Budget Family Suites Hotels At Universal Orlando Resort
A few years back we reviewed the budget family suites at Universal Orlando. During a recent stay at the Cabana Bay Beach Resort, we toured them again and found...
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Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Your Perfect Universal Orlando Hotel
One of the Loews-managed hotels within Universal Orlando, the
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Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel At Universal Orlando Resort
"I love Rock n' Roll" might as well be the refrain at this elegant Orlando outpost of the Hard Rock dining and hotel empire. There's loads of rockstar and kid...
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Weekend Wanderlust: Florida Mini Adventures That Don’t Require A Passport
Many Florida residents are choosing to explore their own backyard. It makes sense. Planning a vacation that involves long flights and complicated bookings is not always possible....
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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel At Univeral Orlando, Florida
The Portofino Bay combines a fantasy Italian world with useful perks from the Universal Orlando themepark for a delightful stay. Like other Loews hotels (
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How To Teach Babies And Toddlers To Swim
As parents, we want to know how to teach our babies to swim because the desire to see, feel or hear water is universal. People from all walks of life seek its soothing yet refreshing...
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Favorite Clearwater Beach Family Resorts
Clearwater Beach, Florida is so popular that you need to book ahead to guarantee the best Clearwater Beach family resort for your needs. Many factors make our pick of the top resorts...
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Surviving Halloween Horror Nights at Universal
Having survived a night of gleeful terror at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, I can report that #HHN is a blast. Before you die, take just...
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From Fort Mose To The Civil Rights Movement: Tracing Black History In St. Augustine
Look past the Spanish fort, ornate Moorish buildings and main plaza to discover Black history in St. Augustine, Florida. More than 450 years ago, the first Africans in North America...
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Road Trip USA: Florida Beach Road Trip Along US1 From Jacksonville To Key West
Welcome to Routes 1 and A1A, the twin coastal roads along the Atlantic coast between Jacksonville and Key West that form the greatest Florida beach road trip.
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Best Spring Break Vacation Ideas
There's still snow and plenty of sun, so get out and choose your best spring break idea from one of our many affordable family vacation deals for 2025.
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Relax, Recharge, Reconnect: Fun Wellness Vacations For A Healthy Spring Break
Spring Break 2025 is shaping up to be a time for more than just escaping the classroom. It's an opportunity to prioritize family wellness vacations and create healthy habits that...
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Giddyup for Upscale, Cowboy Living at Westgate River Ranch Rodeo
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo will change everything you thought you knew about central Florida. The self-proclaimed "largest dude ranch East of the Mississippi" is the...
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Sustainable Cruise Travel Now First Port Of Call
As the travel industry attempts to reduce its environmental impact, sustainable cruise travel has become a priority for cruise companies. A May 2023
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Celebrate First Night On New Years
Archaeologists believe the Babylonians were the first civilization to celebrate "First Night" or the New Year. They planned an 11-day holiday tied to the vernal (spring) equinox...
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3 Great Florida Beach Towns to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
A family vacation for a Florida New Year's can be a low-cost, beachside adventure. Enjoy hiking, biking and plenty of outdoor attractions by day and join holiday festivities at...
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Disney World Hacks: Tips for a Magical Visit
These Disney World hacks, tips, and tricks, picked up during a whirlwind, two-day visit to Walt Disney World during the July 4th week, guarantee success in any high season.
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Time Travel Aboard Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
Editor's Note: We are sad to say that Walt Disney World's Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser space resort closed in September 2023. The...
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Haunted Houses, Halloween Ideas and Weekend Breaks
Wondering if our directory of Halloween ideas will help you get your fright on? Across the country, discover the wide variety of haunted houses for kids and other organized Halloween...
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The All American Cruise Lines Small Ship Experience
In an era when families look for made in America and stayed in America travel experiences, the all-American American Cruise Lines vacation delights many multigenerational...
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Orlando Haunted Houses and Spooky Thrills in Orlando
From as early as August through to early November, Orlando at Halloween is one of the most spooktacular destinations in the country. The country's leading theme park designers...
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Disney Springs Hotels Discount Orlando Rates
Many families don't realize that Disney Springs hotels offer discount Orlando room rates for every vacation period. This summer, they also feature free evening entertainment with...
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A Dozen And More Top Family Golf Resorts
When golf became hot to younger generations, many golf resorts evolved into family golf resorts. They began by focusing on the parent and grandparent players they already had....
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Port Canaveral Plans New Florida Cruise Terminal
With the cruise industry experiencing substantial growth, Port Canaveral has announced a strategic plan to enhance its infrastructure. The decision to construct a new multi-user...
