Jacksonville’s food scene continues to expand and provide customers with numerous options to satisfy their insatiable sweet tooth. Simply attend the nearest festival or outdoor event, and you will likely find everything from soul food to concessions. The latest food scene staple to dominate Jacksonville helps you stay cool during the unbearably hot and humid temperatures that plague Jacksonville residents almost year round, Shaved Ice. The frontrunner in the shaved ice industry in Jacksonville is none other than First Coast Snowie Ice. Boasting numerous 5-star reviews and features on Buzz TV, MSNBC, and Buzzfeed it’s not hard to see why First Coast Snowie Ice is our selection for Best in Jacksonville.

After a long day at the park with the kids or lounging on the beach, there is not a more delicious reward for salty lips than a refreshing shaved ice. Faron Miles owner of First Coast Snowie Ice is remarkably thrilled to see the happy faces of the thousands of customers that have flocked to eat his savory treat. “Being a Navy Veteran taught me the meaning of service, I love helping people stay cool in the scorching climate of Jacksonville, I am honored and humbled to be named Best in Jacksonville by Florida.com,” stated Miles. Miles has taken his love for helping people stay cool and merged it with a passion for helping people save money. Miles has recently launched a new enter to win campaign. There is no purchase necessary, visit firstcoastsnowieice.com/win/ and enter your name for the monthly drawing to win a free snowie ice and other prizes. “First Coast Snowie Ice is dedicated to providing a value and phenomenal customer service. We relaunched and retooled our website, added monthly giveaways, and provided more ways that our customers can reach us,” stated Miles.

Congratulations First Coast Snowie Ice for being named Best in Jacksonville. To learn more about First Coast Snowie Ice visit their website here.

Be happy: This article will make your wallet fatter.

There are a few ways not to pay the regular rate for Disney World tickets. In general Disney is in tight control of retail ticket prices. They give discounts to Florida residents as a regular course of business.  Bulk ticket resellers however buy the tickets at  discount and can resell with a discount depending upon who you go to.  A few names come to mind like AAA perhaps Costco. There are also a few online sites you can search for.

Don’t Pay Retail for ANY  Attraction Tickets

Or you can check out what Florida.com has for you. Not only do we have Disney World tickets at a discount with a free Restaurant.com $25.00 certificate, but Florida.com has all Orlando attractions tickets for a discount.

It doesn’t stop there. Not only are there Orlando attractions like Universal Studios, but you can find attractions through out the USA in almost every city.

So here are the choices you have. You can search the internet and find other web sites that will give a discount on one attraction like Disney. You will save for sure.

Or you can check Florida.com VIP rates, and get discounts, and get  free food for Disney, and get discounts on a lot more. The only difference is that Florida.com VIP is a members only paid area.

However this should not stop you. Since we are giving you free trial access, no credit cards required you can go and buy the tickets at a discount and get free food.

If you want to continue the VIP after your trial period you will see the cost to join will quickly save you more money than the fee.

Let’s take a look at what is going on. You can actually go and look at the ticket prices live if you go here.

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Here is free access to the private area.

This is one example of one of the deals on Disney World tickets.

See that the rate is discounted and you get free food.

Yep. Free Food!

Don’t Pay Retail for Food

Let’s talk about the free food for a bit. There are a  few ways to get really good food deals whether you travel or at home.

You can go back to our guide and read about Disney Meal Plan.  It is not free but it may help you save money.

Here is a website where you can can free stuff including food, if it is your birthday month. Right now they have no birthday deals in Orlando, but perhaps they have in your city or where you want to go.

Let’s get to restaurant.com deals. I have used these plenty in the past. You really save a lot of money, and get free food. You buy a coupon for a discount. And that coupon allows you to get food valued a lot more than you just paid.

As you see above the best deal is really free food when you buy Disney tickets at a discount from us, you also get the free coupon. So you are getting $25.00  worth of  great quality food. The only restrictions usually are the other person needs also to buy a meal. So unless you are eating alone it won’t help or you are really hungry  and eating 2 meals, you are saving.

And  if you are paying retail for tickets and food then you will  most likely hate to pay retail for hotels so……

Don’t Pay Retail for Hotels

Also if you need advice all about Disney World be sure to check out Disney World: The Ultimate Guide.

For Florida hotels and worldwide!

 Do you recognize this guy?

