Dec 22nd, 2012 at 6:00PM:
This Photo of the Day is titled "Sunny Isles" and comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Bens640. The scene is of a typical beach in Florida's North Miami and, looking around the weather map, some of you could use a warm-weather photo to focus on.
I lived in the Midwest for about half a century before relocating to Florida almost a decade ago and saw plenty of ice, snow, stupid people driving ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo Of The Day: Sunny Isles
Dec 22nd, 2012 at 6:00PM:
This Photo of the Day is titled "Sunny Isles" and comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Bens640. The scene is of a typical beach in Florida's North Miami and, looking around the weather map, some of you could use a warm-weather photo to focus on.
I lived in the Midwest for about half a century before relocating to Florida almost a decade ago and saw plenty of ice, snow, stupid people driving ...Christmas Travel: Happy, Budget-Minded Places To Go
Dec 14th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
Many travelers have places to spend Christmas nailed down far in advance. Tradition may have us going back home to join with family and friends in an annual celebration. Airline tickets may have been purchased months ago, cashing in on the best rates. A place to stay is not an issue, we'll take a sofa at one place or another, surrounded by those we care for.
Others don't have such ...Photo Of The Day: Highlands Hammock State Park
Nov 20th, 2012 at 6:30PM:
The Highlands Hammock State Park feels surreal. Located just outside Sebring, Florida, the park contains a vast swamp of old-growth bald cypress trees, some of which are said to be more than a thousand years old. American Alligators and white-tailed deer roam the grounds, and the rare Florida panther is seen on occasion.
The park's surreality is augmented by the high-contrast photo ...Universal Once Again Transforms Blockbuster Movie Into Attraction
Nov 1st, 2012 at 7:45PM:
It seems the Universal Studios is making a second trilogy out of the popular "Transformers" movie series.
Florida's Universal Orlando Resort has just announced the amusement park will unveil the third Transformers-themed ride in summer 2013. The ride, which is already attracting fans at Universal Studios Singapore and Universal Studios Hollywood, takes the hugely successful toy line ...SeaWorld Brings Antarctica To Florida
Oct 18th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
SeaWorld Orlando is expanding with their largest-ever project. Continuing a travel industry focus on making all things experiential, Antarctica-Empire of the Penguin is the anchor to a host of new offerings set to open in January. The new ride will have a family adventure theme that utilizes new technology for a unique experience that can change from visit to visit, allowing guests to choose ...New Disney World Attractions To Bring Immersive Experience
Oct 17th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Walt Disney World in Florida has some new attractions on the way. The new Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom park will be home to the Enchanted Forest, a new park within a park, inspired by the popular Disney films "The Little Mermaid" and "Beauty and the Beast." The Enchanted Forest officially opens December 6, 2012, but we got a sneak peek during dress rehearsals last weekend, open to the public.
...10 Florida Road Trips That Do Not Include Theme Parks
Oct 9th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
It seems that whenever we think of Florida and travel, beaches and theme parks come to mind. True, there are a bunch of them in the sunshine state. Also true is that Florida offers one of the best places for a good road trip in the country. Year-round mild weather and a well-kept highway system can take travelers to an interesting variety of places at a leisurely pace.
A first stop when ...Photo Of The Day: Endeavour In San Francisco
Sep 22nd, 2012 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, "Endeavour in SF - see you in LA!" comes from Gadling Flickr pool member jrodmanjr and is taken with a Canon EOS 7D.
In 19 years of service, Endeavour went on 25 missions, carried 133 astronauts, spent 299 days in space and traveled 122,883,151 miles. Captured here by jrodmanjr is the shuttle's last journey, which began Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and ...Convenient Forms Of Communication On Display From World War II
Aug 26th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
Today, we take for granted convenient forms of communication when traveling, like email, text messages, Skype and others. FourSquare, HipGeo, Instagram and other smart phone apps pinpoint our exact location anywhere on the planet. Those fighting overseas in World War II relied on hand-written letters that could take weeks to arrive at their destinations, as loved ones served thousands of ...Photo Of The Day: A Hammock View In Florida
Aug 14th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Whenever I start to feel the weight of the world on my shoulders, I conjure up a mental image that is very similar to today's Photo of the Day, taken from a hammock at the Gulf View Waterfront Resort in Marathon, Florida. "This was a great place to take a nap," says Flickr user Chuck Oliver. Oh, the joys of vacation.
