Tourism News
Knoxville’s World Fair and some AIP Nostalgia
The traveler to this first World’s Fair in the Southeast should anticipate that the extravaganza could well cost a family of four more than $100 a day in addition to food and lodging.
Cumberland Island Gets Guided Motorized Island Tours
Starting sometime in August, we can daily take motorized guided tours to the historical attractions on Cumberland Island.
Swamp Fire Smoke Hurting Tourism
Amelia Island finally saw some relief from the smoke drifting from the swamp fires in South Georgia late last week.
Maybe There is Hope for the Turtles [video]
Judging by the turn out at Fernandina Beach for the release celebration of two rehabilitated green Turtles, there is a glimmer of hope for the turtles survival.
Disney Dream
The third and largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line is set to launch on her maiden voyage January 26, 2011.
The Perfect Gift for Your In-Laws
Amelia Hotel at the Beach is directly across Fletcher Avenue from the Atlantic Ocean and you can book a room for only $59.00!
Florida House Inn Reopens on Amelia Island
Amelia Island’s treasured historic property, Florida House Inn, is open again for lodging guests.
This Thing Called Amendment 4
Carl Hiaasen wrote hilarious books with an undertone that begged for Florida preservation. Is Amendment 4 really going to do that?
Nakations are coming to US Beaches
Even though 1 out of 2 Americans these days claims to be in favor of nude beaches and nakations, we venture to say that we’re still a generation away from actual implementation.
US Virgin Islands suffer a Crime Spree Hurricane
Last Monday’s random killing of a young cruiseship tourist near Coral World in the Virgin Island of St.Thomas is just one more casualty in a decades long history of neglect in search for a sustaining economy.
Florida Vacation Discounts
Florida is a dream vacation for summer if you don’t live in the Sunshine State, this year expect FREE extras.
Desperation in Miami
South Florida to make the biggest marketing mistake by attracting campers. Miami and South Beach in particular needs “high rollers” that can and will spend the “rubles” else “the in-crowd” will scare away those that seek the high society etiquette.
Tarpon Springs, Little Greece in Florida
A visit to Tarpon Springs just North of St. Pete is like a step back into old Greece right here on the Florida Gulf Coast
Lifted out of a Belgian Newspaper
One in ten families in Belgium are dollar millionaires, 57,000 families have wealth exceeding $3 million and both numbers will double in the next 6 years
New York Radio Contest Awards Amelia Island Vacation
We already know the winners will stay at Amelia Hotel at the Beach, but where will they shop, where will they dine and what local activities will they choose to do?
















