Travel

We all love vacations, right? So, why did so many of us let precious vacation days go unused? Last year, more than half of Americans failed to use 705 million vacation days.

After the year I got a cheese grater for Christmas, I’ve come up with my own list of gifts. My list includes a SodaStream to make my own carbonated water, unbreakable sunglasses, handwoven bag from Kenya and a line of gorgeous leather goods.

Keep Florida Fishing recently released its new “Keys Family Vacation” video, following the first of the series, “Fishing in the Keys,” which debuted this spring.

Discover fall colors during a unique getaway at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska, and enjoy a special discount package to take in Alaska’s finest resort this season. Whether looking for an adventurous getaway with hiking and biking through Chugach National Forest or a relaxing scenic escape, a weekend at Alyeska Resort will leave visitors feeling energized and rejuvenated.

Finding cheap domestic and international flights out of Tallahassee has never been easier, thanks to Fare Skies. Fare Skies is continuously on the hunt to find and share the sweetest airfare deals out of Tallahassee International Airport through its Facebook group, monthly get-togethers and a text and email notification system, saving people hundreds on their next adventure.

When you have limited vacation but still want maximum adventure, look no further than Orca Island Cabins. You’ll be treated to the trip of a lifetime.

Summer may be more than halfway over, but that doesn’t mean the end of vacation season. If you are still planning a vacation this summer, the Tallahassee Police Department offers these home safety tips:

During a recent Palm Beach getaway we took a fascinating island tour where we heard tales of the rich and dysfunctional while viewing their mega-mansions, dined on superb sushi and took the best food tour I’ve ever been on where I was introduced to the charming custom of fika in Sweden.

Here in Florida, we live where other travelers vacation – so why not check out your city through the eyes of a tourist? Staycations are the latest travel trend, and they save money while reducing travel stress.

Keep Florida Fishing debuted its new “Fishing in the Keys” video series earlier this month.

Relax in your large leather reclining seat. Use the free Wi-Fi on a tray table, and charge your devices with multiple outlets. Now you can skip the traffic and travel in comfort from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach in just 30 minutes on the new Brightline express trains.

Did you know Florida’s 11 national parks have a repair backlog of $253.7 million? That’s why the state’s leading engineers, architects, construction firms and contractors have joined a coalition calling on Congress to Restore America’s Parks.

While they may not be taking a seat next to you on Space Mountain, your canine companion (or two) can now stay with you at a few of Disney’s resort hotels in Orlando. These are Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and the cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

Good news, Tallahassee travelers! Tallahassee International Airport and American Airlines will soon offer a nonstop flight to Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport.

Perhaps because we live in a grand era of yoga pants, we are even more fascinated by the elegant, elaborate outfits worn by the characters in “Downton Abbey.”

Weekends in the summer tend to translate to short jaunts to the beach to escape the oppressive and stagnant heat in Tallahassee. When time is of the essence – vacay away just for the day style.

Embrace the New South with a trip to South Eden Plantation, which sits on 38 acres in Thomasville, Georgia. While the plantation was established in 1825, its most recent incarnation as a boutique hotel opened for business in 2014. It features restaurants, guest cottages, the original stables, a pool house and the Showboat Theatre.

Let’s be honest: Tallahassee is no Napa Valley. Due to the climate, the sweet muscadine grape is featured at most vineyards in Florida. But, if you are looking for a quick excursion for a little wine tasting and grape stomping, there are a few options within driving distance of the Capital City:

In 2004, the International Air Transport Association began pushing airlines to issue electronic tickets. Prior to that, most passengers received their tickets through the mail from a travel agent or from an airline ticket office.

National Travel and Tourism Week is about celebrating the power of travel. During May 7-13, travel and tourism professionals will unite to showcase the importance of travel and highlight the dynamic, hardworking people who make our industry remarkable.

Years ago, travel agents were the ideal way to book vacations. Today, with online resources coupled with our ever-growing desire for personalized service, we need a new kind of partner to help with our holiday plans; we need a travel advisor.

Whether you’re a solo traveler or bringing your entourage, you can customize a room at NYAH in Key West to sleep all of you. Its BYOR™ (build your own room) system allows you to configure your room for up to six people, with a king, sofa or bunk beds. Each bed has its own charging station and locker.

Like many, I wanted to experience Cuba and unlock its mysteries. It was an opportunity to marvel at classic cars as I roamed the streets and enjoyed beautiful landscapes and colonial architecture. I traveled back in time and witnessed the slow evolution of modern amenities.

A popular place for families to catch parades is on St. Charles Avenue near Napoleon. Viewing ladders are lined up like wooden soldiers, providing the perfect vantage for catching coveted spears, plush and beads. From princesses to cowboys, kids in costumes capture the spirit of Mardi Gras — as well as the throws.

Have an encounter with a Na’vi shaman at the end of the Na’vi River Journey where guests will travel down a sacred river in a bioluminescent rainforest. That is one of the expeditions slated to open this summer as part of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, inspired by James Cameron’s movie “Avatar.”

I love hotels with a history. For my daughter’s wedding this past weekend, guests stayed at The Lancaster Hotel, Houston’s oldest continually operating hotel and a member of Historic Hotels of America.

“I just want to go somewhere and chill,” my husband said. So we did, alternating our bouts of relaxation between the beach, pool and our balcony at The Somerset on Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos.

Most Savannah visitors stick to the city’s popular downtown area, strolling River Street and hopping through historic squares. I’ve done that routine before, so on a recent trip, I sought a new experience in the artsy Starland District.

Chances are, you will journey 50 miles or more from your home this holiday weekend, according to AAA.

Currently reigning as our most popular Founding Father with his own hit Broadway show, Alexander Hamilton was born in Nevis in the Caribbean. Visit his homeplace with the “Take it to the Bank” special from Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, a historic inn with 36 cottages on 30 lush acres.