Articles for ‘Florida Vacation’ Category
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Magic fans hope Dwight Howard stays, but the hip downtown scene of this metropolis isn't going anywhere. Credit: Fernando Medina.
By Amy Drew Thompson
With the NBA strike over, a basketball-starved nation is relieved, but fans of the Orlando Magic have a new worry: Superstar center Dwight Howard may be leaving to find fortune elsewhere. Many believe Howard has helped fuel Orlando’s downtown renaissance; devotees have even started a campaign to keep him: StayDwight.com. Will he? The question remains. But for now, guests at Orlando hotels can still catch Howard at the brand-spanking-new Amway Arena while enjoying the sophisticated spoils of that aforementioned revitalization.
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Tags: Family Travel, Orlando hotels
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Friday, December 30th, 2011
By Mark Chesnut
This year has been a big one for Residence Inn by Marriott. The extended-stay hotel chain debuted its very first European property while announcing its expansion into South America — all while strengthening its position as a favored brand for both business travelers and families.
The Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach offers amenities for business travelers and families.
The Residence Inn made its entrance into Europe with the opening in October of the Residence Inn by Marriott Munich City East in Munich, Germany, within walking distance of the city’s Ostbahnhof train station. The 125-room property has one meeting room for eight people. In addition, Marriott plans to introduce the chain in South America in 2012 with the opening of its first property in Guayaquil, Ecuador. (more…)
Tags: Hotels
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
Is your tween or teen past the princess phase? Treat her to high tea at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.
By Jill E. Cooper
I think it’s safe to say that every parent of a newborn has received the sage advice from a more seasoned parent – enjoy each minute with your son or daughter because the years that child will spend under your roof will pass all too quickly. “Remember,” they’ll say, “just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day. Enjoy her caterpillar years.” If you have a high school senior in your household, I don’t need to tell you how eerily accurate those words can be. (more…)
Tags: Disney hotels
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Monday, December 26th, 2011
Join the party: Miami Beach attracts spring breakers by the boatload. Credit: Mojumbo22.
By Jennifer Olvera
Each spring break, a sea of students hit the sand for beach vacations — you know, the kind where beer-slugging sun enthusiasts of a certain age gather, their finger-wagging parents far, far away. That can only mean one thing: The mantra is fun, fun, fun. (more…)
Tags: South Beach vacation, spring break vacations
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Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
A gaggle of swan boats await pedalers as Lake Eola's grand fountain gurgles. Credit: Joe Shlabotnik.
By Amy Drew Thompson
In the wake of a successful, post-Thanksgiving Small-Business Saturday, more travelers are keen to shop local. So there’s no better time to mix the majesty of Florida’s theme-park area with a stay in the hip, downtown digs of some fabulous Orlando hotels. The area’s showy centerpiece is lovely Lake Eola Park, the Sunday home of the colorful, musical Orlando Farmer’s Market.
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Tags: Orlando hotels, Orlando Vacation
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Warrior Dash-ers don Viking-like helmets and power through over-the-top obstacles. Credit: JOE MARINARO.
By Jennifer Olvera
If you’re into wacky, obstacle-driven fun on your Florida vacation, the Warrior Dash – a three-mile race along an extreme course – is for you. Slotted for Dec. 3 in Deerfield Beach in South Florida, and Jan. 21 and 22 in Lake Wales in Central Florida, the beer-soaked extravaganza features costumed participants in warrior helmets, and challenges from fire-leaping to hay bale-climbing at every turn. (more…)
Tags: adventure travel, sports vacations
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
The Tampa Taco Bus serves authentic Mexican fare, vegan and gluten-free options. Credit: amanderson2.
By Amy Drew Thompson
The Lime Truck recently took home the honors (and the cash) in the latest season of Food Network’s hit “The Great Food Truck Race,” and cities across the nation have been granting licenses to grill on-the-go. Tampa is no exception. Its recent “Food Truck Fiesta” drew some 3,000 would-be gourmands, a turnout that so impressed city officials it’s gone monthly. Guests at Tampa hotels who aren’t around for the event (held the first Wednesday of every month in Lykes Gaslight Square Park) need not worry, as the most mouthwatering mobile diners are out every day serving up seriously fashionable foodie fare. (more…)
Tags: Beach Vacation, Tampa hotels
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Friday, November 4th, 2011
Party with a view: Pelican Hill organizes holiday parties at its poolside cabanas
By Mark Chesnut
With December just around the corner, it’s time to start planning the company holiday party. To keep this annual tradition from resembling some ridiculous scene from “The Office,” consider these ideas from hotels around the nation, where everything from decoration to catering and even transportation is taken care of. After all, party time is more enjoyable when someone else worries about the details. (more…)
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Friday, October 28th, 2011
More than a museum: the award-winning 21C Museum Hotel in Louisville, Ky.
By Mark Chesnut
The Elysian Hotel Chicago may have been voted the No. 1 hotel in the United States in the 2011 Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards. But that Windy City oasis of cool is, of course, just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to award-winning hotels around this hemisphere. After poring over countless awards including the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards and the AAA Five Diamond Award, we’ve cobbled together a list of five additional hotels that should be on every traveler’s itinerary wish list. (more…)
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