Travel Back In Time in Tarpon Springs – Sponge Docks, Greek Cuisine and More
Just outside Tampa, Florida is a Greek jewel. Escape the big city stress and head to one of Florida's hidden treasures – Tarpon Springs sponge docks, also known as the "Sponge Capital of the World". …
Solé on the Ocean is Perfect For a Family Getaway on Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach
Solé on the Ocean, a contemporary beachfront resort, is a great family get-away destination in Miami. Sitting right on the beach at Sunny Isles Beach, the 249 guest rooms and suites resort offers rooms with great views, a…
Scenes From Legoland Florida As It Nears Its October 15 Grand Opening
The grand opening for Legoland Florida is less than 100 days away, and the contruction team is making remarkable progress. Click the slideshow at left and you'll see that it's starting to look like a real…
Zip Orlando Takes You On A Thrilling Zipline Canopy Experience
After experiencing my first zip lines at Gatorland, and then doing the course at Forever Florida in St. Cloud, I was ready to fly through the sky some more. Thankfully I discovered another course in the Kissimmee/Orlando area: Zip…
Favorite Campgrounds Near Central Florida Theme Parks
Campgrounds can be fun destinations in their own right. Here are seven we like within an hour’s drive of the theme parks.
Explore Tampa – Fun For All Ages
From metropolitan downtown to historic Ybor City to the beaches and beyond, Tampa is a city filled with a variety of fun things to do. Downtown Tampa is a city filled with skyscraper office buildings, a large convention center, a…
The New Star Tours at Disney World
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue has been open for more than a week at Disney's Hollywood Studios (click the video at left to see the opening ceremony, featuring George Lucas). Like its first incarnation, it's a…
Screaming Gator Zip Line is a Worthy Thrill Ride Addition to Gatorland
Gatorland is a classic "Old Florida" attraction, nestled on Orange Blossom Trail between Osceola Parkway and the 417 toll road. Just like its name implies, it is home to gators (and crocs) of all varieties, including pure white…
Star Wars Weekends Causes Parking Restrictions at Disney World Resorts
With many of visitors from Earth and out of this world, officials at the Walt Disney World Resorts have placed parking restrictions at resorts near Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Resorts affected by the parking restriction include Disney&rsquo…
Theme Parks Turn Queue Lines Into Attractions
Waiting in line used to be one of the worst parts of visiting a theme park. Central Florida parks like Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have attacked the problem in many ways, most notably by offering options that cut…