April 30, 2024
Dining & Travel
Perusing Peru Cuisine
Peru provides chefs with a unique pantry from the mountains and jungle: Great avocados and rare peppers, the mother lode of potatoes and a vast catch of fish, shrimp and mussels.
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Published on 5/1/2008
Beach Access for Wheelchairs
Several Florida beach cities have already purchased Mobi-Mats.
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Published on 4/1/2008
Honeymoon Retreats: Wedding Wows
More newlyweds are planning activities designed to add adventure.
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Published on 4/1/2008
The Tale of Two Naples Restaurants
Truluck’s Seafood, Steak, Crab House and the Naples Tomato have become new staples in the city.
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Published on 4/1/2008
Pigging Out at Orlando's Ravenous Pig
If the term “gastropub” sounds pretentious, the full name of Orlando’s hippest new restaurant, The Ravenous Pig: An American Gastropub, should set you at ease — and your mouth to water.
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Published on 3/1/2008
A Horseback Riding Vacation
Riders of all skill levels can find something to do around the state.
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Published on 3/1/2008
Mermaid Subsidies?
Buccaneer Bay accounts for most of Weeki Wachee's revenue, but its fate under state ownership remains up in the air.
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Published on 3/1/2008
Ma's, Pa's and Spas
Spa visits are becoming more mainstream than luxury as people incorporate spa services into their daily lives. According to the International Spa Association, one in four adults has visited a spa.
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Published on 2/1/2008
Florida's Fountain of Youth Spring
In North Port, south of Venice on Florida’s west coast, the 87-degree water of Warm Mineral Springs boasts the world’s third-highest level of minerals long sought for their restorative powers for skin conditions, stress, pain, arthritis and
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Published on 2/1/2008
Sweet Dreams of Gourmet Chocolate
Gourmet chocolate is at high tide in Florida these days.
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Published on 2/1/2008
Tolf Unveiled After 35 Years
Longtime Trend restaurant editor Robert W. Tolf steps out of the shadows as he retires from his monthly column. Find out what he looks like and read the first column he wrote back in January 1973.
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Published on 1/1/2008
Tourism 2008
Florida officials hope to gain an edge by focusing on niche markets.
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Published on 1/1/2008
Bon Appetit, Bon Voyage, Robert Tolf!
After 34 years at Florida Trend, food critic Robert W. Tolf hangs up his fork.
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Published on 1/1/2008
Golf Trends: Spur of the Moment
Golf is changing — the 29-49 age group has become the “hot” demographic.
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Published on 1/1/2008
Travel & Tourism Business Briefs - Jan. 2008
PGA Merchandise Show; Taylormade Performance Labs; Ginn Reunion Resort; Captiva Island Golf Club; Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
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Published on 1/1/2008
Great Florida Restaurant Guide
It’s your indispensable online guide to the best dining in the state of Florida. See our selection of the 500 best restaurants, including the 20 top newcomers and Golden Spoon winners.
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Published on 12/1/2007
Gray Matters - Elephant Breeding
Out in the central Florida hinterlands, the Ringling Bros. circus operates the most successful Asian elephant breeding operation on the continent.
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Published on 12/1/2007
Finally, Room at the Inn
Twenty years after rowdy college kids got the boot, Fort Lauderdale’s famed Strip has gone luxe. A new five-star St. Regis Resort sells $46 steaks on the same oceanfront spot where the Candy Store held wet T-shirt contests.
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Published on 12/1/2007
Cruise Ships: Berth Mark
The trend: Bigger boats, more bells and whistles.
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Published on 12/1/2007
Stay in the Heart of South Beach
Originally built in 1937, the Hotel Victor reopened two years ago with a new name, a new look and a new style for the Art Deco district of South Beach.
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Published on 12/1/2007
Travel Aid: Zuca Sport Pro Rolling Bag
The customizable rolling bag is designed to fit in carry-on compartments or double as a seat for travelers up to 300 pounds.
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Published on 12/1/2007
Travel & Tourism Business Briefs - Dec. 2007
Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tampa & Company; Busch Entertainment; International Plaza Resort & Spa; Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
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Published on 12/1/2007
Travel Aid: NeatReceipts Scanzlizer
It scans travel and restaurant receipts into organized spreadsheet.
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Published on 11/1/2007
