Amatista Cookhouse at the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort (Universal Orlando)

Amatista Cookhouse at the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort (Universal Orlando)

The Amatista Cookhouse restaurant is located in the Lowes Sapphire Falls Resort, an on-site hotel at the Universal Orlando Resort.  This restaurant features Caribbean inspired cuisine in a casual but elegant environment.   Amatista is the primary table service dining venue for Sapphire Falls and it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner service.  Located on the first floor of the…

Discovering Luxury: The Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

Discovering Luxury: The Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

The Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa is an extended stay condo-hotel property that is perfect for both vacation and business travelers visiting Walt Disney World or any other destination in the Orlando area.  The resort is located just minutes to all four Walt Disney World theme parks and convenient to the Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and the…

The 50 Best Orlando Theme Park Rides & Attractions

The 50 Best Orlando Theme Park Rides & Attractions

The Orlando area theme parks include Walt Disney World, the Universal Orlando Resort & SeaWorld Orlando who attract millions of visitors each and every year.  One of the main reason for all the visitors is the tremendous amount of rides and attractions, with new attractions being constructed every year. There are hundreds of rides and…

The Complete Guide to Disney Springs

The Complete Guide to Disney Springs

Disney Springs is a massive 120-acre outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment complex located within The Walt Disney World Resort. Originally constructed in 1975 as the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village and has evolved to the behemoth development it is today.  The most recent expansion and re-branding was started in 2013 with some limited construction continuing  to…

Best Ideas for a Day Trip in Florida: Unforgettable Destinations

Best Ideas for a Day Trip in Florida: Unforgettable Destinations

Florida offers an abundance of diverse destinations perfect for day trips, catering to a variety of interests from historical sites to natural parks. With its extensive coastline, unique culture, and rich history, the Sunshine State provides ample opportunities for adventure and relaxation alike within a short drive from any given point. Central to Florida’s appeal…

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites (Hotel Tour)
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Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites (Hotel Tour)

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites is one of the newest of all the on-site hotels at the Universal Orlando Resort.  Universal’s Surfside Inn an suites is a 750-room hotel that is located just across Universal Boulevard from it’s sister hotel – the 2,050 room Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites.  Both Endless…

The Complete Guide to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

The Complete Guide to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is one of the most popular events at the Walt Disney World Resort and is typically held in the late summer to early fall.  Completely free with your theme park admission or annual pass, this annual event is one of the best times to visit Epcot as the park hosts a number…

Affordable Boutique Hotel – The Aloft Orlando International Drive

Affordable Boutique Hotel – The Aloft Orlando International Drive

Like some of the other Aloft hotels which we have visited, when first entering the Aloft Orlando International Drive guests think that they might have just arrived in Miami’s South Beach and not the family-friendly destination of Orlando. This is due to the Aloft having an entirely different design and decor – one which is fairly unique…

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum | Jupiter, Florida

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum | Jupiter, Florida

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is one gems of Palm Beach County that is hidden in plain sight.  Located along the Intracoastal Waterway adjacent to the Jupiter Inlet, the lighthouse and museum is operated by the non-profit Loxahatchee River Historical Society.  The museum itself first opened in 1973 and is part of the 120-acre Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding…

Casual Luxury near Disney – The Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista (Hotel Tour)

Casual Luxury near Disney – The Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista (Hotel Tour)

When first entering the Aloft Orlando Lake Buena Vista guests think that they might have just arrived in Miami’s South Beach and not the family-friendly destination of Orlando. This is due to the Aloft having an entirely different design and décor – one which is fairly unique to the Orlando marketplace.  But once settled, guests realized this…