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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 Redbury Hotel has been a fixture on Collins Avenue since 1952.

Expansion in the works for Miami Beach's RedburyThe boutique property was bought by Blue Road, which plans to demolish its adjacent Hotel 18 to construct an extension to the...

Philip Robertson, left, a Guinness World Records adjudicator, congratulates George Aguel of Visit Orlando on setting the record for most greeting cards collected in 24 hours.

Orlando sets a tourism record, and a Guinness record to bootVisit Orlando collected 3,144 hand-written thank you cards from attractions and hotels in the area that it will send out to...

Pelicans, the open-air bar and grill at the Sheraton Bay Point resort.

Sheraton raises its flag on a destination resort on PanhandleThe AAA Four Diamond Sheraton Bay Point is a departure from the typical beachfront hotel that you might expect to find in and...

Zika, one year later

Zika, one year laterThe CDC has lifted its travel advisory, and officials in Miami and the Keys are insisting the region is safe for all travelers...

Kayaking through the mangroves in the Key West National Wildlife Refuge.

A day of exploration and education with Namaste's 'reef geeks'The Key West-based ecotourism operator's small group kayaking and snorkeling excursions introduce visitors to the region's...

The Waturi Beach wave pool at Universal's Volcano Bay.

Going with the flow at Volcano BayA first look at Universal's new wet and wild water theme park and some recommendations for a memorable day with the family.

Super Bowl returning to Tampa in 2021The NFL has relocated Super Bowl LV from Los Angeles because of delays in the construction of a new stadium there.

Siesta Beach earned the No. 1 spot in Dr. Beach's annual list of best beaches in the U.S.

Sarasota's Siesta Beach crowned top beach in U.S.The Gulf Coast beach was runner-up on Dr. Beach's list last year and first earned the top spot back in 2011.

True to Volcano Bay's South Pacific theme, Maori performers took part in the grand opening.

Universal's Volcano Bay opens with South Pacific ceremonyTonga drummers set a pulsing heartbeat, indicating to everyone gathered on the sandy shore of Waturi Beach, with the Krakatau...

The Beach House at the Playa Largo Resort & Spa.

Barefoot luxury at Playa Largo Resort & SpaThe property's private bungalows and beach house, known as the Hammocks, provide remarkable seculsion while still offering easy...