A luxury resort along an iconic stretch of Bahamian beachfront celebrates 70 years

By Randi Aileen Press and the Lifestyle Magazine staff The muted pink sands along the Atlantic Ocean side of Harbour Island—a 3-mile stretch that, in some places, extends as wide as 100 feet—are notoriously cool to the touch. No matter the tropical temperature in the Bahamian resort town, some 50 miles east of Nassau, beachgoers

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One Liners Sarasota & Manatee: Tricera Capital, Helios Technologies and more

► BOTA Center, a historic office property at 1570 Boulevard of the Arts in Sarasota’s Rosemary District, and a nearby vacant 6,250-square-foot lot sold for $4.35 million. (Pictured above) ► Elite Airways is now offering flights to White Plains Westchester County Airport, in New York, from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. ► Tricera Capital, a Miami-based

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Summertime holidays are easy and close by at Hilton Head Island

Some say it’s South Carolina’s Lowcountry sultry, salt air and hazy sun-filled afternoons that captivate holiday goers. Others claim the magic of indigenous Gullah cultural and culinary charms as a primary draw for visitors. Still, others point to an almost endless string of sporting pursuits from kayaking, fishing and sailing to golf, tennis and cycling

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State of Play: Florida is welcoming travelers with open arms

Plan your summer and fall staycation plans around resorts—of all stripes—just a short drive away.

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Editorial: Following the Bolts on the road to Raleigh (PHOTOS)

Sports fans who have been missing the roar of the crowds are buying tickets again, and those of us with travel lust are checking airline schedules and happy to travel to see our beloved teams play. Post-pandemic, weary bodies, and minds are craving an adventure. Before you could say “GO BOLTS,” I secured tickets to

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Ready for a road trip? AAA reports gas prices in Florida on the decline ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Florida gas prices are declining as more than 2 million Floridians prepare to travel for Memorial Day. AAA is forecasting that the majority of those (1.9 million Floridians) will take a road trip of 50 miles or more. Floridians are currently paying an average price of $2.87 per gallon. That’s 2 cents less than a

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Norwegian Cruise Line debuts new class of ships

By Sean d’Oliveira As the cruise industry beckons to restart business, Norwegian Cruise Line began taking sales for a new fleet of cruise ships called Prima Class. The new class of ships is the first redesign of its fleet in nearly 10 years, according to the company. “Despite not having sailed in more than a

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Greece opens to American tourists; France likely next

With newly vaccinated, jet-setting Tampa Bay area residents anxiously waiting to see when the world—especially Europe—would reopen for travel, it’s welcome news that Greece has removed its COVID-19 travel restrictions. Consider this a “pre-opening” as the official reopening date is May 14, but travelers from the European Union, the United States, Britain, Serbia, Israel and

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20 Questions With Neal Thurman

Neal Thurman is dedicated to continuing a culture of excellent customer service, at both parks, with a focus on creating safe and memorable experiences for guests He serves on the board for Visit Tampa Bay and the Tampa Bay Chamber, in addition to supporting the USF Muma College of Business Executive Advisory Council. Thurman began

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Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival

There is much to do at Busch Gardens. Whether you go for the thrilling roller coasters or watching animals, there’s truly something for everyone at Busch Gardens. If you’ve never been, and you’re a foodie, now it the perfect time to visit. The annual Food and Wine Festival began in February and runs until April

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Surviving and thriving during surreal travel times

To say that we are experiencing surreal times during this global pandemic is an understatement. With restrictions, and travel bans, changing daily, our passionate hearts, and our educated brains, are in a battle of “to book or not to book.” With so many hurdles, travel experts say recovery will be slow and that about 90%

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Tampa Bay prepares to receive private jets for Super Bowl

By Felipe Reisch  Only a few days remain before the greatest sporting event in the world, a date marked on every private jet provider’s calendar thanks to an increase in demand and last-minute flights to the venue. Will this year be any different due to the outbreak? Super Bowl LV will be like no other.

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