By Lauren Tjaden Florida’s historic, iconic resorts and hotels are perfect for celebrating your own special getaway. You can discover lavish mansions where Gatsby-age tycoons toasted blockbuster deals under sparkling chandeliers, kick back in decadent hideouts where high-society celebrities…
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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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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Ecologically and culturally diverse, Miami extends a friendly ¡Bienvenidos! for responsible, green-minded visitors. From eco-friendly hotels and low-impact activities to give-back voluntourism opportunities that help the community, the greater Miami area offers many…
Read MoreBy Jodi Mailander Farrell For a half-century, Miami’s Overtown neighborhood has been a place visited for history’s sake. That’s about to change. A new performing arts center, art galleries and a trendy inn are rejuvenating one of the city’s oldest African-American communities. And, Red Rooster, a…
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By Kara Franker Gearing up for the big game? Here's a list for you. Check out our picks for some of the best sports bars in Florida to watch your favorite team go for the win. Cowgirl Kitchen Restaurant & Bar A must-visit neighborhood spot in South Walton where the beach meets the west on 30A…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Surprise! Florida’s hub for culture and cool is also kid-friendly. Miami boasts a global reputation for its nightlife and arts scene, but the city is also packed with entertaining and enriching things to do as a family. Year-round subtropical warmth makes it a great…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell and Kevin McGeever The drive from Atlanta down Interstate 75 to Florida's southwest and then across to Miami is roughly 728 miles -- maybe 12 hours if you push it. And if you've searched the Internet and landed on this story, then chances are you’re planning a Florida…
Read MoreBy Jeanette Scott If you’re heading to South Florida, be sure to check out this list of top Miami shopping malls and shopping areas. Design District Located between Midtown and Wynwood, the Design District neighborhood is quickly on the rise as one of the newest luxury designations for shopping in…
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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…
Read MoreBy Kevin McGeever The drive from Philadelphia to Miami is roughly 1,200 miles. Fully one-third of your trip is driving through Florida. Think about it. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia are in the rear view when you cross the state line on I-95 and pause to…
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