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Green Means Clean
The Florida Green Lodging Program, sponsored by the Department of Environmental Protection, certifies hotels, resorts, motels and bed & breakfast inns around the state that show a dedication to protecting the environment.
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Apalachicola on the River
This town is like a chilled oyster with cocktail sauce and pinch of horseradish. You have to try it at least once.
Tags: Apalachicola, dining, hotels, museums,
Florida Shopping, Nightlife and Luxury
When I want to become part of the entertainment, I often check out Miami’s Studio, the biggest karaoke club in the world with more than 22,000 songs in 20 languages.
Tags: shopping, nightlife, music, hotels, Daytona_Beach, Tampa, Panama_City, Miami, antiques, Lakeland, Mount_Dora, St_Petersburg, Naples, South_Beach, Sarasota, luxury,
More Sun for Less
Many Florida destinations offer travel incentives to encourage summer tourism, when lower prices and fewer people can compensate for less-than-perfect weather.
Tags: transportation, hotels, dining, nightlife,
Florida's Grand Dames
The 1920s ushered in the golden years. Stocks were high, dresses were short and Florida grew some of its most regal hotels.
Tags: hotels, resorts, history, historical_sites, Mount_Dora, St_Augustine, Clearwater, Palm_Beach, Apalachicola, Charlotte_Harbor, Sebring, Key_West, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Tampa, Coral_Gables, Delray_Beach, Boca_Raton, Clewiston, St_Pete_Beach,
Escape to Florida's Gulf Coast with a Gilligan's Island Star
Life is slower here, and the weathered bungalows and small motels that have been mainstays here illustrate what most of these beaches were like when Wells moved here in the early 1970s.
Tags: Indian_Shores, Indian_Rocks_Beach, St_Petersburg, beaches, hotels, dining, history, Madeira_Beach,
Splurging and Saving in Chic Fort Lauderdale
There's no better place to begin a vacation than at the ocean. Fort Lauderdale's golden beaches border 23 miles of Atlantic coastline, so you'll get plenty of it here
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, hotels, dining, shopping,
Get More for Your Family Trip
Plan far ahead before the least-expensive options are sold out, check with individual properties for special deals and share your trip (both the fun and the expenses) with family and friends.
Tags: family, theme_parks, hotels, resorts, reunions, vacation_rentals,
South Beach, Simplified
The vibe at Ola bar and restaurant, adjacent to the spa-style Sanctuary Hotel, is relaxing and sociable.
Tags: Miami, South_Beach, hotels, nightlife, dining,
Where the Posh Play
Get a sense of Palm Beach’s wealth simply by driving along the island’s avenues, trying to guess which fortress wall or towering, maniacally manicured hedge conceals which celebrity home.
Tags: luxury, shopping, museums, Palm_Beach, hotels, historical_sites, art, driving_tours,
Go Dog, Go!
St. Pete Beach’s Don CeSar, the region’s signature 1928 pink palace, allows dogs, and even performs doggie massages.
Tags: Tampa, Winter_Park, Miami_Beach, Key_West, beaches, parks, resorts, hotels, bed_and_breakfasts, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Dunedin, St_Pete_Beach, St_George_Island, Pensacola, dining,
A Family Affair
Reunions are not just about catching up, they're about making memories. For your next affair, these activities infuse fun into your family time.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Walton_Beach, Miami, New_Smyrna_Beach, Panama_City_Beach, Titusville, beaches, reunions, family, Kennedy_Space_Center, resorts, bed_and_breakfasts, Destin, fishing, hotels, Florida_Keys,
Four Seasons
It's easy to imagine sugar plum fairies in our Junior Ocean View Suite, which is awash in the vivid pastels of sea glass.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Orlando, Palm_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, luxury, resorts, hotels, dining,
Ports of Call
Nature trails, safe harbors, cabins, tent sites, hiking and biking trails and miles of deserted beaches make this a must-see location.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Apalachicola, Captiva_Island, Carrabelle, Charlotte_Harbor, Coconut_Grove, Fernandina_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key_Largo, Miami, Panama_City_Beach, Sarasota, South_Beach, Venice, nature, parks, camping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, St_Augustine, hotels, resorts, Sanibel_Island,
Country Club Casual on Ponte Vedra Beach
Huge, rolling sand dunes and sweeping natural views make this a favorite of locals and visitors alike.
Tags: Ponte_Vedra_Beach, golf, Tampa, resorts, hotels,
Parrot Heads
This is a place of bikini tops and Bloody Marys for breakfast. Where the talk is about fishing, the weather and what port of call is next.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fort_Lauderdale, Gulf_Breeze, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Miami_Beach, Naples, Nokomis, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Ponce_Inlet, Sarasota, South_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, Venice, nightlife, beaches, resorts, hotels, dining,
The Florida Keys by Motorcycle
Heading south, the famous Seven Mile Bridge offers views of endless sky and sea; it also presents the most challenging riding you're likely to encounter.
Tags: Islamorada, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marathon, Miami, Florida_Keys, motorcycling, hotels, resorts, dining,
Rockin' Around the Clock in Panama City Beach
Water pistol fights, an underwater treasure hunt, tugs of war, steering the pirate ship, and going below deck for pirate tattoos keep kids active and entertained for the two-hour sail.
Tags: Panama_City_Beach, family, beaches, diving, shopping, resorts, hotels, nightlife, golf, fishing,
A-Foot in St. Augustine
Don't miss the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse and the Colonial Spanish Quarter, a living museum comprising several historic buildings and re-enactors demonstrating life during St. Augustine's early Spanish years.
