Spending the holidays and Christmas at the beach is a lot different than at other destinations. For one thing, it's not freezing and sleeting or snowing. In fact, you could get a suntan – and even a sunburn – laying out on the sand. There are plenty of places to spend the holidays at beaches around the world and in the U.S., Florida is a top destination. In the Panhandle … [Read more...]
Fantasy Fest Is Happening Again In Key West For 2021
Halloween-Style Event Includes A Parade And A Plethora Of Parties One of the most popular events of the year in Key West is back on the calendar for 2021. After being canceled last year due to COVID-19, Fantasy Fest is set to return this year for all 10 days. The dates are Oct. 22-31. This includes the the Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade, which goes through Duval … [Read more...]
Fun Mother’s Day Activities In And Around St. Augustine, Fla.
From Sailing To 'Mom-osas And 'Mom-Aritas,' A Complete List Of Fun Things To Do Along Florida's Gold Coast For Mother's Day What to do for mom on Mother's Day? It's a question asked all over the country. If f you're along Florida's Gold Coast in the northeast part of the Sunshine State then you're in luck because there's as list of fun activities and things to do … [Read more...]
Experience Warm Weather, Beautiful Art and One-of-a-Kind Culture in Jacksonville this Spring
Discover the many local talents of Jacksonville’s makers and take a piece of your trip home with you JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spring in Jacksonville is one of the most beautiful times of the year to get outside and enjoy the city’s vibrant culture, including its unique blend of arts markets, exhibitions and museums, public art and live music. Jacksonville’s young … [Read more...]
America’s Oldest City To Celebrate Its 455th Birthday On Sept. 5
St. Augustine Set To Host Several Outdoor Events In September Published Sept. 2 America's Oldest City is celebrating its 455th birthday on Saturday of Labor Day Weekend, and it's an outdoor event with the public invited that kicks off a month of outdoor events, including a music festival. Beginning at 11 a.m., St. Augustine in northeast Florida will be holding … [Read more...]
10 Best Social Distancing Travel Destinations In Florida
Secluded Beaches & Quaint Towns Abound In The Sunshine State By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Before the COVID-19 crisis, a significant number of travelers spent a lot of seeking out secluded destinations away from the crowds where the could isolate, have romantic moments with their significant other or just to be in a peaceful place to … [Read more...]
PubClub.com Virtual Destination Of The Week: Key West, Florida
Sunsets, Bars & Explaining Keys Disease By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Travel is a lot about dreaming – dreaming about going to a destination, about returning to a favorite place, about fantasizing about being at a place. And while we can't go anywhere right now, PubClub.com is providing a look at the fun elements of spots around the world, … [Read more...]
Florida With The Family: Things To Do in Tampa, Orlando And Miami
Thinking about visiting Florida with your family? You’ve come to the right place! There’s plenty of fun stuff for you to do during your visit to the sunshine state, and there’s a reason why it’s such a popular destination for the whole family. There’s something to do for everyone! With that in mind, today we’d like to share a few of the highlights with you so that you can … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: Where To Go To Escape The East & Midwest Freezing Weather
Key West Has USA's Best Weather This Week By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Writer If you're in the Upper Midwest and East Coast of the USA in the middle of winter – where the week I'm posting this it's supposed to drop to minus-20 in Chicago, minus-30 in Minneapolis and minus-35 Detroit – and are checking airline schedules on where to go to get out of that … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog Post: Is Florida Too Hot To Visit In The Summertime?
Heat & Humidity But Also Beaches & Swimming Pools By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger In mid-June, a fellow travel blogger friend of mine posted a photo of himself kayaking in a calm body of water in Florida. In his post, he boasted of the serenity and beauty of the location. In reply to one of my comments he also mentioned how danged hot and … [Read more...]
Panama City Beach Top Spring Events 2018: Wine & Craft Beer Festival Plus Parrotheads
UNwineD, Tacos & Tequila Festival, Sand Jam & A Jimmy Buffett Fans' Party Highlight Spring's Hot Happenings You might think it's only really hot in Panama City Beach, Florida in the summertime, but it's also scorching in the springtime. Not the weather, mind you, but a lineup of hot happenings ranging from a wine and craft beer festival, a tacos & … [Read more...]
Florida’s Hottest, Wildest & Top Spring Break Destinations 2020
Daytona Beach, Panama City Beach & Fort Myers Full Of College Partiers The annual rite of spring for college students is Spring Break and for many that means piling into the car and headed to the warm and sunny beaches of Florida. Here's the top three destinations to find the most students, the partying students, Spring Break events and the general "fun in the … [Read more...]
Aaron Neville Highlights Mardi Gras Celebration In Panama City Beach, FL
Panama City Beach Mardi Gras & Music Festival 2018 Dates, Bands & Details New Orleans legend Aaron Neville won't be in New Orleans for Mardi Gras in 2018. At least for the second weekend of it. Instead, he'll be down the coast a bit in Panama City Beach, FL. Panama City Beach has a two-day event with parades, costume contests, fireworks and live music, … [Read more...]
