The Florida Everglades are unlike the landscapes found anywhere else in the world. Everglades National Park encompasses over 1 million acres through three counties. You could easily spend a week in the area, wandering around the national park, paddling out into the water in search of wildlife or just checking out the quirky landmarks nearby. Drive from Miami in a … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Experience the Florida Everglades
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Film Friday: Caddyshack
Comedy greats Rodney Dangerfield, Chevy Chase, and Bill Murray star in Caddyshack, the tale of one stuffy golf course, a brash new member, and a dancing gopher. Specific scenes were filmed at the Boca Raton Resort and Club and the Rolling Hills Golf and Tennis Club. Filmed In: Boca Raton, Davie, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. If You Like: Major League, Happy Gilmore … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Caddyshack
Southern Stays: The Freehand Miami
Miami, Florida is one of the most expensive cities to visit, especially when it comes to finding a place to stay. But it was the first location of Freehand, a chain of luxury hostels now with locations in Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago, which opened in 2012. The decor feels very much like what you'd expect from a hotel, mostly because it was built in the former … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Freehand Miami
Small Town Saturday: Key Largo, FL
I'm not sure if a small island in the Florida Keys qualifies as a small town, but it does consist of only 15 square miles. I was visiting the key as a part of my Ultimate Florida Road Trip and stopped here to attend the Humphrey Bogart Film Festival, which I hope to write about soon, find the African Queen, as well as go scuba diving. I was attending the festival's opening … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Key Largo, FL
The South’s 5 Most Stunning Mansions (That You Can Tour!)
There was a time when the robber barons and oil tycoons from the North would own a second home down South to spend half of the year. It was America's Gilded Age and the homes have the opulence to match the time period. The land was plenty and the weather was mild for these "snowbirds," who created lavish summer getaways in the region. Since that time, everyone from … [Read more...] about The South’s 5 Most Stunning Mansions (That You Can Tour!)