. With so many hotel options in Florida, you can choose from luxurious and historic resorts to all-inclusive and cozy boutique hotels. Whether you’re on a budget or spending the big bucks, there are a variety of romantic places to stay for your Florida honeymoon. The best of mode of transportation on both Anna Maria Island and Captiva Island is via golf cart, so let the wind blow through your hair as you bar hop to funky beach shacks and soak up those spectacular sunsets that are infamous on Florida’s west coast.

There are hundreds of islands flanking the west coast of Florida from Clearwater Beach down to the Florida Keys. George Island, off the coast of Apalachicola, and eat your fill of a popular aphrodisiac on the half shell. Go horseback riding on the beach followed by a candlelit dinner for two in historic downtown Fernandina Beach.

Located on Florida’s northeast border, Amelia Island offers a combination of Southern charm and historic luxury. Lovebirds tend to flock to Florida on their honeymoon because there are thousands of islands dotting the coastline, from secluded archipelagos like Ten Thousand Islands to sultry social hotspots like South Beach. There’s something hopelessly romantic about escaping with that special someone to an island paradise. LOCATION: Causeway Boulevard Dunedin, Florida 34698 (727) 469-5942 HOURS: The Honeymoon Island State Park is open from 8 a.m. For Sale Florida Pinellas County Dunedin. It’s no wonder that the Sunshine State is such a popular destination for honeymooners. The listing brokers offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Caladesi’s blinding-white sands, warm Gulf swells and beachy hiking trails are just a 15-minute ride away.Ready to plan the ultimate Florida honeymoon? Florida has miles of white sand beaches, year-round warm weather, hotels to fit every budget and even a state park called Honeymoon Island. Neighboring Caladesi Island is consistently ranked among the world's most incredible beaches - Photo courtesy of VISIT FLORIDAĪbout 100 years ago, the atoll today called Honeymoon was considerably bigger, but in 1921 a massive hurricane tore the barrier island in two, thereby creating Caladesi Island. A bathing station by the parking lot allows for post-beach baths, so Rover doesn’t bring the whole beach home with you. While the park provides bag stations so owners can keep the beach and trail clean, it’s advisable to bring your own in case they’re empty. Be sure to bring water and shade (for everyone) if you’re staying awhile and keep pets safely on the beach trail while walking out – the sand spurs can be brutal. Pups must remain on a six-foot leash, but can happily dig, romp and swim to their heart’s content whether simply walking the beach or setting up for the day with their people.
