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Lost in the Sunshine is a travel blog dedicated to exploring the best of Florida. From the theme parks in Orlando, to our incredible state parks and outdoors, to our food and drink scene, to exploring the sea that surrounds us, Florida has so much to offer, including (of course) plenty of sunshine!
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From Miami and the Keys to Orlando and Tampa to Gainesville and beyond, there are so many different areas of Florida to explore!
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Florida is full of different adventures, so choose whatever interests you most to get started!
Or, browse my latest blog posts!
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Visiting Wekiva Island: Everything You Need To Know
As a water lover, Wekiva Island is hands down one of my favorite spots in Central Florida! While being so far from the ocean is the worst part of living in Orlando, Wekiva Island helps soften the blow as a riverfront paradise! I’ve been visiting Wekiva Island as an Orlando local for years and know…
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26 Hidden Gems & Easter Eggs in Harry Potter World (Orlando)
After visiting Harry Potter world over 50 times, I can tell you for certain that most people walk right past some of the best parts of the land. As a former Universal employee, I know how much time, energy, and planning went into both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. And Universal loves to include alllll the…
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7 Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in the Florida Keys
If you’re anything like me, you hate traveling without your furry friend! After getting our golden retriever, Frankie, we wanted to take him on as many adventures as we could. Especially to our favorite place, the Florida Keys! The Keys are surprisingly dog-friendly, and there are a good amount of resorts that allow dogs to…
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