December 8th, 2009
In Florida we do things a little differently for New Years Eve. Instead of a big ball dropping like they do up there in New York City, we drop a big orange in Orlando and a Conch Shell in Key West and we’re just as likely to toast the new year with a Rum Runner as champagne. No matter how you choose to celebrate the arrival of 2010, here are some suggestions of places to go and things to do in Florida for New Year’s Eve.
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November 15th, 2009
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Royal Caribbean International’s newest cruise ship – the highly anticipated Oasis of the Seas – made her global debut today, arriving into her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fl following a 14-day transatlantic crossing from Turku, Finland. Hundreds of eager onlookers – ranging from Royal Caribbean top executives to local government officials, residents and media – came out to welcome Oasis of the Seas to the United States for the first time and to be among the first to catch a glimpse of the world’s most revolutionary cruise ship.
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November 5th, 2009
Thanksgiving usually means getting together with family and friends, however last year our families were traveling out of state. So we went to Clearwater and stayed at a swank hotel and celebrated Thanksgiving at a trendy restaurant. It was so much more fun than hanging with the family and watching the Lions loose that we are looking for a way to do it again. Or maybe take the whole family on a Thanksgiving vacation and save money with Thanksgiving week hotel deals available through our exclusive travel partner Hotels.com.
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June 11th, 2009
This year the party’s back on for the Fourth of July in Florida. Last summer the country was dealing with $4.00 a gallon gas, this year we’re a little more optimistic and gas prices are lower. So let the fun resume and Celebrate America. Get ready to “pop off” a little Independence, grab your blankets, flags, family and friends and head on out to one of these spots and celebrate the United States of America.
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September 16th, 2008
By October the weather finally starts to cool, especially at night, it’s the perfect time for county fairs and festivals. One of the favorites is Oktoberfest, Florida loves Oktoberfest as much as Florida loves beer and great German food. Floridians also love a party and there are many taking place, besides the oompah version of “Margaritaville” is not to be missed.
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July 25th, 2008
Pompano Beach, FL – The Hillsboro Lighthouse is offering a tour of the Lighthouse at Hillsboro Inlet, Saturday August 16 from 8:45 am to 3 pm. The tour is sponsored by the Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society, the society offers up to four tours per year. There are 18 points of interest featured during the tour and visitors will be able to climb the lighthouse.
Tours require joining the The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society for $25 annually or $35 for families. Corporate and lifetime memberships are also available. To find out more visit their website.
July 20th, 2008
By Kirby Collins
What began with high gas prices has Moms everywhere in an uproar. “Staycations” as they’ve been called, are the answer to sky-high gas prices, where the family stays home and enjoys their surroundings.
But Moms everywhere are putting their foot down and taking no part in all the extra cooking and cleaning generated by family members sunning by the kiddy pool.
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June 28th, 2008
2009 July 4th Fireworks Celebrations in Florida »
All across Florida this Fourth of July there will be red rockets a glaring a bombs a bursting with fireworks displays everywhere. Floridians love celebrating Independence Day so much that fireworks dealers have used a loophole in the law where any farmer can buy fireworks to scare wildlife away from their crops. But if you’re looking to play it safe this year and keep the kids away from your Uncle Leonard and other amateur pyro partiers, take a look at these spectacular Florida fireworks shows we’ve discovered.
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November 9th, 2007
Fort Lauderdale, FL – The Brooke Trace Gallery and the Toys in the Sun Run will host annual event benefiting the 
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 from 6-11 p.m. The event takes place at 1098 NE 45th Street (Floranada Avenue). Jeff Cross, former Miami Dolphin will be hosting the event and be one of the judges in the “Paint Off.” The talented artists, Rob Robi, Auristela Ramirez & JC of YEK Designs, Valter de Morais, Desiree Rowland, Anna Polonsky, Rita Stankus are among a few of the artists who will compete in a body painting challenge, “Paint Off.” Other talented artists whose work will be displayed will include Stu-Art Bailey, Brooke Trace, Tripp Harrison, Ashton Howard, John Bowen, Larry Joe Miller, Jeff Shulman, Picasso, Salvador Dali, Peter Max and more.
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