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Super Summer Fun: Wet and Wild Waterparks (Florida)

What would a trip to Florida be without visiting one of the areas many waterparks? The Sunshine State is home to more major waterparks than any other state in the entire country. It makes sense given that the region sees some the hottest year round temperatures than any other state in the nation. If you are planning a summer road trip to the sticky south you might consider making a pit stop to cool off at the following Florida attractions. They are wet, wild and filled with wonderful ways to beat the scorching summer heat: ORLANDO Aquatica by SeaWorld is … Continue reading →

Visiting Orlando with Teens

Mention Orlando, Florida and most travelers instantly think mouse ears, roller coasters, and Shamu. All are wonderful assets to the area, but when you are traveling to the area with teens you might want to have more on your to-do list than just meeting Mickey and Minnie (if that even makes the list in the first place). If you live with adventurous adolescents who enjoy exploring the great outdoors and soaking in the local scene as much as they do taking in the thrills and chills of major amusement parks then consider visiting the following Orlando-area attractions: Gatorland This 110-acre … Continue reading →

Make Your Summer Travel Plans Now

Now that you know where to go in San Diego if you are working on a limited travel budget let’s move to the other side of the country. I’m shining the summer travel spotlight on Florida today—-specifically Orlando. Personally, I place Florida in the same category as Hawaii. Neither (in my opinion) needs much in the way of an introduction or any quirky tidbits on why you should visit the area at least once in your life. However, I think it is helpful (especially for repeat visitors) to stay on top of any new attractions the area has to offer. … Continue reading →

Spencer and Heidi: A Case Study in Breaking Up…or Taking a Break?

What happens when you decide to live together, then you get engaged, but you realize this person may not be the one for you after all? Do you break up? Or do you take a break? In Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag’s case things are further complicated by the fact their relationship has unfolded under the public eye on the show the Hills. Or has it? As my fellow blogger Libby Pelham reported, even a costar on the show questioned whether the relationship was real or was for ratings. My husband thinks it’s all fake. I think if their relationship … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Las Vegas Gets Kid Friendly and New York Tourists Hit the Books

Viva Las Vegas… for kids. In just a few hours the doors to a massive new kid-friendly shopping complex will open at the south end of The Strip just past Mandalay Bay. And, when I say massive, I’m not exaggerating. The shiny new Town Square shopping complex is a one-of-a-kind 1.5 million-square-foot open-air complex that developers dubbed a “lifestyle center.” It’s designed to look like an well preserved European village and houses more than 150 shops; a dozen restaurants; a 9,000-square-foot children’s park that includes mazes and a 25-foot-tall tree house; picnic areas; an 18-screen movie theater; a food Emporium; … Continue reading →

Theme Park Travel Tips

My best friend’s family will be traveling from their home in Hawaii to Southern California the day after Christmas. They decided to do away with exchanging Christmas gifts, and instead are using the money they would have spent on presents to take a family trip to Disneyland, SeaWorld, and Legoland. It’s going to be quite a vacation. But, the truth is, I’m not really all that jealous. While I would love to escape the bone-chilling temps this winter I also know southern California (and Florida) can be a stressful destination during the last week of December and first week of … Continue reading →

Budget Travel Tips: Florida and Las Vegas

FLORIDA If your holiday travel plans include a trip to one of Florida’s many theme parks you can save your screams for the rides instead of shattering eardrums at the admission gate. Ticket prices at Florida theme parks are enough to send a lot of folks screaming from the gates, but if you are planning to visit the parks this holiday season you will be thrilled to learn that your wallet won’t be hit as hard as in years past. Busch Entertainment Corporation—–the owners of SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens and other Florida based theme parks—just unveiled new a new pricing … Continue reading →