Hotel Review: Frenchy’s Oasis Motel
When we pulled into Frenchy’s Oasis Motel in Clearwater, Florida, we needed a vacation from our vacation. We had just visited seven Orlando theme parks in six days and we were looking forward to a...
View ArticleTips for Give Kids the World Village
Give Kids the World Village is a special place. It is a non-profit organization that provides “weeklong, cost-free fantasy vacations” to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families....
View ArticleVisit Winter at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Have you seen the movie Dolphin Tale? This 2011 hit is the inspiring true story of a dolphin named Winter who washed up injured on a Florida beach and eventually lost her tail. She was rescued and...
View ArticleTips for visiting Walt Disney World through Make-a-Wish
Have you ever wondered which wish the Make-a-Wish organization grants most often? Over 40% of wishes granted by Make-a-Wish are Disney related. Many of these, including my own son’s wish, are to visit...
View ArticleDisney World Dining on a Budget
With seven mouths to feed when I travel, I am often looking for ways to reduce my vacation food budget. When we go to Disney, our Disney World dining our goal is to eat economically, minimize our...
View ArticleMastering Disney World’s New FastPass+ System
Walt Disney World is in the process of rolling out a new FastPass+ system. The FastPass+ system is designed to help reduce wait times for the most popular attractions. The FastPass+ system has quite...
View ArticleWhat to expect on a Make-A-Wish trip to Universal Orlando
My family had the opportunity to visit Universal Orlando Resort as part of my son’s Make-A-Wish trip to Walt Disney World in June 2013. My son had Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of...
View Article5 tips for visiting Caladesi Island State Park
If you’d like to see what Florida’s beaches looked like before hotels, restaurants and shops were built along the shores, plan a visit to Caladesi Island State Park. Caladesi Island, located a few...
View ArticleStar Wars Weekend for families
Like many boys, my 7-year-old son loves Star Wars. He has collected movies, costumes, action figures, and several light sabers, which see a lot of action whenever his friends come to visit. My son is...
View ArticleTips for visiting SeaWorld Orlando through Make-A-Wish
On your Make-A-Wish trip, you’ll receive a one-day pass to SeaWorld Orlando, in addition to three days at Walt Disney World and two days at Universal Orlando. Many families, including ours, find that...
View ArticleBest of Clearwater Beach for families
Who’s ready for a beach vacation? We always are. Whether you’re planning for Spring Break or farther out, Clearwater Beach, Florida is a great beach town for families. We loved the famous white sugar...
View Article30 of the BEST Disney Tips from our readers
Disneyland is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year! The Diamond Celebration begins May 22, 2015, and there will never be a more exciting time to plan a Disneyland trip. We asked our subscribers...
View Article20 Tips for doing Disney on a Budget
Many families dream of planning a Disney vacation, but sometimes it can feel cost prohibitive. Multi-day theme park tickets for a family of four can quickly cost over $1000, without transportation,...
View ArticleKennedy Space Center Tips and Hacks for Families
Hello! When you travel, do you enjoy sprinkling a little education into your entertainment? If so, the Kennedy Space Center is the perfect Florida destination for you. The space center is the perfect...
View ArticleTips for planning your FIRST Walt Disney World trip
Hello! Are you planning your first Walt Disney World trip? How exciting! I had been to Disneyland several times before I finally made it to Walt Disney World with my husband and children. Both have...
View ArticleTips for taking a toddler to Orlando
Hi! We just returned from a wonderful vacation in Orlando with our three-year-old and five-year-old. Though we have visited Orlando many times, I am always discovering new ways to make the trip more...
View Article5 fun and educational things to do in Palm Beach, Florida with preschoolers
Hello! I just took a mother-daughter road trip to Palm Beach. Most people don’t think of Palm Beach as a destination for young children, but my preschooler and I found lots of great ways to stay not...
View Article15 Fun Things to Do with Kids in St. Augustine Florida
Hi! I recently returned from St. Augustine, Florida with my two young kids. This Florida destination is known as the Historic Florida Coast because St. Augustine is one of the oldest cities in the US....
View ArticleLago Mar: The Perfect Family Friendly Resort in Fort Lauderdale Beach
Hello! Need a great family hotel in Fort Lauderdale? Fort Lauderdale Beach offers a lot of beautiful hotels. However, finding a family friendly beachfront hotel may be more difficult. I recently stayed...
View Article5 Tips for Making the Most of a Trip to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
This post is brought to you by Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. While this was a sponsored opportunity, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Hi! I love to take my family to Busch Gardens Tampa...
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