Florida’s Craft Beers

By Janet K. Keeler Vacationers, beer aficionados and day trippers have plenty of craft brew to sample all over the state of Florida. There are 350 microbreweries in Florida with more opening every year. Dunedin Brewery in the Tampa Bay area was the first to pour craft brew in Florida, tapping its…

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Florida Distilleries and Spirits

By Janet K. Keeler There’s something about toasting a vibrant Florida sunset with a cocktail. It could be fruity, it’s likely made with rum and it could have an umbrella. It might also be straight-up spirits with a single large ice cube. So on trend. These days, the spirits in those toasting…

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How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Florida Wedding

By Kellilynn Hann If you care about the planet, you’re probably asking yourself if there are ways to minimize the impact your wedding will have on the environment. Are there any eco-friendly venues? Can I find who uses local, organic ingredients? Is there a way my wedding can help animals, support…

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Relax: Four Great Spa Resorts in Florida

Nicole Hutcheson Let’s face it. There aren’t too many places in the world that have year-round sunshine. And lucky for us, Florida is one of them. That means it’s a perfect place for those who seek a restorative retreat for beauty and wellness. And then there are those of us who just want to…

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Accessible Performing Arts Centers in Florida

By Julie Landry Laviolette A grand production like a Broadway show can dazzle, enrich the spirit and feed the soul - an experience that should be accessible to all. Florida’s major performing arts centers have worked diligently to make that possible. Staff members can help guests with mobility…

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Family Vacation Ideas: St. Augustine

Founded in September 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain, St. Augustine is the longest continually inhabited European-founded city in the United States – more commonly called the "Nation’s Oldest City." Stroll the narrow lanes, enter the many museums, and visit historic landmarks such as…

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Family Vacation Ideas: Cocoa Beach and Kennedy Space Center

Famous as a surfing and beach destination, Cocoa Beach, on Florida's Space Coast, offers a bounty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and water sports. A vacation here means miles of beautiful shoreline, spectacular sunrises, and spending time in pristine natural areas with chances to spot…

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Solo Travel to Florida – Women Lead the Way

By Jennifer Stevens In just the last year, searches for the term “solo travel” have increased by 100% according to Google Trends. Airline booking aggregator Kayak reports a 36% increase in solo-traveler flights. Group tour company Intrepid Travel says its latest data shows 73% of their solo…

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Celebrate Leap Year in Florida with 29 Things to Do Under $29

By Janet K. Keeler Feb. 29 comes around just once every four years, and 2024 has that extra day. What will you do with those 24 hours? Have no idea? Let us help. The obvious way to celebrate Feb. 29 in the Sunshine State is to toast the morning at sunrise on the East Coast and kiss the day goodbye…

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Florida Beaches: Accessible for All

By Lauren Tjaden Florida promises a glittering paradise of sandy beaches that welcome mobility challenged beachgoers with perks like beach access ramps, beach wheelchairs and ADA parking. Check out these favorites from all around the Sunshine State. Hollywood Beach The classic Florida beach town of…

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