St. Augustine, Fla. (January 22, 2026)  – Chef Barry Honan opened  Lotus Noodle Bar  in September 2023 with a clear goal – to elevate cuisine on Florida’s Historic Coast. With a carefully curated seasonal menu, thoughtful presentation, and an unwavering commitment to sourcing the finest ingredients, Lotus and Honan have garnered numerous accolades. On January 21, 2026, Chef Barry Honan was honored as a semifinalist in the Southern Region for the 2026 James Beard Awards®.  (Note from editor: I...

St. Augustine, Fla  (January 21, 2026)  — St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches has launched a dynamic new multimedia advertising campaign designed to inspire an upscale, environmentally and culturally conscious traveler seeking depth, discovery, and distinction. Titled “Welcome to The New World™,” the campaign was created by Miami-based Tinsley Advertising and positions Florida’s Historic Coast as a world-class destination that transcends the traditional Florida beach vacation. Anchored...

TORONTO, ONT (December 30, 2025) --  TAP Air Portugal, Portugal’s national carrier  TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the end of the year with a mega campaign with roundtrip fares to Europe starting from just $649, offering special deals for those who want to start 2026 by discovering new destinations or revisiting their favorites.   Fares from Toronto and Montreal to Portugal start from $649 roundtrip, to Lisbon, Porto and Faro, and from $699 to Madrid and Barcelona.  Further afield, fares to...