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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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The art deco-style facade of the original Albert Anis-designed hotel was preserved while the interior is completely new.

Iberostar opens second U.S. hotel in Miami BeachThe Iberostar Berkeley opened in the former Berkeley Shore hotel, a 1940s art deco property on Collins Avenue, following a $43...

A toy soldier float in Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's.

Harry Potter, Macy's Parade create new holiday traditions at Universal OrlandoThe Orlando park has upped the holiday spirit with a bigger-than-ever Universal Holiday Parade and the new Christmas in the...

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando will be decked out for Christmas for the first time this year.

It's the most wonderful time of the year in OrlandoTheme parks and the city itself kick it up a notch during the holiday season. Here are some of the highlights.

Rick Smith golf school coming to Trump National DoralThe school replaces the Jim McLean Golf School, which has moved to the Biltmore Hotel in nearby Coral Gables.

A guest interacts with one of the Epcot Living Statues during the Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort.

Epcot to host second annual arts festivalThe event, from Jan. 12 to Feb. 19, features daily musical performances by actors from Disney's theatrical performances.

Hole 17 on the redesigned North Course at Innisbrook.

Face-lift complete, North Course reopens at InnisbrookThe putting surfaces on all of the course's greens were resodded, and the bunkers were all fully removed and rebuilt from...

A rendering of the Fast & Furious — Supercharged attraction, set to open at Universal Orlando in the spring.

Fast & Furious attraction to open at Universal Orlando in springUniversal says Fast & Furious — Supercharged will bring the top-grossing "Fast & the Furious" film franchise to life for fans.

The Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery at Art Basel Miami 2016.

Art Basel turns Miami into one big artist colonyThe contemporary art fair can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. But some insiders offer tips for attendees, and the...

Street painting at the Lake Worth Street Painting Festival by artist Nicole Flaig.

Palm Beaches are a winter wonderlandThe destination offers a warm welcome to visitors with dozens of outdoor events and activities on tap.

Original artist Danny Acosta was aided by Henry DelValle in refurbishing Key West's iconic Southermost Point marker.

Key West's Southernmost Point marker gets restorationThe four-ton structure, damaged by Hurricane Irma, is a must-stop for visitors to the Conch Republic.