Travel
Rediscover Central Florida This Spring
Millions of visitors flock to Florida every year to experience our pristine beaches and world-class theme parks, but our state has so much more to offer. From historic towns to crystal-clear springs and sprawling state parks, below are a few places to explore in Central Florida this spring. Winter Park Just north of downtown Orlando, […]
Tips for Stress-Free Travel Planning
Vacation planning isn’t quite what it used to be. There are countless digital tools intended to simplify the planning process, but those same tools can easily lead to information overload. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, below are a few tips to help take the stress out of travel planning. Know what documents you need Step number […]
A Day at the Disney of the Netherlands
My family and I are theme park enthusiasts. We hail from the Midwest, so we’ve spent our fair share of time riding massive coasters at amusement parks like Kings Island and Cedar Point. When we became Floridians 15 years ago, we took a deep dive into theme park culture. Since then, we’ve made countless trips […]
Museum Road Trips
Museums offer a window to the past, a glimpse into the future and lessons in cultural diversity. They are also a great place to spend a sweltering summer afternoon. While Tampa Bay is chock-full of amazing museums, summer is the perfect time to take a museum road trip. Below we’ve included several road-trip-worthy museum […]
A Guide to Cruise Travel
If you’ve ever thought about taking a cruise, you’re not alone. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) “State of the Cruise Industry” report released in May 2024, passenger volume reached 31.7 million in 2023, surpassing 2019 by 7%. With continued demand for cruise holidays, it’s not surprising that 27% of cruisers over the […]
Peanut Island
With summer break just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to pass the time and make memories the whole family will remember fondly. Take a trip down to the Palm Beach area and make your way over to Peanut Island, a man-made paradise, both above ground (the island itself) and under […]
Exploring St. Augustine
Spring break is just around the corner, so what better time to take the family to one of Florida’s most popular destinations: St. Augustine. Since 1565, it is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. With that comes an abundance of history, and it is everywhere you look. Ponce De Leon greets […]
Weeki Wachee
With the warmest days of the year just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your summer fun in the sun. We all know those sweltering days where you feel like you are baking and all you want to do is dip your toes (and the rest of your body) into something to feel […]
Four Day Trips from Westchase
Summer is a great time for travel to new and exciting destinations. If you’re staying put this summer, however, there is still plenty of exploring to be had. In Florida, adventure is always just a short drive away. Here are a few of our favorite day trip destinations. Tarpon Springs Just a 30-minute drive up […]
