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Miami's Day Trip Gem
This isn't your grandma's cabana. The private, air-conditioned room has a couch, stereo and granite-topped mini-bar. It even has its own back porch for sunbathing.
Tags: Miami, South_Beach, resorts, luxury, spas, Sunny_Isles_Beach,
Celebrity Miami
If you’re looking for a glitzy evening, the endless nightlife options may seem daunting. However, there are a few sure-bets for a see-and-be-seen experience.
Tags: luxury, hotels, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, dining, nightlife, spas, shopping,
Florida Beach Primer
Take our abbreviated beach trip around Florida and add a few new beaches to your scrapbook. From Pensacola to Amelia Island to the Florida Keys, there is a new beach for you.
Tags: beaches, Pensacola, Perdido_Key, Destin, Fort_Walton_Beach, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Panama_City_Beach, Apalachicola, Cedar_Key, Steinhatchee, Crystal_River, Tampa, St_Petersburg, Clearwater_Beach, Egmont_Key, Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna_Maria_Island, Charlotte_Harbor, Fort_Myers, Sanibel_Island, Captiva_Island, Naples, Marco_Island, Florida_Keys, Key_West, Miami, South_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, West_Palm_Beach, Fort_Pierce, Vero_Beach, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, New_Smyrna_Beach, Flagler_Beach, Palm_Coast, St_Augustine, Jacksonville_Beach, Amelia_Island,
Miami Chic Hotels
The 1930 Spanish revival mansion offers 10 lavish guest suites, including Versace’s former bedroom and rooms that once accommodated Madonna, Princess Diana, Elton John and many of his celebrity friends.
Tags: Miami, South_Beach, hotels, luxury,
20 Ways to Hang with Dolphins
Participants collaborate with one of its 19 dolphin – many of them descendants of the 1963 Flipper movie cast – to create a colorfully abstract T-shirt that the dolphin decorates with water-based paints.
Tags: dolphins, sealife, Key_West, Florida_Keys, Islamorada, Marathon, Key_Largo, Miami, Fort_Myers_Beach, Fort_Pierce, Tampa, Orlando, aquariums, Destin, Panama_City_Beach,
Been There, Haven't Done That!
You've seen the theme parks, the big cities and the major attractions. Now it's time to go off the beaten path. On your next Florida excursion, plan for some extra travel time to visit these offbeat, quirky roadside attractions.
Tags: dining, museums, history, historical_sites, nature, parks, culture, Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Fort_Walton_Beach, Marianna, Milton, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Santa_Rosa_Beach, water_sports, Cross_Creek, Gainesville, Madison, Suwannee, Tallahassee, White_Springs, Steinhatchee, Amelia_Island, beaches, Flagler_Beach, Jacksonville, Palatka, St_Augustine, Crystal_River, St_Petersburg, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Kissimmee, Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Winter_Park, Hobe_Sound, Okeechobee, Ponce_Inlet, Sebastian, Stuart, Titusville, kayaking, Vero_Beach, Bradenton, Clewiston, Punta_Gorda, Coral_Gables, Delray_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Florida_Keys, Miami, Key_West, Homestead, Palm_Beach, Marathon, BeenThere, Monticello,
Lincoln Memorial Park in Dade County
Once one of the major centers of entertainment for blacks, this building housing The Lyric Theater is the lone survivor of the “Little Broadway” district that flourished in Overtown for almost 50 years.
Tags: parks, African_American, historical_sites, historic_districts, Miami,
Green and Global
In addition to its eco-attractions, South Florida shines in the museum department. Its art and historical museums illuminate the area's rich, multicultural complexion.
Tags: Sunny_Isles_Beach, Miami, resorts, family, Fort_Lauderdale,
Happy Campers: Florida Summer Kids' Camps
The kids may learn how to walk a tightrope, swim with dolphins or launch a space mission. But surely after a summer in Florida, they’ll impress their teachers with the fall assignment on “How I Spent My Summer Vacation.”
Tags: family, Kennedy_Space_Center, Titusville, Panama_City_Beach, nature, Tampa, Busch_Gardens, St_Augustine, Miami, aquariums, resorts, Naples, Amelia_Island, sports, Orlando,
Zookeeper for a Day at Miami MetroZoo
Our experiences included checking the eye of a red river hog, hand-feeding sweet potatoes to a rhino, warding off the advances of an amorous parrot and accepting kisses from New Guinea Singing Dog puppies.
