Throughout the state, both man-made and natural water parks keep you cool under the Florida sun. By Katherine O'Neal Feet, flotation and all, my kids and I spent our summer testing out wave pools, sliding down speedy slopes, bobbing on man-made rivers, tubing through "rapids," and generally…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Universal Parks, Entertainment, Dining, and Shopping An escape to Universal Orlando Resort — with Universal Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex — is like five out-of-this-galaxy…
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By Kevin McGeever After roughly 850 miles of driving I-95 from Philadelphia to Florida and then a stretch of the legs at the Official Florida Welcome Center, it would be perfectly understandable to say aloud to no one in particular: “One hundred sixty-five miles to Orlando. Let’s go!” Who can…
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By Kevin McGeever Let’s start with a confession. In 1984, on my first drive from New York City to Florida, I crossed the state line on Interstate 95 and rolled down the windows of my 1972 Chevy Malibu. It was March and it was 75 degrees . I stopped at the Official Florida Welcome Center to stretch…
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By: Janet K. Keeler Dina Capehart gets attached to the inventory in her West Palm Beach boutique. Each broad-brimmed hat, each vintage evening gown, each bejeweled evening bag has a story. That’s because everything in Dina C’s Fab & Funky Consignment Boutique came from someone else’s closet…
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By Kevin Mims It only takes one dip in the warm, clear waters on the coast of Martin County, one look at the sea life under the surface, a short stroll on a beach where endangered sea turtles have made their nests, a few minutes gliding down a river teeming with wildlife Florida is known for. It’s…
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St. Petersburg is one of those rare cities that balances big city-caliber museums with the unparalleled beauty of nature. Downtown St. Pete has a reputation for its friendly residents and proximity to beautiful beaches. Add to that world-class art museums, award-winning restaurants, entertainment…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell The sun isn’t the only light shining in Florida. Since “Moon Over Miami” cast its Technicolor glow in 1941, the state has had a long-standing love affair with film. Today, there’s a film festival in every region practically every month, stretching from Jacksonville’s World…
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By Patty Ryan In Sarasota, the beach residents turn off lights to avoid distracting sea turtles. When birds of many species adopt a county drainage field, the community responds by building an Audubon Nature Center. Voters tax themselves to extend a popular bike trail. It isn’t difficult to be an…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Ecologically and culturally diverse, Miami extends a friendly ¡Bienvenidos! for responsible, green-minded visitors. From eco-friendly hotels and low-impact activities to give-back voluntourism opportunities that help the community, the greater Miami area offers many…
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