"IT'S NOT JUST A HOTEL, IT'S A STATE OF MIND." FINS UP PENSACOLA JIMMY BUFFETT'S NEW MARGARITAVILLE BEACH HOTEL SET TO OPEN THIS SUMMER IN PENSACOLA BEACH, FL. (MAY 2010) - Pensacola Beach, FL. - Margaritaville and Little Sabine, Inc. are pleased to announce the world's first Margaritaville Beach Hotel opening this summer on the pristine white sands of Pensacola Beach, Florida. As President of Little Sabine, Inc., Marilyn Hess was … [Read more...]
Steinhatchee Landing Resort Welcomes Scallop Seekers
Big Bend Area Gulf Waters Open, Scallop Season Begins July 1 STEINHATCHEE, Fla. (May 24, 2010) - Equal parts snorkeling, hunting for hidden treasure and saltwater fishing, scalloping is a can't-miss summer event in Florida's Big Bend. The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill has left the Steinhatchee area unaffected thus far and Steinhatchee Landing Resort, a family-style, riverfront vacation retreat, welcomes scallop seekers for a busy 2010 scallop … [Read more...]
Jetsetter Emerges from Beta in Time to Cure Summer Vacations from a Case of the Ordinaries
Leading Private Sales Site Emerges From Beta with Site Redesign, New Features and New Consumer Spokesperson Jetset Farryn NEW YORK, NY (April 8, 2010) Jetsetter ( www.jetsetter.com ), the private sales site that helps leisure travelers discover and purchase the world's best vacations and most memorable experiences, launches after six months in Beta. Jetsetter has emerged as the leading private sales site thanks to its eclectic inventory, … [Read more...]
Magical Maui
Magical Maui. While Maui is a fairly small island (two peninsulas separated by a flat section) there is a rich diversity of attractions and activities to easily fill up a week. Maui is touristy yet Maui is not touristy - the contrasts between the different parts of the island are great. For those who enjoy the manufactured life on vacation including resorts, condos and or beach life with all the amenities and development should look immediately … [Read more...]
Key Largo Beckons Conchs & Conch Lovers, April 23 – May 2
KEY LARGO, Florida Keys -- The Upper Florida Keys are to showcase their "conch" spirit during the second annual Key Largo Conch Republic Days set for Friday, April 23, through Sunday, May 2. Overflowing with frivolity, fun, feasts and feats, the festival is to include an unusual attempt to land the region in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for "extreme underwater ironing." Kicking off the celebration is a planned raising of the flag -- … [Read more...]
Indulge Mom all month at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
The 'Mother May I' Package makes it all about mom, all month in May; includes a chance to win an exclusive mini-cruise through the Epcot Resort Area LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - March 25, 2010 - With all the things that mothers do, don't they deserve more than one day of recognition? The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is celebrating mothers for the entire month of May with the 'Mother May I' promotion. True to its name, guests can … [Read more...]
Off the Beaten Path to Paradise
It was a just a girl's getaway. We chose Amelia Island at the northernmost corner of Florida because we heard it was a lovely retreat without the usual tourist trappings of clogged roads, traffic jams and busy shopping malls with the same stores we had back home. The island is located 32 miles northeast of Jacksonville. The ride from the airport was about 40 minutes. The area which includes Fernandina Beach is well known to its closest … [Read more...]
Orlando, FL
Orlando Florida, The City Beautiful The biggest surprise to many visitors as they first arrive in Orlando, Florida is often the fact that a vast percentage of the area is not land, but water. Within Orlando's city limits are 104 named lakes. And in the surrounding suburbs that encompass much of Orange County, there are an additional 238 named lakes as well as a whopping 369 lakes as yet unnamed. The hundreds and hundreds of sparkling lakes … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Farmers Markets
There are well over 100 farmers' markets in Los Angeles County. We have visited 40+ farmers markets as listed below - and to date, two have earned our 'top choice' award; the Hollywood Farmers' Market every Sunday and the South Pasadena Farmers' Market on Thursday. We also list select farmers' markets in Orange County. When visiting a market for the first time, it is always a good idea to: 1. walk as much of the market as possible, … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Venice Beach
Venice Beach is located just south of Santa Monica along the edge of the Pacific Ocean. This is a town of eclectic dichotomy of street side artists and backpackers along with a mix of trendy upscale establishments. Venice is home to numerous actors and actresses and the city has been featured in a number of films and TV shows including Baywatch. Very popular with surfers and you will often see surfers riding bicycles with their surf boards … [Read more...]