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Sprouting Wellness At Omni Amelia Island Resort
On a visit to the Omni Amelia Island Resort, I experienced how one man’s passion can convey an aura of wellness over an entire resort.
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Top 10 Family Road Trips USA
Our Top 10 Family Road Trips USA awards go to the original family vacation: the road trip by car. Nearly 80% of Americans have said they consider road trips...
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Parent’s Day Out In Orlando
Do you have business and want to bring a child along to have their own day out in Orlando? I would recommend something special so you can work stress-free.
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Eco-Friendly Brightline Train Is Florida’s Brightest Idea
Florida's brightest idea is the inter-city, eco-friendly Brightline railway, a high-speed train serving the Atlantic coast tourist corridor. The company marked a milestone in September...
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5 Reasons To Feel Good About Family Cruising In 2024
It’s time to feel good about family cruising and gift everyone an unforgettable experience. After a swift recovery from the pandemic pause – cruise vacations are hotter than...
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The Diplomat Resort With Kids For A Luxury Florida Family Beach Vacation
If your family is aging out of South Beach party nights, plan a Florida beach vacation at the glittering Diplomat Beach Resort with kids. Located in Hollywood,...
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Year-Round Fun in Panama City Attractions: Explore the Best
Known for its sugary white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, Panama City Beach has rapidly grown from a quiet beachside military town to spring break partyland and, finally,...
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Where to See a Rocket Launch: Top Spots for Space Enthusiasts
The Jumbotron was bellowing “T -6, 5, 4...” when suddenly the sky ahead burst into flames. We were on the shore of Banana Creek, about 4 miles from Cape Canaveral’s Launchpad...
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Always Something New At The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida
Our family chose to vacation at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island resort, on an unspoiled barrier island on Florida's Northeast coast, for many reasons.
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Sanibel And Captiva are Great for Family Reunions
Beach house rentals at America's top coastal resorts, such as Sanibel and Captiva Islands off Florida's Gulf Coast, make planning and enjoying a small family reunion easy and fun.
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Family Travel in Orlando: Tips and Tricks
Florida has an abundance of family-friendly attractions. In Orlando, your family can enjoy energy-packed adventures or simply unwind together by the pool. We’ll help you navigate...
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St. Petersburg And Clearwater, Florida Attractions
The St. Petersburg Clearwater family attractions include so much of what a vacation in Florida should have. Expect some of the nation's finest beaches, facing the calm and shallow...
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Celebrate The Holidays In Orlando For 50 Festive Days
This year, expect 50 days of festivities to mark the holidays in Orlando. Orlando, always a destination with too much to see and do, is unwrapping a full lineup of holiday celebrations....
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10 Tips To Get The Most Bang for Your Orlando Buck
Families on a budget heading to Florida's theme park capital should heed these money-saving Orlando tips to get the most bang for their vacation buck. Planning ahead with the help...
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Sargassum Seaweed Attacking Our Beaches
It's back -- the disruptive and hated-by-brides sargassum seaweed has hit Caribbean and Atlantic beaches for summer 2022. Sargassum is brown strands of algae that originate in...
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Orlando Nature Attractions In Central Florida
Orlando nature attractions surround the theme park capital of the world. Yes... it's true. Florida has a natural side that lets visitors spot a baby alligator or stroll through...
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Enchanted By The Family Friendly Disney Wish
The family friendly Disney Wish casts her spell as soon as you meet Disney cast members at Port Canaveral’s Terminal B. They are delighted to be back after a long pandemic...
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Canoe Escapes In The ‘Real’ Florida
A daylong outing with Canoe Escape in central Florida offers a natural and relaxing experience very close to Tampa and Busch Gardens. It's the "real Florida" just as they are,...
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Top 5 Dog-Friendly Vacations
Over the past year, many of us have spent long, dog-friendly hours at home but have been starved of vacation opportunities. Of course, this has been the least of our problems....
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8 Best Resorts for Same Sex Families
Every family, including same sex families, looks for vacations where everyone feels welcomed. Gay couples with kids, however, have an added dilemma. Same sex parents must choose...
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Arriving in Heaven at Palm Beach, Florida
There are many Palm Beach County attractions to please the active family year-round and, in summer, this upscale beach town becomes a family bargain. Visiting...
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An Orlando Village Gives Kids The World
Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is an 89-acre, nonprofit resort in Florida that provides a special vacation home for children with life-threatening illnesses...
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How to Go to Disney for Free and Score Deep Discounts
According to Walt Disney World's website, there's no such thing...
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Top 10 Gulf Coast Activities In Naples And Everglades City, Florida
Our top ten Gulf Coast activities in Naples and Everglades City represent the yin and yang of family vacations. Why not embrace variety and enjoy a taste of both cities?
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