Fort Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade 2021 Date & Best Viewing Locations
On the water and on the shore, the Fort Lauderdale Winterfest Boat Parade is a South Florida tradition, and 2021 is its 49th year. It takes place Saturday, Dec. 11, from 6:30-11 p.m. The 12-mile route goes east on the New River and north on the Intracoastal to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. This event is so huge it boats a million spectators – making it the largest … [Read more...]
Irma Destroys Mangrove Mama’s, Home Of Florida Keys Best Key Lime Pie
Tiny Restaurant At Mile Marker 20 Seeking Help To Rebuild By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Mangrove Mama's Restaurant and Lounge is seeking your help. The tiny restaurant at Mile Marker 20 on the Overseas Highway, was totally destroyed when Hurricane Irma roared through the Florida Keys. About all that's left is part of its recognizable … [Read more...]
Panama City Beach Top Fall Events Unaffected By Hurricane Irma
Lobster Festival & Pirates Party On As Scheduled After ravaging the Caribbean and causing massive flooding in much of Florida, Irma passed through the Florida Panhandle as a tropical storm and caused minimal damage. The city of Panama City Beach reports the storm had "minimal impact." The beaches, golf courses, attractions and accommodations are open and people … [Read more...]
How Hurricane Irma Has Impacted Florida Sports Teams Games, Schedules & Venues
Florida State-Miami Postponed Hurricane Irma will continue to affect Florida days after the storm has left the state. And that includes the many sports teams, venues and events. Below is a rundown of changes in games, schedules, damage (if any) to venues and changes or cancelation of games. • Florida-Tennessee. The SEC announced on Tuesday that this game will … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irma Approaching Florida & Florida Keys As A Category 5 Storm
Projection Shows Landfall Coming Sunday Morning At Key Largo Before Heading To Miami Saturday update: Irma was downgraded to a Category 3 storm, but is expected to pick up power as it closes in on Florida. The Keys and South Florida are experiencing rain and winds are picking up, at about 60 mph. The worst-case scenario seems to be developing for the Florida Keys and … [Read more...]
Florida & Florida State Cancel Games Due To Hurricane Irma; State’s Other Teams Also Affected
Miami Won't Travel To Arkansas State Hurricane Irma has caused schools in Florida to alter their college football plans for this weekend. Here's a rundown of affected games. • A day after moving up the kickoff time from night to noon, the Florida Gators on Thursday canceled their game against Northern Colorado. "There is a tremendous amount of stress currently on the … [Read more...]
Two Foods You Must Absolutely Eat While In Key West, FL
Conch Fritters And Key Lime Pie Are The Conch Republic's Signature Dishes By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When you go to Key West, and the Florida Keys for that matter, there are two things you must try to experience the culinary delights of the area. They are conch fritters and Key Lime Pie. Here's s little about each and one more reason you must have … [Read more...]
Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival 2017 Dates, Information & Ticket Prices
Tastings Are Paired With Independent Films In This South Florida City Wine can pretty much be enjoyed anywhere and the city of Vero Beach, FL, has paired it with a four-day festival featuring screenings of independent films. The Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival (VBWFF), the new ‘’Summer Sundance,” is scheduled for June 8-11. It is the only U.S. wine and film festival of … [Read more...]
Florida Sets Another Record For Tourism Visitors
Sunshine State's Unique Attractions & Destinations Appeal To Travelers For the fifth consecutive year, Florida has set a record for the number of visitors to the Sunshine State. A total of 105 million people went to Forida in 2015, and that is up 6.6 percent from 98.5 million in 2014. "With five consecutive record years for tourism, it is time to set our goal even … [Read more...]
Florida Has Some Of America’s Best Beach Bars
Square Grouper, Ocean Deck And Waterway Cafe Three Of The Blogger's Top Spots It's summertime and if you're by the coast, life's a beach. If you're there, life's also a series of beach bars. And the best ones are in Florida. Beach bars in Florida are, in many cases, right on the beach. I love going to the Whale's Tale in Destin to watch sunsets (and it's also … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons To Attend And Things To Do At Boat Shows
By Eric Stone, Trop/Rock Artist & Frequent Boat Show Performer There's a lot more to do at a boat show than look at boats - and drool over what it would be like to have the kind of money it takes to buy some of those boats. Since I've spent much of my singing career playing my Trop/Rock music at boat shows, I know 'em all, and have provided 10 of my top things to do … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things To Know When Driving The Florida Keys
Experiencing The Culture Of This South Florida Destination When one travels to an area, it's nice to know something about it before you arrive. In this case, we're not taking the basics such as location and safety, but the culture of a place. And few places – in America, at least – have a culture as unique as that of the Florida Keys. That's why PubClub.com is … [Read more...]
World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party Headed To Jacksonville
Georgia-Florida Game Brings In 100,000 Partying Fans In the rest of the USA, it's the weekend past Halloween. But in Jacksonville, Florida, it a different kind of party. On Saturday, Nov. 2, Georgia and Florida play a college football game that has earned the nickname of World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. And Jacksonville officials are ready for the … [Read more...]