Well, what if I told you 90% of the time he is WRONG?

Wrong about getting the best rate.

I am going to show you how to get the best rate for top rated Florida hotels. 4 and 5 star hotels if you want. Worldwide. 1000’s of choices.

This is not a whole process.  It is click click save.

I am also  going to show you deals where visitors have saved over $600.00 for a week in a famous Miami Beach landmark.  You are going to save time, money and get the best deal possible. Not only will you get savings on hotels worldwide, but you will have access to insider discounted rates on fun. Fun? Yes fun, like attractions like Disney, Sea World.  Movie tickets. And a whole lot more.

We are Being Controlled

The online booking industry is controlled by 2 companies.  Search google for  any city and hotels and see what companies are on the top results. Almost the same in every city. Why do you think that is?  The same 2 companies own all those sites. One even owns that travel guy on top. That’s why when you see results on that site, you will notice one or two websites are always showing on top, with the “low” deal.

Break Free. You Have Choices.

Yes, you do have choices, and now I am going to show you how and why.  If you just want to jump in and check out the low rates skip to bottom of page.

Hotel websites do NOT want to be undersold in public, because they want you to book by them, so they do not have to pay commission. Therefore, most of the time booking directly at the hotel site will get you the same rate as anywhere else.

There are 3 major exceptions to that rule.  1. Travel Agents 2. Resellers who have bought non cancellable rooms from people who could not go. 3. Private membership sites.   Some will also claim Groupon, but they have no real choices.

There are some disadvantages to using all three.  Travel agents nowadays are a bit of a hassle just to book a hotel room. Resellers are limited in inventory and dates. Private member sites, there is a cost involved to join.

Florida.com has Private Member Area
with one huge difference besides the rates.

Before we get into the differences let’s look at the Florida hotel deals. Here is the deal  mentioned above. Fontainebleau is $90 less PER NIGHT than the the cheapest rate at Trivago. That is $630 cheaper for the week.

Your rate is $90.00 Cheaper per Night!

How can that be? Go check it out!

Here is another in New York. 17% off.

And look @ Orlando.  $57 Cheaper per Night!

Here is the Florida.com difference:

• You get a free trial. You can save money right now. No obligations.
• As mentioned, hotels are only the  beginning of savings.
• When you join, you get a ONE YEAR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
• We usually give a discount off our  membership rate of $59, one time fee.

Are you ready to start saving on Florida hotels?

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Nicknamed the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale is one of South Florida’s hidden gems. With its beautiful beaches and inland waterways, this nickname is well-deserved. Fort Lauderdale is a relaxing destination spot with fabulous restaurants and shopping. There are also fun activities to do in this great town. Read about these Fort Lauderdale attractions and all they have to offer.

Jungle Queen

To see the beauty of Fort Lauderdale, Florida tourists should take a cruise with Jungle Queen Riverboats. Jungle Queen offers a variety of day and night cruises that combine sightseeing, dinner and entertainment into one convenient spot. There’s a 90-minute morning cruise option that takes visitors through Fort Lauderdale’s New River. On the New River, which originates in the Everglades, visitors take in breathtaking sights of nature and luxurious homes of rich and famous figures on Millionaire’s Row.

Guests who want to do more will love the afternoon cruise that includes a tropical isle tour. On this isle, guests can enjoy an alligator show and see birds, monkeys and more. Also available with this tour option is a concession stand with great fare like burgers, sandwiches and more. For visitors who want an evening experience, they can opt for the cruise that includes sightseeing, dinner and a show. Along with sightseeing on the New River, guests can feast on an All-You-Can-Eat dinner at the tropical isle. This dinner includes delicious foods like barbeque ribs, chicken and shrimp. During dinner, guests enjoy live entertainment followed by a hilarious variety show. Save over 15% in VIP! Ticket prices start from $19.50 for VIPs!

Everglades Holiday Park

For daring adventure with wild animals and the raw nature of the Everglades, guests can spend the day at Everglades Holiday Park. Everglades Holiday Park is the quintessential family activity where guests can engage in airboat tours, fishing, and animal encounters. Thrilling airboat rides take visitors through miles of wetlands in the Everglades. These one-hour airboat rides are on state-of-the-art vessels that can travel at top speeds with expert tour guides.

