Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale, unveiled “Never Lose Your Splash,” a bold new global brand campaign that celebrates the carefree confidence, vibrant energy, and welcoming spirit that define Greater Fort Lauderdale. Designed to inspire both first-time visitors and returning travelers, the campaign encourages travelers to reconnect with what makes them feel most alive — and to find it here, where sunshine, water and joy flow freely.

Orlando’s holiday celebrations kick off this month, ushering in more than 70 days of festive experiences across the destination — from a Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea at the ette Hotel and Holidays in Space at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to more than one million lights illuminating a three-quarter-mile trail with snowball fights and dazzling chandeliers at Leu Gardens. Orlando offers endless ways to make a holiday getaway unforgettable. It’s no wonder that Orlando made the No. 1 U.S. destination to travel to in 2025 by AAA.

The destination is bouncing back stronger than ever following damage caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Completed this May, the $20m Estero Island Shoreline Protection Project focused on the restoration of the seven-mile Fort Myers Beach, dredging 1m³ yards of sand from the Gulf to rebuild the beach, add dune vegetation for nesting sea turtles and strengthening storm resilience. Recent months have also welcomed volunteers planting 1,500 mangroves on Sanibel Island as part of ongoing recovery efforts to ensure the island is future-proofing its precious coastline for future generations.

Florida travelers will soon be able to get between Las Olas Boulevard and Duval Street at jet speed. Florida-based Spirit Airlines has announced it will launch new service at Key West International Airport (EYW), providing the only nonstop flight between Key West (EYW) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) starting Nov. 6, 2025. The new service will operate four times per week on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday and will increase to daily flights starting Dec. 18, 2025. Guests can also enjoy easy one-stop connections through Spirit’s largest airport, Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

A dazzling gem of Florida’s Gulf coast, Fort Myers is bursting with energy, flavour, and creativity this summer. From the country’s very best shelling on its white sand beaches, a wealth of outdoor activities and no shortage of delicious fresh seafood, Fort Myers promises an unforgettable sunshine escape. With an average of 271 days of sunshine a year, this easy-going destination is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Miami Beach has been ranked the top honeymoon destination in the United States for 2025, according to a recent survey by Upgraded Points.* The study evaluated over 75 vacation spots based on 15 factors, including romantic lodging, couple-friendly activities, and affordability. Miami Beach earned the highest overall score of 71.4 out of 100, surpassing destinations like Lake Tahoe, Hawaii and Savannah. Couples seeking romance, adventure, and inclusivity need look no further than Miami Beach, as the city made an impression with its of abundance of romantic restaurants and accommodations, as well as variety of couple-themed activities, from water sports and spa experiences to arts + culture tours and self-guided itineraries.