Vinod Sreeharsha

4 days ago | miamiherald.com | Michelle Marchante |Vinod Sreeharsha

READ MORE Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms swamped Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Here’s what to know about the impact. Expand All What a mess outside. And at the airport, too. AsSouth Florida gets pounded by heavy rain with flooding advisories this week, travelers are facing delays at the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports.

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

By Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami HeraldCruise ships are trying to navigate murky waters. Do travelers want more and faster waterslides? Or the number of decks to reach the 30s? Do they still want to hike on all seven continents? Or just stay on the ship and sip fruity cocktails? Growth in cruise ship travel is starting to slow compared to the post-pandemic boom. That trend has cruise lines looking at several ways to keep people coming on board. Some are creating new private resorts.

1 week ago | republicanherald.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

You may not recognize Spirit Airlines. The Broward-based carrier is introducing four extra inches of legroom to an enhanced premium section and new loyalty program benefits, including upgrades. Yes, the same discount airline with bright yellow colors that travelers love to hate is making it a bit more comfortable and fun to fly.

2 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

On Collins Avenue, in the heart of Miami Beach’s Art Deco district, Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant doesn’t seem to belong. The entrance, a narrow single metal door facing the street, is easy to miss. Once entering, you go down a long, outdoor corridor. Plants are everywhere and bright Miami colors nowhere. And it’s quiet, almost peaceful. Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant opened May 9. The restaurant is the center of this venue, 1350 Collins Ave.

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Vinod Sreeharsha

A record number of Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home over the coming Memorial Day weekend, echoing a trend expected across the nation with more than 45 million taking advantage of the holiday, AAA estimates. But the three-day weekend is also the unofficial start of summer and a time for airlines to offer new promotions, flights or amenities. Even Spirit Airlines is getting into the, shall we say spirit, by announcing plans to offer more legroom.