In the ninth century, the once-mighty Frankish empire of the Carolingian dynasty began to fracture, giving rise to a feudal system that reshaped Europe’s landscape. As power splintered, noble lords built the first castles—not just as homes but as symbols…
When approaching the North Florida Wildlife Center in Lamont, you will begin to feel as if our region has transformed into an exotic realm. The massive oaks, pines, and trailing vines hide a place brimming with animals you might only…
If you’re anything like me, seeing our snow-covered city this past January might have lit a fire under you (or frozen one). The icicles, the makeshift sledding, the cozy nights at home with a cup of tea … it’s a…
Take a Step Back in Time to the Raney House Museum Located in downtown Apalachicola, the Raney House Museum is an example of architecture and the interpretation of life in Pre-Civil War Florida. Apalachicola was one of the ports along…
Some trips are mere vacations, while others invite you into a different way of life. This is the case, if you let it be, when you visit Hotel Rangá (hotelranga.is) on Iceland’s southern coast. Tucked between active volcanoes and glacial…
Birders and Paddlers Flock to the Coast During Fall and Early Winter
Abe Partridge sweetens songwriters fest with SOAL music
Hotel Effie Offers a Golden Group Rate in 2023
When thinking of Florida tourism, Mickey Mouse and sandy beaches might come to mind, but what about natural springs? The Big Bend region is overflowing with them, offering a refreshing alternative to the usual Florida hot spots. Formed when rainwater…
With their uncanny ability to silently function in total darkness and hang out in creepy locales, it is no wonder that bats are the perfect icon for Halloween. Florida is home to 13 species—some common and some relatively rare. A…
Driving through an allée of deep-rooted trees into Meadowood, the sprawling 250-acre wine country estate in St. Helena, California, you get a snapshot of everything that makes Napa Valley so iconic: nature at its lushest, rustic charm, the pace of…
Hotel Effie Offers a Golden Group Rate in 2023
Local scale insects are plant parasites that feed on the juices drawn directly from the plant’s vascular system. In general, they can be divided into two main categories: armored or soft. North Florida has both kinds. Some are very particular…
There comes a time every year when Tallahassee locals flock to the fairgrounds, eager to indulge in the depths of kettle corn bags and nightly carnival rides. However, a new yearly tradition could be on the horizon, filled with fantasy,…
When a Floridian hears the word “adrenaline,” a roller coaster might first come to mind. Add water to the equation, and it might be surfing or jet skis. I’m pleased to report, though, that we in the Panhandle have access…
Rising from 18 acres of Sarasota’s shoreline, the new St. Regis Longboat Key Resort feels less like a regional debut and more like a global statement: an escape firmly rooted in Florida sand but with the scope and polish of…
Adventure, History, and Culture This unforgettable city is packed with stories, sights, and spice by Kasi Antoine Nassau in the Bahamas is more than simply postcard-perfect beaches; it’s a gold mine of history, flavor, and excitement. A trip to Nassau…
Shane Reynolds is a true Floridian. He was born in Pensacola, raised in Fort Walton, and lives in Destin. As a kid, Reynolds didn’t stray too far from home. “My dad liked to be home, and that was his thing,”…
T’was a bonnie day, it was! A spring morning near the lake—with the birds chirpin’ and the pipes pipin’. And the pretty tartans a-flappin’ in the breeze! Oh sorry, Tallahasseeans, for the brogue and the burr. But April 6—known in…
Looking for a quick getaway that will allow you to slow down and smell the roses (literally)? Then hop in your car and drive a half-hour northeast to quaint little Thomasville, Georgia. Nicknamed “The Rose City,” for the 1,500 rose…
The feeling when you’re reeling is hard to describe
Powerful film documents collapse of oyster fishery
Each October, the Destin Harbor Boardwalk welcomes about 35,000 anglers who participate the Destin Fishing Rodeo in divisions based on age, gender, where you fish and what you fish for.
In Full Swing The historic Ponte Vedra Inn & Club offers activities galore—especially for golf and tennis lovers by Jane E. Enos Nestled along both sides of a quiet street in Ponte Vedra Beach, about 20 miles away from Jacksonville,…
Epicurean Divinity A meal and stay at The Inn at Little Washington constitutes a rite of passage for foodies by Paul Rubio Ranking travel experiences can be a challenge, especially when privileged with a job seeking out the world’s best.…
Even in an era when travel enthusiasts are constantly seeking out the next “it” destination, a voyage to the remote Galápagos Islands remains a quintessential rite of passage for world explorers. Situated in the Pacific Ocean more than 500 nautical…
A sampler of the many diverse events that the Emerald Coast has to offer
Birders and Paddlers Flock to the Coast During Fall and Early Winter
