Big surprises at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Pampering and pumpkins I was really looking forward to a three-day weekend in Florida at Grande Lakes Orlando, a 500-acre resort consisting of The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and the JW Marriott Grande… Georgie Jet , December 30, 2013
The Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek: Close—but not too close—to Disney Are you considering a trip to Walt Disney World but worried about Disney overload? Is the thought of too much Mickey-and-the-gang making you question if you even want to go… Juliet Pennington , November 23, 2013
Inside: The MSC Divina in Miami Today—Tuesday November 19, 2013—the warm waters off Miami roll out the red carpet for a much-anticipated opening act. The MSC Divina is finally here. Eighteen days after departing from Venice,… Ian Livingston , November 19, 2013
Win a Trip to Longboat and Lido—Florida’s “Other Keys” Florida in the summer is great, but Florida in the winter? Even better. In our latest contest, Visit Sarasota is offering one lucky JohnnyJet.com reader and a guest a chance… Johnny Jet , November 16, 2013
JetBlue Introducing New Non-stops from New York: Trinidad & Tobago and Savannah, Georgia JetBlue announced today that the airline will be introducing two new “BlueCity’s”—what they call the destinations they fly out of—in February of 2014, and both will be serviceable by non-stop… Ian Livingston , September 16, 2013
Healthy Retreat: Canyon Ranch Miami Beach In the midst of excessive partying and glittering displays of beautiful people parading around Miami Beach, Florida, the Canyon Ranch Hotel and Spa is a bit of an enigma. At this… Kim Button , September 2, 2013
Why the Miami Area Doesn’t Suck I’ve never been a fan of Southern Florida, particularly Miami. The times I’ve visited were filled with cheesey nightclubs full of posers, the overly imbibed and druggy weirdness. And those were… Cynthia Cunniff , August 31, 2013
Fort Lauderdale: Miami’s Fun Aunt B Ocean Fort Lauderdale Views, views and more views. The B Ocean Fort Lauderdale is aimed at large parties and families at a reasonable cost, but it doesn’t feel like… Cynthia Cunniff , August 31, 2013
One last Star Wars Weekend left: Tips on how to have the most fun When I arrived, I was but a learner, now I am the master: How to have the most fun at Disney’s Star Wars Weekend Not since the Star War Convention… Liliane Opsomer , May 24, 2013
An Av-Geek’s Passion Sees 2nd Season on Travel Channel An av-geek for more years than I care to count, I’ve managed to work my immense passion for all things airlines into nearly every aspect of my life, for better… Chris Sloan , April 26, 2013
Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival As I enter the park I know I am in for a treat. Topiaries larger-than-life of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Pluto greet me. A floral version of… Liliane Opsomer , March 29, 2013
10 Reasons to Stay at the Marco Island Marriott I was just on a press trip to the Marco Island Marriott in Southwest Florida. The hotel is large, with 727 rooms, and is a great place to stay. But since I could… Johnny Jet , January 30, 2013
The Marco Island Marriott Offers Free Freeze Pops by the Pool I’m on a press trip to the Marco Island Marriott in Southwest Florida. The hotel is large, with 727 rooms and is a great place to stay. They recently completed a… Johnny Jet , January 27, 2013
What’s New at the Delray Beach Marriott — Checking In with Shaun Vincenti I recently spent four glorious nights at the Delray Beach Marriott and while I was there I had a chance to interview Shaun Vincenti, the Assistant General Manager. He told me how… Johnny Jet , January 10, 2013
10 Things I Learned from Going to the Dog Racing Track in Florida I reluctantly agreed to go to the dog racing track with my uncle, dad, and his wife Nancy. I’d never been and figured it would make for a good story…. Johnny Jet , December 28, 2012