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

Orlando-to-South Florida service will begin, according to Brightline

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 The launch date for Brightline’s high-speed rail service between Orlando and South Florida has been announced. Beginning next Friday, Sept. 22, travelers

Here are the top five senior-friendly travel destinations in the Sunshine State

Senior Couple Enjoying Retirement On the Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Daniel Myjones Florida is a great vacation spot for travelers of all ages. However, certain Sunshine State communities give visitors a laid-back vacation packed with things to do that are appropriate for mature people. These Florida communities offer a small piece of heaven, complete

Universal Studios Florida officially opens Minion Land

Minion Land opens in Universal Studios Florida – Pictured: Minion Cart — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Usa-Pyon Minion Land, the new area at Universal Studios Florida themed to the naughty yellow creatures from the “Despicable Me” movies, has opened formally after many weeks of soft openings and technical rehearsals. The area, which is distinguished by its

Three of the 10 most popular summer tourist spots in the US are in Florida

Jacksonville Beach, Florida: Popular tourist destination — Courtesy: Image by JJacob Boomsma from Shutterstock The countdown to the end of summer has begun, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go on that trip you’ve been planning. And a new report says that you might not have to go very far to get to some of

American Airlines increases flights to Florida hotspot and adds new Caribbean route

American Airlines plane at airport — Courtesy: Shutterstock — GagliardiPhotography From its hub in Miami, Florida, American Airlines is flying to a new warm-weather location and providing extra seats. As of Thursday, American will fly nonstop for the first time between Miami International Airport and Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas (GHB). The service, which is situated around

According to OpenTable, the Top 100 U.S. restaurants for outdoor dining list includes 17 in Florida

Seventeen Florida restaurants make OpenTable dining list – Pictured: Outdoor Dining Rooftop — Courtesy: Image by Brian Patrick Lim from Shutterstock Florida recently placed second in the nation among states with the most highly rated outdoor dining establishments, boasting charming waterfront restaurants and rooftop bars with delectable dining options. On the annual list of the

After three more drownings, Panama City Beach is now deadliest in U.S. this year

Long Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida, USA is known as the Emerald Coast in the Panhandle. Taken in January 2018. Photo and Caption: Darlene Stanley/Shutterstock.com After three more fatalities over the weekend, Panama City Beach in Florida is officially the deadliest beach in the United States thus far in 2023. Three people drowned and

Florida is ranked the second most fun state in the U.S.

South Beach, Miami, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you According to a recent WalletHub study, Florida is the second-most enjoyable state in the union. Based on 26 distinct factors, Florida was determined to be the second most fun state, behind California, by WalletHub. The study looked at the number of restaurants and movie theaters per