I have to admit that I focused almost entirely on rides my first few visits to Universal. The parks are so amazing that it is easy to skip over all the extras you just don’t have for on a ...
While vacationing in Orlando, one of my favorite things to do outside of Disney and Universal is playing mini golf. Like most touristy vacation destinations, this city offers no shortage of family ...
With 3 major Universal theme parks and 4 at Disney, it’s no surprise that Orlando is home to some of the country’s best coasters. Some are family-friendly, while others are more heart ...
It has been more than 25 years since a new theme park opened in Orlando. When I first heard about Epic, the newest addition to Universal, I knew I had to check it out. I’ve been visiting ...
I have spent many weekends enjoying the quiet nature preserves of northern Pinellas County. This portion of the Tampa Bay region is so much less touristy. No matter which city you find yourself in, ...
While Gatlinburg is most famous for being home to the beautiful Smoky Mountains, the small gateway city is also home to a number of eccentric museums. I love seeking out odd and interesting places ...
I love exploring old cities – the architecture is gorgeous, the museums are fantastic, the restaurants often iconic, and there are usually a ton of free things to do. While many people think ...
Many people who see winter as a depressing time of the year only think of the negative aspects like shoveling snow, scraping ice off the car windows, and covering head to toe in winter apparel. And ...
After living in Tampa for many years, I figured out that it’s best to get to the beach as early as possible. First off, the temps will be much cooler (and the sun much less intense) for a ...
Tampa Bay, on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, is home to some of the country’s most gorgeous beaches (check out my guide to the best white sand beaches). Most notably, Clearwater ...
