Charlotte for all speeds in all seasons
Trick question: Where is the Charlotte Motor Speedway? (Hint: it’s not in Charlotte.) Answer: It’s in Concord, North Carolina, where an exciting family vacation waits for everyone, not just NASCAR...
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From here to Christmas
There really IS a Christmas in Florida, and its zip code is 32709. Many people stop at its post office just to send mail with a Christmas postmark. But for...
Ride ’round the lake
Here is a gotcha question: What is the second largest lake in the United States? Answer: Lake Okeechobee, right here in Florida. Why is it a trick? Some of the...
South Florida staycations
Gas prices are going up again. Let's stay home in South Florida, where rates at our famous hometown resorts are at rock bottom. When the kids ask "Are we there...
Ruffing it: Traveling with pets
Good times alert! First come Mother's Day and Memorial Day weekends, then summer vacation. Why should you have all the fun when your faithful pet has waited all this time...
Spaaaaah! Healthy and fun staycations
Because it's Heart Month, let's focus on a healthy new beginning for the whole family. Plenty of local resorts allow families to book an active getaway with spa treatments, and...
Ten things you didn’t know about Key West for families
Key West is known for boisterous, rum-fueled adult fun, but it can also make a serene and educational destination for families with children. The tiny outpost played important roles in...
Places to find the best skiing in the South
Does your family need a healthy dose of Jack Frost fun this winter? You don't have to go out west or even to Vermont. The highest ski resort east of...
Father’s Day getaways
Whether you plan a mystery trip to faraway places or a staycation close to home, Father's Day this year can be made special with these offbeat ideas. For once Dad...
Electric shock drowning a hidden danger
For fans of freshwater swimming, there's nothing like a lake. Chlorinated pool water just doesn't hit the mark. But a hidden danger that many boaters know about remains widely unknown...