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Florida museum guide
Beat the heat throughout Florida with our brand new Florida Museum Guide.
Florida travel guide for car enthusiasts
Check out our new guide for car enthusiasts. You will find information on Florida auto museums, races, car shows, festivals and more.
Florida water park guide
Not only does Florida have spectacular coasts on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico but the state also has plenty of other opportunities for relaxing, refreshing, renewing H2O fun -- at many water parks around the state.
4:18 PM EST, February 10, 2012
Florida air show guide -- Thunderbirds, Blue Angels and other show schedules
There must be something in the air. Actually, there is, all over the state throughout the year. It's Florida air shows, and the big players are making quite a few stops in the Sunshine State in 2012.
July 18, 2010
A pirate's life for you: Finding the 'arrrrgh' in the Sunshine State
When it comes to pirate awareness, the timeline is clearly divided:
July 1, 2009
Cheers, Florida: an eclectic travel guide to Florida bars
Where else but Florida could a place like Jimbo's exist?
August 16, 2011
Florida Halloween Guide
Boo! Creatures that go bump in the night are crawling all over the place, ready to mark Halloween in Florida. And the haunting festivities are not confined in most cases to Oct. 31, which, by the way, lands conveniently on a Sunday this year; some events start as early as mid-September. Here are...
October 15, 2009
Haunted Florida: The darker side of the Sunshine State
With Halloween costumes in the stores before Labor Day, it's obvious that the haunted mindset is pretty close to a year-round thing in Florida.
December 3, 2009
Ringing in 2010 in Florida!
Whatever your cherished traditions for ringing in the New Year include -- maybe a champagne toast at midnight or a fine meal or musical entertainment or all of the above --they tend to be more exciting in new surroundings during a trip. And this year there are more reasons to celebrate as we usher...
January 11, 2011
Thinking Valentine's Day getaway, try these Florida & Caribbean options
Flowers and candy are lovely, of course. But if you are thinking outside the box (of chocolates) for Valentine's Day this year, a romantic getaway by land or by sea may be the ticket to a memorable celebration of your love.
September 20, 2010
Florida + October + Beer = Festival
Everyone can be German in October in Florida with a variety of celebrations that are all about brats and bands, and of course, beer. So dust off your lederhosen and dirndl and get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest. Festivities include these:
August 1, 2011
Food festivals abound in Florida this fall
Each fall Florida seems to spread a giant tablecloth over the length and breadth of the peninsula to be ready to serve up a bounty of food festivals. Here's some of what's on tap, listed chronologically:
November 9, 2009
Florida Thanksgiving travel guide
Want to hang up the apron this Thanksgiving? Those looking for ways to celebrate with a festive meal or resort getaway have more options in Florida than a turkey has feathers. Here are some packages and feasts offered at a dozen spots in our state:
January 7, 2010
Florida circus guide: Ringling sends three shows across state in January
For the biggest show on earth, namely the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the long performing season begins in Florida.
12:16 AM EDT, April 27, 2012
South Florida casino and gaming guide
South Florida's appeal isn't limited to sunshine and beaches: Gaming is a big draw, whether you want to play poker, slip a coin in a slot machine, pick a pony, bet on bingo, wager on jai-alai or take a shot at other games of chance. Bank on your luck at these casinos and gambling establishments.
