Nicole Hutcheson Let’s face it. There aren’t too many places in the world that have year-round sunshine. And lucky for us, Florida is one of them. That means it’s a perfect place for those who seek a restorative retreat for beauty and wellness. And then there are those of us who just want to…
Read MoreBy 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…
Read MoreBy Jodi Mailander Farrell If getting there is half the fun then finding a one-of-a-kind place to rest your head is the other half. Florida is home to many memorable sleeping spots, including treehouses, lighthouses, Seminole chickee huts and museums. Adventure-seekers will want to catch zzzs in one…
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By Lauren Tjaden Disney! Universal! SeaWorld! They beckon visitors with the enchantment of a Magic Kingdom, rides that promise super-size screams, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences like touching the rubbery skin of a dolphin. You can enjoy Orlando’s theme parks while staying in the privacy of…
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By Kevin Mims It’s no secret that Florida is a top destination for RVing and camping, and there’s no better place than the Sunshine State for RV nomads to explore. From the wild rivers and caves of the Panhandle to the beaches of the Florida Keys, there are seemingly endless ways to experience all…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell When it comes to romance and luxury, the Grand Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale -- the only gay property on the Travel Channel’s coveted list this year for “Best All-Inclusive Resorts” -- ranks up there with high-end resorts in Mexico, Antigua and Australia. One of the…
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Just off the coast of Fort Myers, the Captiva Island Inn gives guests easy access to island activities. VISIT FLORIDA staff I had always imagined Captiva Island as a far away, exotic paradise, attainable only after an arduous journey. But from Sarasota, a one-hour road-trip landed us in Fort…
Read MoreGo ahead, sweat the small stuff. You and your family can rewind time and slow down at Omni Amelia Island Resort. We aren’t the kind of family who likes to sit around. But on our recent foray to Amelia Island off of Florida’s northeast coast, the vintage charm of the island made the whole family…
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By Kevin Mims There’s no better place than Florida for year-round camping, whether you’re parked off a beach enjoying a sunset, sitting around a campfire in the forest, or sleeping footsteps away from a freshwater spring. And there’s no more comfortable—or family-friendly—way to camp than in an RV…
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By Kevin Mims If you’re a full-time or seasonal RVer, you know that sometimes a little planning can go a long way. With so much to see and do in Florida, it helps to have a schedule in mind, so here are three itineraries for RV nomads—separated into North, Central, and South Florida sections…
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