Florida

Are you looking for a last minute getaway this Memorial Day? Panama City Beach, Fla. is offering free night stays, lodging specials and celebrations for travelers seeking a last-minute Memorial Day Weekend getaway.

Panama City Beach features 27 miles white-sand beaches and all kinds of recreation, fine dining and shopping. There's something for everyone at this family-friendly beach destination.

The Princess Condominiums is welcoming guests with a stay for seven nights, pay for five special during the week of May 23 – 30. Enjoy Gulf-front accommodations, three pools, free wireless Internet, volleyball, tennis and much more. Want to stay less than a week? No problem! You can still receive 10 percent off the nightly rate. For more information, call 866-617-7620 or visit www.princesscondorentals.com.

Boardwalk Beach Resort has a stay three or more nights, save an extra 20 percent deal. The Boardwalk Beach Resort gets the party going with weekend activities designed for the whole family, including live music, beach activities, sunset cinema beach movies, kids' club activities, access to parasail rides and scooter and jet ski rentals. For more information, call 800-224-GULF(4853) or visit www.boardwalkbeachresort.com.Read more

EPIC, a new luxury waterfront boutique hotel in downtown Miami, was built with the business traveler in mind. This centrally-located hotel is decked-out with tech tools and services traveling executives need most.

One high-tech offering that stands out is that desktop computers are provided in all 411 guestrooms and suites. They are loaded with Microsoft Office software, offer high-speed Internet access, and run an interactive portal that provides guests with hotel information, local Miami guides, and on-demand entertainment. Need to print something? The computers are programmed to print to the front desk, so you can easily pick up your documents when on the go.Read more

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort is the cool place to be with a free night on the play list for families and friends looking for fun, sun and savings. Book four nights during select dates in August and September 2008 and get the fourth night free, or book five nights through January 3, 2009 and get the fifth night free, while enjoying rates from $169 to $299 per room, per night*.

The family fun adventure begins on 200 tropical acres with one-million gallons of liquid refreshment that encompass six incredible watering holes including the huge lagoon pool with its 106-foot curvy waterslide, cascading waterfalls and the home to a host of daily poolside activities such as beach ball drop; tee shirt launch and dive-in movies. There is something for everyone amidst this popular oasis to include an indoor pool; secluded spa pool; two kid's pools, and six whirlpool spas. Read more

An almost seven-year void was filled Thursday, February 15th when commercial air service returned to the middle Florida Keys, with the first arrival of Delta Connection's daily nonstop round-trip service from Atlanta to Florida Keys Marathon Airport.

Previously, Key West was the only airport in the Keys that offered regularly scheduled service for travelers other than South Florida mainland fly-in points. Florida Keys Marathon Airport is centrally located between Key Largo and Key West International Airport, and not more than 1.5 hours by car to any point on the Keys Overseas Highway. Read more

Expedia is offering a 10-week 10th Anniversary sale that features special discounts on air travel, hotels, packages and other activities to a different destination every week. Next week's featured destination is Orlando so starting September 11th through September 18th, travelers can save on all travel to Orlando with special package savings, $25 resort credit at select hotels and get the first night FREE with a package of 3 nights or more. Below are four examples of package deals available from select cities to Orlando (prices quoted are per person based on double occupancy). Read more

Kick off the winter boots and sink those toes into the warm, white Florida Keys sand. The Moorings Village, a picturesque, South Seas-style resort that sits on a 1,100-foot private beach located in Islamorada, Florida, is offering the winter-weary a luxury three-night "Barefoot Getaway" Read more

August 3, 2005 -- TriActive America -- the nation’s leading outdoor fitness equipment company, announced today the successful sale of 15 pieces of equipment and 2 show boards to the Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Sea World International Center in Orlando, Florida.

March 2005 – Florida visitors are discovering a delightfully delicious new souvenir – Tortuga A Taste of Florida Rum Cakes. Created by the family business known world-wide for their Caribbean rum cakes, Tortuga has launched a line specifically for the more than 76 million travelers who annually visit the Sunshine State.

As summer rolls around and school comes to an end parents are now searching for a way to keep their children in a learning environment – especially during the annual family vacation. Several attractions and accommodations in St. Petersburg/Clearwater – Florida’s Beach have found a way to combine fun and education for the summer. Half-day and overnight camps are very popular and offer educational opportunities where kids have so much fun they don't even realize they are learning. Read more