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Conquering Florida: Capturing Air (and Face Planting)
Mobile photographer Brian Ladder dares to be great in this Florida adventure series. A positive attitude and an eye for what's exciting about Florida always produce inspiring images and a story to...
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Conquering Florida: Capturing Flavor and a 5-lb. Burrito in Miami
Mobile photographer Brian Ladder dares to be great in this Florida adventure series. A positive attitude and an eye for what's exciting about Florida always produce inspiring images and a story to...
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Sunrise to Sunset: St. Augustine in 30 Seconds
Spend from dawn to dusk sightseeing at some of St. Augustine's most memorable landmarks — all in just 30 seconds.
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Escape to the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
You might not expect the peace and quiet you'll find in the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, but you'll be pleasantly surprised. Seemingly unchanged for decades, you can fish, paddle or hike...
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Outdoors: Visit 3 of Florida's Hidden Gems
Take a 60-second tour through three of Florida's best-kept secrets. Devil's Den, in Williston, a short drive south of Gainesville, is a stunning underground spring inside a dry cave....
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Tampa's Sleek Le Mridien Puts European Heritage in Federal Court
Part of the National Register of Historic Places, Tampa's century-old Historic Federal Courthouse has been transformed into Le Méridien, an upscale hotel where stunning architecture juxtaposes with...
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Come Along On a Seaplane Snorkeling Adventure in the Dry Tortugas
The last stop on the Florida Keys, 70 miles past the end of the road in Key West, Dry Tortugas National Park tantalizes the adventurer in us all with legends of Spanish gold and sunken treasure and...
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The Tamiami 'Triathlon:' A South Florida Wilderness Adventure
In between Tampa and Miami, just south of Naples, a 40-mile stretch of The Tamiami Trail highway links a hiking, biking and paddling adventure like no other. It's called The Tamiami Triathlon. Hit the...
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Hot-Air Ballooning: Florida's Weather Makes It a Perfect Spot
The thing that strikes you about coasting above the trees, surveying Florida from a hot-air balloon, says Chad Crawford, is the silence. Soak in spectacular scenery and a beautiful sunrise during a...
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How to Do Florida: Plan a Family RV Adventure in the Keys
How to Do Florida host Chad Crawford loads his family into an RV and heads to the Florida Keys. The beauty of an RV is that you can vacation everywhere — but much of what the Keys have to offer you...
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Sandestin Resort: Family Trip of a Lifetime
"It's important for my family to go on vacation together," says VISIT FLORIDA Family Insider Carrie McLaren. "That's how we make our memories." Visit the Hilton Sandeston Beach Golf Resort & Spa...
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Fresh, Fit, Local Food at Pensacola's Palafox Farmer's Market
How do you know the produce and preserves you find at the Palafox Farmers Market are top shelf? Just ask the chefs you'll find shopping there to find local ingredients picked just a day or two earlier...
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St. Augustine Distillery Infuses Spirits With Florida Flavors
Take a free tour of St. Augustine Distillery Co. and watch as they mix, mash, cook and distill small-batch vodka, rum, gin and whiskey in a renovated 1919 building once home to Florida's first ice...
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Insider: Why You Should Visit the Dry Tortugas
Explore a 19th century fort and snorkel crystal-clear water amid incredible marine life. Almost 70 miles west of Key West lies remote Dry Tortugas National Park. The 100-square-mile park is mostly...
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A1A Scenic and Historic Road: Off-road Cycling and Good Eats
The Mala Compra Bike Trail, just off scenic A1A in Flagler County's Palm Coast, is a hidden treasure for off-road cyclists. Dense vegetation, palms, root systems and sulphur springs make for...
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Visiting Jacksonville? Soak Up Intuition Ale Works' Local Flavor
"We have a lot of business travelers," says Intuition Ale Works founder Ben Davis. "First thing they do when they come to a town that maybe they're not familiar with is look for local breweries. We'll...
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Insider: Vibrant Street Art On Miami's Wynwood Walls
The Wynwood art scene began organically with a smattering of galleries and graffiti. Today, it includes more than 70 galleries, retail stores, antique shops and bars, and a closed-off art park for...
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Insider: Be a Princess for a Day at Walt Disney World
Princess Norah gets the royal treatment at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a magical beauty salon where any little girl can make her...
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Weekend in Tallahassee: Food, Fun, Sports and Music
If you have a few days to spend in Florida's capital, Dave Heller walks you through a few good ways to spend your time. Eat at a few of the locals' favorite spots, visit a few landmarks and soak in...
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Weekend in Tampa Bay: Great Spots to Eat, Drink and Race
Cocktails on the roof of The Canopy, a stylish rooftop lounge overlooking the bay at The Birchwood hotel on St. Petersburg's tony Beach Drive. Catch the hipster vibe at Ella's, a folk art gallery and...
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Drinks, Dancing, Friends and Fun: Spend a Weekend in Orlando
Orlando's theme parks might have made their reputation by catering to families and young kids, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to do if you're no longer living with your mom and dad. Like...
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Along the River: The Caloosahatchee
“Hills and two Caloosahatchee rivers! I swear I saw it, and I also swear I wasn’t drinking. I was merely visiting Caloosahatchee Regional Park in rural Alva,” said Amy Bennett Williams, author of Along...
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Along the River: The Apalachicola
“As we slowly made our way up the creek that flowed into the Apalachicola River we were overwhelmed by the most wonderful smell. It was the tupelo trees in bloom,” said Clyde Butcher, famed Florida...
