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Megan Padilla has been writing about destinations worldwide as a freelancer and staff editor for various consumer publications including Islands, Sport Diver, Florida Travel + Life and Orlando Magazine since 2000.

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A wet, wild day at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove

A wet, wild day at SeaWorld's Discovery CoveA recent visit to the park brought back memories for a longtime diver and created countless new ones for her and her daughter.

Fond memories come rushing back at Alfond Inn's fifth anniversary

Fond memories come rushing back at Alfond Inn's fifth anniversaryA recent visit to the Winter Park property -- part hotel, part art gallery -- brought back a number of cherished memories for...

Plenty of pleasant and peaceful surprises in Panama City Beach

Plenty of pleasant and peaceful surprises in Panama City BeachOnce an out-of-control spring break destination, the city has worked hard to fix its reputation, and based on a recent March...

Mansion on Forsyth Park oozes Southern charm

Mansion on Forsyth Park oozes Southern charmSelecting a destination to say "I do" is kind of like finding the perfect movie location. In Savannah, Ga., couples have 23...

Disney Springs hotel guests gain more park benefits

Disney Springs hotel guests gain more park benefitsGuests of the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels now have the same access to Extra Magic Hours as those previously granted...

Hyatt Regency Clearwater wraps up refitThe multimillion-dollar renovation included guestrooms and suites; meetings and event spaces; and public areas.

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club marks 90 years with events, high-end package

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club marks 90 years with events, high-end packageThe $90,000 anniversary package includes transportation by helicopter or private jet, a three-night stay in the Penthouse Suite...

West Palm Beach hosts culinary tours

West Palm Beach hosts culinary toursThe Taste History tour rotates three itineraries each Saturday of the month.

New towers expand options at Universal Orlando's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

New towers expand options at Universal Orlando's Cabana Bay Beach ResortThe towers add 360 standard rooms and 40 two-bedroom suites to the resort that is currently the only "prime value" property on...

Time is right to swim with the manatees in Crystal River

Time is right to swim with the manatees in Crystal RiverAs air temperatures lower in winter, sea cows migrate to Florida's springs where the water temperature at the source is always...