AAA Connect • 28th June 2025

Road Trip Planning Tips: How to Prep Your Car, Route and Pets for the Journey

Article overview A little planning goes a long way – From vehicle maintenance to route planning and weather checks, preparation can prevent stress and help avoid unexpected delays.

AAA Connect • 16th May 2025

Explore Tennessee: Road Trip Adventures from the Smoky Mountains to Memphis

From the peaks of Rocky Top to the music-filled streets of Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee offers scenic views that make it a favorite road trip destination. Whether chasing waterfalls, touring historic sites or spending the day enjoying a theme park, there’s something for every kind of traveler.

AAA Living • 5th February 2024

EV Road Trip Guide: Honoring Black History Month

Heading out on a road trip to explore Black history through the U.S. South is a transformative experience. Road trips are exciting adventures that represent freedom, and they’re a great way to get close to history. Going on a road trip in an electric vehicle (EV) takes that experience to a whole other level.

My Cornacopia • 6th April 2023

Ways To Stay Healthy On A Princess Cruise

Taking a cruise is a fun, relaxing way to visit multiple places without hopping on several planes or driving. Enjoying the pools, eating, drinking, and dancing the night away are all great ways to spend a vacation. But staying physically and mentally healthy while on board is also important.

Tinybeans • 8th February 2023

Black History Tours That Will Really Engage Your Kids

Find tours, both in-person and virtual, that families can enjoy to learn more about the African American journey in the United States.

Tinybeans • 30th January 2023

28 Places to Visit to Learn More about Black History

Discover locations around the United States to learn more about African American history

My Cornacopia • 31st October 2022

Fun Things To Do In Lafayette, LA

Known as The Happiest City in America, Lafayette, Louisiana, is a hidden gem in the southwest portion of the state. Located about halfway between New Orleans and Houston, Lafayette offers a wide variety of things to do day or night for all ages. So grab your appetite and dancing shoes and discover some fun things to do in Lafayette.

My Cornacopia • 3rd October 2021

Fun Getaways and Day Trips From Tampa

From animals to enjoying the outdoors to great food, there’s always something to do in Tampa. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend all your time in one spot. Spending time in the area lets you see and do plenty of activities.

Trips To Discover • 28th May 2021

How to Explore the St. Petersburg Pier

Located on 26 acres, St. Pete Pier has plenty to do for every visitor. It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting with friends, on a date or taking the kids out for a day in the sun. There won’t be a lack of activities to explore. As you enter the pier at the east end of 1st Street S., you’ll find the Marketplace where local artists and vendors sell products out of their kiosks. If you look to your left as you walk towards the water, you’ll find the St. Petersburg Museum of History. While technically

My Cornacopia • 27th April 2021

Finding Unique Things To Do In Sarasota

Consisting of 725 square miles, Sarasota County includes a number of cities, including Sarasota, Venice, Siesta Key, Nokomis, and Osprey. Offering a variety of shopping, nature and history, finding unique things to do in Sarasota County isn’t hard at all.

Trips To Discover • 15th April 2021

9 Fun Things to Do in Tarpon Springs, Florida

A small community located 30 miles from Tampa and St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs is known as the ‘Sponge Capital of the World.’ Explore the Sponge Docks, museums, water activities and food of the city with the largest Greek American population in the United States.

Trips To Discover • 26th March 2021

A Visitor’s Guide to Tampa Riverwalk

Take a stroll on the 2.5 miles of Riverwalk as it goes alongside the Hillsborough River through downtown Tampa.

Trips To Discover • 23rd February 2021

7 Unforgettable Day Trips From Tampa

Home to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, an up-and-coming food and drink scene and many outdoor activities, Tampa, Florida, is a great place to take a vacation. Even though there is plenty to do in Tampa, you don’t have to limit yourself to staying within the city’s limits.

My Cornacopia • 17th January 2021

Black History in Sarasota, FL

Through preservation, Black history in Sarasota, FL is alive and can help educate visitors. Here are some places that tell the story of Black history in Sarasota County you can explore on your next visit.

Trips To Discover • 31st December 2020

A Local’s Guide to the 10 Best Museums in St. Petersburg, Florida

Ten museums in St. Petersburg, FL that will thrill art, glassworks and history lovers

My Cornacopia • 20th November 2020

Breweries in Dunedin Near The Pinellas Trail

Our journey of enjoying local craft beers close to the Pinellas Trail takes us to Dunedin. Dunedin is a great city to take a day trip or stay for a vacation. It’s the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays and has one of the top-rated beaches in the United States. And just as exciting – there are seven local breweries in Dunedin located just off the Pinellas Trail!

My Cornacopia • 14th October 2020

Volkswagen Camper Van - A Fun Way To Get Out

Camping is something a lot of people have been thinking about lately. It’s a great way to get outside with your friends or family while still not being right on top of people. One unique way to go camping is to do it in a Volkswagen camper van. If you’re live in or are planning on visiting the St. Petersburg/Tampa area, you can rent a Volkswagen camper van from Florida Old Scool Campers. We rented one a few years back, and it’s still a great memory for my family. Here’s a recap of where we went

My Cornacopia • 2nd September 2020

Breweries in Tarpon Springs & Palm Harbor Near The Pinellas Trail

Discover the breweries of Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor, FL you can access from the Pinellas Trail

Love Inc. Mag • 4th August 2020

11 Travel-Friendly Honeymoon Beauty Products from Black-Owned Brands

The wedding is over, now it’s time to relax! But that doesn’t mean letting your skincare and beauty routine slide. Keeping your skin refreshed and maintained is just as important for couples on their honeymoon as it was prior to the wedding. Here are 11 skincare and beauty products from Black-owned businesses that are perfect for the honeymoon and small enough (under 3.4 oz) for carry-on luggage.

My Cornacopia • 14th June 2020

Florida Black Heritage Trail

Black history in Florida goes back hundreds of years. From the time Spanish explorers first arrived, African descendants have helped develop the state to what it is. To recognize these contributions, the Florida’s Visitors Bureau created the Florida Black Heritage Trail. Highlighting locations where these events happened, the trail tells the story of Black Floridians. Here’s some suggestions of places to visit from the Florida Black Heritage Trail: The Old Florida exhibit at Tallahassee Museum