Tourism Archives - Florida Insider (2024)

Fort Lauderdale – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone This summer, Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to a plethora of brand-new eateries, cafés, events, and more, spanning from Coral Springs to Weston. In order to help you make this summer one to remember, Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing agency for Greater Fort Lauderdale,

City of Miami Beach, Florida Aerial Perspective — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Cascade Creatives Over a million people moved to Florida from all over the world in 2022, marking a significant increase in immigration from other states and nations. However, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that around 500,000 residents of the state departed for

MIAMI BEACH, USA – FEBRUARY 26, 2017: Aerial image of the annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival along Ocean Drive. Courtesy: Shutterstock-photo by Felix Mizioznikov The cooks have returned to the shore! Tickets for the 2024 South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), which takes place in Miami from February 22–25, are now officially

Florida population growth slows –Florida Welcomes You Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone As per the U.S. Census Bureau, Florida has gained immense popularity in the last few years and this trend continued in 2022. The agency reported in a report published in late November that although outmigration rates had decreased, the

*Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival not pictured; Chef making beef burgers on open kitchen at food festival event – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: Matej Kastelic Later this month, a food-focused festival honoring South Florida’s Black-owned restaurants returns for a third time. On Saturday, August 26, the Miami-born Black Pepper Food and Wine Festival

Destruction caused by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Felix Mizioznikov Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of more than 150 mph, made landfall on Cayo Costa, a barrier island northwest of Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Florida, on September 28. In Florida, it was the

Sand walkway to South Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Mia2you The Sunshine State’s beautiful sandy beaches aren’t just one of the biggest money-makers in the state’s tourism industry, they’re also the first line of defense against storm surges and flooding caused by tropical storms and hurricanes. Now, after both coasts were hit during

Fine dining establishment Toro Toro in Miami is offering a Thanksgiving menu for the holiday – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Toro Toro Thanksgiving is a time to take a break from work and enjoy time spent with friends and family, however, preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful in itself! If you want to take

AAA – Thanksgiving Dinner — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ground Picture Thanksgiving is now less than a week away, and for many people looking to get away, holiday travel will begin on Friday. People are taking to the roads and the skies to travel, and for those going north, the present snowstorm may have

Tampa Bay, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone As we navigate increased prices from groceries to school supplies, the cost of entertainment has also risen. Scroll down to find some of the fun and affordable things happening around the Tampa Bay area. USF Performances The University of South Florida’s College of Arts