I visited a beach town in Florida's 'Hamptons of the South.' It felt charmingly European, but I found better spots nearby.

After boarding a plane on a recent trip, the flight attendant greeted us over the intercom with some humorous words: "Welcome aboard Spirit Airlines . And to those of you who swore you'd never fly us again, welcome back!"

At the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard on the west coast of France, MSC World America is the latest mega cruise ship to near completion. Scheduled to cross the Atlantic in March, the vessel will be based in Miami, where it will offer Caribbean itineraries and take on the likes of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas and Carnival’s Celebration.

‘Tis the season for savings. And theme park fans have a lot to be thankful for this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with holiday deals they won’t want to miss. If your wish list includes a ride on the newly opened Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, or a festive visit to one of Disney’s award-winning holiday food festivals, there’s plenty of theme park tickets and hotel offers to make that dream a reality. And many of these deals extend into 2025 for those anticipating the opening of Epic Universe.

As a lifelong Florida resident, I love visiting under-the-radar spots throughout the state.

Harold W. Sims Jr., a fanatic for all things feline, who poured his life savings into his own no-kill animal shelter and then took his passion a step further by founding the American Museum of the House Cat, displaying some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts, including antique windup tabbies and an ancient Egyptian cat mummy, died on Nov. 17 in Sylva, N.C. He was 89.

If you can't bear the thought of a cruise vacation without your furbaby, take heart: An upcoming sailing will welcome all passengers — including the four-legged ones.

Nov 21, 2024 • 5 min read

Frontier Airlines, a discount carrier based in Denver, recently announced 16 new routes spread across international and domestic destinations, including Antigua, Las Vegas, and Orlando. Best of all, the airline is celebrating the new routes by offering introductory fares as low as $19. The airline will begin weekly service to Antigua and Barbuda from San Juan, Puerto Rico on February 15, 2025.

Moving is always a challenge. So, when I took a new job in Florida, about 1,200 miles away from my home in Pennsylvania, I knew I had to plan wisely.

Lesser-known budget airline Allegiant Air announced 44 new routes to smaller cities across the US.

In a breakthrough development for pet-friendly travel, Cruise Tails has teamed up with Expedia Cruises of West Orlando to launch the first-ever dog-friendly cruise. Set to embark in November 2025 from Tampa, Florida, this innovative voyage will provide dog parents and their furry companions an unparalleled vacation experience aboard Margaritaville at Sea’s flagship vessel, The Islander. 

Sunny Isles Beach beckons with its pristine sands, turquoise waters and luxurious atmosphere. As a residential enclave in north Miami, Sunny Isles offers ease of access to the glitz and glam of Miami but with the exclusivity and privacy of a luxury community.