Not Your Average City Tour, This One Has Mystery, Mayhem and Vice
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Not Your Average City Tour, This One Has Mystery, Mayhem and Vice

Looking for a little off-the-beaten-path entertainment in Miami? Head to HistoryMiami.org and sign up for one of their city tours. And I’m not talking about your average, tourist-centric city tour. I signed up for the “Mystery, Mayhem and Vice” coach tour, hoping for a thrill ride with stories of Miami mobsters, drug smugglers and courthouse…

Florida Favorites: Featuring Travel Blogger Amy Lynne Hayes

In a new blog series for VISIT FLORIDA I’m interviewing travel bloggers to find out about their favorite things about the Sunshine State. Next up is Amy Lynne Hayes, a very talented designer, blogger and freelance writer. Her case of wanderlust has taken her to more than 20 countries, and counting. In spite of her globe-trotting…

Key West’s Biggest Street Party Returns This October
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Key West’s Biggest Street Party Returns This October

Fantasy Fest is back! Get ready for elaborate costumes and one heck of a 10-day party from Oct. 17-26, 2014. This year the festival is themed “Animeted Dreams & Adventures,” inspired by traditional Japanese anime and virtually all forms of creative animation. Need a few costume ideas? Think animated movies like “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” or “Frozen.” More…

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Beat the Dog Days of Summer with Moët & Chandon at The Westin Diplomat

Those hot summer temps are dragging on in South Florida, but The Westin Diplomat wants to cool you down with a fabulous new happy hour. The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa along with Moët & Chandon champagne have launched a luxury drink special called the Thermal Happy Hour. Running until Sept. 22, 2014, this happy hour…

7 Fun Fall Events in Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva Island
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7 Fun Fall Events in Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva Island

Whenever I get the chance, I love to criss-cross Alligator Alley through the Everglades and escape Miami for a little R&R on the southwest coast of Florida. The sunsets are spectacular and there are a ton of fun events year round. Here’s a few fun fall events that you don’t want to miss: 1. Island…