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Along the River: The Peace
“Floating face down in a shallow, syrupy-brown tributary of the Peace River, I peered through my dive mask. Inquisitive minnows approached cautiously. A shy yellow-bellied slider turtle took refuge...
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Along the River: The St. Johns
For the briefest, longest moment I was there. Decked out in hoop skirts with the warm breeze twiddling my hair, I was hearing the paddleboat captain swearing under his breath about this “damn crooked...
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Along the River: The Kissimmee
It felt ominous, looking for a place called Starvation Slough on some desolate backroad stretch of Florida. I was traveling just north of Lake Okeechobee along the “long water,” as historians speculate...
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Florida Keys History and Discovery Center
For a series of small islands, the Florida Keys have witnessed more than their share of colorful history – from shipwrecks, hurricanes, pirates, and sunken treasure to vacationing movie stars. It’s...
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The Nature Coast, by Way of U.S. 98
If you look at a map of Florida, there aren’t many places without a tangle of roadways and sprinkling of cities. Along the Gulf Coast below Northwest Florida, however, there is a wide swath of land...
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15 Things You Must Do in Tampa
Order a Cuban sandwich at the Columbia Restaurant – As the debate roars on over which Florida city is the true birthplace of the Cuban sandwich (Miami or Tampa?), a consensus has been reached over...
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5 Things Families Must Do at Walt Disney World
The Walt Disney World Resort is a perfect place for families to spend time together. Create your own magical memories with these five things families can do at the Walt Disney World Resort. 1. Be a...
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Kennedy Space Center for the Family
You can experience the past, present and future of space exploration at the family-friendly Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral, have fun and learn a lot at the same time. The space...
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Disney's Secret Interactive Game: Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
Andrew Phelps has been to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom three times in three months – not unusual for an annual passholder. Except Phelps isn’t bringing his kids for a fun day at the park. The...
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Florida Day Trips
While you’re on vacation in one of Florida’s major airport and attraction hubs why not try a day trip off the beaten path? Who knows – you might discover your next holiday destination! Airport...
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Nature, Parks and History in Naples and the Everglades
Naples wasn't always so refined, and at its fringes lurks the wilderness of its youth, refusing to be tamed. Not far from the luxury shops and restaurants, panthers prowl the forest, mangroves tangle...
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20 Florida Craft Breweries You Need to Visit
Florida has more than 100 craft breweries. Here are 20 to get you started. 1. Proof Brewing Company, Tallahassee Try: Mango Wit Also Visit: GrassLands Brewing Company in Tallahassee 2. Funky Buddha...
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Along the River: The Myakka
When she paddles southward on the Myakka River from Snook Haven through “the visceral beauty and seclusion of Jelks Preserve, Robin Draper said, she feels the weight of the world seep out of her bones....
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Margaritaville Beach Resort at Hollywood Beach
Truth be told, I wouldn’t mind wasting away at this Margaritaville. The Margaritaville Beach Resort, nestled among the Old Florida-style mom-and-pop motels dotting Hollywood Beach, brings a splash...
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6 Fantasy Florida Island Getaways
LAIDBACK LUXURY Little Palm Island, Florida Keys: An old wooden ferry boat whisks you to private island elegance South Seas-style, where presidents and celebrities have stayed in days past. Known for...
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7 Reasons Families Love St. Pete and Clearwater Beach
No matter how young or old the kids are, you'll find activities for everyone in the St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach area, one of Florida's best family destinations. Read on to discover why it might...
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Your Guide to the Walt Disney World Monorail Bar Crawl
When most people think about the monorail at the Walt Disney World Resort they think of transportation. To others, the monorail is a most efficient means of exploring the great dining and nightlife...
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Try It In Florida: 8 Unforgettable Firsts
Adventure This will flip you out You’ve been swimming in Florida, sure. After all, the Sunshine State has 825 miles of beaches. But have you ever been swimming with dolphins? Read and see more: How to...
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Art Meets Glamour at Luxury Faena Hotel Miami Beach
Diego, dapper and gracious in a red blazer and black slacks, he explains that he is there to personally assist you – to unpack your bags, shine shoes, press your trousers, or serve afternoon...
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Bike Florida: Over 20 Years of Florida Bike Tours
People go to Tuscany and Provence to take bike tours through scenic rural landscapes, staying in quaint villages and inns at night. Thanks to a non-profit devoted to bicycle safety, tourists and...
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13 Great Disney Snacks at the Magic Kingdom
Walking around a theme park all day can work up a hunger. Thankfully, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World has plenty of sweet and salty snacks to satisfy every taste bud when the need to feed...
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Florida Destinations Every Star Wars Fan Should Visit
With all the hype surrounding “Star Wars” in advance of the latest installment in the iconic film series, people are looking for ways to experience their favorite saga set a long time ago in a galaxy...
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Quincy, Marianna and Havana
Heritage Highlights Quincy, located west of Tallahassee off Highway 90, is known at the "City that Coca-Cola Built" because of the many residents who invested early on in the stock. In fact, 68 percent...
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Florida's Turnpike: What You Need to Know
Driving through the Sunshine State? Odds are, if you’re heading up or down or even across the central spine of the state, you’ll find yourself on Florida’s Turnpike. Here’s what you need to know about...
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An Insiders Tour of Miami
So you’re finally coming to Miami. Great! Let me give you the Insider’s Tour – you know, the “must do’s” that will let you say you really saw Miami, along with some “we do’s” so you can say you...
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