Fewer crowds, slightly cooler temperatures, and a fantastic Halloween party are just some of the reasons why you should consider an October visit to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Although October is far from the least busy month, the air is considerably less humid and the attractive ...

Walt Disney World is world famous for providing extraordinary vacation experiences for guests from all over the world. In addition to fantastic theme parks, shows, and attractions, friendly smiling faces are always there to greet you throughout the parks. The restaurants at Walt Disney World are ...

It’s beginning to feel like the fall season…the pumpkin spice latte is back out, leaves are beginning to change color, the weather is getting cooler, and all thoughts of going to the beach are slowing starting to drift away. Well, everywhere but Florida that is! As the milder fall ...

Florida’s Gulf Coast is home to some of the most popular and highly regarded beaches in the country. You will find a diverse selection of beaches, each offering unique amenities in a gorgeous setting. From popular hotspots like Clearwater to hidden local gems like Fred Howard, there is a ...

Hillsborough River State Park is one of Florida’s oldest parks with an opening date back in 1938. Over 7 miles of hiking trails and a 2 mile walking/biking loop around the park allow you to lose yourself in this beautiful wilderness setting. The trails feel so remote (for Florida) that you ...

While St. Petersburg is most well-known for its’ proximity to some of the highest rated beaches in the country, it is also home to many wonderful parks and preserves. SawGrass Lake is a great escape during the hot, humid summer months as the trails here are short and considerably shady. A ...

The Upper Tampa Bay Trail is one of the best multi purpose paved paths I have come across in the Tampa Bay region thus far. The 7.5 mile path is a nice distance for a weekend morning bike ride – not too much, but enough for a great workout! Because it is such a fast, […]

Largo, Florida is the 3rd largest city in Pinellas County, one of the most dense counties in Florida. As you can imagine, this area is very congested with endless strip malls and housing developments. Fortunately, there is a small oasis called Eagle Lake Park. This small local park is a fantastic ...

Mike and I have visited our share of museums. We love visiting new and interesting cultural attractions in each new city we visit. Unfortunately, Tampa’s MOSI was a bit of a disappointment due to the lack of adult oriented exhibits. However, MOSI is the largest science center in the ...

Zoo Tampa is a small 63 acre non profit zoo in Tampa, Florida. Although not the biggest, nor best zoo I have visited, there are several unique exhibits. The highlight is Safari Africa, a beautiful portion of the zoo which features: giraffes, elephants, zebras, rhinos, okapi, cheetahs, and ...