One of the perks of living in Nashville, was being so close to the beautiful beaches of Florida! After only a half-day of driving we could sink our toes in the powdery white sand, and swim in the clear blue-green waters. Before our son started school, we had the freedom to drive to the quiet and quant town of Navarre Beach, or the more bustling Panama Beach, whenever we wanted.

(Panama Beach)
Since moving to Texas, we haven’t been able to Visit Florida as often as we’d like (this girl doesn’t drive that far in one day!). Fortunately, Mr. Sugarplum has family with beach houses in Destin and Siesta Key, so we’ve been treated a few times over the years.

(Siesta Key)

(Siesta Key)

(Destin)

(Destin)

(Destin)
It is so fun to relax as a family, and explore all that Florida beaches have to offer. One of our favorite trips was to Sanibel Island. Hopefully someone we know will buy property there soon, and we’ll go again!

(Sanibel Island)

(Sanibel Island)

(Naples)

(Captiva Island)
With so many ways in Florida to enjoy a Summer Vacation, it’s hard to choose just one!
So VISIT FLORIDA is giving away 12 VACATIONS, including three to the Grand Prize Winner.
That’s right! In Florida’s Three for Free Giveaway, 10 winners will be chosen, with the Grand Prize Winner choosing THREE Florida Destination Packages!
The remaining 9 winners will each win a Florida Vacation Package.
Here are the 12 Florida Vacation Prizes to Choose From:
Swim with the Manatees at Crystal River
Tennis Lovers Gourmet Getaway in Destin
Explore Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Bradenton on a Bicycle and Segeway Tour
Family Adventure at LegoLand in Central Florida
Surf, Horseback Ride and Dine with an Astronaut at Space Coast
Be a Dolphin Trainer for a Day in Miami
Live in Luxury at Breakers Palm Beach
Be Pampered in the Ultimate Spa-Cation Palm Beach
Golf Like the Champs at World Golf Village
Walk the Beaches of St. Petersburg
Step in to the Past in St. Augustine’s Historic District
Deep Sea Fish in the Florida Keys
I had a hard time choosing, but went with Luxury in Palm Beach, Ultimate Spa-Cation, and the Classic Family Beach Vacation in St. Petersburg. Fingers crossed!

To enter, VISIT FLORIDA on Facebook and pick your Top Three Florida Vacation Destinations.
Florida’s Three for Free Giveaway runs until June 30, and you can enter daily.
Good luck…and if you win, you have to take me with you! Not really.
My parents have a condo in Siesta Key – I love the sand there!! They were pretty hard hit by the storms over the weekend though.
I'd love to go to the beaches in Florida. I've only been to Orlando a couple of times. We were thinking of going next summer – my husband would LOVE to fish there! Thanks for letting us know about the giveaway! Good luck!
P.S. That pic of you in the white dress with your daughter is gorgeous – are those Kendra Scott earrings?? I couldn't tell, but they look fab.
Grew up going to Florida. Naples is my favorite. I want to win the spa vacay!!!
The only time I went to Florida was for spring break in college. . .Key West. Something tells me there is a lot more to it! Great post. Loved the photos!
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the pictures of your babies are so adorable :o) I love Florida beaches.. was going to go there this coming weekend but had to cancel because the Hubs can't get away from work. I am not happy. But a chance to win a trip makes me happy! Thanks!
Your pictures of Florida look beautiful, would love to go.
I can't believe how young they looked in those pictures! Baby Girl is so freaking gorgeous! Love you all:)
Love Florida! The Hubs and I went to Orlando and Clearwater on our honeymoon and my bestie lives in Tampa!