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Six romantic honeymoons: Three if by land, three if by sea

May 12, 2019 at 4:28 a.m.

With spring in full swing, and June, the traditional month for weddings just around the corner, many brides and grooms-to-be are busy planning honeymoon trips. Here are some ideas to...

Safarigoers won't necessarily notice Trekkers up in the forest. The tour also includes the safari, but with additional stops for more time to admire the animals of the savannah.

Animal Kingdom safari a treat for grandparents and kids

May 12, 2019 at 4:26 a.m.

"What color is a giraffe's tongue?" asked Eric, our guide. "I'd guess purple," said Aidan, our 13-year-old grandson. "I know it's definitely not pink," said grandson Julian, 10, his eyes...

Spring break trips with a difference

May 12, 2019 at 4:22 a.m.

Spring into service with a "voluntourism" vacation. You can mix with the locals, living and working in communities on a variety of projects and activities, from teaching English to caring...

The Jose Gaspar, tall ship, is surrounded by a flotilla making its way down the channel towards the Tampa Convention Center, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, in Tampa, Fla., during the 2005 Gasparilla Pirate Fest. The festival is named after the legendary pirate Jose Gaspar, "last of the Buccaneers," who terrorized the coastal waters of West Florida during the late 18th and early 19th century.

Pirates take over Tampa for Gasparilla

May 12, 2019 at 4:19 a.m.

Ahoy, mates! The Gasparilla Pirate Fest brings swashbuckling fun to Tampa on Jan. 25. Highlights include the free-admission Gasparilla Pirate Fest Street Party from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with...

Vacations for moms-to-be offered at Amelia Island and more

May 12, 2019 at 4:12 a.m.

Expecting a little one? Maybe you'd like to indulge in a "last hurrah" of sorts for Mom and Dad to enjoy some relaxation and pampering -- before the diaper changing...

Florida’s resorts light up for the winter holidays

May 12, 2019 at 4:12 a.m.

Oh, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Florida resorts -- what with decorations including twinkling lights, towering trees, gingerbread houses, garlands and poinsettias, as well as holiday...

Cruise lines roll out holiday themes for merry travelers

May 12, 2019 at 4:12 a.m.

Arguably, it's the most wonderful time of the year to take a cruise: the holiday season. Ships are decorated to the nines (so you don't have to struggle with tangled...

Gardening enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower. Follow the paved paths through this leafy haven and find the winding strangler fig, patches of brain cactus and plenty of other native plants. What's more, the garden sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and offers impressive beachside views. On your way out, rehydrate with free chilled water near the entrance. It's a sweaty traveler's delight. Open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1100 Atlantic Blvd., Key West, FL 33040. 305-294-3210. <a href="http://www.keywestgardenclub.com/">www.keywestgardenclub.com</a>

The ten “Keysmandments” of the Florida Keys

May 12, 2019 at 4:12 a.m.

One of Florida's great treasures, the Keys, is as fragile an environment as it is beautiful. Inspired in the biblical Ten Commandments, the Florida Keys' tourism council recently unveiled "10...

Former Disney star Sabrina Bryan of The Cheetah Girls fame competed on 'Dancing With The Stars' and is slated to appear on Holland America's themed cruise.

Theme cruises: Find the right atmosphere for your vacation by sea

May 12, 2019 at 4:12 a.m.

Love to cruise but your significant other is reluctant? Tempt him or her with a theme cruise highlighting a topic of interest to them that may entice them to sail...

Find the best places to shop in Orlando, Miami and Florida’s coasts

May 12, 2019 at 4:12 a.m.

Vacations and shopping go hand in hand -- what with souvenir purchases and gifts for the folks back home. If you like to shop and you are vacationing in Florida,...

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