By Lauren Tjaden Yearning for a seaside destination with a retro feel? These laid-back Old Florida beach options lack crowds and high-rises and are rich in old-time charm. 1. Anna Maria Island Forget crowds, high-rises and traffic delays, but remember your sunscreen and your smile when you splash…
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By Lauren Tjaden Dominated by a towering volcano resplendent with waterfalls, Universal Orlando Resort Volcano Bay invites you into a tropical, watery theme park that offers epic thrills as well as chilled-out relaxation. You can splash into high adventure with mind-bending rides like the Ko’okiri…
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Florida's beaches provide sea turtles with ideal conditions to hatch their babies. Sea turtle hatchlings are the cutest…
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During the day, beaches are filled with sunbathers. But at night, wild Florida sea turtles weighing hundreds of pounds lumber out of the sea and onto the sands in an ancient ritual to lay their eggs. Here's how to experience it. By Bonnie Gross Visitors are often surprised to learn that more…
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By Kara Franker Gators, snakes, birds and lakes -- that's what I'm reminded of when I think of the stretch of water-drenched land between Miami and Naples, a.k.a. the Everglades. From my home in Miami, I've zipped across the Everglades many times to visit the gorgeous Gulf of America, but I've…
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By Lauren Tjaden Luxury outlets! Deals! Restaurants! Movies! With bragging rights as the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the United States, Sawgrass Mills, located in Sunrise, Fla., offers all of the above. The mainstay of South Florida outlet shopping since it was built in…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell With 23 miles of pedestrian-friendly beachfronts, an emerging urban farming movement and public transportation via water taxi, Fort Lauderdale has gone green while retaining its unique sunny self…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Metal detecting in Florida isn’t all about unearthing gold rings encrusted with diamonds – though that’s an exciting possibility. Instead, it’s about the thrill of the hunt, wondering what’s buried under the sand, whether it’s a button, a buckle, or a coin. It’s about strolling…
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By Lauren Tjaden Flamboyant, exhilarating and colorful, Universal CityWalk Orlando serves as the gateway to Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay. Billed as the ‘epicenter of awesome,’ it delivers on the hype with complimentary admission, indulgent…
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By Dalia Colón The options for rides and attractions at Universal Orlando Resort’s various parks — including Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay — are extensive. “Universal is the king for multisensory rides,” said Jason Mayhew, owner/site administrator of OFF On The…
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