Why pack a suitcase--just stuff a few pairs of shorts, couple of t-shirts, sandals, tennis shoes and some towels and sunscreen in an overnight bag, and head off for sun, sand and surf! I live about 4 1/2 hours from Galveston , which is great when I want to take an impulsive getaway weekend. We try to...
Mention Galveston, Texas and many people would remember the name from one of the classic rock songs where it appeared. Mention that it's actually an island and some people may do a double take. Yes, Galveston is in fact an island, and not just that but an island with literally thousands of things...
Ah, Ft. Lauderdale, original home to that annual party fest known as Spring Break. And while many students still flock to its sunny shores, Ft. Lauderdale is also a great destination for a family vacation, with all sorts of activities for kids, from tots to teens. Adults will find plenty to do, too,...
Most references to Orlando, Florida, conjures images of Walt Disney World and its theme park counterparts. Little do our throngs of tourists know that tucked away in the downtown corridor of Orlando are restaurant, shopping, and entertainment gems, waiting to be unearthed. The Thornton Park neighborhood...