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November 7, 2011 | Author: AdventureGal
The one question that I have been asked the most about Florida’s newest theme park, LEGOLAND Florida, has been, “Is it worth it?” There’s no doubt about it, a day at LEGOLAND Florida is a splurge. If for no other reason than the incomparable [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Travel Tips | 1 comment
October 20, 2011 | Author: AdventureGal
Stepping into LEGOLAND Florida is unlike a visit to any other of Florida's many theme parks. An Orlando family vacation with a day trip to LEGOLAND (in Winter Haven, around 45 minutes from Orlando) is more than just fun for children; it's a beautiful break for [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 8 comments
September 2, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
Anyone with kids knows that it's never too early to start thinking about Halloween. Even older kids and teens (especially teens!), college students and those of us who are technically adults love to get into the spirit -- get it, spirit? -- of the spooky [Read more]
Posted in: Budget Travel, Family Travel, Travel News | 4 comments
January 12, 2011 | Author: SoCalGal
Three of the most popular US travel destination cities are Orlando, New York City, and Los Angeles. All three have seen increased travel this past year, and all indicators point to a continued upward trend in tourism rates for this coming year as [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Travel News | 10 comments
September 8, 2010 | Author: ColoradoGal
What better place to spend Halloween than at an Orlando theme park?! Family attractions at places like Walt Disney World and Sea World are designed for even the youngest visitors, and the temperate Florida climate means your little ghosts and goblins won't [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel | 4 comments
July 8, 2010 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
This winter when my family explored Orlando one of our dinner experiences included the Orlando Pirates Dinner Adventure. As we turned into the parking lot we couldn't believe our eyes, people were standing in the longest line we had seen since being in [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 3 comments
May 18, 2010 | Author: SoCalGal
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando is one of the most anticipated new attractions in the theme park world. Universal Studios has been sending out teaser photos for months, along with dribs and drabs of Harry Potter attraction [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Travel News | 18 comments
May 18, 2010 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
One of my favorite aspects of traveling with my children is the opportunity to expose them to things that are unique to the destination's region. On our last theme-park vacation to Orlando we were pretty busy meeting characters and riding roller coasters. [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 3 comments
April 16, 2010 | Author: SoCalGal
Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida are two of the most popular theme parks in the theme park capital of the world. Discount tickets can be found online, but these are often harder to come by during the peak travel seasons. Universal [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Travel Tips | 8 comments
March 17, 2010 | Author: RunningGal
When the good folks at Walt Disney World Resorts invited me to attend their Sporty Blogger Media Mixer during Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend (March 5-7, 2010) I thought the timing couldn’t be more perfect. I was already searching for the right [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways | 13 comments
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