Plan the Perfect Winter Vacation in Gulfport, Florida

When temperatures drop and snow starts to pile up, it’s time to escape to warmer weather. Trade in the snow for sand and sunshine by planning a winter vacation in Gulfport, Florida. Nestled on Boca Ciega Bay, this vibrant town near St. Petersburg delivers everything you could want from a winter getaway. The first step […]
Hiking and Walks in St Omer & Nopera

New Zealand has thousands of kilometers of hiking trails, including the famous Great Walks. Marlborough Sounds is home to the Queen Charlotte Track, running almost the entire length of New Zealand’s Queen Charlotte Sound. This track is a long track (73 1/2 km one way), and it is full of coastal views, native bush and, […]
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Hiking and Walks in St Omer & Nopera

New Zealand has thousands of kilometers of hiking trails, including the famous Great Walks. Marlborough Sounds is home to the Queen Charlotte Track, running almost the entire length of New Zealand’s Queen Charlotte Sound. This track is a long track (73 1/2 km one way), and it is full of coastal views, native bush and, […]
Vine and Grind Treasure Island – Your Destination for Health and Taste

I finally made it into Vine and Grind on an exceptionally cold day in early January. There were not going be any casual meals outside or walks on the beach for me that day. Our car was packed for the drive from Florida to Texas and we made it all the way from Gulfport to […]
Florida’s Sunken Gardens

Discover exotic blooms and flamboyant flamingos at Florida’s Sunken Gardens Colorful pathways abound It seems impossible a landscape this lush could be hidden amidst St. Pete’s hustle and bustle. You’ll just have to see the Sunken Gardens to believe it. Originally a roadside attraction concocted by an imaginative plumber, these below-sea-level gardens are now 100 […]
Splashy Ventures 2020 Guide to Pinellas Beaches

South Beaches Fort DeSoto (& Egmont Key) Shell Key Pass-A-Grille Beach St. Pete Beach Treasure Island Middle Beaches Madeira Beach The Redingtons Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores North Beaches Sand Key Park Clearwater Beach Caladesi Island State Park Honeymoon Island State Park Pass-A-Grille Anyone who has a special place in their heart for lapping […]
Beach Info

Start here for the perfect Pinellas County Florida beach! 35 miles of white sand beaches. 361 average number of sunny days here each year 2 award-winning beaches (one of them twice!) With statistics like that you’re bound to spend some serious time, outside on the beach. We have divided this white sand wonderland into three […]
