Where to Stay: Treasure Island Beach Resort
Treasure Island Beach Resort has access to restaurants, shopping, family-friendly attractions, and lively nightlife sure to entertain all varieties of traveler.
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Tennessee Williams’s Key West
One of the most celebrated writers marked Key West as his inspirational epicenter. Now on his 104th birthday, the city is celebrating the literary influence of Tennessee Williams all March long. Photo © Tennessee Williams Key West Exhibit More than 100 miles from Florida’s mainland, Key West has lured noteworthy literary spirits…
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Real Lake George Wedding: Belinda & George
A longtime love of the region made The Sagamore Resort the ideal location for this playful couple’s Lake George wedding. Photos © Clark + Walker August 26 | The Sagamore Resort [Bolton Landing, NY] Their Story While Belinda and George first met in a master’s degree program…
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Where to Stay: Zota Beach Resort
Longboat Key’s newest luxury beach resort promises to be a chic study in casual beach cool.
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10 Reasons to Visit Sarasota, Florida
While the circus may be its cultural signature (and there’s nothing wrong with that), there’s more to Sarasota than just Ringling and trapeze art. 1. Pristine Mid-Century Architecture Few realize that Sarasota is home to some of the country’s finest examples of mid-century modern architecture. Architectural enthusiasts that are in…
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Lay of the Land: Delray Beach, FL
A healthy mix of art, angling, and alfresco dining mingles among the sand and salt air of this Atlantic Coast destination. Orientation Nestled between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale on Florida’s east coast. Nearby Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Florida’s Everglades. Date incorporated 1911. Namesake A Detroit neighborhood. Notable for Old School Square, anchoring…
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Ghost of a Chance
Catching a glimpse of a ghost orchid is rare, but even rarer is the multiple blooms this mysterious flower continues to produce in Naples’s swamps. By Jason Fitzroy Jeffers “Can you see it?” asks RJ Wiley, pointing high up into the dense tangle of trees in the swamp before me.
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Save the Date: 2015 Drink Festivals
The typical brewfest or wine event gets a fresh makeover at these events in OPAL destinations. Photo © The Bloody Mary Festival February Clearwater Beach Uncorked [Clearwater Beach, FL] It’s a beach party not to forget: Two days walking barefoot through Florida sands,…
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Where to Stay: Opal Key Resort & Marina
A block from Duval Street and next to Mallory Square, the resort is a hub of activity that’s still able to remain a tropical escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
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The Opal Seaside Florida Weddings Guide
White-sand beach weddings are a part of every Opal hotel experience. They also, however, offer some experiences brides won’t find anywhere else in Florida. Stress-Free Zone Along the Gulf of Mexico in Naples, Edgewater Beach Hotel helps you find some inner-Zen before the ceremony in its Serenity Suite. Overlooking the…
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