Published in Where Orlando Guestbook August 2011 When 80-year-old Herb Hiller hops onto his bright blue, 18-speed Trek touring bike, he’s in heaven. And when he pedals through a place that screams Old Florida, well, that’s downright magical, he says. In fact, since moving to Florida in 1958, he’s covered more than 30,000 miles on…
Oftentimes a vacation offers a chance to climb out of your comfort zone and plunge right in to some- thing you might not try at home—something out of the ordinary and maybe even a bit bizarre.
To spend a day soaking up all the quiet respites that Central Florida has to offer, first put on your most comfortable footwear. Then sneak away for a fun-filled trip through Mother Nature’s vast offerings.
We’ve compiled a list of destinations that sport a slew of bars. Will Cockrell, Men’s Journal articles editor, shares with Sarah Sekula for USA TODAY a list of super-swanky to lowdown dives.
Reindeer-farming. Mud-bogging. It’s all in a day’s work for Mike Rowe, who is the host of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs With Mike Rowe.
If snoozing aboard a submarine or waking up next to a lion sound far-fetched, think again. Themed sleepovers across the USA are all the rage.
It was supposed to be a purposeful trip, going far beyond the Bollywood glitz and the Taj Mahal’s magical allure to discover the burdens of a developing country. It was all of that (and then some).
If you’re intrigued by the Iditarod, but aren’t ready for more than 1,150 grueling miles of frozen tundra, ease into the dog-powered sport with a lesson.
If you’re in Hollywood for the Oscars on Sunday, you’ll spot plenty of A-listers. However, you also can track them down in less obvious places, too.
Whether your New Year’s resolution is to learn a language or scale a mountain, there’s likely a vacation venue that can help you pursue your goal.
The City Beautiful is much more than roller coasters and Hollywood pixie dust. Poke beyond the theme parks (which are plenty fun) and you’ll find an action-packed city waiting for you.
Published in the First Coast Guestbook Winter 2010 The seaside playgrounds of the First Coast have more to offer than meets the eye. Just take a closer look: What’s waiting below the surface is just as fascinating. By Sarah Sekula Off the shimmering shores of Amelia Island, underneath layers of the ocean’s floor, priceless amounts…
If you’re itching to go to London, the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April is a grand excuse. Go ahead, pack your bags.
Wednesday might be St. Patrick’s Day, but you don’t have to be Irish to be favored by fortune. Whether you smooch them, tickle them or jitterbug around them, good-luck monuments can leave you feeling, well, lucky. Frank Nelson, world traveler and author of All You Need is Luck (iUniverse, $13.95), shares some auspicious getaways with…
Many spots in the wildly popular Harry Potter films are make-believe, but there are plenty of real-life locations that any die-hard Potter fan will love.
CIRCUS, LONDON: At Covent Garden’s Circus restaurant, nibble on Pan-American favorites like spicy crab cakes and barbecue-glazed short ribs while you’re wowed by aerialists and contortionists performing on the “stage” table (which later becomes a dance floor for diners). Dishes are shareable—better yet, so are drinks, which are served up in punch bowls. Top it…
The best thing about the Caribbean is there’s always a carnival happening somewhere. Here’s a look at the 2011 carnival events.
The Caribbean’s coral reef system serves as the ultimate maritime mecca. Home to tube-like sponges and waving sea fans, they are one of the most biologically diverse environments on the planet.
For those who can’t get enough of Halloween, there’s more than one time of year to traipse around in disguise. We’ve tracked down some of our favorites.
Discovering a discount or two on vacation is a surefire way to put a smile on your face. But tracking down a must-see destination that doesn’t cost a dime, well, it doesn’t get much more satisfying than that.
If you think Orlando is all roller coasters and pixie dust, prepare to be pleasantly overwhelmed. There are plenty of hidden treats to be discovered and many of them are just as action-packed.
Zak Bagans, host of the Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures, shares with Sarah Sekula for USA TODAY some of the nation’s most notorious haunts.
If you’re game for swimming alongside whale sharks, then you probably already have Discovery Channel’s Shark Week on your calendar.
Summer is the season to gather extended relatives in one spot. From dude ranching to cruising the high seas, options abound.
If you treasure over-the-top ensembles reminiscent of Sex and the City, then you’ll adore these boutiques.
Jim Ward has a lot of hobbies: cliff diving, saving sea turtles, catching lobster for dinner. Clearly, Grand Cayman is the perfect place for him to call home. Find out how he did it and how you can, too.
Dow Travers is used to standing out. But this time it’s not just because of his fiery red locks. In February, he became the first Cayman athlete to participate in the Winter Olympics.
If you haven’t heard him sing yet, chances are you will soon. He’s a young Caymanian songster with an impressive musical lineage who is rising to stardom one concert at a time.
It all began with peanuts. That’s right, boiled peanuts. The year was 1994, and siblings Matt and Ted Lee, who grew up in Charleston, S.C., had just moved to New York during a blizzard.
If you think the delightfully bizarre world of the new Alice in Wonderland movie (opening today) exists only on the big screen, you’re in for a surprise.
