Travelogues Florida

Phew, what a day it has been... But one thing at a time: After certain individuals, whose names cannot be mentioned here, insist on being notoriously punctual and prefer to...

Yesterday morning we set off early. We took an Uber from the hotel to our car rental agency. When the gentleman at the counter saw our luggage, he offered us a larger car than we...

We left Miami...

Miami is the city of the beautiful and rich, where we can relax and unwind.

01/18/17 It is finally here. The last full day of our world trip begins. We have already traveled so far and experienced so much that today we simply enjoy a day at the beach....

State Road A1A incl. Navy pilots

Sea in St. Petersburg

07.01.17 After the long day yesterday, we take it a bit easier this morning and don't get up until 09:00. After a quick breakfast at the 'Extended Stay America' motel in Miami...

Overseas Highway

01/02/17 The fiftieth day is complete and therefore the 51st day of the journey begins. We sleep tonight according to our internal clock, i.e. we only get up when we wake up...

01.01.17 Welcome to 2017! We have also left behind 2016 (with a 6-hour delay compared to SUI). As they say: New year, new luck. We are already trying to implement this motto on...

Miami Vice, LeBron James and Miami Heat, South Beach, Star Island, palm trees, sunshine and Will Smith are just a few examples that come to mind when I think of Miami. The list...

Hello dear ones! Today we have less to report. In the morning, we observed the two alligators in the lake near us, had breakfast, and got ready to continue our journey. On the...

The drive from Clearwater was exciting because you drive through landscapes that you only see in the movies. Palm trees, sea, great views and huge bridges. There are even...

Don't worry, nothing got lost - but it was part of the travel plan that Nadine wanted to buy a suitcase here, which we have...

27.11.2021 Today we drove to Sanibel Island early. The bridge costs a mere $6 and parking is only $5 for an hour... and we complain in Cologne. But there are...

22.11./23.11.2021 Today we were at the Cape Royal Golf Course in Cape Coral⛳️ As you can see from the palm trees, it is quite windy. There is quite a lot of "real"...

21.11.21 The weather is so-so.... but we're still going on our first boat trip. Jürgen in his element as captain. We see dolphins, pelicans and lots of...

The day in Cape Coral started very relaxed for us. As it should be for a real holiday, we slept in the extremely comfortable American box spring beds. After breakfast, it was...

This morning, the men of the crew had to get up early. The alarm clock rang at 6 o'clock, the captain had reserved an early bird tee time at Lakewood Country Club in Naples....

Here we are again... the show must go on! After Everglades City with its incredible silence drove us to bed early last night, an early wake-up was announced for today. The tour...

Today we had the longest stage of our Florida road trip on the agenda: 220 miles from Key West to Everglades City. Before heading north on the Overseas Highway, we quickly...

When you look at Miami Beach, the relaxed people and the dreamy beaches, you often actually think you're in the set of the dream ship. The only downside: the weather here...

14.01.17 Today we get up early again because we have planned a visit to Walt Disney (Disney World). After much back and forth, we decided on EPCOT, the futuristic park. There...

01/13/17 Today we are visiting Sea World. The weather is rather gloomy and it's raining from time to time. Nevertheless, we are on the move all day. Therefore, we'll skip a lot...

01/10/17 After Marco watched the National College Championship until the end yesterday, we sleep in a little longer today. Since David, one of our hosts, is sleeping on the...

05/01/17 After getting to bed later than usual last night, we don't need an alarm to wake up. While Marco sleeps in a bit longer, Yves gets up earlier and writes some emails...

01/03/17 Today the alarm goes off at 08:00 because we're leaving Miami Beach today and heading back to the airport. No, we're not flying home yet, but we want to be mobile again...

Goodbye Miami and hello Florida Keys! We are now in Marathon at the resort. Luxurious and idyllic. We have seen a Nurse Shark in the harbor and walked over the Seven Mile Bridge...

Today and yesterday were spent swimming all day. In the pool and the sea. When we swam and looked out to sea, we saw dolphins jumping! And there has been more food, good thing...