Tags: St_Augustine, historical_sites, parks, historic_districts, walking_tours, museums, hotels,
A-Foot in Fort Lauderdale
Big city meets carefree beach within a three-mile stroll along Fort Lauderdale's most fashionable streets and walkways.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, Miami, Palm_Beach, West_Palm_Beach, transportation, resorts, shopping, hotels, parks, museums,
A-Foot in Key West
Even the Southernmost Point in the U.S.A. and the island's beaches are within a half-hour's walk from Mallory Square.
Tags: Key_West, walking_tours, hotels, bed_and_breakfasts, historical_sites,
Ponce, Francis and Henry
Three decades of Spanish and British rule had made their mark on St. Augustine.
Tags: history, historical_sites, St_Augustine, tours, museums, hotels,
B&B Beautiful
The Colonial Revival home is so stunning that passing cars slow down to see it. And though it's three blocks from busy Main Street, we heard nothing but songbirds during our stay.
Tags: Bartow, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, bed_and_breakfasts, parks, hotels, museums, historical_sites, romance, weddings,
Luxurious Escapes
Besides that, there is the beach, which stretches for five miles and is absolutely deserted. The water is a startlingly transparent turquoise, and the sands pale champagne.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Fort_Lauderdale, Islamorada, resorts, hotels,
Southwest Florida Seduction
When we returned, the liveliness of downtown was intoxicating. People of all ages popped in and out of restaurants that turned into clubs of one kind or another after dinner.
Tags: Marco_Island, Naples, romance, hotels, honeymoons, weddings, dining,
Florida Romance
The front desk operator greeted us with a smile and warm chocolate chip cookies before ushering us to a suite with a view of the private, white-sand beach below.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fernandina_Beach, Sebastian, Vero_Beach, romance, resorts, hotels, Fort_Pierce,
Reunions Warm and Unfussy
Mix and match your family for a Lee County reunion vacation that runs smoothly, warmly and, best of all, without a lot of fuss.
Tags: Bonita_Springs, Captiva_Island, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, reunions, family, resorts, hotels,
Old City Sophistication
Experience the Ancient City's Spanish heritage in three-dimensional form at this living history museum, where costumed interpreters depict eighteenth century tradesmen and women engaged in their daily tasks.
Tags: St_Augustine, hotels,
Wanted: An Old-fashioned Beach Vacation
Daytona Beach, with its historic pier, bandshell, beachfront boardwalk, amusement rides, cotton candy and skee ball, represents the classic beach destination. Yet it also offers an array of contemporary conveniences, proving you don't have to give up modern comforts to partake in a true, old-fashioned beach vacation.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, surfing, hotels, beaches, piers,
Hooked on Cedar Key
For a town with some 900 people year 'round, Cedar Key claims two historical museums, roughly a dozen art galleries, a like number of seafood restaurants and a variety of lodgings including a historic hotel that ranks high for vintage character.
Tags: Cedar_Key, hotels, bed_and_breakfasts,
Tropical Paradise: The Captiva Island Inn, Captiva Island
Because the inn is in the heart of this tiny town, most everything - shops, restaurants, and of course, the beach - is within walking or bicycling distance. Anything else is minutes away by car, including the sunset cruise we scheduled.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Fort_Myers, Sanibel_Island, beaches, bed_and_breakfasts, kayaking, nature, hotels, dining,
Small and Family-Friendly Lodgings
I loved the answer I received when I called the B&B owners and asked if they accepted children. "Why of course, they're people, too," came the answer in a friendly Southern drawl.
Tags: Cape_San_Blas, Fernandina_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Steinhatchee, Wakulla_Springs, bed_and_breakfasts, hotels, resorts, family, Englewood,
Kinder-Kind Resorts
Plays, beach walks, water balloon soccer, language-learning and scavenger hunts are among the activities incorporated into kid-appealing theme days such as Natural Wonders, Wet 'N' Wild, Messy Mania and Space Day.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Lake_Buena_Vista, Orlando, Sanibel_Island, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, family, Florida_Keys, dolphins, hotels, resorts, Homosassa,
Luxury Getaways for the Holidays
Fantasy Fest, the Southernmost City's Halloween celebration, involves a swirl of week-long antics that are part-Mardi Gras and part-spring break, with some tropical weather thrown in for good measure.
Tags: Key_West, Tampa, hotels, resorts, Busch_Gardens, St_Augustine,
Ponte Vedra Lodge and Club
Our oceanfront suite had two televisions, a CD stereo system, gas fireplace, kitchenette and spacious bathroom with a large whirlpool tub, all fringed by a wrap-around balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Tags: Ponte_Vedra_Beach, resorts, hotels, spas, St_Augustine,
Over-the-Top-Luxury
For the perfect end to the perfect evening, summon your Bath Concierge to draw a bath with a sensuous blend of oils and bath salts.
Tags: Boca_Raton, Bonita_Springs, Islamorada, Key_Largo, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Palm_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, luxury, resorts, hotels, spas,
Chesterfield Hotel
The Chesterfield, in fact, is a favorite of Margaret Thatcher, and also Catherine DeNeuve, Faye Dunaway, and author Barbara Taylor Bradford, among many others.
Tags: Cocoa, Palm_Beach, hotels, romance, luxury, dining,
Chalet Suzanne
The inn soon became a favorite haunt of celebrities and royalty. And for three generations since, the family-run Chalet Suzanne has maintained its reputation for exceptional hospitality and four-star cuisine.
Tags: Lake_Wales, historical_sites, hotels, romance, dining,
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