A Day Trip to Dry Tortugas National Park
Full of marine life and one spectacular fort, the Dry Tortugas is one of the least visited national parks in the US…but a truly worthy day trip from Key West.
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Above Par: The Lasting Legacy of Gary Soule on Samoset’s Golf Experience
The game of golf lost one of its greats in 2022. We take a look at the lasting impression that the former head pro and late Gary Soule left on Samoset Resort’s 18-hole oceanside course – and the ways players can still see his legacy live on today at this world-class Maine golf complex.
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Mote Marine Laboratory’s Coolest Conservation Projects Across Florida
Mote is more than just an aquarium headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. It’s a world-renowned marine research lab, boasting cutting-edge conservation projects from coral cultivation to blasting and burying red tide cells to amazing aquaculture innovations.
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All About ‘Tom’s Blueberry Muffin,’ Opal’s Most-Loved Breakfast Staple
With a recipe that dates back to the late ‘60s, Opal Collection’s blueberry muffin has been a longtime breakfast staple, loved and devoured daily by guests. Now, this handheld treat will be that much easier to recreate at home.
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From the Source: The Artisans Behind the Lake Placid Lodge’s Handcrafted Decor
The rustic elegance of Lake Placid Lodge can’t be found at any other resort. Meet a few of the local craftspeople responsible for the Lake Placid Lodge’s one-of-a-kind features and furniture.
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Why Sandpearl Resort is the Perfect Green Getaway
Clearwater’s exclusive Sandpearl Resort is the perfect combination of luxury and eco-friendly. Here’s why the resort’s initiatives, from a geothermally heated pool to ozone-assisted laundry, make it the perfect green getaway.
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Who’s Behind the Elaborate Sand Sculptures at Hutchinson Shores?
At the resort’s signature poolside bar, McKee’s Tiki Bar, just steps away from the bay, you can relax and unwind after a long day of adventuring with a refreshing tiki-inspired mocktail — all the fun and flavor, with zero of the booze.
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Visiting During Turtle Nesting Season? Here’s What to Know
Throughout the spring and summer, thousands of sea turtles enact a 100-million-year-old ritual, crawling onto the beaches at night to lay clutches of eggs. Here’s how you can play a part in clearing the way for their survival.
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Meet Finn, West Street Hotel’s Mascot Dog!
The West Street Hotel has a beloved mascot, an English lab by the name of Finn! His best trick? Wooing and befriending every guest. Here are some of Finn’s favorite things, from treats to toys and activities he woofs very much.
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The Hotel Today: Part 2
Simultaneously, while Belleview Inn’s restoration was being done, master Florida artist Christopher Still was conducting his own elaborate history project to create these commissioned works for the hotel.
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