By Lauren Tjaden Iconic, legendary and always vibrant, Miami Beach offers a smorgasbord of things to do. You can experience blockbuster clubs that include the The Palace, where mimosas and queens take center stage at the club’s famous show and brunch; tour the Historic Art Deco District to see…
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By Cristin Wilson Looking for adventure? A bit of romance? Some quality family time? All are possible in the Jacksonville area, and without breaking the bank. Here are three itineraries that can be done for under $50. If the sunshine doesn't make you smile, these budget-friendly ideas will…
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By Janet K. Keeler Jacksonville is Florida’s largest city both in population (about 840,000) and landmass (888 square miles). Even with all those residents (add another 22,000 for Jacksonville Beach ), there are plenty of ways to get your adventure on in Jax. The city is just miles from the roaring…
Read MoreBy Amy Minchin For more than 450 years, people have traveled to Pensacola in search of new experiences. Tristán de Luna of Spain led America’s first settlement attempt here in 1559. This westernmost Florida city is proud of its historic downtown and white sandy beaches, new Pensacola attractions and…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette For families traveling with a child on the autism spectrum or with special needs, Orlando , Fla., is the ticket. If your child needs a sensory-friendly attraction, a quiet break or a patient, caring destination to explore, you can make family travel memories that will…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Think of the Florida Keys as a 125-mile island chain of family fun. From beach camping and snorkeling to gentle animal encounters with dolphins and native Key deer, there are so many one-of-a-kind experiences in the Florida Keys that every day can be filled with epic…
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By Carlos Harrison Bahia Honda State Park can boast that it was the first-ever Florida site to make #1 on Dr. Beach's famous "Best Beaches" list. That was in 1992, nearly 500 years after the first Spanish explorers sailed past and gave it its name – “Deep Bay.” The soothingly secluded white-sand…
Read MoreBy Julie Deily Almost seven years ago, Curtis and I visited St. Augustine for a long weekend. It wasn't the first time visiting for either of us, but it was our first time visiting together. We have great memories of that trip. We didn't have a lot of money but we still had a blast. So given the…
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By Carrie McLaren Did you know there’s a Despicable Me - Minion Mayhem ride? It’s one of my favorite rides at Universal Studios in Orlando . Get ready as Gru recruits you to help with an evil plan and submits you to Minion training; you'll don 3D glasses and go on a wild ride with laughs…
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By Kara Franker Ready to plan your next girls' night out (GNO?) I have the perfect locale for you — the W Hotel Fort Lauderdale. I recruited some of my fave gal pals, rented a limo, and got ready for a night out at the trendy and luxurious W Fort Lauderdale, one of the best hotels in the area. We…
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