After the airboat tour, guests are treated to a live alligator presentation where alligators perform incredible stunts and tricks. Guests are also educated on the conservation and preservation efforts of these alligators and their wetland habitats at these shows. A newest attraction, Animal Encounters, allows visitors to interact with a variety of animals like pythons and lemurs. A one of a kind activity that Everglades Holiday Park offers is fresh water fishing. Visitors can fish in the Everglades from a boat, a dock or as part of a guided tour. VIP members can save over 30% on one-hour airboat rides at Everglades Holiday Park. VIP get the great rate of $21.99 for adults and $14.50 for kids.

K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing

For an indoor adrenaline rush, Fort Lauderdale visitors should check out K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing. K1 Speed offers two indoor go kart tracks that create a genuine racing experience for drivers. Drivers are provided with electric zero-emission 20-horsepower go karts that can go as fast as 45 miles per hour on high-traction tracks. Go kart racing at K1 Speed is the perfect activity for groups, especially at adult and children’s birthday parties. As a VIP member, you can save up to 20% on tickets to K1 Speed. VIPs can get one-race anyday tickets for $15.99 and three-race anyday tickets for $39.99.

Uncle Bernie’s Amusement Park

For affordable family fun, Uncle Bernie’s Amusement Park is the place to go. Uncle Bernie’s is a free-admission park where visitors pay for rides through various pass and ticket package options. Visitors can enjoy a great variety of rides like a bounce house, go karts, carousels, and roller coasters. Uncle Bernie’s is also a great spot for birthday parties and offers special birthday packages for rides.

Schedule a Trip to One of These Fort Lauderdale Attractions Now!

Do not wait any longer to take check out these amazing Fort Lauderdale attractions. Schedule a vacation to the “Venice of America,” where you can enjoy the beaches and fun of South Florida with out any Spring Break noise. Become a VIP member so you can learn about other Fort Lauderdale attractions and how you can save on them!

Consumers looking to find the lowest cost hotel rates now have a new choice.  Florida.com’s Truly Cheaper Rates offers consumers hotel rates at real discounts when compared to every major name travel site. In random comparison testing to other travel websites for Orlando Hotels and other major cities, same hotel, same room, same date,  Florida.com’s hotel rates were consistently lower.  Rates  13% to 47%  lower equate to savings of $25 to $60 and more savings per night. This video below shows the 4 star discounted Orlando hotels comparison.

Unlike coupon deal sites where users can find superior deals, it is limited to one hotel or one city.  A different problem exists with name your price sites where the consumer will get a cut rate.  They do not know the hotel until after the booking and there are no cancellations.

 Florida.com’s Truly Cheaper Orlando Hotel Rates

With Florida.com’s Truly Cheaper Rates, users see the hotels they book like any website. They have a wide range of choices from any level of hotel rating in any city. The dates are only limited based on normal availability.

In order to give these unusually lower rates, Florida.com had to create a private fee based member area. In almost every case, the fee is paid for, plus savings with only a one night stay. For a limited time Florida.com is offering a lifetime membership for $29.00. There is also a 1 year no questions asked money back guarantee. People can start planning a trip now knowing they will save money by going here to sign up.  Members can also get a free VIP card to show to partipicating merchants for additional insider specials.

Top rated Orlando hotels, hotels in Miami, New York and worldwide with real savings are only the beginning.  The member area is always expanding and has discounts from local merchants, attraction tickets, deals in other cities like Vegas and on Broadway. Florida.com will save consumers time and money with this new program.

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Orlando is well-known for its myriad of amusement parks, sights and much more. There is more than enough to fill up several months’ worth of vacation time for Orlando tourists. With costs for admission, food and souvenirs, visiting these attractions can be costly. Fortunately, Orlando tourists who become VIP members can save a bundle by taking advantage of Orlando attraction packages. These deals allow VIPs to attend amusement parks in Orlando at special discount rates. Here are a few amusements that are available under these value-saving packages.

Universal Orlando Resort

With a VIP combo deal, guests can have a blast at either Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure. Universal Studios is a real television and film production operation that gives visitors a behind-the-scenes experience with movies and TV shows. In multidimensional rides like Transformers: The Ride 3-D and Shrek 4-D, visitors get the thrilling experience of living in the worlds of these amazing movies through realistic special effects. Shows like Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show enlighten guests on the complex process of creating the ghastly make-up and special effects in horror movies.

