MSC Meraviglia

METRO GETAWAY: MSC MERAVIGLIA — A SHIP FOR ALL SEASONS

  A Ship For all Seasons. Cruising New England and Canada Aboard MSC Meraviglia. By Ronda M. Parag   It’s a great way to explore Canada and New...
Key West Sunset Sail

Family-Friendly Florida Road Trips

  METRO takes a look at three family-friendly places in Florida that are an easy drive or quick flight away: Sarasota, St. Augustine and Key...
Feature – W Fort Lauderdale’s WET Deck

Weekender: Bring on the Sun & Fun at the W Fort Lauderdale

  W Fort Lauderdale It may only be a four hour drive or a quick 45 minute plane ride, but the east coast of Florida is...
Downtown Charlotte, NC

METROGuide Getaways: Charlotte, North Carolina

Discover the Queen’s City Charlotte, North Carolina   Everyone knows in Florida that you have to go North to experience the South. I had the opportunity to...
Couple Biking on Aviles Street

WEEKENDER: Exploring Historic St. Augustine

  Explore the Old World Charm of Historic St. Augustine By Ronda M. Parag   As the oldest city in the U.S., St. Augustine offers more that 60...
JW Marriott Tampa

Ready for Luxury as JW Marriott Tampa Opens

It’s the crown jewel of hotels in Tampa Bay as the 519-room, 26-story, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street hotel opens Monday, Dec. 21, 2020....

Spooky Fun at Barbary Beach House in Key West

Join the Havana Cabana and Barbary Beach House for the island’s very first Spooky Season! From family friendly games and contests, to adult only...

Summer Fun In Orlando

Summer time is here and families are ready to get out an explore. Orlando is now welcoming visitors with new expanded safety measures. Many...

Westgate Resorts Gives Back with WestgateCARES During COVID-19

  In the spirit of health and well-being, Westgate Resorts restarts their businesses & resorts with a program called WestgateCARES. The WestgateCARES program is the...

Weekender: Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort & Pier

Blast off to the space coast, while stepping back in time to feel the nostalgic past of Old Florida,  on the east coast of...

Calling All Parrot Heads & Parakeets

If you are a Jimmy Buffet fan and love the beach life, the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort provides the perfect escape without having to...

METRO GETAWAYS: Island Adventure Awaits with Tropical Breezes and Desert Beauty in Aruba

  Getaway to Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino By Ronda M. Parag   Aruba is known as “One Happy Island” and on a recent trip to experience...
Wine tasting at Heidrun Meadery

Discover California’s Sonoma County

Wine Tours, Farm-to-Table Dinners and Northern California Fun By Ronda M. Parag   On a recent trip to tour unique destinations in Sonoma, California, I was reminded that...
Westgate Park City Resort & Spa dusk

Where Fresh Air Meets Fresh Opportunities

Park City, Utah | By Patricia A. Vorbrich When the Florida heat and humidity become too much for our residents, a mountain getaway to cooler...
Opal Sands Resort Gulf View

METRO Weekender: Paradise Unobstructed

  Opal Sands Resort on Clearwater Beach   The views have changed over the years on Clearwater Beach, with many of the smaller mom and pop hotels...
Mexico’s Family Friendly All Inclusive Resort Experience - Hotel Riu Dunamar

Mexico’s Family Friendly All Inclusive Resort Experience – Hotel Riu Dunamar

By Ronda M. Parag   A recent visit to Cancun, Mexico brought me to what many are calling the next tourist destination in Mexico, Costa Mujeres....

Arrive at The Perry Hotel Key West By Sea Plane

Looking for a great escape to relax and enjoy Memorial Day this year without all the hassle of a big crowd and noise? Check...
Hammock Beach Resort

METRO GETAWAY: Hammock Beach Resort

Unspoiled Haven By Patricia A. Vorbrich   With two championship golf courses, a 6.5 acre multi-level pool complex, a 10,000 square foot spa, and coquina-laden beaches just...

Green Bay Packers, Titletown, USA

  Lambeau Field and the Green Bay Packers are one of the most storied and popular stadiums in the United States, and they are the...

Destination Miami – Two Hotels – One Beachfront Location

Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort and Nobu Hotel By Ronda M. Parag   In the heart of Miami Beach is a luxury resort that is home to...
The Henderson in Destin, Florida

A Coastal Escape With A Sense of Place

    The Henderson in Destin, Florida By Chad H. Vorbrich   Located on the “Emerald Coast” in Destin, a stunning new resort is nestled on property that offers...

Stylish Splendor in South Beach

    The Marriott Stanton South Beach By Patricia A. Vorbrich     Headed to South Beach? Check out “SoFi,” the South of Fifth district of Miami Beach.  Miami,...

METROHome Tour: Historic Pass-a-Grille Renovation

  Couple Reclaims An Historic Pass-a-Grille Home With Flair By Mary Lou Janson | Photography By Amy Lamb   One stands grandly on the glistening white sands bordering...
Exterior View From Palm Terrace Pool

Getaway: Naples Grande Beach Resort

    A Peaceful or Playful Escape Naples Grande Beach Resort | By Patricia A. Vorbrich   Set on 23 waterfront acres on Florida’s Paradise Coast, adjoining a 200...
Ritz Grande Lakes Exterior

Weekender: Escape to Luxury

  Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes By Ronda M. Parag   A drive to Orlando offers endless opportunities for fun and theme park mania. For an escape from all...
Peaceful kayaking

Unplug and Reconnect

Escape to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands By Chad H. Vorbrich Today’s life pace has heightened the need for clearing mind clutter, getting unplugged, and...
relax Boca style

Relax Boca Style

Coastal Ambience at Waterstone Resort & Marina By Ronda M. Parag     Guests staying at the Waterstone Resort & Marina receive all the benefits of a flagged...
Bali Indonesia

5 Exotic Getaways That Are A Steal

5 Exotic Summer Vacations That Are A Steal Due To The Strong Dollar   (BPT) - Exotic locations like Bali, Rome and Sydney might be at...
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