Dexters Thornton Park

Saturday night’s are a good time to get out for some nightlife, a Cajun snack on the patio of Crooked Bayou then head inside for some great music and a cocktail be sure to head down the hall to Suite B’s and Cleo’s for more of O-Town’s best music. On such a beautiful night its always a good time at one of Orlando’s roof top bars, Sky 60 on Orange ave. or Latitudes on Church St.

Crooked Bayou

Sundays are a great time to head Downtown listening to Real Radio 104.1’s “Sunday Morning Coming Down” and stop in at the Farmers Market next to Lake Eola for the freshest organic produce. The smells, colors and sounds of Sunday at the Farmers Market in Downtown Orlando will draw you down to take a walk around Lake Eola. As you walk around Lake Eola you will be treated to one of the best vantage points of Orlando’s skyline the amphitheater and the Lake Eola Fountain . Get some Ice Cream at The Relax Grill, sit down on one of the park benches enjoy the wonderful autumn weather and the sites of Downtown Orlando Florida.

Florida offers Biking and Hiking trails featuring very scenic views of untouched natural Florida, you can bike through Downtown Winter Garden or along Miami’s South Beach. Hiking trails offer many levels of experience from small trails through Wekiwa Springs State Park or the Florida Trail that stretches 1400 miles, and everything in between.Canoeing and Kayaking is probably one of the best ways to see Florida’s hidden beauty from small spring fed day trips to paddling through 10,000 Islands in theEverglades to paddling across Florida Bay and all through the Florida Keys. If you are into camping whether it’s in a tent or your own comfortable RV you can camp in secluded Ocala National Forest or camp right on the beach in the Florida Keys, there is hundreds of wonderful sites in Florida for camping.

I seem to be drawn to the water (like many people) Lakes, Rivers, and of course the Ocean and Gulf with their beautiful Beaches, that  is one of the things that make Florida such a beautiful place there is so much water around and through this beautiful state. Through my travels I have discovered some great places, restaurants, hotels, and campgrounds that I would like to share with you.

Getaways by Design is my way of sharing this with you and help you find your own wonderful Florida adventures. Whether you are from Florida looking for a weekend getaway, or you are planing to visit Florida and design your own unforgettable Florida vacation.

Check back often I will be adding new content regularly. I will also be Inviting other Florida Photographers to become contributors so we can create an extensive and beautiful Library of Great Florida Getaways for you to enjoy and find a new adventure every weekend.

Marcus Adkins