Tags: Miami, zoos, wildlife, family,
There's No Place Like Home
It has always been a dream of mine to swim with dolphins, so we packed up and headed south to the Miami Seaquarium, which offers dolphin swim programs at its newly renovated, $5-million Dolphin Harbor.
Tags: family, aquariums, St_Petersburg, wildlife, sealife, nature, Tampa, Clearwater, Miami,
Florida Boat Tours and Cruises
Cruise to the barrier islands, accessible only by boat, to watch dolphins in the wild or collect seashells on Cayo Costa’s seashore.
Tags: cruises, boating, tours, St_Augustine, Destin, Clearwater, Madeira_Beach, St_Petersburg, Naples, Captiva_Island, Miami, Key_West, Clearwater_Beach,
Quick Florida Family Road Trips
Families who board in Fort Myers will love traveling north and across the historic Caloosahatchee Trestle and Drawbridge.
Tags: Lake_Wales, citrus, family, museums, Miami, transportation,
Florida Shopping, Nightlife and Luxury
When I want to become part of the entertainment, I often check out Miami’s Studio, the biggest karaoke club in the world with more than 22,000 songs in 20 languages.
Tags: shopping, nightlife, music, hotels, Daytona_Beach, Tampa, Panama_City, Miami, antiques, Lakeland, Mount_Dora, St_Petersburg, Naples, South_Beach, Sarasota, luxury,
Florida Port Tours
Like marine ports, airports also offer tours of their inner workings and some even hold special open houses.
Tags: tours, Fort_Myers, Miami, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Sarasota, Bradenton, Jacksonville, transportation,
Culinary Heaven Meets the Coast
One of the best ways to indulge your taste buds while on vacation is to take advantage of the resort's Trump Tasting Package, which includes a six-course meal served at the award-winning restaurant Neomi's Grill on-site.
Tags: Sunny_Isles_Beach, resorts, dining, Miami,
Beach Party
Conveniently perched on the Florida-Alabama state line, it hosts the Annual Interstate Mullet Toss, a wacky April tournament where participants heave a dead mullet from Florida into Alabama.
Tags: Venice, beaches, events, festival, Pensacola, Cocoa_Beach, surfing, Fernandina_Beach, Key_West, Big_Pine_Key, Destin, fishing, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Delray_Beach, Clearwater_Beach, Dunedin, Siesta_Key, Nokomis, Stuart, St_Augustine, Jacksonville, music, Panama_City_Beach, camping, St_Petersburg,
Art All Around Us
One of the oldest Colonial buildings in St. Augustine, the Prince Murat House, is named for Prince Achille Murat (Napoleon Bonaparte’s nephew) and contains antiques that have some historical connections to the Murat family.
Tags: architecture, Miami, tours, historical_sites, Pensacola, Seaside, Lakeland, Sarasota, Palm_Beach, Boca_Raton, Winter_Park, St_Augustine, canoeing, kayaking,
Float Your Boat to Florida
If you’re thinking about bringing your boat for either a short visit or a prolonged stay, think ahead. If the boat can’t be kept on a trailer or at a private dock, call ahead to reserve a slip in a marina.
Tags: boating, transportation, Miami, Fort_Lauderdale, Fernandina_Beach, Florida_Keys, Okeechobee,
Amtrak's Silver Meteor
Unlike many other overnight trains, the Meteor (and sister train Silver Star) survived through to the Amtrak era when the U.S. government took over the passenger railroad system.
Tags: transportation, Miami, history,
Destination Miami - With Kids
When we “checked out” the 1,200-square-foot indoor facility, we found the camp equipped with enough counselors, video games, craft supplies, fishing rods and basketballs to make any kid happy.
Tags: family, Miami, resorts, shopping, aquariums,
South Beach, Simplified
The vibe at Ola bar and restaurant, adjacent to the spa-style Sanctuary Hotel, is relaxing and sociable.
Tags: Miami, South_Beach, hotels, nightlife, dining,
In Deference to Doral
The ball shot from the club head as if propelled by gunpowder, rocketing skyward toward the distant flagstick until it nestled six feet from the hole.
Tags: golf, Miami, resorts, sports,
Seven Countries in Seven Days
Delray’s rugged Atlantic coastline offers a distinctly international vibe, complemented by authentic treats like weiner schnitzel and sour cabbage soup served in meticulously decorated surrounds.
