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  • Coral Gables
    • 48 Hours: ‘City Beautiful’ Coral Gables gives visitors much to experience
    • 48 Hours: Coral Gables, the ‘City Beautiful,’ presents diverse visual treats
    • Biltmore Culinary Academy offers ‘Steak House Favorites’ class for novice cooks
    • Biltmore is Gables centerpiece, offering history, style, elegance to its visitors
    • Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel offers palace-like resort experience for guests
    • Coral Gables gives visitors unique architecture, varied cuisine, shopping
    • Coral Gables Museum takes revisionist approach to tell untold history of Miami
    • Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile offers visitors unique shopping, dining experiences
    • Despite decline of print media, unique Coral Gables bookstore still thrives
    • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden offers unique experiences for holiday season
    • Fairchild Tropical Garden offers beauty, serenity amid Miami’s hustle, bustle
    • Historic Coral Gables swimming pool impresses both visitors, residents
    • Matheson Hammock surprises visitors with bayside views and natural beauty
    • The Biltmore brings glimpse of early 20th century glamor, fairy tale living
    • Venetian Pool could be the best-kept secret in Miami-Dade’s Coral Gables
  • Florida
    • ‘A Night of Frights’ makes an exciting Halloween weekend trip to Orlando
    • Anna Maria Island gives visitors small-town fun on Florida Gulf Coast
    • Blowing Rocks Preserve offers different kind of Florida barrier island beach
    • Disney’s Food and Wine Festival gives visitors chance to try world’s cuisines
    • Fun on Fifth Avenue South in Naples means food, drink, shopping, beach
    • Manatees and pristine scenery draw visitors to Central Florida’s Crystal River
    • Martin County’s Stuart offers visitors alternative to Florida’s big-city bustle
    • Pine Island hosts artistic, tropical community on Florida’s Gulf Coast
    • Three Sisters Springs kayak trip creates travel memories that will last a lifetime
    • Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights: Frightening adventure worth the thrill
  • International
    • 48 Hours: Australia’s Gold Coast mixes challenge and inspiration for visitors
    • 48 Hours: Busy Kingston gives visitors best of Jamaica’s city experiences
    • 48 Hours: Dutch Caribbean Curaçao offers unique ocean dive experiences
    • 48 Hours: Florence transports visitors to Renaissance through its art, architecture
    • 48 Hours: Florence’s magic dominates in its many museums, cathedrals, piazzas
    • 48 Hours: Futuristic Tokyo gives all types of tourists a test of their imaginations
    • 48 Hours: Spain’s Celorio offers coastal views, rich history without the crowds
    • 48 Hours: Strolling ‘garden on the sea’ highlights Xiamen’s traditional, modern
    • 48 Hours: Venezuela’s Barcelona offers surprising people, landscapes, culture
    • 48 Hours: Vibrant Bangkok tops list of favorite cities for international travelers
    • 48 Hours: Vienna gives visitors imperial traditions, modern Europe at same time
    • About Us
    • As Hemingway once wrote, Bimini’s place to swim, eat, drink, work, read
    • Bimini Islands are hidden treasures, offering fishing, snorkeling, diving
    • Borinquen Mountain Resort and Spa boasts pristine sites, top-notch facilities
    • Casa de Campo combines Caribbean natural beauty with active lifestyle
    • Crossing from Costa Rica to Panama has limited choices, but can be easy
    • Favorite spots from six-month residency reveal history, classic beauty of Florence
    • Going beyond typical Prague tourist stops reveals culture, traditions, history
    • Italy’s hospitable Positano memorable for visitors to Mediterranean coast
    • Lessons about how to live life come from weeks on the Camino de Santiago
    • Nassau’s Dolphin Cay offers visitors variety of wildlife swim experiences
    • Participants in Nike Runs Paris find fun way to visit city’s scenic neighborhoods
    • Seven sites in just hours: Where to go in Delhi, India, when there’s not much time
    • Singapore’s hawker centers offer cheap, but good, food as well as places to relax
    • Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater presents breathtaking scenery, wildlife moments
    • Travel in India brings culture shock, sense of history, profound inner peace
  • Miami
    • 48 Hours: After Zika, it’s the perfect time to rediscover Miami’s Wynwood district
    • 48 Hours: Miami’s Brickell area nightlife rises in popularity with residents, visitors
    • 48 Hours: Miami’s Coconut Grove perfect for walking tours, shopping
    • 48 Hours: Miami’s unique Coconut Grove offers unusual charm, weekend activities
    • A step-by-step guide to getting the most of nightlife in Miami and Miami Beach
    • Adrienne Arsht Center gives arts stylish downtown home for live performances
