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2024
JULY
This Is Where Miami’s Best Chefs Go on Vacation in Florida - Thrillist
24 Affordable US Travel Destinations for 2024 - TravelPulse
8 Under-The-Radar Southern Cities To Visit This Summer - Southern Living
10 Affordable Road Trip Destinations in the U.S. - Travel & Leisure
JUNE
Actually, This Is NOT the Worst Destination of the Summer - Fodor's Travel
24 Cities Where Juneteenth Celebrations are Happening This Month - Travel Noire
6 Convention Centers in North America with Fascinating Histories - BizBash
Jacksonville’s Summer Fun: A drive down the Shrimp Trail - Eat It and Like It
MAY
Flo-ridin’: The Best Florida Road Trips - Paste Magazine
Why This Florida City Is Investing in Sports Tourism - BizBash
Rediscovering the World: A Guide to Smart and Splendid Summer Travels - Lavender Magazine
Every State's Best May Events - TravelPulse
Start Your Day on the New Jax Coffee & Donuts Trail - Pride Journeys
APRIL
Jax Ale Trail - San Diego Beer News
Escape the Atlanta Heat at These Beautiful Nearby Beaches - Thrillist
16 Florida Gardens You Can Visit for Endless Landscape Inspiration - Veranda
28 Unique Venues at Florida Hotels You Must Know About - Meetings Today
MARCH
This Florida Destination Is Called the 'Bold New City of the South' — and It's Perfect for Retirees, Digital Nomads, and Vacationers – Travel & Leisure
A Solo Traveler’s Guide To Jacksonville, Florida: Where To Eat, Drink, Sleep, And Surf - UPROXX
Visit 1970s New York City—Via Jacksonville – Forbes
Affordable Spring Destinations with Travel Expert Jennifer Broome – KDVR Denver
This San Antonio travel blogger shares her top picks for spring break – KSAT San Antonio
25 of the flattest marathons and half marathons in the US (includes DONNA Marathon)– USA TODAY
The Best Festivals in Jacksonville Include Live Music on Local Porches – Weekand
FEBRUARY
EV Road Trip Guide: Honoring Black History Month – AAA Living
Top Reasons to Visit Jacksonville, Florida – Beyond BMore
The 21 Best Weekend Getaways in Florida – Conde Nast Traveler
The 11 Essential Jacksonville Restaurants, 2024 – Eater Miami
Why Atlantic Beach Is One Floridian’s Favorite Secret Hideaway – Garden & Gun
The Best Museums in Jacksonville Give Miami a Run For Its Money – Weekand
JANUARY
20 Best Things To Do In Jacksonville, Florida – Southern Living
7 Impactful Ways to Celebrate Black History in Jacksonville, Florida – My Cornacopia
Florida’s Charming Small Towns You Don’t Know – Flamingo Magazine
Podcast: Where tourism is going in Northeast Florida — and around the state – Jacksonville Business Journal
2023
DECEMBER
15 Best Things to Do in Jacksonville, Florida, According to Locals - Travel + Leisure
Ultimate Wheelchair Accessible Jacksonville, Florida Travel Guide - Curb Free with Cory Lee
Make Waves in Jacksonville Beach, Florida - Splash Magazines
Holiday Travel Destinations - Great Day Live Tampa Bay
8 Great Things to Do in Jacksonville Florida - McCool Travel
NOVEMBER
How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Jacksonville, Florida - Inside Hook
North America’s Shortest Ferry Rides (includes St. John's River Ferry)- The Saturday Evening Post
12 U.S. Roadside Attractions Worth Pulling Over For (includes Rex) - Travel Awaits
13 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in Florida, From Disney Parties to Boat Parades (includes Light Boat Parade) - Travel + Leisure
OCTOBER
7 Secret Beaches in Florida for a Non-Crowded Getaway - Travel & Leisure
Exploring Florida with ‘Lonely Planet’ - WFLA Tampa
SEPTEMBER
Service Workers Explain Exactly How Much You Need to Tip and When to Do It (includes a quote from Evan Thompson at Thompson Surf School) – Fodor’s Travel
Celebrate Autumn in Jacksonville – Pride Journeys
6 Best Beaches in Jacksonville, Florida - TripstoDiscover.com
AUGUST
10 Black-Owned Travel Businesses Making It Easier To See The World (includes Explore Jax Core) – Essence
I was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Here are 10 things I wish tourists knew before visiting. – Insider
10 fall getaways from Miami for scenic foliage and paradise vibes – TimeOut
Jaguars' success puts tourist eyes on Jacksonville – Jacksonville Business Journal
JULY
New and Renovated: Honoring History, Building the Future – Smart Meetings
Jacksonville Beach Rebuilds Pier Damaged in String of Florida Hurricanes – FOX Weather
Things to do in Jacksonville FL: Your guide to Black-Owned Jacksonville – ABC Travel Green Book
8 Great Waterfront Dining Spots in Jacksonville – Eater Miami
JUNE
Why Jacksonville Is Low-Key Florida’s Best Beach Town - Thrillist
Embracing Florida's Black history landmarks - Travel Weekly
The Best Key Lime Pie In Florida, According To Our Readers (includes Mixed Fillings Pie Shop) - Southern Living
I'm a Californian who visited Jacksonville Beach for the first time, and I preferred the Florida spot over Santa Monica for a laid-back vacation - Insider
Let freedom ring: Where to celebrate Juneteenth across the US - The Points Guy
MAY
Is America’s Largest City Also Its Most Misunderstood? - The Daily Beast
Travel: Take a boozy trail ride - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Best Places to Travel in July to Soak Up Summer Vibes - Good Housekeeping
National Travel and Tourism Week with Visit Jacksonville – News4Jax
The best Pride parades and festivals in the U.S. to celebrate LGBTQ rights – TimeOut
APRIL
Visit Jacksonville ‘flips’ the tourism script with new marketing campaign – Jacksonville Daily Record
Boutique Hotels Around Florida You Should Book For Your Next Weekend Getaway (includes Hotel Palms) – Flamingo Magazine
5 Best Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida You MUST SEE! – Florida Hipster
The Top 10 Historic Hotels In Florida, According To Our Readers (includes Casa Marina) – Southern Living
MARCH
Uncover Rock ’n’ Roll’s Roots on a Deep South Road Trip - Daily Beast
24 Best Weekend Getaways in Florida - Travel + Leisure
Going Beyond ADA Compliance - Association Conventions and Facilities
FEBRUARY
Riverfront Development Booming in Jacksonville - MeetingsNet
Florida National Parks You Should Plan To Visit And Explore - Southern Living
The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Florida - Thrillist
JANUARY
Florida's Top Five Cities For Craft Beer Lovers - Forbes
Pride Journey: Jacksonville, Florida - Lavender Magazine
