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Top 5 picks for a luxurious southwe...

I’ve lived in Naples Florida for the past nine years and it has now become an annual tradition for us to take a short vacation in our own backyard every summer. Why? Quite simply, some of the very best values are found during the summertime in

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Now open: Universal's Wizarding Wor...

June 18 has finally arrived, and with it the official opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort! Located in Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park, this much-awaited Harry Potter attraction promises

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Top 5 tips for magical Disney chara...

A Florida vacation to Walt Disney World isn’t complete without a character breakfast. Trust me, even the hardest of hearts will be melted like butter on pancakes by the sight of little kids hugging Mickey and Pooh. Here’s my top 5 tips for

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Top 5 cities for 4th of July fireworks

July 4th travel is all about one thing: fireworks. If you're looking to put some bang! in family vacations for the 4th of July holiday, look no further than these Top 5 Places for Fourth of July Fireworks:

Tags: Boston, Seattle, Washington D.C.

Past meets present at 3 historic Mi...

Drawing celebrities, artists and travelers to its tropical shoreline and white-hot nightlife, Miami beach is a premier South Florida vacation destination, but also one that boasts a rich history. Visit in style by booking a room at one of these

Universal takes on the Wizarding Wo...

If you like Harry Potter as much as your kids do, you're in for the ultimate Florida vacation. On June 18, Harry Potter fans will be introduced to a new attraction area at Universal Orlando Resort's Islands of Adventure: Harry Potter's Wizarding

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3 winning Florida beach vacations

By Maria Mora Every year, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, better known as Dr. Beach, chooses the country’stop 10 beaches. Year […]

Coconut Wireless: More flights than...

For an airline based in Seattle, Washington, and named after the 49th State, Alaska Airlines is doing an awful lot of flying to Hawaiian airports these days. About 10 percent of the carrier's service now operates to the 50th state and Alaska's

My Florida vacation do-over in Key ...

As a Florida native, I've been lucky enough to visit Key West three times. And in to be honest, I never tire of experiencing the tropical, authentic flavor of Key West.

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Planning a kid-friendly Florida vac...

I learned a lot about the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, where I grew up, the first time I planned a vacation there. This was no longer just a retirement destination.

YOLO boarding on your Florida beach...

Originating in California and inspired by historic Hawaiian surfboards, YOLO paddle boarding is a popular sport in Florida and growing in popularity on many other beach vacations.

Summer beach delights in St. Pete, ...

Traveling off peak definitely has its benefits, especially when you're talking about a Florida vacation in the summertime. In fact, summer is perhaps the best time to find beach vacation deals in Florida , and this year, the beaches of St. Pete

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Top 10 "something for everyone" fam...

As parents planning a family vacation, it's our job to find something that will make everyone happy. We may not be able to keep everyone happy at every moment, but you can bet that we'll always look for family vacations that offers a "little

Taking Miami by marathon

By Joanna Citarella Earlier this year I ran the ING Miami Marathon. If you like to run and you’re considering […]

Tags: Florida Vacation, Marathon, miami hotels, Miami Vacation

World’s best theme park resorts

Whether you're planning a visit to Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or any other major North American theme park, give this hotel list a whirl and enjoy some stress-free family vacation planning.

Tags: Disney, family, Hotels

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal's...

By Pete Gruenthal Living in Orlando and having never stayed at New Orleans hotels for anything other than business meetings, […]

Tags: Mardi Gras, New Orleans hotels, Universal's Orlando Resort

Virgin adds Orlando flights, Delta ...

The never-ending soap opera that is Virgin America took a few more twists recently. The airline, which has been pummeled by losses and ownership chaos since long before its 2007 launch, is overhauling its route network again. Out is John

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How to budget for family dining at ...

How much can a family of four expect to spend on food at Disney World? I’ll give you an answer based on my family of four, which consists of two adults and two boys. Such a family could generally expect to spend anywhere between $70 to $200 or

Tags: Disney, family, food and wine, Travel Tips

Top Disney World hotel recommendati...

Staying on Disney property is a must for my family and luckily, Disney provides a range of hotel options for every taste and budget, from value resorts to deluxe grand villas. Families with young kids will be able to choose a wide range of

Tags: Disney, family, Hotels, Travel Tips

New hotels in Florida, California a...

From Marriott: Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Plantation, which is actually a redo of the existing Ocean Sands Resort; an 878-room JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live at Olympic and Figueroa in Los Angeles; and a 168-room Fairfield Inn that is part

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