By Kevin Mims Fun in the sun is what Florida is known for, but there’s more to see and do when the sun goes down. Whether it’s family-friendly camping and stargazing, overnight stays at popular zoos and theme parks, fishing in the Gulf, or touring the Everglades under the moonlight, the options are…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Miami neighborhoods are as different as the multicultural people who live in this subtropical metropolis, where waves of immigration and history leave their watermark street to street. From South Beach, Wynwood and Coconut Grove to Little Haiti, Overtown and the Design…
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By Janet K. Keeler The Biltmore Hotel Miami-Coral Gables is steeped in history. Just one look at the iconic Biltmore Hotel nestled in a Coral Gables neighborhood suggests that a lot has gone on inside the Mediterranean-inspired resort. South Florida, especially Miami, has a New World feel for the…
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By Kellilynn Hann In the past, luxurious travel conjured images of yachts and caviar, bathroom chandeliers, staff catering to every whim, and gold-leaf everything. In a word: excess. However, the idea of luxury travel has evolved. Brian Chesky, Co-Founder and CEO of Airbnb, said vacationers are…
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Here are five Sunshine State beaches that are perfect for your wedding. By Lauren Tjaden The beach – with its natural, timeless beauty – is the perfect place for a wedding. Whether you’re dreaming of a barefoot ceremony or a celebrity-style celebration, these five Sunshine State beaches vow to wow…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Iconic, legendary and always vibrant, Miami Beach offers a smorgasbord of things to do. You can experience blockbuster clubs that include the The Palace, where mimosas and queens take center stage at the club’s famous show and brunch; tour the Historic Art Deco District to see…
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By Kevin McGeever After roughly 850 miles of driving I-95 from Philadelphia to Florida and then a stretch of the legs at the Official Florida Welcome Center, it would be perfectly understandable to say aloud to no one in particular: “One hundred sixty-five miles to Orlando. Let’s go!” Who can…
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By Janet K. Keeler Jacksonville is Florida’s largest city both in population (about 840,000) and landmass (888 square miles). Even with all those residents (add another 22,000 for Jacksonville Beach ), there are plenty of ways to get your adventure on in Jax. The city is just miles from the roaring…
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By Lauren Tjaden Disney! Universal! SeaWorld! They beckon visitors with the enchantment of a Magic Kingdom, rides that promise super-size screams, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences like touching the rubbery skin of a dolphin. You can enjoy Orlando’s theme parks while staying in the privacy of…
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By Kevin McGeever Let’s start with a confession. In 1984, on my first drive from New York City to Florida, I crossed the state line on Interstate 95 and rolled down the windows of my 1972 Chevy Malibu. It was March and it was 75 degrees . I stopped at the Official Florida Welcome Center to stretch…
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