A Walk In The Park
Lakeside and under the watchful eye of a broad-winged hawk named Dauset, I met someone at Callaway Gardens who had the exact same birthday as me. Same day, year, everything, born just 12 hours apart. We both turned 30 recently…
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Have A Blast
From America’s iconic moon missions to Space Center (KSC) Visitor Complex is a chance to get as close to space as possible without leaving Earth. Whether you’re a space nerd, an astronaut wannabe, or a rocket rookie who knows nothing…
A Pizza Heaven
You don’t have to wait for a Yale acceptance letter to immerse yourself in the small town of New Haven, Connecticut. Extracurricular reasons to visit span theaters, museums, pizza, and elite fall foliage. From Tallahassee, the simplest route is a…
Wild West Weekend
Although it’s only a short drive away, Westgate River Ranch feels like stepping through a portal into Florida’s frontier. Set amid hundreds of acres of whispering oaks and open pastures, this storied property delivers Western charm with an upscale, family-friendly…
Colorado’s Reborn Frontier
Travelers flock to the Colorado Rockies for skiing, hiking, and crisp alpine air, but deep in the San Juan Mountains lies a different Colorado altogether. Hidden between stands of blue spruce, ponderosa, conifers, and aspen groves, steaming mineral pools emerge…
Posted Up
From a 100-hour train journey across North America to the streets of his hometown, Ian Osterhaus has been capturing moments that make his audience see the world, and Tallahassee, differently. A travel influencer with a passion for positivity (and a…
Rushing Around
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…
Cruising Goes Colossal
Big-ship cruising just got even bigger. Meet MSC World America, the newest megaship from MSC Cruises and the first World Class vessel the Italian line has ever homeported in the United States. Spanning 22 decks with room for up to 6,762…
Paradise Perfected
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…
Secret Castles
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…
The Great Snowy Mountains
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…
Live Like An Icelander
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…
Wine And Wonder
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…
An Insider’s Take on the Caribbean
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…
Adventure Is Out There
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,”…
A Rose By Any Other Name
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…
Hit the Road
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,…
Southern Sojourn
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.…
Voyage of Discovery
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…
