The One Thing Taylor Swift Got Wrong in Her New Song “Florida!!!”
Taylor Swift dropped her 11th studio album on April 19th and surprised fans with an additional 15 songs. Swifties all around the globe stayed up listening and delving into the lyrics. However, even a master of words and The Chairman of the Tortured Poets Department can get something wrong. Savvy travelers may have spotted it, too, on the album’s eighth track.
Since she released the song list in early February, “Florida!!!” swiftly grabbed attention. Would it be about playing three shows in Tampa fresh off her break-up with actor Joe Alwyn? Or perhaps the Florida town her father lives in? Well, we finally found out.
Florida: A Popular Getaway Escape
Perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising that it speaks to the Sunshine state as the escape from everyday life that so many need. From The Everglades to Hurricane Season to Pitbull’s Welcome to Miami, the state has inspired singer-songwriters for generations.
Swift adds another to the homage list with “Florida!!!” and calls out Destin, a Florida Panhandle escape on the Gulf of Mexico, beloved for its Caribbean-like beaches and emerald-colored water. Known as the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village, how luckier can a town get than not one but two Taylor Swift mentions?
But No Need to Work Your Life Away, Tay-Tay
But those who work magic to travel on a tighter budget than billionaire Swift may have an argument to make with the lines, “So you work your life away just to pay for a time-share down in Destin.” Savvy shoppers and educated travelers know that today, there’s no need to work your life away to stay in a timeshare in Destin or even the Bahamas, where Taylor last vacationed.
“Many people don’t know that you don’t have to own a timeshare to experience it – anyone can book a stay in a timeshare resort to enjoy the multi-bedroom suites, full kitchen, in-suite washer and dryer, and separate living and dining areas. With all that space provided by reputable hospitality brands, plus access to plenty of on-site amenities like pools and bars, timeshare resorts make it easier than ever to get the group out of the chat and onto vacation. And, with 365 timeshare resorts to choose from in Florida alone, there’s a vacation option for whatever “era” you’re in,” shares Jason Gamel, President & CEO of ARDA.
Securely renting a timeshare from an owner who isn’t using theirs is a way to save a lot of money on resort accommodations or even secure a room when hotels are sold out for popular events like TNT-favorite Coachella. We’ve booked resorts in Florida and Hawaii this way and saved over a thousand dollars for each trip.
Inspired to Book Your Own Escape to Florida?
ARDA, the trade association for the timeshare industry, has compiled a list of the best Florida timeshare resorts for the ultimate getaway. With large condo accommodations, there’s enough room for the bros to play Grand Theft Auto in the living room and some romance in the bedroom.
- Club Wyndham Beach Street Cottages in Destin, FL — With swaying palm trees and small-town ambiance, this resort is the perfect hideaway to get away from it all.
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, FL – Located just 20 minutes from Destin in the heart of Florida’s Panhandle with sweeping views of Choctawhatchee Bay, this resort offers an ideal backdrop for a girls’ weekend.
- Hyatt Vacation Club at Sunset Harbor in Key West, FL – Venture to the Southernmost point in the U.S. to enjoy this resort’s beautiful private balconies and relaxing pool, located in Old Town— within steps of charming Duval Street and lively Mallory Square — to start living your tropical era.
- Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort – Venturing over to Florida’s east coast, you’ll find the Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort – a luxurious beachfront resort with two-bedroom suites with room for the whole squad.
- Holiday Inn Club Vacations’ Cape Canaveral Beach Resort—Located on Florida’s Space Coast, this resort features a lazy river and beach access for the group to enjoy a fun day on the water.
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