Beyond the Belt: Southwest Florida Martial Arts Open is Redefining the Region’s Sports Scene

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL — August 12, 2026 — Today, in partnership with Southwest Florida Martial Arts and Visit Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach are both proud to announce that registration is officially open for its annual Southwest Florida Martial Arts Open. Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is a region that is home to a flourishing, event-driven community, and it […]
Multi-Day Elvis Tribute Show Returns to Pearland Venue

Pearland, Texas (August 11, 2026) — Elvis is back in Pearland for the King Music Fest tribute show September 3 through 6! Spend the weekend celebrating the King of Rock and Roll with award-winning Elvis tribute artists including Vince King, David Lee, Jay Dupuis, David Allen, Nick Perkins, Hunter Cole performing with the acclaimed […]
Florida’s Historic Coast Unveils End-of-Summer Travel Deals

Celebrate summer’s end with special seasonal offers for St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches St. Augustine, Fla. (August 11, 2026) – Travelers chasing one last summer getaway can stretch their vacation dollars further this year as Florida’s Historic Coast rolls out end-of-summer deals on lodging and attractions. The savings come at an ideal time, […]
Big-Money Fishing Tournaments Make a Splash on Florida’s Historic Coast

From major prize purses to charity tournaments, fall fishing draws anglers to St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach St. Augustine, Fla. (August 10, 2026) – As the first hint of cooler temperatures emerges on Florida’s Historic Coast, the marinas and waterways of St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra become a proving ground for anglers chasing trophy […]
Slow Luxury and Wellbeing: Hotel Matilda Introduces a Mindful Escape for Modern Travelers

From holistic spa treatments to mindful programming, Hotel Matilda is shaping the next generation of wellness-focused luxury travel. SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico — August. 05, 2026 — As travelers increasingly seek vacations that prioritize wellbeing, balance and meaningful experiences, Hotel Matilda is embracing the growing wellness travel movement with a collection of restorative offerings […]
Join Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails advocacy organization, this September to explore the Great American Rail-Trail from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Columbus, Ohio.

Join Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails advocacy organization, this September to explore the Great American Rail-Trail from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Columbus, Ohio. From September 21 – 24, RTC is inviting press, funders and political leaders to experience the tourism and economic potential trails deliver. Together, we’ll travel 122 miles of the developing […]
Out of jail and back on the clock, Grapevine’s would-be train robbers are set to return to its historic Main Street

The four-day festival takes place on Historic Main Street September 17, 18, 19 and 20 GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (July 29, 2026) – Their sentence has been served. Grapevine’s famous Would-Be Train Robbers, Nat Barrett and Willy Majors, have been released from behind bars following major technological upgrades to the Grapevine Glockenspiel. Visitors can now watch the […]
Grapevine Celebrates Four Decades Of Wine Traditions At 40th Annual Grapefest® – A Texas Wine Experience

The four-day festival takes place on Historic Main Street September 17, 18, 19 and 20 GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (July 28, 2026) – Raise a glass to GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience, presented by Bank of the West, as it celebrates four decades of wine, tradition and community. The Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest returns September […]
America Marks 250th. St. Augustine Celebrates 461 Years

St. Augustine recognizes Founder’s Day September 12 with free events and historical reenactments St. Augustine, Fla. (July 28, 2026) – As the nation celebrates 250 years of independence, St. Augustine’s Founder’s Day is a reminder that the story began long before 1776, Jamestown, or even Plymouth Rock. The annual event commemorating the landing of Don […]
Holiday Wonder Returns as Gaylord Texan Resort Debuts 22nd Annual Lone Star Christmas with Marquee Attraction, ice!™ Featuring Harry Potter™

Celebrated Resort to Bring Beloved Magic of Harry Potter in Ice for the First Time GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (July 23, 2026) – Gaylord Texan’s beloved holiday events will make their dazzling return to Gaylord Texan Resort, running Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027. This year, Gaylord Texan proudly unveils ice! ™ featuring Harry Potter™. For […]
