By Jodi Mailander Farrell Roller derby has been making a comeback. In Florida, at least a half-dozen all-girls derby teams duke it out throughout the state year-round. Teams today follow the guidelines of Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), the governing body for rules, safety, and…
Read MoreBy Janet K. Keeler Space may not be the most accessible tourist destination – yet – but the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral is the next best thing for travelers who want to experience the final frontier. The sprawling complex on the aptly named Space Coast in Brevard…
Read More
By Janet K. Keeler Tampa and environs offer many opportunities for eco-travelers. In the third-most populous city in Florida, a visitor looking to make a low impact while having a high-impact experience can do so on both land and water. There are 1.4 million people living in Hillsborough County…
Read More
By Florence Snyder The University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa was the first state university planned and opened in the 20th century, as well as the first to be located in a vibrant and rapidly expanding urban setting. As west central Florida grew into a megalopolis stretching from Tampa Bay to…
Read More
By Kara Franker No location exudes the luxury lifestyle quite like the star-studded island of West Palm Beach. Vacation like a jet-setter at one of these West Palm Beach luxury hotels. Things to do? Drive around town in a classic car, dine at a 1930s era supper club, or book yourself an organic…
Read More
By Julie Landry Laviolette With miles of protected shoreline, a national seashore, scenic bluffs and natural preserves teeming with wildlife, Pensacola, Fla. offers diverse ecosystems and terrain for the eco-tourist. From eco-attractions to earth-friendly accommodations, Pensacola has plenty to…
Read More
By Jodi Mailander Farrell Unspoiled beaches, treasured animal sanctuaries and protected nature preserves make West Palm Beach and its surrounding area a desirable green retreat for conscious travel between the Atlantic Ocean and the shores of Lake Okeechobee, the largest lake in the southeastern…
Read More
By Jodi Mailander Farrell Running parallel to the only living coral reef in the continental United States, the Florida Keys are custom-made for wildlife explorers, with four national wildlife refuges, two ecological reserves, fish hatcheries and miles of kayaking trails. The precarious nature of…
Read More
By Jeanette Scott Remember the "old days" where people would dress up in gorgeous, elaborate outfits complete with hats? Well now you can experience some of that same fun at Dapper Day at Disney World in Orlando. The first Dapper Day at Disney World was held in Feb. 2011 and it’s been a smash…
Read More
By Lauren Tjaden 72 miles of shimmering beaches stretch across Florida’s Space Coast, a diverse ecosystem that promises mysterious wetlands, lush forests and abundant lakes, rich with wildlife that includes docile manatees, ancient sea turtles and unparalleled birding. A multitude of parks…
Read More
