Florida is surrounded by water, with the churning waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast and the calm Gulf of Mexico on the west coast—plus

The very way we interact with each other is changing rapidly, with major news events reaching us first via “tweets,” momentum for social

No man is an island. Despite lightning-fast Internet connections, satellite videoconferencing and near-universal cell phone coverage—allowed

When the 2,000-page federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law last year, the medical meetings industry had to add

When the 2,000-page federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law last year, the medical meetings industry had to add

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One can argue that the best of California lies along its central coast. For anyone keen on endless beaches, wine regions that stretch on for miles,

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San Diego County is a sunny study in contrasts, much like Donny and Marie, who, while always of a cheery disposition on their popular ’70s

As Texas is marketed as "like a whole other country," Houston enjoys a distinct place on the Lone Star State map. For first-time visitors, making

As far as reputations go, the Seattle area has long been a city of epic and omnipresent icons: the Space Needle, Microsoft, Boeing, Mount Rainier,

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Expect the unexpected" may be a cliche, but it definitely applies when you’re talking about the central-west region of Florida. Beautiful

More than accessible and affordable alternatives to downtown hotels, airport properties and their surroundings are evolving into full-fledged

With many Eastern states severely strapped for cash, more casino expansion is likely to be on the way. Governors and legislatures, with an eye on

In this weakened economy it definitely matters to planners what kind of fruits are served at breakfast and the ratio of bartenders to guests at a

Washington, from the Pacific Coast and Puget Sound to the snowcapped peaks in the Cascades, is an inspiring place. It’s no wonder the state