Articles Mentioning Florida Hotels

What to Do Before or After a Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

If you’re sailing off to the Caribbean on a cruise, there’s a good chance you’ll be departing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale—it’s the second busiest cruise port in the world, with more than 3.8 million cruise passengers embarking here during the 2016 fiscal year. Unless you happen to live nearby, you’ll have to fly…

11 Amazing Outdoor Hotel Pools in Orlando

Orlando is many things to many people—an escape from the brutally cold winter in the north, a place to keep the kids endlessly entertained during a family vacation, a spring break destination for college-age pals, a honeymoon pick, and a spot to satisfy adventure cravings at the theme parks. No matter your reason, however, being…

Tips for Booking Your Ticket to Major U.S. Attractions

From Times Square to the Las Vegas Strip, many of the United States’ most-visited attractions are free to the public, open 24/7, and don’t require tickets. However, a number of bucket-list U.S. landmarks and attractions, such as the Statue of Liberty and Alcatraz Island, do require (or at least recommend) that visitors secure tickets in…

Why Fort Lauderdale Should Be on Your Foodie Travel List

Last weekend I had brunch with Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka at the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale. Seriously! I mean, it was me plus dozens of others, but still. The A-List duo hosted a Bloody Mary brunch for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF), which, as you might have guessed, is not limited…

5 Budget Beach Vacation Myths—Busted!

Everyone likes a day at the beach, and vacations alongside crashing waves are unbeatable. However, common wisdom might tell you that staying on or near a beach isn’t a budget-friendly option. Or, perhaps you think that you’ll have to put up with too many compromises, ultimately making your beach time less than ideal. To help…

Top 8 Places for a Destination Wedding

Everyone wants the perfect wedding, and for some, that means jetting off to a picturesque location far from home. In fact, nearly 25 percent of nuptial ceremonies are destination weddings. Whether it’s an island setting amid swaying palm trees and daiquiris or the rolling countryside away from the city lights, where one gets married is…

11 Top Hotel Pool Bars With Gorgeous Views

For many warm-weather vacation planners, the pool is a major factor in deciding on a destination. And what makes a pool even better for many adults? A bar! But the setting is a crucial factor as well; no one wants to sip pina coladas while facing a concrete wall. So we searched the globe for…

The 9 Best Gulf Coast Beach Towns

If you want to enjoy the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico without splurging on an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, never fear. We’ve created a list of the best beach towns along the Gulf Coast that are perfect for a warm-weather getaway that doesn’t require a passport. They’re filled with sandy shores, warm water,…

5 Buzzy Miami Beach Hotel Restaurants for 2017

It’s not hard to eat well in Miami, as it’s an exciting time for its culinary scene, but the question is where? From a farm-to-table hot spot in Mid Beach to authentic Latin American cuisine in the luxurious South of Fifth neighborhood, eat your way around Miami Beach at these five hotel restaurants.