By Kevin McGeever The road trip vacation destination is Miami, easily one of the most up-tempo, multi-lingual, caffeinated places on the planet. From Washington, D.C., no slouch in the Fast Pace Dept., the drive is more than 1,000 high-speed (and sometimes high-intensity) miles on Interstate 95. The…
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By Kevin McGeever The headline says “Driving to Florida: Chicago to Miami,” which suggests a point-to-point vacation. You know. Hit the road. Stretch the legs. Fill the tank. Repeat. And, if you’re in that kind of a hurry, we understand. At the end of the line is exciting Miami. But this story is…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Planning a visit to Miami with your toddlers, tweens and teens? Discover kid-friendly things to do in Miami, and the most fun places to stay and eat in this handy guide. Here are some family-friendly adventures, activities and experiences in the Magic City that are bound to please…
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By Kara Franker Calling all Florida residents! Invite your friends and family down to visit South Florida this summer and show them how to live it up like a local. This summer season, Florida natives will have it easier than ever with great deals on luxury hotel packages, combined with offers…
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By Janet K. Keeler Which one of these doesn’t go with the others? Tropical drinks, nightclubs, motocross, camping, Miami. It’s a trick question because they all coexist in South Florida, though maybe not simultaneously. Adventure seekers will find plenty of activities to keep them busy in the…
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On the beaches of Miami, the Atlantic Ocean merges with the Caribbean Sea, the sands turn soft and white and the waters lap the shore in shades of light blue to nearly clear aqua. The area offers more than a dozen beaches, all with their own vibe. Here's where to find the best beaches of Miami…
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Florida Cuban Heritage Trail: Day One Start your adventure in Ybor City, established in 1886 as a company town for Cubans in Florida who worked in Vicente Ybor's cigar factories…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Famed throughout the world, Haulover Beach boasts abundant parking, as well as restrooms, concessions, rentals, and a generous sandy beach sprawled against the shores of the Atlantic. But the main reason this family-friendly beach is renowned is for something it doesn’t have: the…
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By Dalia Colon Where: The Florida Keys Highway starts at the southern tip of Florida near Miami and continues from Key Largo to Key West. Length: 106 miles. How to get around: Car or bicycle. Best time to visit: September to observe bird migration season and avoid the winter crowds. Fun fact: The…
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By Dalia Colon Where: The road runs north to south along Florida’s east coast, from the Miami-Dade County line to Palm Beach County line, passing through Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. Length: 25 miles How to get around: Car or bicycle. Best time to visit: Music lovers flock here…
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