Sing Out Loud Festival Returns to Its Roots Sept. 4-20

St. Augustine’s annual celebration of live music features more than two weeks of free performances and community events St. Augustine, Fla. (July 14, 2026) – As Sing Out Loud Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this September, the beloved music festival is returning to its grassroots beginnings with more than 100 free performances across St. Augustine […]

New Southern California CityPASS® Tickets Bundle Top Theme Parks and Attractions

City Pass, Inc., a leading provider of bundled tickets for discounted admission to the most famous attractions in North America, announces the revamp of the Southern California CityPASS® ticket. VICTOR, Idaho (July 10 2026) — City Pass, Inc., a leading provider of bundled tickets for discounted admission to the most famous attractions in North America, […]

St. Augustine Announces Dates for 2026–2027 Nights of Lights Festival

Florida’s Historic Coast’s renowned holiday lights display returns Nov. 21, 2026–Jan. 18, 2027. St. Augustine, Fla. (July 9, 2026) – While Florida’s Historic Coast is in full summer mode, St. Augustine is already preparing for its world-famous Nights of Lights festival, returning Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, through Monday, Jan. 18, 2027. Nights of Lights began […]

St. Augustine Earns Wave of National Recognition

Florida’s Historic Coast honored for walkability, live music, summer travel, and world-class entertainment St. Augustine, Fla. (July 8, 2026) – Following national recognition earlier this year as Southern Living’s South’s Best Small Town and one of National Geographic’s Top 100 Must-See Getaways, St. Augustine has added four more national honors. In June alone, the Nation’s […]

Englewood Beach Waterfest APBA Offshore World Championship Returns

2026 TOURISM ROCKSTARS RECOGNIZED Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL — May 14, 2026 — The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau inducted David Haynes into the Charlotte County Tourism Hall of Fame during the annual Tourism Celebration at Farlow’s On The Water restaurant in Englewood on Thursday, May 7. The Hall of Fame was established in […]

2026 July Featured Member of the Month: Karen Gershowitz

Karen Gershowitz has been traveling since she moved to Europe alone at seventeen. Six decades and more than one hundred countries later, she is still going. For the last fifteen years she has traveled with chronic back and mobility issues that have deepened her conviction that travel is for everyone, at every age. She is […]

2026 July Featured Member of the Month: Randy Johnson

Randy Johnson’s passion for the outdoors has inspired countless articles and award-winning guide and other books to the nation’s most popular national parks and the South’s increasingly sophisticated winter resorts. A widely published freelancer for newspapers and magazines in his early career, then editor of United Airlines award-winning Hemispheres magazine from the 1990s to mid- 2000s, he helped define […]

2026 July Featured Organization of the Month: Explore Charleston

Charleston is a charming coastal destination known for its rich history, well preserved architecture and Southern hospitality. Founded in 1670, the city offers a unique blend of historic landmarks, cobblestone streets, waterfront views and vibrant culture. Visitors can explore iconic attractions such as the historic district, Rainbow Row and nearby beaches, while enjoying our award-winning […]

America’s Top-Ranked Amphitheater Headlines Summer Events on Florida’s Historic Coast

St. Augustine, Fla. (June 15, 2026) – Summer on Florida’s Historic Coast is packed with opportunities to experience live music at the nation’s top-ranked outdoor amphitheater, run through centuries of history, and enjoy 42 miles of pristine Atlantic coastline.  “Just after our big July 4 celebration is our secret season,” shares Susan Phillips, President and […]