Florida: Ocala/Marion County… An Authentic Florida Family Vacation
Summer vacations are one of the most treasured and highly anticipated times of the year. It’s a season when life-long memories are made, and for many families a summer road trip is an unforgettable and forever cherished experience. Families, couples or friends looking for an exciting and distinctive stop on their summer adventure can explore […]
9 Unforgettable National Park Activities to Enjoy July 4th Weekend
The summer’s first long weekend is just around the corner! Have you given any thought to how you’ll enjoy your national parks this July 4 weekend? As you gather with family and friends in honor of Independence Day, make some time to explore the many treasures of the National Park System. Between our stunning natural […]
AAA Travel Lists Top Summer Vacation Destinations
The American Automobile Association (AAA) has released it’s 2015 Top Summer Vacation Destinations. Domestic travelers are seeking sun destinations this summer, and many are planning vacations to Orlando and beaches throughout the United States. AAA’s top domestic summer travel destinations, based on AAA.com hotel bookings, are: 1. Orlando, Florida 2. Miami, Florida 3. Myrtle Beach, South […]
Florida DOT and GEICO Unveil “Safe Phone Zones” at Florida Rest Areas, Welcome Centers and Service Plazas
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in a public-private partnership with GEICO Insurance, unveiled a statewide safety campaign to tackle the problem of distracted driving on Florida’s roads. As part of a national effort to encourage drivers to pull into a safe location to use their phone for calling, texting and accessing mobile apps, Florida […]
SeaWorld Announces Mako Hypercoaster Coming in 2016
Surfacing at SeaWorld Orlando will be Mako, a 200-foot-tall hypercoaster that will reach 73 mph along 4,760 feet of steel track – nearly a mile long…
Big Thrills Coming in 2016 to Busch Gardens Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa will put a spin on thrills with a brand new family thrill ride – Cobra’s Curse. This spin coaster is the only one of its kind in the world, and only found at Busch Gardens in Tampa…
Volcano Bay At Universal Orlando Resort Will Be A Water Theme Park Built On A Bold Creative Vision
Universal Orlando Resort announced a project of remarkable vision: to bring to life an entirely new water theme park experience. Called Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort, it will join Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure and become the resort’s third incredibly immersive park. Universal’s Volcano Bay will be a place for the […]
Heroes and Legends Attraction Breaks Ground at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex today broke ground on a new attraction designed to touch the hearts and minds of the next generation of space explorers – Heroes and Legends, featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, scheduled to open in 2016. Held on the eve of this year’s U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction, […]
Florida Department of Transportation Urges Motorists to Buckle Up for Click It or Ticket Campaign
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reminds drivers to buckle up for Click It or Ticket. Click It or Ticket is a national safety belt enforcement campaign, which begins May 18 and runs through May 31. During this time, law enforcement […]
Memorial Day Travel Will Be Highest in 10 years Says AAA
The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that 37.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. That number represents a 4.7 percent increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year and the highest travel volume for the holiday in 10 years. AAA also predicts that […]
Interstate Highway System Turns 59!
2015 marks the 59th anniversary of the Interstate Highway System. On June 29, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. With that stroke of the pen began the single greatest public works program in the nation’s history, the Interstate Highway System. Here’s a little information we’ve compiled that we thought […]
Summer 2015 Brings New Family Fun to I-95 Amusement Parks and Attractions
Amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, science centers, and other attractions across the United States and Canada are rolling out an exciting new lineup of fun in 2015. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual compilation of new attractions opening this year and highlights 2015 trends, […]
Summer 2015 Brings New Family Fun to I-75 Amusement Parks and Attractions
Amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, science centers, and other attractions across the United States and Canada are rolling out an exciting new lineup of fun in 2015. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual compilation of new attractions opening this year and highlights 2015 trends, […]
Summer 2015 Brings New Family Fun to I-4 Amusement Parks and Attractions
Amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, science centers, and other attractions across the United States and Canada are rolling out an exciting new lineup of fun in 2015. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual compilation of new attractions opening this year and highlights 2015 trends, […]
Coming Soon: Florida’s Newest Aquarium in the Nation’s Oldest City!
The St. Augustine Aquarium, Snorkel Adventure & Zipline will be an exciting new Northeast Florida marine attraction scheduled to open in 2015. The first phase consists of an 80,000-gallon Snorkel Adventure, an interactive Shark & Stingray Lagoon, eel, seahorse and hands-on exhibits alongside an awesome Zipline and Adventure course. Come join us for a day […]