Universal’s Islands of Adventure gives visitors escapes to worlds of animation, action and more. Thrill seekers can get a rush with roller coasters like The Incredible Hulk Coaster. There are also water rides like Jurassic Park River Adventure, which takes riders through a dinosaur jungle on a river raft. With VIP status, Orlando tourists can save over 10% on combo tickets to one of these parks. These combo deals include a $25 restaurant gift card. VIP Adults pay $102 and the rate for children is $99.

Epcot Center

Disney’s Epcot Center is the perfect attraction for visitors with a love for technology and cultural diversity. There are two Epcot divisions for guests to explore: Future World and World Showcase. Future World showcases displays of technological trends. World Showcase features cultural attractions from 11 countries. At Future World’s Innoventions, families can explore science exhibits and interactive installations like Colortopia Presented by Glidden.

Visitors can take a trip to England in World Showcases’ Meet Mary Poppins in the United Kingdom. At this attraction, Epcot goers walk through realistic gardens and streets of Britain while meeting the enchanting nanny Mary. Visitors can experience even more international culture by dining in any of the several restaurants at Epcot. These restaurants offer cuisines from Mexico, Italy, Japan and more. Enjoy more than 10% savings to Epcot, Animal Kingdom or Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando VIP membership. The Orlando attraction packages offering these value-saving rates include $25 restaurant gift cards.

Magic Kingdom

Orlando tourists young and old will be taken away by the magical wonder of Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Families can enjoy a great variety of rides and shows at this park. Adults and children can fly through Tomorrowland on a spaceship in the Astro Orbiter. Visitors can also live their own fairytale fantasy by visiting Cinderella’s Castle. They can walk throughout the castle and take in its majestic architecture, and artwork, including handcrafted mosaic murals.

The Magic Kingdom does not disappoint with its eclectic range of entertainment. The Dapper Dans barbershop quartet entertains guests with sweet harmonies and tap dancing. Visitors will also get lost in the spectacle of the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade. This parade features music and dancing while celebrating memorable Fantasyland stories like Cinderella, Peter Pan and Maleficent. Save 10% on several Magic Kingdom combo deals in Disney discounts in the VIP membership. You will also save on dining with the included $25 restaurant gift cards.

Animal Kingdom

For great exploration of animals from all over the world, Orlando visitors will love Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom exhibits over 2,000 animals from 300 species and offers diverse entertainment. The animal exhibits feature exotic creatures like lions, rhinos, tamarins and migratory birds. Guests can also enjoy exciting attractions like the Wildlife Express Train, which takes visitors on a trip from Harambe, Africa to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. At Rafiki’s Planet Watch, visitors can meet the beloved Lion King character Rafiki.

Animal Kingdom really stands out from other animal parks with its fantastic entertainment that includes fireworks, music and shows. Evening events like Discovery Island Carnivale feature dancing and music in a festive street party. Guests can also catch the amazing Tree of Life Awakenings attraction at night. This captivating showcase features a color animation light display of the Tree of Life. Become a VIP to take advantage of packages that include admission to Universal Studios plus admission to one of three Disney parks. The three Disney park options in this package are Animal Kingdom, Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These Orlando attraction packages also come with $25 restaurant gift cards.

Sign Up For Your Orlando Attraction Packages Today!

These Orlando attraction packages are too valuable to pass up. With these deals, you can double your fun by enjoying more than one amusement park at rates that are impressively lower than regular prices. Take advantage of these packages before it’s too late by getting a Florida savings card today!

The historic St. Augustine area of Northeast Florida is not only known to be the oldest city in the country, it’s also known for its beautiful beaches and delicious eateries. St. Augustine Outlets has plenty of charm, there is a ton of parking and it never seems to be too overcrowded.

 

“A shopping mall that still has everything. The variety of specialty stores is wide with large, department store anchors. Over the weekend, there was enough bustle to feel lively without being crowded. A nice mall to get away from your online shopping!” -Bryan Lindenberger

We all have experienced frustrating parking situations visiting Outlets and Malls. It’s no fun spending close to 15 minutes searching for parking; this Outlet has plenty of parking options, and the area is very safe. There is no greater feeling than seeing Florida’s beautiful palm trees overlooking a sparkling fountain of water. The breeze from the fountain offers a cool break from the Florida sun.

