I-95 Traffic Impacts Thru November 6 in Northern Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation is reporting the following traffic impacts in northern Florida thru November 6: Duval County: – Nighttime northbound off-ramp closure to eastbound Butler Boulevard Sunday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for drainage work. Detour is I-95 northbound to Bowden Road, then u-turn to I-95 south to Butler Boulevard […]
Your Guide to Year-Round Golfing in the Sunshine State
While many golf courses are winding down for the season, don’t pack away your clubs just yet. Florida is the perfect destination for golfers to enjoy year-round, picture-perfect conditions on the course. It’s no wonder so many PGA golf pros choose to design signature courses in Florida and play at some of the region’s top […]
Daytona Beach Biketoberfest is Here!
It’s hard to overestimate the cool factor when it comes to motorcycle events in Daytona Beach. The beaches beckon, the bikes are works of art, the crowds come from around the world, and the fashion is, well leather-clad cool. October 15-18, The Original American Beach will host more than 100,000 motorcycle enthusiasts and casual observers for the 23 rd Annual […]
Over 35 Million Traveling For Labor Day 2015, Highest Since 2008
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is projecting that 35.5 million Americans will travel 50 or more miles from home during the coming Labor Day holiday weekend. This number represents the highest travel volume for this holiday period since 2008… and a one percent increase over 2014. 30.4 million of these travelers will do it by […]
Fast & Furious Thrill Ride Races Onto The Scene At Universal Orlando Resort In 2017
One of the most successful film franchises of all time will soon become one of Universal Studios Florida’s most action-packed ride experiences. Universal Orlando Resort announced today that Fast & Furious: Supercharged will join its incredible lineup of attractions in 2017 – continuing the unprecedented growth of the destination. Guests will experience a high-octane journey […]
Busch Gardens Tampa Recognized As One Of The World’s Top Amusement Parks
Busch Gardens® Tampa was recently recognized as a winner in the 2015 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice™ awards and in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. TripAdvisor recognized Busch Gardens as one of the Top Amusement Parks in the World. The leading travel site highlights the World’s top attractions, based on the quantity and quality of reviews […]
Top Ten Reasons You’ll Fall in Love with Pensacola During September, October and Early November
When the summer season comes to an end in the Pensacola Bay Area, the activities, adventures and excitement keep going. Coastal cuisine, fall fishing, stargazing, farm tours and famous festivals are some of the reasons you’ll fall in love with Pensacola during the months of September, October and early November. And you can experience the […]
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announces New Lands, Entertainment and Experiences
Disney announced a line-up of new attractions and entertainment coming to its theme parks around the world during the D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, California. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek gave 7,500 lucky fans a behind-the-scenes look at what’s to come. He was joined by Imagineers working on these projects as well […]
Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts
Saturday, at the D23 EXPO 2015, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced to an audience of more than 7,500 fans that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., allowing Star Wars fans to step into […]
St. Augustine Outlets Getting Multi-Million Dollar Renovations
St. Augustine Outlets, located just off Florida I-95, exit 318, is adding two new anchor stores and a $7 million renovation. Old Navy and H&M are among the new stores. Additional store openings include Christopher & Banks, and Papaya. Upgrades to the Outlets include new tile flooring, new seating areas, and enhancements to interior landscaping. Lighting upgrades, improved Wi-Fi […]
I-95 RoadTrip: Mark Your Calendars for the 450th Anniversary of the Founding of the City of St. Augustine!
Four hundred and fifty years ago, on September 8, 1565, Capitán-General Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés stepped ashore at Matanzas Bay and founded St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest continuously occupied European city, port, and parish in the continental United States. On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 – the 450th anniversary date of the founding of St. […]
20th EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Announces Future World Marketplace Expansion
Walt Disney World Resort announced today that four new food and beverage marketplaces will open in Future World during the 20th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival presented by Chase Sept. 25-Nov. 16, 2015. It’s the first time in the festival’s 20-year-history that global marketplace experiences, now numbering more than 30, have expanded from the […]
5 Florida Springs in 5 Days
Got five days on your hands? Do what visitors to the Sunshine State and native Floridians have been doing for generations: spend time at a spring. Freshwater springs are the ultimate year-round Florida attraction, and we’ve got more of these crystal-clear natural wonders than any other place in the country. North and Central Florida have […]
Coolest Summer Ever at Walt Disney World Resort Brings Cool Thrills, Fresh Entertainment and Frozen Fun
Summer is here and the forecast for Walt Disney World Resort is cool – the Coolest Summer Ever. Exciting new entertainment, dining and shopping experiences are giving guests endless ways to have a ‘cool’ time. From “Frozen” fun throughout the theme parks, to a splashing good time at Disney’s Water Parks, to fresh finds for shoppers […]
Celebrate the Fourth of Jul-Eye on The New Orlando Eye
The Orlando Eye and I-Drive 360 are hosting their first annual Independence Day celebration with special events on the courtyard of the new dining and entertainment complex July 3-5, 2015. Events include live entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend starting at 10 a.m., culminating with a 20-minute patriotic lighting show on the 400-foot observation […]