    • Bayfront Park and Marketplace provide visitors with full entertainment center
    • Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace offer spot for Miami to come together
    • Best of 305 ‘bottomless brunches’: a guide for students in the UMiami area
    • Biscayne Bay’s Jungle Island offers animal interaction fun for whole family
    • Brickell Avenue area: Banking, shopping during the day, dining, clubbing all night
    • Brickell Avenue offers multicultural, urban neighborhood experience
    • Brickell: Miami neighborhood where culture, food, and style come together
    • Cigar-making a must-see for tourists, locals during visit to Little Havana
    • Coconut Grove attracts foodies, art collectors with its unique ambiance
    • Coconut Grove gives visitors close-up view of Miami’s history since early 1800s
    • Coconut Grove offers inviting oasis countering urban sprawl of South Florida
    • Coconut Grove, a little bit different, where time ticks just a tad slower
    • Coconut Grove’s Pumpkin Patch Festival draws both residents, visitors to the fun
    • Coffee shop in Miami gives writer feeling like she’s at her favorite spot in Bogota
    • Come for the food, stay for the art, Wynwood has something for everyone
    • Distinctive Wynwood offers visitors public art in great scale and depth
    • Doing UM Family Weekend in style: Planning a weekend in Coconut Grove
    • Downtown Miami’s hidden gems spur area’s growth, popularity in recent years
    • Grove’s Barnacle gives a glimpse into area’s lush surroundings, rich history
    • If you didn’t spend time in Little Havana, you didn’t really visit the Miami area
    • III Points Festival offers star-studded music lineup in Miami’s Wynwood
    • Little Havana brings Cuban culture, street life, vibrant energy to Miami area
    • Little Havana offers glimpse into Miami’s diverse, multicultural background
    • Live like locals along scenic Biscayne Bay at Miami’s David T. Kennedy Park
    • Madrid’s historic food market opens branch in Miami’s Bayfront Park
    • Miami Art Museum showcases modern, contemporary art, hosts Johnson exhibit
    • Miami beyond South Beach: Suburban areas have much to surprise visitors
    • Miami has become a top movie and TV location, with many sites easy to visit
    • Miami restaurants ‘spice’ it up during slow season, offer special dining deals
    • Miami Seaquarium offers family getaway to visit dolphins, variety of marine life
    • Miami’s Bayside Marketplace gives tourists an entertaining experience
    • Miami’s Brickell Avenue welcomes visitors with mixture of class, elegance
    • Miami’s Coconut Grove offers diverse, affordable — under $20 — places to eat
    • Miami’s Coconut Grove offers ideal destination for travelers of all ages
    • Miami’s Coconut Grove offers unique history, modern living for locals, visitors
    • Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood offers taste of Latin American spirit
    • Miami’s many different cultures offer unique nightlife and cuisine for everyone
    • Miami’s Wynwood evokes hipster’s paradise, but surprisingly far from cliché
    • Miami’s vibrant heart and colorful culture can be found walking in Little Havana
    • Miami’s vibrant renewal offers visitors, residents diverse vacation experiences
    • Mixology classes can help visitors shake up their evenings while in South Florida
    • Movies at Vizcaya offer nostalgic trip back to 1920s era of ‘The Great Gatsby’
    • Saturdays in Miami’s Coconut Grove offer laid back, Bohemian experiences
    • Spending the day in Miami’s Wynwood: Where to go and what to see while there
    • Versailles Restaurant offers tasty view of Cuban lifestyle for Little Havana visitors
    • Vizcaya’s traditional Mediterranean architecture, decor offer much to visitors
    • With Perez Art Museum, South Florida has created its own version of the MET
    • Wynwood evolves into art center, drawing local residents and visitors
    • Wynwood neighborhood brings Miami’s art scene to life for visitors, residents
    • Wynwood’s Bakehouse Art Complex offers essence of evolving art district
    • Yoga in the Park at Bayfront downtown accessible for visitors at nearby hotels
  • South Florida
    • ‘Stay-cationing’ in South Miami-Dade: Visit best of Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay
    • 48 Hours: ‘City of Progress’ Hialeah offers old school cuisine, fresh activities
    • 48 Hours: Changes in latitude means changes in attitude when visiting Keys
    • 48 Hours: Famed Miami Beach provides hotbed of culture and entertainment
    • 48 Hours: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers home away from home for visitors
    • 48 Hours: Miami Beach offers visitors well-rounded vacation experience
    • 48 Hours: Quintessential South Florida vacation found in youthful South Beach
    • 48 Hours: South Beach, where modern urban meets trendy tropical paradise