You can shop indoor or outdoor, there is also a great food court for your dining needs. Kids and parents both love visiting the Toys “R” Us Outlet inside the St. Augustine Outlet. Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH offers great discounts on clothing as well as the Old Navy Outlet. There is even a store for the handyman in all of us located in the mall called Direct Tools. Direct Tools offers 75% savings on new, blemished and factory reconditioned products that Dad will absolutely love! While Dad shops for tools Mom can shop for her next wedding ring upgrade at the Zales Outlet or Treasure Fine Jewelers.

“Excellent all around selection of shops in a very clean and nice environment.” -Jonathan Wannemacher

Need that “As Seen on TV” product you viewed on an infomercial (my secret guilty pleasure) head over to the official “As Seen on TV” store Tools & More! The kitchen won’t upgrade itself, ditch the giant big box stores and head over to Kitchen Collection. There you will find a wide variety of bakeware, cookware, small appliances, marble, ceramics, as well as great gadgets for every kitchen task.

I personally prefer shopping at smaller stores, I favor a personal touch and I love supporting local businesses. With so many stores to visit I am sure you will find the perfect one for you and your family, enjoy yourself at the beautiful St. Augustine Outlets and take plenty of pictures.

Dr. Shuford is a Certified Market Expert with Business.com and an award-winning Huffington Post contributor. Dr. Shuford also contributes to Florida.com, Engadget, Buzzfeed, and LifeHack. He is also a published author and the founder of the veteran-owned technology company Tech From Vets.

Tampa is best known for its gorgeous beaches and Busch Gardens theme park, but it has much more to offer. Visitors in Tampa will be impressed with the range of activities available. There’s everything from outdoor recreational diversions to educational and boating activities. As a VIP member, you can get outstanding ticket rates on Tampa attractions. Here are just a few Tampa attractions that are too great to pass up!

Museum of Science and Industry

For engaging fun and education for the family, Tampa visitors should spend a day at the Museum of Science and Industry. With over 450 interactive exhibits on space, technology, gaming and more, boredom will be non-existent for visitors. At the Driverless Vehicle exhibit, visitors can ride in self-driving cars and fly drones. Guests can also take a trip to space and see breathtaking stars at the Saunders Planetarium. For kids with creative minds, there’s the Imagination Playground where they can explore and engineer things like robots and cities. The museum also treats visitors to outdoor adventures with its BioWorks Butterfly Garden exhibit and Sky Trail Ropes Course and Zip Line.

Speedboat Adventures

Visitors looking for fun and sightseeing on water instead of land will love Speed Boat Adventures. Located in Saint Petersburg, Speed Boat Adventures takes guests on a boat adventure tour with a unique twist. Professionally trained guides take guests on a narrated 15-mile tour of St. Petersburg’s stunning waterways and Tampa Bay, with guests driving their own F13 mini speed boats. On this tour, visitors will take in the best views of Tampa Bay and see landmarks like national wildlife refuges and the historic Fort De Soto Park. Visitors may also catch glimpses of dolphins, manatees, and sea birds. What makes this tour great is that no boating experience is necessary for visitors. The tour includes information on boating basics and rules, tour hand signals, and instruction covering. Guests also receive life jackets for the tour, equipping them with safety as they become their own captains on this adventurous tour!

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo

Lowry Park Zoo is the perfect place to visit for a mix of animal exploration and recreation. At this zoo, visitors can see a vast range of animals of the sky, land, and water from all over the world. There’s everything from African penguins and Florida panthers to green tree pythons and Great Indian hornbills. This zoo also offers tons of interactive activities, such as touching and feeding stingrays, walking with wallabies, and petting farm animals. Guests can also enjoy exciting rides like the Jungle Carousel, the African guided safari and the Tasmanian Tiger rollercoaster. After working up an appetite from all the amazing activities, visitors can dine at any of the seven dining venues at the zoo. Guests can enjoy delicious classic fare like burgers and pizzas, as well as tacos from a “build your own tacos” bar. Visitors can also satisfy their sweet tooth with desserts like cake pops and hand-dipped ice cream from the zoo’s Sweet Shoppe.

