There are plenty of sources to reach out to when searching for travel inspiration for your first post-quarantine getaway. Some people prefer consulting with a trusted travel agent, asking for the safest vacation recommendations. Others look to their favorite magazines, like Travel and Leisure or National Geographic to find their next dream escape. But digitally...

Aside from following the latest CDC guidelines, there’s really no right or wrong way to self-quarantine. People across the world have been implementing creative tactics to help stay entertained and keep from going too stir crazy while isolating and social distancing. Some have chosen to pass the time by taking “virtual vacations” and tuning into...

The legacy of old Florida is alive and well in Martin County, where arts and culture embody the natural beauty of the Sunshine State. Dance, music, theater, visual arts, and historical preservation each play an integral part in the community, with dynamic event and festivals celebrated year-round. Luckily for visitors and tourists alike, there is...

House of Refuge Step back in time to the turn of the century with a visit to the House of Refuge Museum at Gilbert’s Bar.  The House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar is the only remaining House of Refuge. Built as one of ten along the east coast of Florida, it is the oldest structure...

The Okeechobee Waterway: Cruising the water that connects the seas Florida is best known to boaters for the water around its edges, which is no wonder with more than 2,000 miles of tidal shoreline open to the sea. But the interior of Florida is almost as wet as its shoreline, with some 30,000 inland lakes covering over 3 million acres. With...

There is truly no better way to end the perfect day in the sun than with a magnificent sunset, casting the world in hues of fiery orange, dancing pink, and bright yellow. Martin County’s sunsets are simply breathtaking, painted behind views of gentle rivers, spoil islands, and sailboats. Here are a few spots for you...

  Indian River Drive The name says it all for Indian River Drive. Part of Florida’s 130-mile Indian River Scenic Highway, Indian River Drive provides an opportunity to leave behind the busy main roads and tourist traps for a leisurely cruise up Florida’s coast. Get a glimpse of the simplicity and realness of the true...

Instagram lovers rejoice! These photogenic Martin County locations don’t need any filters. The House of Refuge Martin County’s oldest building is the last remaining of nearly a dozen shipwreck life-saving stations on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. Built in 1876 to help stranded sailors, this beautiful building’s history spans nearly 70 years. The exterior and interior of...

Coastal Camp-cation Grown-ups can play while the kids are away in Martin County, Florida Jake (Dad) A three-in-one family vacation is our new favorite way to travel. Here’s how it went for us in Martin County, Florida: Independent kid adventures at day camp, with all the benefits of sleep-away camp, without the drawback of losing...

A Wellness Weekend in a New Kind of Neverland Enjoying the finer things on a getaway to Martin County, FL By Katie Jackson   When my college friends and I first visited Florida on spring break, we would have laughed at the idea of a wellness weekend. But 15 years later, it was a no...