Florida residents receive a special offer at Universal Orlando

General view of the Universal Orlando theme park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kamira Residents of the Sunshine State are now receiving free additional park time as a big thank you from Universal Orlando Resorts. With the new 2-Park, 1-Day Park-to-Park + 2 Days Free Promo Ticket, the park tempts fans of thrilling theme

Miami mayhem is caused by Florida spring break revelers while chaos is avoided in Fort Lauderdale

Beachgoers sprawled throughout Miami Beach during spring break – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Angela N Perryman Miami Beach was completely destroyed by violent spring break parties, but Fort Lauderdale, Florida, roughly an hour up the coast, was where the fun continued. Coeds in bikinis traveled to popular coastal holiday destinations in the Sunshine State

World’s Best Places 2023: Tampa, Florida

Tampa, Florida, USA downtown city skyline over the Hillsborough River – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ESB Professional While a cutting-edge, multi-billion dollar landmark development project redefines its downtown, Florida’s city of the moment is anxious to secure a permanent place on travelers’ lists of sunny, accessible getaways deserving of a weekend stay. Phase one

Orlando Spring Break Fun: Things to do throughout the month of March

Florida Food Festivals: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival — Courtesy — Image by Joe Burbank – Orlando Sentinel 64TH WINTER PARK ORLANDO SIDEWALK ART FESTIVAL (MARCH 17 – 19, 2023) This one is for those of you who appreciate the arts. One of the most esteemed outdoor festivals in the nation will be held

Five family-friendly vacations in Florida that aren’t at Disney World

Cocoa Beach Pier – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Zhukova Valentyna The majority of people immediately think of Disney World when considering family-friendly holidays in Florida. There is so much more to Florida than its amusement parks, even if we all adore Mickey Mouse and everything he has to offer. Florida’s year-round pleasant weather is ideal for

Red Tide is back & stronger than ever in Florida beaches

Red Tide — Courtesy: Shutterstock — smcfeeters When there are large concentrations of Karenia brevis, an algae that produces brevetoxins that can kill marine life, the red tide is visible in offshore waters. Algal growth can also result in blooms that color the water a reddish-brown color. Florida is unable to stop the deadly “red

Take a stroll through the ill-fated Cross Florida Barge Canal’s history on ‘The Island’ in Ocala

Ocala, Fl. – Part of the Florida Barge Canal – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by TAMMY M JOHNSON In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon halted the Trans Florida Barge Canal’s construction in response to environmentalist protests, putting an ill-fated scheme that had been conceived decades before to an end. Since the advent of the Spanish

The Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast struggles to rebound after Hurricane Ian

Destruction caused by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Felix Mizioznikov Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of more than 150 mph, made landfall on Cayo Costa, a barrier island northwest of Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Florida, on September 28. In Florida, it was the

A new trail in Florida will link two U.S. national parks

View of the lighthouse at Biscayne National Park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by nyker Only 20 miles of road separate the huge inland swamp of Everglades National Park from the coastal sanctuary of Biscayne National Park on Florida’s east coast, but up until now, traveling between nature reserves required a car or–for bicyclists and

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, here are some of the most romantic getaways in the Sunshine State

Romantic beach trip – Key West Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Stockdonkey Florida is a great destination for both romantic getaways for you and your significant other as well as fun excursions with your family and friends. The Sunshine State has a lot to offer, including wonderful beaches, outdoor activities, top-notch eating, and