TreeUmph! Adventure Course

Tampa visitors who are up for a challenging outdoor workout will meet their match at TreeUmph! Adventure Course. Located in East Bradenton, this adventure course is in a tropically scenic park larger than 10 football fields. There are five dynamic obstacle courses with different difficulty and age range levels, along with a zip line course and a children’s adventure course. These courses take visitors on adventures that really push them to the limit, demanding endurance and tenacity. They test adventurers with feats like swinging logs, suspended wall climbing and vine swinging. The TreeUmph! Adventure courses are for adults and children ages seven and up. It’s a great outing choice for families, friends, and work groups.

Sign Up and Save Now on Tampa Attractions!

As fantastic as these attractions are, there is even more great stuff to see in Tampa. As a VIP member, you and your family can enjoy places like these at value prices. Take advantage by signing up and purchasing the Tampa Trio deal. With this deal, you can save 30% on three Tampa attractions. Adult tickets with gate prices of $74.85 are only $52.00 for VIP members. You can also get the VIP rate of $41.00 for Child tickets instead of the gate price of $58.85. Incredible savings like this don’t last long, so become a VIP member today!

Hosting the Players Championship every year and boasting over 70 golf courses, Jacksonville is the perfect place to enjoy a golf vacation. Located minutes from downtown Jacksonville and home base for the First Tee of North Florida you will find a beautiful and very accommodating golf course know as Brentwood Golf Course.

Brentwood Golf Course was designed by famed Scottish golf architect Donald Ross in 1923. For anyone reading (nongolf historians) not familiar with Donald Ross his most notable designs are Pinehurst No. 2, Aronimink Golf Club, East Lake Golf Club, Seminole Golf Club, Oak Hill, Memphis Country Club, Inverness Club and Oakland Hills. Brentwood Golf Course is also known for hosting the 1945 & 1946 Jacksonville Open, both won by legendary professional golfer Sam Snead. Snead is one of the most prominent golfers of the 20th century, a winner of seven major championships, including three Masters, three PGA Championships, and one British Open.

Brentwood Golf Course’s charm rest in the natural beauty of the 9 hole layout. The greens have personality, and the course is challenging yet fun to play. The view from the 9th hole is spectacular, giving you a beautiful view of the tallest building in Northeast Florida, the Bank of America Tower. The staff is also friendly, and the tee times are extremely flexible. Brentwood Golf Course also has an innovative smartphone application available for download free to help make information more readily attainable for their customers. Brentwood Golf Course’s mobile app boasts over 48 5-star reviews and has many happy users. Inside the app is a USGA rule book, innovative up-to-the-minute weather forecast, GHIN handicap integration and innovative Tee time booking capabilities. The Brentwood Golf Course app was developed by Tech From Vets and has earned numerous awards for its technological advancements.

“You can’t find a more affordable, friendly and accommodating golf course in Jacksonville. Most golfers who have not visited or played Brentwood (Golf Course) think it’s a kid’s course due to Brentwood Golf Course’s partnership with the First Tee of North Florida. However, this is not the case” says Lonnell McCall a 20 year Navy veteran and golf enthusiast. “Brentwood Golf Course is home to many skill level golfers; it’s not unusual to see golfers that play professionally on the driving range, chipping area, or the putting green right next to you,” says Keith Granchamp a Brentwood Golf Course customer. Many Brentwood Golf Course veterans speak of golf legend Calvin Peete hitting balls on the driving range at Brentwood Golf Course, spending most of his time practicing his dazzling driving accuracy.

If you are considering traveling to Jacksonville, come visit Brentwood Golf Course. The staff is extremely friendly, and the greens are in great shape. Brentwood Golf Course’s General Manager Monty Duncan is also very fun to talk to, Monty is an avid golfer and has great tips to help improve your golf game. When visiting this beautiful history filled golf course don’t forget to kindly tell them Florida.com sent you!

Dr. Shuford has many accomplishments and achievements to his name, a couple of those being decorated U.S. Army veteran, award-winning journalist for the Huffington Post, Business.com & Buzzfeed. Dr. Shuford has been featured in the Jacksonville Business Journal, Huffington Post, and Upstart Business Journal to name a few.

Planning a trip to Miami Beach? Yearning to take in the sun, beach, and trendy fun that Miami Beach has to offer? Check out these five Miami Beach hotels that are in great locations in Miami Beach that you can book at amazing value-saving VIP rates!