Tags: St_Augustine, Tarpon_Springs, culture, Ybor_City, Tampa, Anna_Maria_Island, Delray_Beach, Miami, South_Beach, Boca_Raton, dining,
A Family Affair
Reunions are not just about catching up, they're about making memories. For your next affair, these activities infuse fun into your family time.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Walton_Beach, Miami, New_Smyrna_Beach, Panama_City_Beach, Titusville, beaches, reunions, family, Kennedy_Space_Center, resorts, bed_and_breakfasts, Destin, fishing, hotels, Florida_Keys,
Generation M (for Museum Going)
Imagine leaving your home forever to travel halfway around the world and battle the enemy in a strange land of alligators and dark-skinned giants.
Tags: Boca_Raton, Boynton_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Myers, Homestead, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Marathon, Miami, Naples, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Ponce_Inlet, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Stuart, Tallahassee, Tampa, West_Palm_Beach, Panama_City, museums, family, St_Augustine, aquariums,
Florida's Smaller Marine Attractions
With a microscopic admission, you'll have plenty of spending money to rent a surrey for a family bike ride, grab a bite at one of the Pier's many restaurants or take something home from one of its souvenir shops.
Tags: Bradenton, Fort_Walton_Beach, Islamorada, Key_Largo, Miami, Orlando, Panama_City_Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, sealife, aquariums, family, St_Petersburg,
Fantasy Islands
It's a place where nothing is too extravagant when it comes to wowing your partner. As the Resort reminds, "all you have to do is ask."
Tags: Amelia_Island, Anna_Maria_Island, Clearwater, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Marco_Island, Miami, Palm_Coast, Panama_City_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Sebastian, parks, romance, beaches, spas, resorts, St_George_Island, weddings,
Ports of Call
Nature trails, safe harbors, cabins, tent sites, hiking and biking trails and miles of deserted beaches make this a must-see location.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Apalachicola, Captiva_Island, Carrabelle, Charlotte_Harbor, Coconut_Grove, Fernandina_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key_Largo, Miami, Panama_City_Beach, Sarasota, South_Beach, Venice, nature, parks, camping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, St_Augustine, hotels, resorts, Sanibel_Island,
Gilligan Fantasies
We feel as though we've arrived in the South Seas in the mere 15 minutes it takes the ferry to spirit us away from traffic jams and life's other irks.
Tags: Fort_Myers, Miami, beaches, parks, biking, hiking, resorts, nature, Florida_Keys, romance, Englewood,
Coastal Guardians
Visitors come for the beach, for the pier, for charter boats, a casino cruise, for the waterfront restaurants and to walk the town's canopied lanes, escapist as ever.
Tags: Apalachicola, Cape_Canaveral, Jupiter, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marathon, Miami, Ponce_Inlet, history, historical_sites, lighthouses, beaches,
Executive Escapes
Later that evening, Gatsby-esque murals and saltwater aquariums, along with our three waiters - Birk, Ben and Don - greeted Meghan and I at The Maritana Grille.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Boca_Raton, Coral_Gables, Islamorada, Key_West, Longboat_Key, Marathon, Miami, Miami_Beach, Mount_Dora, Palm_Beach, Steinhatchee, West_Palm_Beach, spas, resorts, beaches, luxury, dining,
Parrot Heads
This is a place of bikini tops and Bloody Marys for breakfast. Where the talk is about fishing, the weather and what port of call is next.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fort_Lauderdale, Gulf_Breeze, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Miami_Beach, Naples, Nokomis, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Ponce_Inlet, Sarasota, South_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, Venice, nightlife, beaches, resorts, hotels, dining,
Beaches 101
Seekers of relaxation and tranquility go to Dunedin's state-protected Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island for a serene visit with nature.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Anna_Maria_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Cape_San_Blas, Captiva_Island, Cedar_Key, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Dunedin, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Myers, Fort_Walton_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Naples, Navarre, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Sanibel_Island, Sebastian, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, beaches, parks, camping,
The Good Life
With 10 percent of the ExxonMobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Award winners in Florida, opulence and supreme comfort is never far away in the Sunshine State.
Tags: Coral_Gables, Fort_Lauderdale, Miami, Miami_Beach, Naples, spas, resorts, shopping,
Boys of Spring
Among the legends who roamed the field were Babe Ruth, Dizzy Dean and many others you may be able to recall from years past.
Tags: Bradenton, Daytona_Beach, Fort_Myers, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Lake_Buena_Vista, Lakeland, Miami, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Tampa, Vero_Beach, West_Palm_Beach, sports, St_Petersburg, Walt_Disney_World,
Music to Our Ears
All around the state, musical organizations recognize the need to build audiences.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Clearwater, Cocoa_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Key_West, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Miami, Miami_Beach, Mount_Dora, Naples, Ocala, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, music, St_Petersburg, Melbourne,
Florida Zoofari
Because of this exhibit, Lowry Park Zoo was named the number one zoo in the United States for young children by Child Magazine.