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Now Open
Jimmy Buffett-Inspired Hotel Features 5 Bars Let's give a "Fins Up" to the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, which is now open in South Florida. It has five bars, including a Margaritaville and a poolside Lone Palm Beach Bar. The property is located in Hollywood Beach, which is not near the Tinseltown Hollywood in California, but on the east coast of … [Read more...]
Key West Sunsets Are A Must-Do Activity At Mallory Square
Every place should celebrate sunsets like Key West. In the Conch Republic, sunsets are not just something that happens without notice. You don't spend it in a t-shirt or souvenir shop, a restaurant or chiling back at the hotel. Or even a bar (and just about everything in Key West revolves around spending time in a bar). In Key West, sunsets are a daily ritual, a spiritual … [Read more...]
Key West Best Bars Nightlife Reviews Sloppy Joe’s Captain Tony’s
Where To Party In The Conch Republic "I went down to Captain Tony's to get out from the HEAT..." This line from a Jimmy Buffett song pretty much describes the bar scene in Key West. People walking down Duval Street on a warm afternoon give up the notion of doing anything productive and stop into one of the many decades-old bars made famous by Hemingway, Buffett or those … [Read more...]
Dockside Tropical Cafe Florida Keys Top Live Music Bar
TropRock Tunes In Marathon There's a bar that's just not by the dock, it actually is the dock. It has doors that don't lock – as well as a few that do – and there's music not just playing on the radio, but also on the stage. And, like Trop/Rock artist Eric Stone's song says it's "Somewhere South of Somewhere." Mentally, anyway. It's Dockside Tropical Cafe in Marathon, … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Guide: 10 Ways To Know You’re Getting Keys Disease
Flip Flops, Bug Bites & Drinking With A Hangover It's Florida – the Florida Keys, specifically – and in case you zone out from all the activity and fun (and drinks) here's PubClub.com's list of the "Top 10 Ways To Know You Are In The Keys:" 1.) You are hungover yet still continue to drink. Heavily. 2.) You are hot. Morning, noon and night. 3.) Your feet and … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Florida Keys Driving Guide From Miami To Key West
A Mile Marker By Mile Marker Tour The key to fully experiencing Key West is not contained in some local bar or in a moment at sunset on Mallory Square. Instead, it is located some 100 miles to the northeast at the beginning of what is known as the Overseas Highway, a scenic two-lane road with water on both sides, 43 bridges and enough diversions to properly delay … [Read more...]
The Problem With Traveling In Australia Is That It’s Too Much Like America
Sydney Is Like L.A., Surfer's Paradise Is Down Under's Florida Whenever people ask me how I liked Australia during a one-month visit, I always give the same response. I lean forward in the chair, give an introductory "well,"pause for a second, and then say, "it was okay." This response never fails to get a surprised reaction. Everyone expects me to leap up in an excited … [Read more...]
Bands Respond To Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam’s Offer To Play Inaugural Event
More Than 1,500 Musicians Enter Contest For September Music Festival In Panama City Beach More than 1,500 bands responded to an opportunity to play at the inaugural Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, which is taking place this fall in Panama City, Beach, FL. The response was so overwhelming and the quality of the musicians so impressive that festival organizers have increased the … [Read more...]
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam Tickets On Sale Now For Panama City Beach Concert
Toby Keith Headlines Inaugural Country And Southern Rock Concert Panama City Beach, Florida, is going to rock on the last weekend of September. It's the inaugural Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam and it features six stages of country and Southern Rock music, and tickets are now on sale. The lineup includes more than 30 acts, highlighted by Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, Trace Adkins, … [Read more...]
Spring Break College Students Making Party Blogger Jealous
Then Again, I Saw The Footch Win A Belly Flop Contest In Daytona Beach I never went to Spring Break in college. Instead, I went home. Drove six hours from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Knoxville, Tennessee, and worked whatever job I could find for the week or so in order to earn a few precious dollars for my social activities on and around campus. I never had enough … [Read more...]
Holiday Time With The Family Tames This Party Animal
Even With New Year's Eve In Las Vegas On The Horizon, There's No Place Like Home The party awaits. It's just that now, it will have to wait. My New Year's Eve destination is Las Vegas. The Strip. The bars, the clubs, the casinos. It's all there waiting on me, like a freshly-made drink sitting on the bar. But I'm letting the ice in it melt for now. Allowing the drink to … [Read more...]
A Bikini Contest Labor Day Weekend On Alabama Gulf Coast
Bama Bells and Florida Foxes Compete At The Famous Flora-Bama Bar You think you had a great Labor Day Weekend? You guys should have been at the Flora-Bama, a bar on the Flordia-Alabama Gulf Coast state line. It's a famous bar among people in the area and was the inspiration of the Jimmy Buffett song "Bama Breeze." And on Labor Day Weekend, it hosted a bikini contest! … [Read more...]