FL Travel Guide
5/15/2008 at 10:16 AM
Tags: Sanibel-and-Captiva-Map, Active Travel, Beaches, Summer Travel (all tags)
David LaHuta just got back from Florida, and he's telling us all about it this week. Keep up with our Sanibel and Captiva Map.
You've been staying busy while on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. There were days spent shelling on Lighthouse Beach, afternoons bird-watching at Darling National Wildlife Preserve and dinners at The Bubble Room, perhaps the wackiest restaurant in all of south Florida.
It's time for some active pursuits. And considering the islands have an average year-round temperature of about 75 degrees, there's no good reason to stay inside.
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by David LaHuta
5/14/2008 at 12:05 PM
Tags: Sanibel-and-Captiva-Map, Summer Travel, Weird, Restaurants (all tags)
David LaHuta just got back from Florida, and he's telling us all about it this week. Keep up with our Sanibel and Captiva Map.
Who knew there was so much to do on Sanibel and Captiva Islands? So far you've gone shelling on the Gulf of Mexico and just yesterday you spotted tons of birds and reptiles at JN "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Preserve.
For an island experience that's equally as unique, look no further than The Bubble Room, a kitschy, hodgepodge of a restaurant that specializes in quirky meals and wacky décor. Picture TGI Friday's on crack and you'll begin understand what this place is all about.
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by David LaHuta
5/13/2008 at 3:00 PM
Tags: Sanibel-and-Captiva-Map, Shelling, Beaches, Summer Travel, Animals, Outdoor Travel, Active Travel (all tags)
David LaHuta just got back from Florida, and he's telling us all about it this week. Keep up with our Sanibel and Captiva Map.
By now your pockets are overflowing with seashells, after all, yesterday was spent combing the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva, by far two of the best islands in the country to spot a rare find. Looking for a break from the sand?
Head to JN "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge--with over 6,400 acres of mangrove forest and submerged seagrass beds, plus more than 220 species of migratory birds, the refuge is perhaps one of Florida's finest sites to view nature in the raw.
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by David LaHuta
5/12/2008 at 12:30 PM
Tags: Sanibel-and-Captiva-Map, Shelling, Beaches, Summer Travel (all tags)
David LaHuta just got back from Florida, and he's telling us all about it this week. Keep up with our Sanibel and Captiva Map.
Forget about year-round sunshine and miles of beaches--what travelers to Sanibel and Captiva really want are seashells. Just 14 miles west of Fort Myers on Florida's southwestern coast, the two islands have consistently been rated one of the country's top spots to find shells of all kinds including coquina, conch and about 275 other varieties.
It's perhaps the number one reason people visit--but certainly not the only one. Want to discover where to dig up the best of the bunch? Find out after the jump.
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by David LaHuta
5/05/2008 at 8:45 AM
Tags: Scandalous Travel, Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana, Celeb Travel (all tags)
So much for a low profile for six months--Miley Cyrus resurfaced after just six days to perform in a Disney Channel concert in Orlando this weekend.
The pop star, alias Hannah Montana, performed two new songs from her forthcoming album and thanked "you guys" in the audience for all the support in the days after images from her potentially salacious Vanity Fair photo shoot were posted online.
Somewhere deep in the mountains of New Mexico, Dick Cheney is feeling lonely.
Related Stories:
· Where in the World is Miley Cyrus? [Jaunted]
· Hannah Montana Not Too Cool For Trump Hotel... Yet [HC]
· Celeb Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo of Miley Cyrus and her mom-ager: Contact Music]
by egw
4/29/2008 at 1:20 PM
Tags: Killer Beachs 2008, Summer Travel, Beaches (all tags)
With all these killer beaches, so much for a summer of frolicking in the sea, right? But Ft. Lauderdale is cleverly profiting from Florida tourists' shark-phobia by offering a ton of "beyond the beach" deals that won't leave you limbless.
Adventure-seekers can captain their own fishin' boat for a day with Best Boat Club. They're giving a full-day rental at a half-day rate, saving you $219 and giving you a few extra hours to hunt down Jaws' offspring. The tamer offers include a visit to Red Door's Lauderdale Spa for a "Signature Spa Break" massage and facial with bonus hair and makeup, which will have you feeling special when you and your date take a $99 2-for-1 cruise to Grand Bahama Island.
If you book one of the twofer tours now you'll also become the proud owner of a "Summer of Discovery" swag bag complete with beach towel and beach ball for use on your trip. Just make sure you don't use 'em too close to the water!
Related Stories:
· Summer of Discovery [Official Site]
· Shark Travel: New Smyrna Going for Gold [Jaunted]
· Killer Beaches 2008 [Jaunted]
by CourtScott
4/25/2008 at 2:07 PM
Tags: The Simpsons, Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Green Travel (all tags)
We already knew The Simpsons Ride would be green, and now we've gotten a look inside. Set to open on May 15, the ride has been going through previews at Universal Orlando, and reports on what to expect are already leaking out.
The theme park obsessives at Orlando United have a super-detailed rundown of every aspect of the ride, from the lines outside to spoilers. (We won't spill any secrets here.)
We will mention that there's a clever nod to the Back to the Future attraction The Simpsons experience has replaced. "Technical Rehearsals" will continue until the official opening if you absolutely can't wait to ride this thing.
Related Stories:
· The Simpsons Ride Technical Rehearsal [Orlando United]
· Simpsons Ride Spoilers [LAT]
· The Simpsons' Universal Home Goes Green [Jaunted]
· What's Inside the Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios? [Jaunted]
[Photo: Orlando United]
by pbb
4/07/2008 at 10:00 AM
Tags: Music Travel, Music Festivals, Festivals, Live Music, Key West Songwriters Festival (all tags)
If you're looking for a late spring getaway and are musically inclined, don't miss the Key West Songwriters Festival which hits Key West from April 30-May 4. This annual event draws over 100 performers in more than 30 shows on over 25 stages, so you're bound to find some tunes you like.
Shows are staged at intimate, audience-friendly tropical spots, waterfront taverns and other sites in KW and there's also a "big stage" outdoor show just off famed Duval Street. We hear it's 5 days and nights of laid-back music lover's fun.
The best perk of the whole gig? Admission to all performances is absolutely free, so you just have to pack the booze money. Oh, and find a place to stay. Try the The Conch House for a cozy B&B feel just minutes from Duval or take advantage of the "Songwriters Special" at the larger Beachside Resort & Conference Center where rooms are $199 a night.
Related Stories:
· Key West Songwriters Festival [Official Site]
· Datebook [NYT]
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