Travel

Summers in SWFL are no joke. Before your day trip, conduct a quick inspection of your car to ensure that it is summer-ready.

While you may think of camping sites, lodges and cabins for park accommodations, some offer lodging a bit more out-of-the box. We recently stayed in a 1970s barrel cabin in Unicoi State Park in North Georgia, so named because it’s shaped like a giant barrel.

During 2018, short-term visitors staying in paid lodging establishments that collect the Collier County tourist development tax created over $2.1 billion in economic impact within Collier County.

Last month, the tech giant Google took big steps into the world of online travel, introducing the Google Trips app to its online platform.

Have you ever found yourself looking for a ride to the airport, and everyone is busy? With the constant growth of the Fort Myers area, the company OurBus found an opportunity to extend its route to Fort Myers, Florida.

I fly weekly without fear despite one turbulent flight above Asheville’s mountains and a roach-infested Air Cubana flight.

“Take me out to the ball game, buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks and spend lots of money on a hotel room, food and beverages, shopping and more.” While that’s not how the song goes, these words have some truth.

Set on 614 acres at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in Ireland, Ballyfin may be the most elegantly appointed place I’ve ever stayed. It’s the kind of setting where no ottoman or pillow goes unfringed, you’ll encounter a full suit of armor on the staircase and the 20 bedrooms have names, not numbers.

We’re looking to feature your favorite podcasts in upcoming issues. Submit an SWFL-based podcast to our team for future inclusion on our site.

Are you up for a weekly kayak tour down the Peace River or a weekly Balance through Qi-Gong class? Charlotte County’s visitor and convention bureau is the place to locate these exciting local events.