(image courtesy: bob jagendorf)

If you’re looking for an escape, one that involves not only beach paradise pleasures but also high adventure, here’s one not to miss. The State of Florida has nearly endless documentation on their inner waterways and coastal passages. Among these is a kayak trip that circumnavigates the entire coast of Florida– plus the individual legs of that trip which are a little more accessible to us travelers. As we know the area a little bit, we suggest the Everglades Kayak Adventure, or the Everglades/Florida Bay trip. That’s 98 miles of gulf coast kayaking or 125 miles via the Wilderness Waterway. Bring a love of sun, nature, plenty of energy and fresh water, but leave a fear of bugs and gators at home. This is only for those with a die hard adventuring spirit. Check out the State of Florida’s mile-by-mile description of this trip, then visit Kayak.com and book your flight to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Florida.