Travel

My needs are quite specific when it comes to a suitcase. It must be expandable, have a front zippered section large enough for my laptop, be lightweight and in any color other than black. Oh, and it has to have four wheels.

This month, celebrate National Beach Day on Friday, Aug. 30, by carving out a long weekend and heading to St. George Island, one of the most beautiful barrier islands on the Gulf Coast.

Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September to honor the American worker. The holiday also signals the unofficial end of summer and is the perfect opportunity for one last road trip.

Now that it is officially summer, tourism in Florida is flourishing. The most visited cities in Florida are Orlando, Miami, Key West, St. Augustine and St. Petersburg. At these destinations you can do everything from kayaking, swimming and surfing to visiting museums, restaurants and theme parks.

Glamping is where the great outdoors meets classic luxe; it’s essentially “glamorous camping.” Think of it as camping without the hard work and dirt.

I’d always wanted to see Lake Okeechobee, but I hadn’t made the time to visit despite living only a few hours away for nearly 20 years.

In the 2018 fiscal year, 2.4 million people visited Leon County, thus breaking records for years prior.

Last month, the tech giant Google took big steps into the world of online travel, introducing the Google Trips app to its online platform.

Thomasville, Georgia is the quintessential Southern town with history, charm and great eats.

When making travel plans for spring, keep these Southern towns in mind:

The results of our first poll on The Travel 100 are in! Is it rude to recline your seat all the way on an airline? The options:

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.