10 Things You Must Do at SeaWorld Orlando
Over the summer, my daughter, Clare (age 11), and I spent the day at SeaWorld Orlando. We visited the park three years ago with the rest of the family, and while I remembered the Shamu show, there...
View Article15 Ways to Have the Best Day at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
We’re heading to Universal Orlando Resort in a couple of weeks. It’s our first time there and my nine-year-old is especially excited about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Now that I’ve finally...
View Article10 Awesome Things About LEGOLAND Florida
This may not come as a surprise, but yes, everything is awesome at LEGOLAND Florida. We spent the day there last week – our first time – and had such a great time exploring all the rides, shows and...
View ArticleHard Rock Cafe: New Roxtars & Healthy Menu Choices
I remember when I was in high school it was all the rage to wear a Hard Rock Cafe t-shirt, but not one from your own city. It had to be one from another city, like New York or Sydney. Living in...
View ArticleBeyond Theme Parks: Ziplines at Forever Florida
Over Thanksgiving, we took the kids to Orlando. Of course, we hit the usual must-go spots, like Walt Disney World, LEGOLAND and Universal Orlando (we especially loved The Wizarding World of Harry...
View ArticleWhy Plan a Family Trip to Orlando this Summer
Between Elsa, Anna and Harry Potter, you may not need any more reasons to plan a family vacation to Orlando, but guess what, I’ve got 10 great reasons, including new hotel openings, attractions, even a...
View ArticleTripAdvisor: 10 Best U.S. Beaches
A few days ago, TripAdvisor named the 25 Best Beaches in America. I was shocked to learn that I had only been to fewer than half of them. Well, I’ve never been to Hawaii, and seven of the beaches are...
View Article15 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Fort Lauderdale
I was in Fort Lauderdale last week and it was so nice to feel warm for the first time in a long time. I was there for a quick three-day visit to run the nearby Miami Beach Half Marathon, have coffee...
View ArticleExploring Gulf County with Kids (+ $50 Giveaway)
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Visit Gulf County. All opinions are 100% mine. We travel to Florida as a family at least once a year since my in-laws are snowbirds and spend the...
View Article20 Most Instagram-Worthy Roadside Attractions
There’s just something about road trips and stopping to take photos at fun and quirky roadside attractions, like Cadillac Ranch in Texas and Foamhenge in Virginia. One of my personal favorites is South...
View Article8 Fantastic Fall Family Getaways
It may be the first day of September and the kids may be back in school, but now is a great time to start thinking about a fall getaway. September and October, also know as “shoulder season,” are great...
View Article6 Fun & Fabulous Spring Break Family Vacations
It’s hard to believe that Spring Break is just a few weeks away, especially given how cold it’s been lately (hello, polar vortex). However, if you’ll be ready to escape the moment the school bell...
View ArticleFlorida Keys: 10 Stops to Make with Kids
A couple of years ago, two of my girls and I set off on a five-day road trip across the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Key West. It’s just over two hours by car from Key to Key, but there are so many...
View ArticleWhat to Do in Gulf County, Florida (+ Giveaway)
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Visit Gulf County. All opinions are 100% mine. We are big fans of Florida. We travel there as a family at least once a year to visit my snowbird...
View Article10 Fun Things to Do in Orlando With Kids
Whether you’re headed to Orlando for the first time or piggybacking off of a conference and adding time to have fun with your family, there are so many options for making a great vacation out of your...
View ArticleBest Places to Travel with Kids in January
The holidays have come and gone. Everyone in the house is back to work and school. Already you’re starting to hear an “I’m bored” here and there (now that the novelty of holiday gifts has worn off), so...
View Article10 Awesome Things About the LEGOLAND Hotel
Two years ago, my kids and I spent the day at LEGOLAND Florida. This was our first visit and, as you can imagine, it was awesome. We loved everything – the rides, the shows, the attractions – even the...
View ArticleWhat to Do in Orlando (Besides Walt Disney World)
This may sound crazy, but you can go to Orlando and not go to Walt Disney World. There’s so much to do – some things you didn’t even realize you could do – that you may not even find time for Mickey...
View ArticleChecking In: Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
I travel to South Florida at least once a year, usually to visit my in-laws, so I’ve been to the Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale areas a dozen times. Not long ago, I made my first trip to Hollywood,...
View Article8 Fantastic Fall Family Getaways
It may be the first day of September and the kids may be back in school, but now is a great time to start thinking about a fall getaway. September and October, also know as “shoulder season,” are great...
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