What personal travel photos stroke your wanderlust? Upload your shots to ...Inside The Fawlty Towers Nudist Resort
Aug 3rd, 2012 at 11:00AM: In tough economic times, some hotels and resorts are ready to try just about anything to revive their sagging fortunes. On May 1, The Fawlty Towers Motel in Cocoa Beach rebranded itself as a "clothing-optional resort" in a bid to revive its sagging fortunes, and according to David Broad, 54, a Welsh national who manages the resort, business is picking up.
But not everyone in Cocoa Beach is ...Space Center Adds Up-Close Tours
Jul 21st, 2012 at 4:00PM:
While Kennedy Space Center will not be launching space shuttles anymore, the 39-acre complex in Florida has not shut down for lack of anything to do. In addition to ongoing space programs, travelers visiting the Space Coast of Florida have some new options with up-close tours, some that were never before possible in the 50 year history of the facility.
"You're going to be close to where ...Google Street View Helps Visualize Cool Summer Attractions
Jul 11th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
As summer blazes on, travelers are looking for cool places to go. A quick escape from summer heat to a water park, beach or lake might be just what they have in mind too. But how about a look first? Google Street View can give us a panoramic view from positions along many streets in the world, including some major summer attractions.
A little warm where you are today? Click on one of ...Mission Aquarius: Journey To The World's Last Undersea Research Station
Jul 11th, 2012 at 12:00PM: For 50 years, the underwater Aquarius Reef Base in the Florida Keys has been an important center for oceanic exploration. Today, it is the last remaining undersea research station in the world. But funding for the program is about to be cut and unless a new source is found, Aquarius will soon be shut down.
To bring attention to this issue, One World One Ocean and MacGillivray Freeman Films are ...Magic Kingdom Worker Gives Candid Interview About Crazy Guests And Working For Disney
Jul 6th, 2012 at 12:30PM: During an IAmA (I am a...) discussion on Reddit, a turnstile and parade audience control worker for the Magic Kingdom at Disney World allowed people to ask uncensored questions about crazy guests and what it's like to work at Disney. Read below to learn what happens when adults act like children, who the worst guests are and which cast members are the most difficult to work with.
Note: These ...5 Free Things To Do In Orlando That Are Not Theme Parks
Jul 3rd, 2012 at 2:00PM: Travelers planning a trip to Orlando usually have plenty of things to do – for a price. Central Florida attractions draw millions of visitors every year spending billions in travel dollars. Often saving up for years to make a magical Florida vacation reality, families visit the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, Sea World and others. But while there is no shortage of attractions ...Coral Castle: Testament To A Broken Heart
Jul 3rd, 2012 at 10:00AM:
Almost a hundred years ago in southern Florida, a heartbroken man accomplished something incredible.
Edward Leedskalnin was an immigrant from Latvia. He moved to Florida in 1918 hoping to cure his tuberculosis. But it wasn't only his lungs that were sick; his heart was sick too. When he was 26 back in Latvia, so the story goes, he had been engaged to Agnes Scuffs, ten years his junior. His ...
Alligator Bites Hand Off Everglades Tour Guide
Jun 16th, 2012 at 8:00AM: A group of tourists traveling with Captain Doug's Everglades Tours got far more excitement than they bargained for earlier this week. The three women and two children set out for an afternoon excursion with airboat captain Wallace Weatherholt hoping to catch a glimpse of an alligator and ended up getting far closer to one of the creatures than they ever imagined.
Around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, ...Top 3 Places In The US To Experience LEGO-Mania This Summer
Jun 10th, 2012 at 5:00PM: LEGOs – show me a man, woman or child who doesn't love these little plastic building bricks and I'll show you three exhibitions that will impress them to pieces this summer.
LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition
National Building Museum, Washington, DC
Through September 3, 2012
The LEGO exhibit "Towering Ambition" has been wowing visitors to Washington, DC's National Building ...Photo Of The Day: Venus And Jupiter At Sunset
Jun 7th, 2012 at 7:00PM:
This week, millions looked to the sky at sunset (or sunrise, depending on your location) to see the Transit of Venus. This now once-in-a-lifetime event – the last time Venus was visible crossing the sun's path was 2004 – won't happen again until 2117. Today's Photo of the Day is from a more frequent event: sunset. Taken by Flickr user woofboy111 in Deltona, Florida, in November ...
