By Lauren Tjaden In military families, travel is a way of life. Separations are frequent, as are moves. And moving? We all know what that’s like. A move means the kids have to go to new schools, make new friends. Everything from the climate to the grocery store is likely to be different. And you…
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By Josh Gillin Florida features plenty of professional baseball, beyond the Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins. While 15 Major League teams call the Sunshine State their spring training home, several of those ballparks also host Class A Advanced Florida State League teams over the summer. There’s also…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Praising its beaches, parks, family-friendly food scene and affordable hotel rates, Lonely Planet ranks Jacksonville on its world list of “10 Best Value Destinations.” The city also draws raves from Expedia, which considers Jacksonville one of the “21 Supercool U.S…
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By Kevin Mims Say you're on vacation in Tampa. That's great. There's much to do there, and you'll love it. But if you'd like to stretch your wings a bit, and add to your Florida experiences, take a day trip from Tampa. Tampa, as your base, gives you lots of day trip options. You can take in some…
Read MoreBy Kevin McGeever ST. PETERSBURG -- It is impossible to exaggerate the allure of the Salvador Dalí Museum. Here is a cultural experience of international renown: the mind-bending works of one of the most pioneering and discussed artists of the 20th century. The building that houses this collection…
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Finding a creative place where children can play is a joy – for kids, who get to explore, and for parents, who know that hands-on artistic experiences deliver valuable learning opportunities. By Jodi Mailander Farrell “I think it’s essential to expose your children to the arts in order to educate…
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By Lauren Tjaden Located along Florida’s gulf coast east of Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach has managed to slide under the radar. But that doesn’t mean it’s undeserving—it just means you can have more of it to yourself…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell As one of the world’s most kid-friendly destinations, Orlando is tailor-made for family getaways that take advantage of O-Town’s theme parks and other amazing features. With the area’s growth into a sophisticated city, options to entertain, engage and make memories have…
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By Kara Franker The Wynwood Arts District, named one of America's best hipster neighborhoods by Forbes Magazine, is like no other area in Miami -- or anywhere for that matter. Developers transformed once lifeless warehouse buildings into a vibrant outdoor museum, featuring giant walls of…
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By Dalia Colon Where: In Flagler County, just north of Daytona Beach. Length: 98 miles. How to get around: Car. Best time to visit: In October for the Creekside Festival, a family-friendly event that includes bluegrass music, historical demonstrations, pony rides and more under the oak trees of…
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