A Florida Boat Rental in Naples and Cape Coral is Perfect for Kids. Discovery Why If you’re planning a family vacation and after the year we’ve had, why wouldn’t you, the chances are you want more than just lazing around by the pool. Arguably, the best family adventure vacation is to rent a boat in Naples, Florida, and get out on the water. Sailing is a great vacation … [Read more...]
Five best things to do when you visit Miami
May 5, 2021 By
By far one of the most enticing things about visiting Miami, Florida is the fact that no matter when you go, you can almost always count on getting some sunshine. Yes, south Florida enjoys warm sunny weather all year round. Now couple that with the fact that it has some of the best beaches in America (starting, of course, with the iconic Miami Beach) and you have a beautiful destination worth … [Read more...]
Where to stay in Miami: Hampton Inn & Suites Midtown Miami review
April 4, 2019 By
A midtown Miami hotel is a good choice for a pre or post-cruise stay with easy access to the airport, or can be centrally-located for a Miami weekend away from South Beach. I recently checked out the brand new Hampton Inn & Suites Midtown Miami on a recent stay, and was very pleasantly surprised. Where to stay in Miami: The Hampton Inn & Suites Midtown Miami is without a doubt the … [Read more...]
Kimpton Surfcomber review: Where to stay on South Beach with kids
April 1, 2019 By
South Beach Miami may not be the most kid-friendly destination, but as Miami's a major cruise port, families will find themselves navigating Miami Beach with kids in tow. When we realized our red-eye flight from San Francisco to Miami would land us in the city at 6 am, a full 10 hours before standard hotel check in, I knew exactly where I wanted to stay: at a Kimpton property. I knew a Kimpton … [Read more...]
Grown Up Getaway: Miami beyond the beaches
February 11, 2019 By
Maybe you’ve ‘done’ South Beach. Or maybe, you remember the Miami of the ‘80s and ‘90s, when South Beach defined the city. Whether beachside clubbing and hot days on the sand are not for you, or whether you’re ready for something different, check out Miami beyond the beaches for your next Grown-Up Getaway. Here’s your ready-made itinerary for your Grown Up Getaway Miami: Start in the artsy … [Read more...]
Disney World monorail resort restaurants: where to go and when
April 4, 2018 By
We love the Disney World monorail: it’s iconic, fun, fast, and easy. Strollers slide on and off with ease, lines are always at a minimum, and for kids, it’s a ride in itself. We try to take the monorail as often as possible during a Disney trip, in order to keep stress at a minimum. Our top Disney monorail tip: use this transportation to travel from the Magic Kingdom to Disney World monorail … [Read more...]
Timeshare Rentals De-Mystified: What you need to know about Marriott Vacation Club
December 25, 2017 By
I remember my first encounter with vacation timeshare rentals like it was yesterday: I was thirteen, and bored stiff sitting in a stuffy hotel ballroom on a beautiful Hawaiian beach day. I was waiting for my parents to exit a time share sales pitch so we could embark on the promised snorkeling excursion at its conclusion. We never bought that time share, but certainly enjoyed snorkeling at … [Read more...]
Planning a family vacation To Miami
December 19, 2017 By
After its record 15.5 million visitors in 2015, Miami easily holds its status as one of the premier tourist cities in the US. And that’s not surprising at all, given its warm, sunny climate, beautiful white sand beaches, and abundance of popular historic sites and entertainment stops. We've visited Miami many times, and have learned there's much more to this destination than the glamour of South … [Read more...]
4 reasons Tampa Bay is great for kid visitors
October 6, 2016 By
The Tampa Bay and surrounding areas offer a variety of family-friendly activities to experience on your next visit. With exciting theme parks such as Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, the best blue water beaches in the nation, and plenty of museums and nature trails, you and your kids are sure to have a full itinerary during your Florida stay. We’ve narrowed down the best kid-friendly … [Read more...]
More adventures in Gulf County Florida
August 5, 2016 By
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gulf County Florida for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Visiting or living in the Southeast and wondering if there's outdoor recreation around you? There is! Last year, we outlined an outdoor adventure itinerary for Gulf County, Florida, filled with biking trails, hiking, and kayaking. I had truly no idea there was so much in the way of … [Read more...]
