A QUICK GETAWAY FROM TAMPA BAY — BUNGALOWS KEY LARGO
All-Inclusive.
All-Adults.
All Amazing.
Bungalows Key Largo
By Ronda M. Parag
Ready to trade your to-do list for turquoise water and tropical drinks? Just a 6-hour drive from Tampa—or...
TAMPA BAY METRO GETAWAY: Finding Mountain Magic in West Virginia
Mountain Charm
Discovering The Unexpected
In West Virginia
By Ronda M. Parag
When I received an invitation to visit West Virginia, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect....
GETAWAY: A JOURNEY THROUGH JAPAN’S CULTURE, FOOD, AND TIMELESS BEAUTY
Exploring Japan
From Tokyo to Nagano
By Evan Parag | Photography by Evan Parag
Is there ever a perfect time to do something? When it comes to...
METRO GETAWAY: Discover Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
A Tropical Escape
at Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve
By Stephen P. Parag, II
Nestled between the sparkling Atlantic Ocean and the lush foothills of El Yunque Rainforest,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
METRO TRAVEL: 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...
TRAVEL: Island Adventure Awaits with Tropical Breezes & 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
METRO Weekender: Paradise Unobstructed on Clearwater Beach
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
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....