    • Ancient monastery offers rare glimpse into place and time from 900 years ago
    • Award-winning food trucks draw crowds at Hollywood’s Seminole Hard Rock
    • Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, lighthouse popular with island’s visitors
    • Bill Baggs State Park offers relaxing beaches, views and many activities
    • Bill Baggs State Park provides beaches, canoeing, hiking, bicycle trails, water fun
    • Boca Raton welcomes visitors with small-town charm, tropical ambiance
    • Boca Raton’s weather, outdoor activities welcomes visitors seeking fun in sun
    • Both parents and their kids can enjoy outdoor, beach fun on Key Biscayne
    • Choices for all-night food are diverse, easy to find for tourists, locals out late
    • Citi Bike offers visitors affordable mobility to tour Miami Beach area
    • Craziness of Key West’s Fantasy Fest makes at least one visit worthwhile
    • Davie’s Flamingo Gardens: 60-acre botanical sanctuary for wildlife, people
    • DECOBIKES offers innovative approach to beat traffic, get around Miami Beach
    • Do history’s ghosts roam South Dade’s Deering Estate? Take the tour to find out
    • Doral Halloween event draws thousands seeking thrills, excitement of season
    • Eco-conscious travelers can enjoy sustainable vacations in South Florida
    • Escape rooms offer chance for fun, team-building with friends, family
    • Everglades air boat tour scenery unlike anything found in urban landscape
    • Everglades offers many outdoor options for first time South Florida visitors
    • Exploring with a paddleboard reveals much to explore in writer’s hometown
    • Food trucks invade Plantation park, help celebrate Halloween throughout October
    • Hollywood Beach: A place to get away from big crowds, pace of South Beach
    • Homestead: Big city amenities, but charming, small-town atmosphere
    • Homestead’s Coral Castle tells unique love story of skilled Latvian immigrant
    • International food, shopping, sunshine draw visitors to Lincoln Road Mall
    • Islamorada has something for everyone — from seafood to animal interactions
    • Key Biscayne offers great scenery, fun activities for a relaxing weekend day
    • Key Biscayne offers perfect getaway — for both tourists and residents alike
    • Key Biscayne, surrounded by water, offers paradise for visitors, residents
    • Key Biscayne, Virginia Key offer getaway beaches, parks, natural island settings
    • Key Biscayne’s parks, village offer unique charm enjoyed by everyone
    • Key West recovers from impact of Irma with iconic Fantasy Fest celebration
    • Key West’s Fantasy Fest offers freedom to have fun for thousands of visitors
    • Las Olas Boulevard offers various forms of fresh entertainment for everyone
    • Lincoln Road Farmer’s Market provides food, shopping, diversity of people
    • Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial offers an experience not easily forgotten
    • Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road popular with visitors for shopping and dining
    • Miami Beach’s top 10 brunches: Quintessential activity for locals, tourists
    • Miami’s Science Museum teaches visitors about our world as it entertains
    • Miami’s Seaquarium offers marine fun, education for kids, families, friends
    • Multicultural Miami gives coffee fans wide variety of ways to get daily caffeine
    • Nikki Beach serves up food, drink, fun for visitors to South Beach area
    • Our writer gets rare chance to work behind the scenes in kitchen at Whisk
    • Pinecrest Gardens offers much for visitors (and dogs) throughout the year
    • Presentation, fun, flavors: 10 must-try ice cream places in Miami-Dade County
    • Renovated Fontainebleau ‘s grandeur, glitz, glamour live on after five decades
    • Safari Edventure’s Farmony offers opportunity to engage with nature
    • Sony Ericsson brings world-caliber tennis pros to Key Biscayne, Miami
    • South Beach’s restaurants offer diverse choices for all, from traditional to exotic
    • South Dade’s Black Point Park, Marina may be hard to find, but worth the effort
    • South Dade’s Fruit and Spice Park offers a natural escape from hectic urban life
    • South Florida’s best delis offer variety in culture, richness in taste and offerings
    • South Miami offers unique shopping, boutiques, ample nightlife for visitors
    • South Miami-Dade’s hidden gem, Deering Estate shows off area history
    • South Miami-Dade’s Knaus Berry Farm opens with delights for 2015-16 season
    • South Miami-Dade’s Monkey Jungle offers unique, unforgettable experience
    • South Miami’s Sunset Place draws visitors with shopping, entertainment
    • Strange mysteries of Coral Castle draw visitors who seek elusive explanations
    • Sunset Key offers visitors exclusive resort experience with luxury, charm
    • The Clevelander offers South Beach visitors fun-filled entertainment
    • Third Street Beach yoga welcomes visitors for sessions near Atlantic
