You’ll spend the night on a 260-acre African-like savannah—in Central Florida—surrounded by, yet safely protected from, exotic animals.
Read moreSea That? Discovery Cove Takes Strong Covid-Safe Measures
Discovery Cove takes strong Covid-safe measures from replacing unused Rice Krispies Treats to swapping out noodles for life vests in the lazy river.
Read moreOrlando Will Have a Drive-Thru Haunted House
Boo! Seasoned theme park professionals are teaming up to build The Haunted Road, a drive-thru haunted house experience in Orlando.
Read moreLook Ma, No Hands! Orlando's Super-Safe Safaris
I discovered a super-safe safari that’s so well set up you needn’t go near another person nor touch a single item that’s not yours.
Read moreFrumpy? Fancy? No to Both. Just Refined Indulgence with Modern Twists at Ponte Vedra
This isn’t a typical resort housed in a single building. Most guests check in at the original inn, then stay across the street parallel to the beach. The Surf Club with pools and restaurants is there too.
Read moreAlden Suites Has All You Need on St. Pete Beach, Florida
Why I love Alden Suites, how to win a two-night stay there, plus a discount.
Read moreIt's a Scream – Boxi Park Halloween
For its first Halloween, Orlando's Boxi Park goes all out – for several nights – with Halloween theming, from Disney-quality costumed characters to Jell-o "shots" and "Biohazard" cocktails for brave imbibers.
Read moreWhat a Kontrast – This Michelin Restaurant Is Worth the Tab
Kontrast had all that Michelin polish – servers swooping in en masse to serve a whole group at once, for instance, along with copious amounts of stupendously delicious foods. Yet, with its industrial chic confines, Kontrast has a definitive warmth.
Read moreOf Tip Yips and Blue Milk – Dining at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Space ships and villagers will invade Orlando starting this Thursday, as the land Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens with convincing landscaping, attractions,and overall immersion into Batuu. Sounds super-cool, but what’s there to eat and drink?
Read moreFrom Lightsaber Churros to Running Amok with Mickey – What to Expect in Disney's Hollywood Studio's 30th Year
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a lot in store as its 30th anniversary year progresses. Here’s a what to expect.
Read moreWhat the Sanford Food Tour Is Like
Let me tell you what the Sanford Food Tour is like. The basics are simple: A guide walks a group of you to a few restaurants in the charming historic downtown area of this small Florida city. You taste a special food and drink at each, maybe more, and learn a little or a lot about the establishment’s back story.
Read moreWhat to Do in Orlando if You're 50+
Here’s what to do in Orlando if you’re an over-60 intellectual and love theater of all kinds, live music (classical, jazz, opera) and are bookish – nothing of that says ‘Orlando.’
Read moreHow to Buy Hamilton Tickets in Orlando
Here’s how to buy Hamilton tickets in Orlando.
Read moreWhere to Eat in Portland, Oregon
Here's where to eat in Portland, Oregon.
Read moreBring on the Hot Cocoa. SOUL Haven Ranch Brings Carriage Rides – and Sparkly Little Horsey Shoes – to Winter Garden
In mid-summer, even, you'll be tempted to break out the Swiss Miss and start reading Little House on the Prairie by a fireplace once you get to Soul Haven Ranch. The growing enterprise is four businesses in one, and one of those efforts is not-for-profit.
Read moreMagic Water, Living Statues, Pork Roulade – 7 Highlights at the Epcot Festival of the Arts 2018
A living statue
Here are 7 highlights of the Epcot Festival of the Arts, which runs through February 19, 2018.
Read moreRefreshing - Great Food at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
From bar snacks to fine dining, you'll find great food at Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
Read moreOrlando Weekend Jaunt: Hammock Beach Resort
Fully 50 percent of Hammock Beach Resort's summer visitors are from the Orlando area about 90 minutes south. So who was I turn down a night's stay and a seven-course dinner? Here's what I found.
Read moreGame of Thrones, for Real: See African Tribal Art at Bronze Kingdom
Thrones and slaves, weapons and stories -- you'll see an astounding collection of African tribal art at Bronze Kingdom.
Read moreExceptional Expeditions – Take a Giraffe Ranch Segway Safari
Talk about fun in the Florida sun. I just took a Giraffe Ranch Segway safari. What a fun way to spend the day.
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