Red tide caused Florida to lose $2.7 billion in only one year

Red Tide algae bloom in the ocean – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alfred Rowan Due to a decline in tourism, Florida’s poisonous red tide has resulted in losses of billions of dollars in just one year. According to a recent research by the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management published in

Universal’s New Epic Universe Theme Park has been unveiled

Aerial photo of Epic Universe under construction in Orlando, Florida; opening Summer 2025 — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Felix Mizioznikov The initial information about Universal Epic Universe, a portal-connected theme park that will transport guests to the worlds of Nintendo, Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, the terrifying Dark Universe, and Celestial Park, was released

Save the date! Central Florida will host the biggest festivals and events in 2024

Florida Strawberry Festival, Central Florida Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media New year, fresh experiences to create! The plethora of events in Central Florida is the greatest thing about being a resident! Here’s a list of some of the biggest festivals and events that will be held in Central Florida this

Five enjoyable activities to do in Brevard from December 29 to January 4

Brevard County – Historic Old Melbourne Beach Pier sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thomas Kelley New Year’s Eve at Brevard Zoo Sunday, December 31st from 10 a.m. to noon is the perfect time for the whole family to ring in the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime at Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham

In 2024, a new cruise ship named “Margaritaville at Sea” will depart from Florida and visit these three well-known locations

Tropical island Caribbean color chairs & tables at Margaritaville Ocho Rios Restaurant and Sports Bar on the beach in Saint Ann – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: Debbie Ann Powell Officials stated in a news release on Monday that Margaritaville at Sea has expanded its route to include the Gulf of Mexico by adding a

Do you want to mail gifts or holiday cards from Christmas, Florida? Here’s when should you send them

Christmas, Florida — Courtesy — Image by: Britt Kennerly FLORIDA TODAY Every year, people from all over Florida visit the post office in Christmas, Florida, to have Santa Claus, reindeer, and Christmas trees stamped on their holiday mail at a site suitable for the season. In case you were unaware, Christmas is a town in

Brightline, the new high-speed rail system in Florida that connects Miami and Orlando, may serve as a model for other American travel

MIAMI, FL/USA – JULY 14, 2018: Brightline is a high-speed train service between West Palm Beach, Florida and Miami. This is the West Palm Beach, station. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By Thomas Barrat Millions of Americans are preparing for their holiday travels as Thanksgiving draws near. According to AAA’s projections, almost 55 million individuals will

Allure of the Seas joins lineup at Port Canaveral and will sail twice a week

Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Wayleebird The enormous Allure of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean International, arrived in Port Canaveral early on Wednesday to begin an exceptional home-port stay. A ship that big will travel twice a week from a single port, instead of just once a week, for

Fantasy Fest 2023 to Kick Off Soon in Key West!

Start of Fantasy Fest – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Chuck Wagner This celebrated festival will take place from Friday, October 20, through Sunday, October 29. Masquerade parties, costume contests, glitzy galas, and an extravagant grand procession are among the many festivities. The importance of creative costuming cannot be overstated, and the best efforts always

Florida’s Brightline high-speed train service’s history

Brightline high-speed train (then still known as Virgin Trains USA) traveling south towards Miami, as seen on March 14, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Photo and Caption: Jillian Cain Photography/Shutterstock.com Brightline began operating from Orlando on Friday. The success of a privately operated high-speed passenger rail service in the US will be put to