Congress Hotel South Beach

For the ultimate South Beach experience and lifestyle, Miami Beach visitors will want to stay at Congress Hotel South Beach on Ocean Drive. This Miami Beach hotel is in the middle of the Art Deco District, also boasting beautiful art deco design itself right on the beach. All accommodations are suites with Queen and King-size bed options, full kitchens, rainfall shower and tubs and cable and satellite television.

This beachfront hotel also treats guests to luxurious outside amenities like a rooftop pool and cabanas, a full-service poolside bar and poolside spa services by Prana Holistic Spa & Salon. If having the beach at your doorstep isn’t enough, Congress Hotel is close to everything from parks and museums to restaurants and night clubs. The hotel is less than five miles from the Miami Zoo, Jungle Island and Miami Children’s Museum. It’s also minutes away fine restaurants and shops, such as

Wet Willie’s, Bal Harbour Shops and Bayside Market Place. Save as much as 18% on the nightly rate by booking your room in VIP.

Crystal Beach Suites Hotel & Health Club

Located right on the beach on Collins Avenue, Crystal Beach Suites Hotel is the ideal combination of prime location, chic comfort, and affordability. All of the accommodations are spacious suites that include kitchenettes and Queen-size sleeper sofa beds in the living area. Guests also have the choice of a Queen or King-size bed in the private bedroom and bath. Other convenient suite amenities that make guests feel at home include free Wi-Fi, cookware, dishes, and utensils, a microwave and cable television. Behind the hotel is a boardwalk that leads out to the beach and is perfect for jogging and strolling. Within walking distance of Crystal Beach are a wide variety of restaurants that offer Brazilian, Japanese, and Cuban cuisine and much more. Only minutes away are the upscale shops of Bal Harbour, Aventura Mall and Ocean Drive. For visitors who want to experience the internationally known nightlife venues of Miami, popular clubs like Mynt and Cameo are conveniently close. Save 14% per night by booking your room through VIP.

Dorchester Hotel and Suites

At Dorchester Hotel and Suites, Miami Beach visitors can enjoy a warm, home-like atmosphere that is unlike other typical hotels. Though located on the busy Collins Avenue, Dorchester is quietly tucked away in Miami Beach with a tropical courtyard that treats guests to a temporary escape from the bustle of Miami. Accommodation choices include rooms and suites that offer full, Queen, and King-size beds. The luxury one bedroom apartment suites include a convenient kitchen, refrigerator, utensils and pots. Only a four minute walk from the beach, this boutique Miami Beach hotel provides beach access through a sister property, Marseilles Hotel, across the street. Also within walking distance are Mediterranean, Italian, and Cuban restaurants, as well as Lincoln Road Mall. Reserve your room now in VIP and save 18%.

Hotel Pierre Miami Beach

Visitors looking for a quaint, sophisticated place to stay as they experience Miami Beach will enjoy Hotel Pierre. Only one block away from Collins Avenue and the beach, Hotel Pierre offers a fabulous location and great value with its Twin, Queen, and King-size bed accommodations. All of the rooms also provide convenience and comfort with Posturepedic mattresses, refrigerators, flat screen cable televisions, and private room entry. For visitors who want to exercise as they explore Miami Beach, affordable Deco bikes are available to rent right outside the hotel. Hotel Pierre is also within walking distance from the famous Ocean Drive and its fabulous shops and restaurants. Only a five minute drive away is Lincoln Road Mall, a trendy outdoor mall with a vast range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. For a five day weekday stay, you can save 34% by booking this hotel in VIP.

The President Hotel

The President Hotel on Collins Avenue is in the heart of South Beach and features classic 1930’s art deco architecture and artwork that art enthusiasts will appreciate. This boutique hotel offers Queen and King-size room and penthouse accommodations that are all adorned with vibrant nature artwork and come with continental breakfast, refrigerators and beach towels. Only a half block away from Miami Beach, President Hotel is also only blocks away from diverse cultural dining venues and art attractions like the Ocean Drive Gallery. The Miami Beach hotel is just a three block walking trip to the well-known Lincoln Road and Lincoln Road Mall, which offers an even greater choice of dining, shops, and more. Join VIP to see how much you can save at this hotel.

Take Advantage of These Miami Beach Hotel VIP Rates Now

The Miami Beach hotel rates vary depending on the days of the week and times of the year. Schedule your trip to Miami Beach and lock in your value-saving rates now by joining VIP!