Although, it’s been wonderful joining everyone at Southern Byways, the time has come for me to part with everyone here. Don’t fret, because Apryl will still be around and I’m just making my way over to The South Florida Traveler. So if you are looking for the best in South Florida, from restaurants and museums to hot events and new openings, please stop by to check me out. We’ll be in touch.
Photo Credit: Kruggg6 @ flickr
People travel for many reasons. Some like the pristine beaches, others search for the best museums, while others head down the slopes. Still others, search for the beauty of the environment. If you are that type of person who wants to find the most beautiful travel destination, you need to take a look at America in Bloom.
America in Bloom is a national non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting nationwide beautification programs through the use of plants, flowers and trees. They have recently named America’s most beautiful cities and both Stuart, Florida, and Fayetteville, Arkansas, made the list. Cities …read more
Here’s a fun quiz that was sent to me recently. It can be found on Best Trip Choices – a unique travel site that helps leisure travelers plan their perfect getaway. They claim it matches your personality to the trip you’ll enjoy the most according to “decades of scientific research.” I don’t know about the scientific research, but it takes less than 5 minutes so its perfect to fit in on a commercial break.
In addition to the quiz, this website also ranks worldwide destinations according to thousands of travelers’ rankings. Here’s a list of the top 10 US States:
Hawaii
Alaska
Florida
Nevada
Maine
Washington State
Northern …read more
Comments Off
Travel and Leisure Magazine teamed up with CNN Headline News and surveyed over 125,000 travelers. These travelers ranked 25 cities in 45 categories from restaurants and nightlife to the weather and the people. Here’s a list of some of the cities in the south and the top reasons why people visit these particular cities.
Washington D.C.
#1 cultural getaway
Historical sites/ monuments
Museums and galleries
Diversity of People
Public transportation and pedestrian friendliness
Atlanta
Affordability
Late night/club scene
Weather
Luxury Boutiques
Charleston
Great place to go for Thanksgiving
Friendly people
Noteworthy neighborhoods
Peace and quiet
Great antique stores
Orlando
#1 place to go for a family vacation
Great for an active/adventure vacation
Nice weather
Perfect place to go for Thanksgiving or Christmas
Comments Off
Yesterday, as I was sitting through a 2 hour luncheon, I glanced around the room and noticed people in every corner typing away on their blackberries while the main speech was going on. While the keynote speaker connected with the majority of us throughout the speech, would it ever be possible to disconnect completely from the Internet for a few hours or imagine while you are on vacation? Hmm…
I recently learned about WifiRents, and I still have mixed thoughts on it. WifiRents provides mobile internet for travelers. Instead of purchasing a card and stepping into a one or two-year contract, …read more
When most people think of Florida, images of sunny beaches, beautiful people and palm trees go through their mind. While some people go to relax, others enjoy the adventure that awaits them. Whether it is rock climbing, scuba diving or kite surfing, you are sure to feel that adrenaline rush you are looking for.
WKRG.com Vide
X-Treme: The rock climbing center of Miami is a full-service rock climbing center in Miami. With an area of over 14,000 square feet of indoor challenges, this is the perfect destination for the adventurous at heart, from 5 to 85. Rock climbing challenges your …read more
Comments Off
Who doesn’t love finding out about new websites that make traveling easier? Any website or contact that makes my life easier I will welcome wholeheartedly. Therefore I was excited to read that PC Magazine has published an article titled PC Magazine’s Top 100 Undiscovered Websites of 2008. They’ve been keeping me quite busy these past few days. Here’s a round up of the travel sites:
Happy Median: How many times do you have to schedule a meeting and are stuck on where you should meet? This site allows you to enter up to 4 addresses, and it will find a …read more
Comments Off
When you are planning a vacation where is the first place you go? Southern Byways, of course (and the rest of the b5media travel sites). Ok, sometimes you need more specific information on a particular city/state such as where to stay, a list of festivals or events, sports teams, shopping destinations, information on the airports, etc. One place that you might check out is the convention and visitor’s bureau. This can be ideal when planning any of the above or when you are planning a convention in a particular city. One note to ponder is that venues often have …read more
Comments Off
Packing for any holiday is just about the worst chore imaginable. I always bring too much and then it’s not the right things. I’ve almost gotten to the point of just packing nothing and then buying what I need. It would certainly make life a whole lot easier!! But then I found this site that allows you to fill in details about your trip and then it generates a 90 item list of what you will likely need. Hmmm, 90 items is probably less than I usually take, but for those of you who have raised your eyebrows at this …read more
Just check this out.
Small enough to fit in your handbag.
Details…
This Bluetooth-enabled Keyboard fits in a pocket or handbag.Measuring a mere 5″ x 3 1/2″ when closed, this Keyboard unfolds into a full-size keyboard ready to sync with your smart phone, PDA, tablet, media center, PC or notebook — almost any device with Bluetooth supports.
The Stowaway Sierra Bluetooth Keyboard’s 19-mm spacing allows you to quickly type email, memos or surf the Web. It even houses a fifth row dedicated to numerical entries, user-programmable shortcut and command keys, a power-saving auto-sleep mode, and detachable stand …read more
1 Comment