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Retiring in Cape Coral Florida

If you’re thinking of retiring in Cape Coral there are things you should know that the Chamber of Commerce and your real estate agent may…

Little Gasparilla Island

Sometimes even the locals living in Florida need to get away from their day in- day out life. For many, the thought of hitting a…

Hidden Beauty of Blue Cypress Lake, Florida

I never heard about Blue Cypress Lake until my husband and I started to plan our spring trip to Florida. We are not beach goers…

Shopping at CityPlace in West Palm Beach

City Walk West Palm Beach Every city or town has that one “must-see” or visit location. Sure, West Palm Beach is of course known for…

Explore Bonita Springs Florida

Bonita Springs is known as the Gateway to the Gulf. Sand dunes, beaches and the Gulf of Mexico hug Bonita Springs’ western boundary. To the…

Florida Water Parks

Travel information about the water parks of Florida Take a splash in some the country’s best loved water parks where fun for all the family…

Visit Charming Alachua Florida

Just northwest of Gainesville in North Central Florida, Alachua was originally established in 1884 on a railroad line and incorporated as a city on 12…

Explore Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach Fort Walton Beach, located between Pensacola and Panama City on North Florida’s glittering Gulf Coast, offers visitors powdery white beaches, emerald waters,…

Things to do in Palm Bay

Explore Palm Bay Florida Palm Bay, Florida is a great destination for anyone looking for an active and exciting vacation. Located on the Space Coast…

Explore Titusville Florida

In Titusville, north of Cape Canaveral and Cocoa, visitors are not only close to space at the nearby Kennedy Space Center but close to earth…

Historic Homes of Gainesville, Florida

Dudley Farm Historic State Park A one-of-a-kind 19th-century working farmstead featuring a visitor center, picnic area, and self-guided tour of the 18 historic structures that…

How to Get Cheap Disney and Universal Tickets

We’ve been inundated with questions from our readers lately — which is GREAT! We’re happy to help you with your queries about saving money on…

SeaWorld Orlando

We all know how hard it can be, cramming in everything that there is to do in Orlando. Not only do you have the four…

Sarasota Travel Guide

Truly a paradise on earth, visitors to the chain of Sarasota and the surrounding Gulf Beach communities arrive eager to relax on miles of cool,…

Port Orleans French Quarter – Walt Disney World

On our second trip to Walt Disney World, we decided that even though we LOVED Coronado Springs we would stay at the Port Orleans French…

Hollywood Studios Quick Guide – Walt Disney World

Hollywood Studios has always been the Disney park I was least interested in. There are fewer attractions compared to the other parks and it’s just…

New Smyrna Beach Travel Guide

New Smyrna Beach Thing to do Welcome to the premier online travel guide to New Smyrna Beach, Florida showcasing hundreds of exciting attractions throughout Central…

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in St. Petersburg

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is a scaled-down version of Natural Florida. The state’s habitats and its flora and fauna can all…

Are Family Vacation Packages to Orlando Theme Parks Worth Buying?

Orlando Family Vacation Packages Bringing a family to Florida for a long-awaited vacation get-away can be costly. Theme parks offer family vacation packages, but are…

Walt Disney World Resorts – Value Resorts for Budget Travel

Disney Value Resorts, the least expensive of Walt Disney World Resorts, are on-site budget hotels that provide resort perks and family travel fun. Walt Disney…

Romantic Places to Propose at Walt Disney World

Ideas for Intimate Marriage Proposals & Engagements Not only a wedding or honeymoon destination, but Walt Disney World is also a picture-perfect place for a…

Tampa History: A Look Back in Time

History of Tampa Florida Moving to Tampa, also referred to as Tampa Bay, in the early ’50s was like moving to a very large undeveloped…

Visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom

On our second day in Florida, we visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It was a much different experience than the Magic Kingdom, which we’d visited the…

Traveling Around Tampa

For the next several articles I’ll be focusing on cities, attractions, and events in and around Hillsborough County so settle in as we make Tampa…

Dog Friendly Hotels St. Pete Beach

St Pete beach Dog-Friendly Hotels St. Pete-Clearwater, Beach, on the Gulf of Mexico, has some of the best beaches in America. Pet-friendly hotels welcome the…

Disney’s Boardwalk Area Hotels, Restaurants, Fun

Walt Disney World Florida Boardwalk Resort Entertainment For All Staying in the Boardwalk area at Disney is a wonderful choice if Epcot and Hollywood Studios…

Disney World Hotels vs Off-Site Accommodations

Walt Disney World Florida Orlando Resorts and Nearby Places to Stay People going to Walt Disney World always have a choice to make about where…

Hidden Gems at Walt Disney World

A Look at Some of the Often Missed Attractions Walt Disney World is full of world-class attractions. Among these super-headliners are a collection of lesser-known…

Thrilling Attractions in Florida’s Theme Parks

Rides Aimed at Adrenaline Junkies Central Florida is often seen as a family-friendly destination, with attractions aimed primarily towards children. Here are some essential attractions…

Taking Kids to Disney on a Budget

How to Have Fun and Save Money at Disneyworld Want the kids to meet Mickey and the gang, but can’t afford to spend a lot?…

Florida Keys: Unforgettable One-Day Getaway

Explore the Florida Keys in Under 24 Hours Ready to experience the beauty of the Florida Keys in under 24 hours? Here’s a road trip…

Top Family Vacation Spots in Florida

Family Vacation Ideas in Florida 2025 Think of Florida, and chances are you’ll think Disney World and year-round sunshine. While these two attractions, alone, are…

Best Beaches on the Florida Gulf Coast

Aside from breathtaking sunsets, the best Gulf Coast beaches have the softest sand, clearest waters, the most enjoyable nature trails, and the finest fishing. Furthermore,…

Waiting in Line at Walt Disney World

How To Keep Children Occupied in Long Lineups at the Magic Kingdom Even visitors with a great touring plan visiting Walt Disney World still get…

Ghosts of Don CeSar Hotel

Pink Castle on St. Pete’s Beach in Florida Haunted by Lovers The tropical oceanfront resort is a historic icon built on a romantic dream with…

Trip to Discovery Cove Orlando

Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlando Discovery Cove at Orlando is a wonderful travel destination offering tourists face-to-face interaction with tropical wonders and the best of marine…

Disney Resort Spotlight: Coronado Springs Resort

Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center has a distinctly Mexican feel with a Southwestern splash- a perfect getaway with a moderate…

Tradewinds Island Grand Resort – Review

Review of Tradewinds Island Grand Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida. While there are many hotels and resorts to choose from along St. Petersburg’s Gulf…

Ultimate Disney Wedding Experience

How to Transform a Disney Vacation into a Wedding to Remember Every year more than 1,600 couples from around the globe travel to Disney World,…

Best Campsites in Central Florida

Central Florida Campgrounds When visiting Central Florida, some of the best attractions don’t involve roller coasters or characters but showcase the natural beauty of Florida.…

St. Pete Beach Travel Guide 2025

2025 St. Pete Beach Vacation Guide With an average of 361 sunny days per year, it is no surprise that St. Petersburg is a center…

10 Things to Do in Disney Springs

Forget about everything you think you know about Downtown Disney, especially if your last visit was more than 2 years ago. Downtown Disney is gone!…