U.S. parks free on Veterans Day

Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans, and that means free admission to all national parks and other federal public lands. In Florida, those parks are: Canaveral National Seashore (one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida). Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, in St. Augustine. Dry Tortugas National Park, 70 miles west of Key West. Gulf Islands National Seashore, [...]

Free admission to National Parks

Saturday, Sept. 26, is National Public Lands Day, and that means free admission to all national parks. Technically, it’s a day of service designed to improve the parks. In 2008, 120,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, cleared trails of trash and invasive plants and planted trees. Even if you don’t want to participate in the [...]

Free weekends at National Parks

The National Park Service is offering three free weekends at U.S. national parks this summer, including this weekend, July 18-19, and Aug. 15-16. The park service will offer free admission to the parks that normally charge an admission fee. In Florida, those parks are: Canaveral National Seashore (one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida). Castillo [...]

Deals at Radisson, Country Inns

Here are two great summer lodging deals with locations in Florida. Country Inn & Suites is offering 33% off each night of a three-night stay plus a coupon from T.G. I. Fridays restaurant. Rooms usually come with “everyday” amenities that include free breakfast, swimming pool, free high-speed internet and workout facility but each location is different so check your destination for [...]

Discounts on Miami attractions

Planning a visit to the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area? Here are two deals for discounts on attractions from Miami FL on the Cheap: * Buy a regular-price ticket to the Miami Seaquarium, Miami MetroZoo or Wannado City in Sunrise and for an additional $19.95 get unlimited admission to all three attractions. * A coupon for $10 [...]