Tags: Gulf_Breeze, Jacksonville, Merritt_Island, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Tampa, zoos, wildlife, family,
Captain's Log: Sailing the Florida Keys
From our aft deck we could watch the take-offs and landings of huge flocks of terns, gulls and herons. We grilled up some chicken we'd been marinating.
Tags: Key_West, Marathon, Miami, boating, parks, cruises, Florida_Keys, sailing,
Billfish Bonanza
When it comes to targeting sailfish, Florida's central east coast ranks as one of the world's premier destinations.
Tags: Boca_Raton, Islamorada, Key_Largo, Miami, Miami_Beach, Stuart, fishing, Panama_City, Florida_Keys,
The Florida Keys by Motorcycle
Heading south, the famous Seven Mile Bridge offers views of endless sky and sea; it also presents the most challenging riding you're likely to encounter.
Tags: Islamorada, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marathon, Miami, Florida_Keys, motorcycling, hotels, resorts, dining,
Top Florida Biker Events
Biketoberfest is Daytona Beach's autumn counterpart to Bike Week. The crowds aren't as overwhelming as the city's spring event, but Biketoberfest is every bit as much fun.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, Gainesville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Ybor_City, motorcycling, events,
Miami Heat: Nightspots that Sizzle
Open six nights a week, the venue is a popular spot for fashion shows, so don't be surprised to spot a supermodel among the crowd.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Hollywood, Miami, South_Beach, nightlife, music,
Cultural Celebrations
Where else can you hear Scottish bagpipes and an oompah band belting out polka tunes, while snacking on spicy Thai treats or a German sausage?
Tags: Bartow, Coconut_Grove, Eatonville, Jacksonville, Key_West, Miami, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, culture, events, history, festival, music,
A-Foot in Fort Lauderdale
Big city meets carefree beach within a three-mile stroll along Fort Lauderdale's most fashionable streets and walkways.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, Miami, Palm_Beach, West_Palm_Beach, transportation, resorts, shopping, hotels, parks, museums,
Teeing Up on the Treasure Coast
Martin County is home to more than a few golfing legends, but for vacationers, it's also an above-par Mecca that caters to amateurs as well as pros.
Tags: Jensen_Beach, Miami, Palm_Beach, Stuart, golf, Port_St_Lucie, Hutchinson_Island,
Cultural Encounters in Florida
That place is the edge of the Everglades, a strip of land 11 miles by 600 feet where the Miccosukee rule sovereign and have since the Seminole Wars chased them from their Tallahassee homeland in the 1850s.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Tallahassee, culture, history, St_Augustine,
Globetrotting Florida
Kaleidoscopic costumes of sequins and crepe paper bob along the street in step with whistles, bells and the leathery thrump of African drums.
Tags: Miami, Tarpon_Springs, culture, history, Coconut_Grove, dining,
Miami and Key West
Visitors shop all day, lunch on food from almost anywhere in the world, visit art and historical museums, or just stroll through the streets of Miami's historic district.
Tags: Key_West, Miami, museums, shopping, driving_tours,
Big Water Heritage Trail
While in Belle Glade don't miss the Torry Island Bridge, the oldest manually operated swing bridge still in use in Florida.
Tags: Clewiston, Fort_Myers, Miami, Okeechobee, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, West_Palm_Beach, trails, tours, fishing, history, hiking, driving_tours,
City Profile: Coral Gables
The area has a wealth of culinary cuisine, jazz cafes, and scenic walks perfect for after-dinner strolls.
Tags: Coral_Gables, Miami,
City Profile: Miami
Gleaming skyscrapers and the spirit of progress that has made Miami one of the most dynamic cities in the country characterize downtown, a vibrant business district.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Coral_Gables, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach,
City Profile: Miami Beach
Miami Beach nightlife concludes an unforgettable vacation day with a diverse array of ethnic food and American cuisine, topped off with jazz cafes and hopping dance clubs.
Tags: Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach,
Cuban Heritage
Here you'll find exotic fruit stands, Cuban bakeries and casual sidewalk cafes where you can sample Cuban cuisine.
Tags: Key_West, Miami, Miami_Beach, Tampa, Ybor_City, history, historic_districts, museums, driving_tours,
Miami and Beyond
One of its most cherished prizes, the Art Deco Historic District of Miami Beach, ranks as the largest collection of Art Deco buildings anywhe