7 Reasons to Visit Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s Gay Capital

By Jodi Mailander Farrell Progressive Fort Lauderdale has been proudly celebrating and courting the LGBTQ community for decades, recently incorporating transgender models into its mainstream tourism ads. The diverse and cosmopolitan city benefits from what Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando)…

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9 Ways to Have the Best Ever Visit to Fort Lauderdale

By Kara Franker Dreaming of sun, sand and seafood? A Fort Lauderdale weekend is calling your name. This town has it all: waterfront restaurants and bars, fabulous resorts, lots to do and a gorgeous stretch of golden-sand beach. If you're looking for a list of fun things to do to have the best…

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Dog-Friendly Beaches in Florida

By Saundra Amrhein When reclining on Florida’s sandy beaches, there’s no need to feel that tug of guilt about your best friend back home, left in a kennel or the care of strangers. Your dog could be right here with you, frolicking in the blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic, or…

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The Redlands and Homestead: The Outback of Miami

By Herb Hiller Explore the Redlands and Homestead to discover a slower pace of life. Many years ago, Homestead played host to an annual "Wheelmen's Winter Rendezvous." It made the town a hotbed of bicycling advocacy. I went down a couple of years to join in. I loved the flatness. Cycling through…

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A-Foot in Downtown Fernandina Beach

Take the time to walk your way through history in downtown Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island. By Chelle Koster Walton Footloose & Car-Free Fernandina Beach was one of Florida's earliest walk-about resort towns and remains one of its most attractive to strolling types with a yen for graceful…

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5 Fun Things to Do in Amelia Island

By Kara Franker From its beautiful beaches to its historic brick streets, there is a wealth of things to do in Amelia Island. On a recent trip to the island located in Northern Florida, I spent some time exploring the sites and natural beauty…

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Pirates Shows and Attractions in St. Augustine

You already know St. Augustine is famed for its history, but did you know you can experience all things pirate, too? Get ready to pillage and plunder (no matter how young or old you are)! Pirate and Treasure Museum This timber-shivering museum experience will leave you feeling very thankful that…

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Things You Have to Do In and Around Jacksonville, Fla.

Jacksonville, also known by locals as “Jax,” is one of the hottest cities in Florida these days. Why? Well, Jax, encompassing 840 square miles, is the largest city, by area, in the contiguous United States. That's plenty of room more than 20 miles of beach, plus a wealth of activities that'll keep…

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Day Trips from Jacksonville: Beaches, Springs, American History

By Kevin Mims A vacation day trip from Jacksonville can mean driving south and cruising the beaches along Florida’s Atlantic Coast, going west to hike in a national forest or splash in the freshwater springs, visit historic landmarks, and so much more. Here are 10 great day trips you can make…

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In Search of Fort Caroline, Jacksonville's 'Atlantis'

The location of the French fort is one of Florida's great archaeological mysteries. The search has been stymied partly because the fort's originators didn't want to be found. By Amy Wimmer Schwarb Every few weeks, sometimes as often as a couple of times a month, a visitor to Jacksonville's…

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