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Megan Padilla

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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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.

The Chef's Table at Seahorse Grille at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.

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...

Seafood Bisque at the Raw Bar & Restaurant in Boynton Beach.

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

One of two new towers 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...

Guests don thick wetsuits, masks, snorkels and fins for a chance encounter with a manatee.

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...

A rendering of the bike and pedestrian paths in the Brickell Backyard section of the Underline.

Miami puts it all on the line with new park projectThe city's Underline, a 10-mile stretch beneath the city's elevated Metrorail, will feature a walking path, a bike trail,...

Rendering of the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, opening in early 2018.

Hard Rock Hotel to open on Daytona BeachThe 200-room, beachfront property, Florida's fourth Hard Rock, is just a 15-minute drive from the airport.

A guestroom at the Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club on Anna Maria Island.

Anna Maria Island gets Autograph Collection HotelThe Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club opened on Nov. 29 on the Gulf of Mexico west of Bradenton.

Captain America is just one of the superheroes who is available for photos and autographs at Universal Orlando's Marvel Character Dinner.

Marvel Character Dinner being served at Universal OrlandoAvailable Thursdays through Sundays, the dinner buffet will feature visits by Captain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Cyclops,...