    • Tropical paradise awaits Miami visitors who take time to visit Baggs State Park
    • Uncork, unplug, unwind at South Dade’s Schnebly Redland’s Winery and Brewery
    • Unique holiday season fun, activities found at these South Florida locations
    • Unusual and unique, Coral Castle often surprises South Miami-Dade visitors
    • Vacationers seeking intense workouts always welcome at Barry’s Bootcamp
    • Visitors to Museum of Contemporary Art experience engaging exhibits, programs
    • Volunteer group from university helps keep Virginia Key Beach clean for all
    • Zoo Miami provides excitement for kids, appealing animal exhibits for all visitors
    • Zoo Miami’s diverse collection of animals found on five continents
    • Zoological Wildlife Foundation provides close-up interaction with exotic animals
  • Traveling Better
    • A Key Biscayne trip can be affordable — if you know how to make it happen
    • Advances in top travel apps help people overseas keep in touch with loved ones
    • Airlines using social media to assist, communicate quickly with customers
    • American Express Travel rewards help travelers, families save for airfare, hotel
    • As families begin to make travel plans, they should be aware of tourist scams
    • Bicycling can be fun in Miami-Dade, but riders need to be careful on the road
    • Border Control 101: How to prepare before facing immigration officers
    • CouchSurfing website offers travelers new options to save money, meet people
    • Cruises, bay tours are excellent options for college student vacation groups
    • Disney World on a budget? How to plan a trip that doesn’t empty your account
    • Enjoy Mexico for spring break, but understand the risks to stay safe
    • Essential smartphone applications ease stress of travel jet lag, talking, packing
    • FAA may relax rules on use of some portable electronics during flights
    • Five packing tools for $30 or less make preparing for any kind of travel easy
    • Five photography apps for smartphones enhance final versions of your images
    • Flying exclusively carry-on – best way to be sure your bag made it on your flight
    • For students studying abroad, preparation will make the difference
    • Frequent flyer programs more difficult, require travelers to know changing rules
    • Global Entry makes travel smoother, faster for frequent international travelers
    • Going to Mexico from San Diego? Preparation is key for border crossing
    • Inside help saves visitors’ time standing in Walt Disney World attraction lines
    • ISIC international ID card offers benefits for students traveling overseas
    • Living overseas changes individuals; return to ‘normal’ life can be a challenge
    • Living overseas like a local on a budget brings learning experiences, adventure
    • Making first trip to China? Be prepared for basic differences when you arrive
    • Making your flight attendant’s job easier makes for a better trip for all passengers
    • Middle East has much to offer travelers, but women must focus on local culture
    • New airport security provides quicker, safer passenger travel through terminals
    • New Metrorail Orange line makes getting to Miami International Airport easier
    • On any road trip, experienced travelers say it’s about how much you don’t plan
    • Packing efficiently: Tips and solutions from experienced business travelers
    • Planning ahead, doing some research can save money while traveling abroad
    • Private jet travel becoming more affordable with sharing programs
    • Reconciling wanderlust with anxiety: Traveling to Yellowstone in a group
    • Regular exercise routine while traveling offers wide range of healthy benefits
    • Remaining in low-crime areas helps make safe first-time visit to Miami
    • Royal Caribbean’s Icon of Seas to debut in January 2024 as largest ship ever built
    • Singapore’s Changi Airport one of world’s best for services, features
    • Smart Travel: Suggestions for navigating Europe on a limited student budget
    • STA Travel helps college students save with discounts for worldwide journeys
    • State Department’s STEP program allows Americans to travel smart abroad
    • Stay connected while traveling overseas, but save money using phone, Internet
    • Study abroad experience can be enriching, fulfilling, stimulating
    • Study abroad merges college classes with foreign living, travel for students
    • Surviving the struggle of airport dining requires some research, planning ahead
    • Sydney is considered expensive to visit, but can be done in affordable manner
    • Tech-based millennials have mastered travel with use of new online apps, tools
    • The more informed you are before a trip, the more you can save money traveling
    • Travel agencies still serve vital purpose for those seeking personal attention
    • Travel apps help with packing, flying, exploring your travel destinations
