Category: Southeast Florida

November is Manatee Awareness Month, an annual month-long dedication to imperiled manatees and their conservation in Florida and beyond. Former Florida Governor Bob Graham first declared November as Manatee Awareness Month in 1979, when the state began designating manatee protection zones in areas where manatees gather during the winter. November...

Needless to say, 2020 has been long, difficult year full of unforeseen obstacles and challenging times. And while we’re all ready for this year to officially wrap, it’s hard to believe that the busy holiday season is almost upon us. Like many, you probably welcomed the start of this new...

Although COVID-19 has put a temporary pause on some of Martin County’s most beloved Halloween-themed events and activities, there are still ways to get your scare on and celebrate Halloween in style. To get you in the spirit of the holiday, we have rounded up a handful of spooktacular events...

Photo Courtesy to Captain Kimo Editor’s Note: Above destination imagery can be credited to Captain Kimo. Link to additional destination images can be accessed via this link. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (OCT. 13, 2020) -- Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, launched...

Indian River County – Photographer Spotlight Series! For the month of October our selected Photographer Spotlight is, Nathaniel Helfferich!  A native of The Keystone State (PA), he can’t seem to get enough of our beautiful beaches and ocean life!  He has the extraordinary ability to capture barrel shots while surfing...

Photo: Individually Prepared Lunch Station at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Courtesy of DTPB. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (September 22, 2020) – A return to meeting in person meant a boost for local businesses as the Palm Beach County Convention Center (PBCCC) and Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the...

Family Fun – City guide  Vero Beach   Jetset travelers and fashionistas from Miami, Palm Beach and New York favor Vero Beach as their special eco-chic getaway. Vero’s magic secret: uncrowded and windswept beaches scattered with seashells, shorebirds, and unobstructed scenic views. Beach-goers here are often likely to encounter a loggerhead sea turtle...

There are plenty of sources to reach out to when searching for travel inspiration for your first post-quarantine getaway. Some people prefer consulting with a trusted travel agent, asking for the safest vacation recommendations. Others look to their favorite magazines, like Travel and Leisure or National Geographic to find their...

GBAC STARTM Accreditation WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2020) – Discover The Palm Beaches, the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, Fla., announced that it is the first destination in the United States to have its airport, convention center and convention center hotel receive the Global Biorisk...

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Discover Martin team found ourselves in a very tricky position. Seemingly overnight, we had to pivot from telling travelers to come visit Martin County to encouraging people to stay home and postpone their upcoming vacations. And we certainly weren’t alone – the entire travel...