My wife and I had a chance to go to St Thomas US Virgin for a short vacation on this amazing Caribbean Island. As many like to do, we decided to try some of the local activities. So we asked our concierge at Margaritaville hotel and they recommended snorkeling, hiking on St John's and swimming with the dolphins on St Thomas and go to Coral World. We decided to visit Coral World. As we found out there was so much…
Daytona Beach, Florida is one of the most visited places in the United States. Every year thousands of travelers come to enjoy the spectacular beaches, great restaurants, exciting nightlife and of course, NASCAR racing. This area of Florida really does offer something for everyone. No longer is it just a destination for spring breakers but for families as well. Anyone really who wants to have fun in the sun and let loose will have a wonderful time here. There are…
Staying at the Gaylord Palms Orlando When visiting Orlando there are many hotels to choose from. I have stayed at the Animal Kingdom Resort in a room overlooking the Serengeti which was quite fun if the animal wish to participate and come near to your room that hotel had great restaurants that were very pricey. My husband found a great deal at Hampton Inn with two rooms for $65, which is a great bargain, but I wanted something a little…
Just a short drive from Miami is the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park with America’s only living coral reef. It is celebrating its 50th anniversary and its success in protecting and conserving its natural resources. This is the jewel of the Florida Keys because of its live coral reef. When you visit the sanctuary you visit America’s first underwater preserve. The live coral reef and abundance of sea life is truly breathtaking and unique. When you ride in the…
There are many lovely hotels in Orlando as it is a tourist destination based on the many attractions it has to offer. I have a few favorite hotels in Orlando which I have stayed at such as the Gaylord Palms and the Peabody and I will be adding the Waldorf Astoria Orlando to my list. My husband decided to surprise me with a getaway to the Magic Kingdom for my birthday and as fate would have it the Gaylord Palms…
There are so many amazing 4 Star hotels in Florida and my job is to investigate these hotels to be able to write a review on them. My wife and I live in Florida and are always looking for weekend getaways and she wanted me to explore PGA National Resort & Spa. I have visited the hotel for business in the past was always so impressed how the resort was well maintained and manicured, nothing was out of place. When…
When driving into Key West, the main road, US1, intersects with Duval Street where most of the action and excitement of Key West is happening. As you turn right onto Duval Street, you are surprised with all the active gift shops, street cafe and restaurants, and pumping music spilling from the many bars. You may be scratching your head and saying, “How does my resort advertise that it is paradise when there is so much commotion and action going on…
Key West is a tropical vacation destination located at the southernmost point of the Florida Keys. Known for its clear blue waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant nightlife. Key West has so much to do and see to make a decision on what to do is a hard decision indeed. My husband and I drove down from Fort Lauderdale…a scenic four-hour drive! On our way we stopped at a beautiful beach in Key Largo called Founders Park and ate our…
Key West has lots of History to visit, from Ernest Hemingway's House, the Ship Wreck Museum, Harry Truman’s Little White House, and of Coarse the Casa Marina Resort and Spa. This resort was built by a famous Florida developer named Henry Flagler on Key West's south shore in 1920, Casa Marina Resort is marked by tropical gardens and sculpted hedges. The main building has a sand-colored exterior with a Mediterranean red-tile roof, and a newer adjacent building which echo the…
Thousands of people look forward to visiting Disney each year to experience the magic that only Disney can give and I am no exception to that rule. For my birthday my husband surprised me with a trip to Disney World in Orlando Florida. Although I have visited Disney many times as both a child and an adult it still holds the same appeal as it did on my first encounter! Being a resident of Florida my husband purchased the $99.00…