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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ON THE WATER: Margaritaville at Sea Islander Preview
Preview Sailing Voyage Aboard
The Margaritaville at Sea Islander
Fun in the sun, where it’s always 5 o’clock aboard the newly renovated Margaritaville at Sea Islander....
GETAWAYS: Escape to Paradise — Unveiling Mexico’s Premier Caribbean Resorts
A Tri-fecta of Sandos Hotels & Resorts
Discover the diverse allure of Sandos Hotels & Resorts, where I recently traveled to three all-inclusive havens catering...