    • Travel apps on portable devices encourage spontaneity on the road
    • Travel for pets can be stressful, particularly for snub-nosed dogs
    • Travel gets better with these five must-have smartphone applications
    • Travel to Cuba easing, but still not a seamless task for American travelers
    • Travelers can save time, money using these 11 smartphone applications
    • Traveling to Mexico and Central America: Staying healthy while abroad
    • Traveling with a dog becomes less troubling if you learn airline policies
    • Tricks for making the most of 24 hours at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando
    • Vegetarian dining can be big challenge for travelers far from familiar restaurants
    • Vegetarian travelers develop strategies for maintaining routines while on road
    • Visiting Miami? Finding a good book easy to do if you know where to look
    • Visiting New York City? Navigating its evolving dining scene can be a challenge
    • Visitors can enjoy South Beach without expense, scene at these hidden spots
    • Well-prepared travelers can avoid carry-on problems when boarding
    • When taking road trip, much to consider whether to rent or drive your own car
    • When traveling to Jamaica, tourists must be careful to avoid being crime victims
    • With the proper advance preparation, divers can take gear when they travel
  • United States
    • 48 Hours: Ann Arbor, where visitors can explore Midwest’s ultimate college town
    • 48 Hours: Brooklyn surprises with stress-free dining, lush parks, arts
    • 48 Hours: Downtown Washington, D.C. area offers visitors many activities
    • 48 Hours: Jersey Shore’s ‘Seven Mile Island’ makes perfect summer retreat
    • 48 Hours: Kennebunkport, that adventure you never knew you needed
    • 48 Hours: Manhattan’s Tribeca renaissance offers new activities
    • 48 Hours: Napa Valley offers the perfect weekend of wine, sun and subtle luxury
    • 48 Hours: Nashville gives visitors much more than its famed country music
    • 48 Hours: Nashville, Athens of the South, is home to country music, partying, fun
    • 48 Hours: North Conway, N.H., has mountains and rivers and bears, Oh My!
    • 48 Hours: Portland, the one in Maine, offers visitors fresh seafood and history
    • 48 Hours: Quaint, isolated Nantucket offers charm, beaches for travelers
    • 48 Hours: Seattle’s West End presents raw beauty, inviting outdoor activities
    • 48 Hours: St. Louis getaway offers history, culture, food and lots of fun
    • 48 Hours: There’s skiing, shopping, resorts and more in Utah’s Park City
    • 48 Hours: Virginia Beach offers scenic sites, delicious cuisines, and history
    • 48 Hours: Virginia Beach offers beautiful sites, delicious cuisines, memories
    • Best places for deep dish pizza in Chicago? Here’s eight top restaurants
    • Chance to see Colbert and ‘Late Show’ well worth journey to visit New York
    • Chapel Hill’s Franklin Street adds heart and tradition to classic college town
    • Discover hidden treasures of Midwest with visit to Ohio’s Chagrin Falls
    • East Coast meets West Coast — spending six hours in Los Angeles
    • Finding the true nature of New Orleans can be accomplished in just three days
    • First-time visitor to New York City decides acting like tourist not so bad
    • For college football fans, nothing beats fun at Ohio State-Michigan rivalry game
    • Good music vibes found at annual Connecticut seaside music festival
    • Historic Old Salem village reveals way of life of early settlers in North Carolina
    • LA’s Grand Central Market gives hungry visitors wide variety of food choices
    • LA’s Original Farmer’s Market captures eclecticism, culture, star power, vibrancy
    • Lake Lure’s scenery attracts visitors to North Carolina mountains in summer
    • New Orleans impresses visitors, offering immediate charm, friendliness, fun for all
    • New Orleans surprises with cultural flair, delicious food, wonderful sightseeing
    • Original and unique New Haven: New England’s best-kept secret beckons
    • Piano bars in French Quarter offer visitors live music, drinks, plenty of fun
    • Plymouth is historian’s heaven, but there’s plenty to do for all visitors
    • RIver Crest Bed and Breakfast offers place to relax in scenic Hudson Valley
    • Seal Beach, a gem of Orange County, offers town charm near Los Angeles
    • Shirley Chisholm State Park, NYC’s golden ticket to the great outdoors
    • Taking a short trip to Chicago area? Here’s what to do in just two days
    • The best 10 things tourists should do when visiting in San Juan, nearby islands
    • The Broad museum is another reason Los Angeles has become art center
    • Viva Las Vegas … Everywhere you look, people having the times of their lives
    • Where Elvis Turned Out the Lights: Inside Nashville’s RCA Studio B Tour
    • Yes, there are ways to enjoy a long, cheap weekend in LA and Hollywood

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