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    • What's New at Disney World in 2013 Created: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
      Find out what's new and what's changed at Disney World in 2013.
    • Walt Disney World Resorts: Value-Priced Lodging Created: Saturday, January 31, 2009 Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013
      Value priced Disney World resorts.
    • Disney's Art of Animation Resort Created: Monday, June 17, 2013 Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013
      Take a walk through some of Disney's most popular animated films at Disney's newest value resort with spacious family suites.
    • Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream 2012 Created: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013
      Howl-O-Scream is a special ticketed event held weekends during October at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
    • Gulf Coast Museum of Art Created: Sunday, July 29, 2007 Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013
      The Gulf Coast Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum featuring Florida artists and southeastern crafts along with sculpture gardens, nine permanent collections and changing exhibition galleries.
    • Florida's Freedom Fireworks Created: Friday, June 23, 2006 Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013
      Florida celebrates Independence Day and America's freedom with family fun and fireworks for a red, white and boom blast!
    • Bok Tower Gardens Created: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013
      The historic Bok Tower is set amid beautiful gardens on Central Florida's highest point in Lake Wales, Florida. The carillon tower is among the finest belltowers in the world and can be heard daily...
    • Summer in Florida's Theme Parks Created: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013
      Heat up your summer in Florida with these hot events at cool destination theme parks.
    • Fort DeSoto Park Created: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
      Florida's Pinellas County Park System has some of of the best parks in the nation offering a treasure trove of recreational opportunities. Fort DeSoto Park is its largest, made up of five interconn...
    • The 7 Wonders of Florida Created: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
      Tour the amazingly wonder-ful Florida where you'll see my picks for the Seven Wonders of Florida.
    • The Overseas Highway: Miami to Key West Created: Sunday, August 01, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
      The Overseas Highway, the southernmost leg of U.S. Highway 1 and sometimes called the Highway That Goes to Sea is a modern wonder that stretches from Miami to Key West.
    • Directions to Walt Disney World Created: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 Updated: Saturday, June 08, 2013
      How to get to Walt Disney World by air, bus, car or train.
    • SeaWorld Orlando Created: Monday, March 22, 2004 Updated: Saturday, June 08, 2013
      The world's premier marine adventure park with world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters.
    • Renninger's Rates in Top 10 Flea Markets Created: Thursday, December 04, 2003 Updated: Friday, June 07, 2013
      Renninger's Twin Markets in Mount Dora was named among the Top 10 Flea Markets in America by Family Money Magazine.
    • Pier Perfection: The St. Petersburg Pier Created: Monday, July 19, 2004 Updated: Thursday, June 06, 2013
      The Pier in downtown St. Petersburg offers something for everyone with entertainment to last day and night.
    • Hurricane Information Created: Sunday, August 29, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, June 05, 2013
      Find out what a hurricane is, what to do if one threatens your area, and when to evacuate and much more.
    • Nights of Lights Created: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Updated: Sunday, June 02, 2013
      Every year, from late November through January, more than two million tiny white lights glow in the city of St. Augustine at the annual Nights of Lights celebration.
    • Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Created: Thursday, November 20, 2003 Updated: Sunday, June 02, 2013
      Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is just the beginning of the Halloween thrills available at Walt Disney World Resort.
    • Disney World Ticket Information Created: Friday, June 10, 2011 Updated: Saturday, June 01, 2013
      Guests to Disney World can tailor their own tickets with Magic Your Way ticketing, depending on length of stay and interests.
    • Walt Disney World Resorts: Deluxe Accommodations Created: Sunday, February 01, 2009 Updated: Saturday, June 01, 2013
      Deluxe Disney World resorts.
    • Walt Disney World Resorts: Moderate-Priced Hotels Created: Saturday, January 31, 2009 Updated: Saturday, June 01, 2013
      Moderate Disney World resorts.
    • Disney World Vacation Planner Created: Monday, January 17, 2005 Updated: Saturday, June 01, 2013
      If you're planning a Disney World vacation, start here for helpful trip planning information.
    • Refillable Disney Mugs Created: Monday, July 12, 2010 Updated: Saturday, June 01, 2013
      One of the best bargains at Disney World are the refillable beverage mugs. The mugs are available to guests staying at one of the vacation kingdom's resort hotels; and, guests who purchase the mugs...
    • Lightning Is Serious Risk Created: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013
      Florida is well known as the lightning capital of the United States. Lightning is a serious risk. Keep yourself safe with these tips.
    • Top 7 Luxury Resorts in Florida Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
      Looking for luxury accommodations in Florida? Here are the best of the best picked by About.com's expert travel guides.
    • Jewish Museum of Florida Created: Friday, August 26, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
      A former synagogue, listed on National Register of Historic places and that housed Miami Beach's first congregation, the Jewish Museum of Florida is home to exhibits reflecting more than 237 years ...
    • Florida's 2012 Top Beaches Created: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
      Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, has again issued his annual list of the Top Beaches. See what Florida beaches made the cut in 2012.
    • Florida's 2013 Top Beaches Created: Friday, May 24, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013
      Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, has again issued his annual list of the Top Beaches. See what Florida beaches made the cut in 2013.
    • Orlando Things to Do Created: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
      Theme parks, attractions, dinner shows, shopping, tours and other things to do in Orlando and the Greater Orlando area.
    • Panama City Spring Break Guide Created: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
      Your spring break guide to Panama City Beach Florida - the hottest Florida spring break destination!
    • Florida's Nude & Clothing-Optional Guide Created: Thursday, November 20, 2003 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      The naked truth about Florida's nude beaches and resorts.
    • Universal Orlando Created: Friday, June 03, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
      Universal Orlando is a complete multi-day vacation destination, offering guests two theme parks, an entertainment complex and a choice of three on-property luxury hotels.

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