Your Guide to Living in Miami: Essential Tips for an Enjoyable Lifestyle

Your Guide to Living in Miami: Essential Tips for an Enjoyable Lifestyle

Miami, known for its vibrant culture and beautiful beaches, offers residents a unique blend of urban living and seaside relaxation. With a climate that boasts year-round sunshine, it’s no wonder that this South Florida city attracts people from all walks of life. However, potential residents should be prepared for the cost of living, which is…

Pet Friendly On-Site Hotels at Universal Orlando
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Pet Friendly On-Site Hotels at Universal Orlando

Are you planning a trip to Universal Orlando and looking for a pet-friendly hotel to accommodate your furry friend? As of 2025, guests will find that there area total of four pet-friendly on-site resort hotels at The Universal Orlando Resort.  All four of these resort hotels at Universal are managed by Lowes Hotels and are part…

Jonathan Dickinson State Park – Hobe Sound, Florida (Complete Guide)

Jonathan Dickinson State Park – Hobe Sound, Florida (Complete Guide)

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a 10,500-acre park that is located in Hobe Sound, Florida approximately 30 minutes north of West Palm Beach.  The park is the largest state park in Southeastern Florida and named for a Quaker merchant who became shipwrecked in 1696 and subsequently were captured by the Jobe (Hoe-Bay) Indians. In 1942 the…

Explore Wynwood Walls: Miami’s Premier Street Art Destination

Explore Wynwood Walls: Miami’s Premier Street Art Destination

Originally opened in 2009, Wynwood Walls is one of Miami’s most unique art exhibitions which include approximately 35 hand-sprayed wall murals and two outdoor street-art galleries.   Over 100 artists from 21 countries are represented which used more than 75,000 gallons of paint in 100,000 spray cans.  The two acre complex features is more than 35,000 square feet…

Affordable Luxury near Disney World: The Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista

Affordable Luxury near Disney World: The Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista

The Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista is a Marriott brand hotel that is near the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.  This affordable hotel is a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor® Hotel that enjoys one of the best locations in the theme park area. Located approximately two miles from Disney Springs, this 490-room hotel features two outdoor pools, a…

Miami Beach Vacation for Seniors: An Easy Guide to Relaxation and Fun

Miami Beach Vacation for Seniors: An Easy Guide to Relaxation and Fun

Miami Beach offers an ideal vacation destination for seniors seeking a blend of relaxation, culture, and stunning natural scenery. The subtropical climate provides warm weather year-round, making it perfect for those wishing to escape colder climates. Seniors can enjoy the spacious and private vacation homes available, which cater to a variety of needs and preferences, ensuring…

Kid Friendly Attractions at the Universal Orlando Theme Parks

Kid Friendly Attractions at the Universal Orlando Theme Parks

Unlike its neighbor to the south (Walt Disney World), the theme parks at the Universal Orlando Resort are better known for their “thrill” rides and attractions as well as its less family-friendly events like Halloween Horror Nights.  So if you have children ages 12 and under, should you not consider Universal Orlando for your family vacation…

Family Friendly Things to do in Orlando Besides Theme Parks

Family Friendly Things to do in Orlando Besides Theme Parks

Although Orlando is known for its world class theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, there are so many family friendly things to do outside of the theme parks itself. With high crowd levels and theme park prices now exceeding $100 per day, its nice to take a break and do something…

Affordable Hotels Near the Walt Disney World Resort – Marriott Village Lake Buena Vista

Affordable Hotels Near the Walt Disney World Resort – Marriott Village Lake Buena Vista

The three hotels in the Marriott Village Lake Buena Vista are among some of the best affordable hotels near the Walt Disney World Resort.  All of these hotels are located on one single property which is off Vineland Avenue near the intersection of Apopka Vineland Road (SR 535), just minutes to Disney Springs and the four…

The Complete Guide to Universal Orlando for Kids

The Complete Guide to Universal Orlando for Kids

The Universal Orlando Resort is one of the premier vacation destinations not only in Florida but throughout the entire world.  Universal is mostly known for its thrill rides & attractions as well as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (at Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley) so it appeals primarily to teens, tweens and adults. Unlike Walt Disney World which is known worldwide…