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These educational and fascinating properties provide families and children with a unique lens into Florida’s pioneering past. From Spanish-built forts to plantations, ruins, farms, and homesteads, these parks are an easy day trip from Orlando. And if your family needs more historical places to visit near Orlando then consider…
The vast expanse of the universe has beckoned humanity since the dawn of civilization, a swirling ocean of stars and celestial bodies whispering promises of the unknown. Universal Orlando’s universe is about to expand, and one of the newest components is a space themed hotel that is perfect for…
The best, easiest family vacations are where you drive your car to the destination, park, and don’t have to leave the property for the duration of your stay. Everyone in the family can relax, and there’s no stress about travel time to and from local activities. Sounds like paradise,…
Check out our list of family friendly resorts with water parks for a great, splashy stay!
Walking through Duval Street in Key West recently, I had my husband of five years by my side and my three year old daughter napping in the stroller. I took the opportunity to point out all the sites. “Here’s where I drank with some girlfriends at Spring Break, here’s…
Forget tent camping, with all the gear schlepping and internet searches for “foil packet dinners”. It’s not quite glamping, but these affordable cabins in Florida near Orlando offer a different type of camping for the outdoor enthusiast. With comfortable lodgings, plumbing, and even sometimes kitchens, cabin camping with kids…
. There are lots of fun things to do with kids at Kennedy Space Center – and the best of them all is Planet Play. Explore our insider tips!
Follow the civil rights trail and understand the history surrounding the recognition of Martin Luther King Jr Day each year. Sample eclectic and soulful cuisines, tap your toes to jazz and junkanoo, and celebrate the culture, heritage and lives of the African-American people on this third Monday of January…
Looking for a family vacation that rocks? Just 1 hour from Orlando is the awesome Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach. This oceanfront hotel in Daytona Beach is great for grown-ups and families too. After staying here two nights with my husband and our elementary-age son this hotel feels like…
Whether you’re waiting on inbound guests at the Orlando Airport, or needing to find some entertainment for your own travel, the Orlando Airport and surrounding areas offer plenty of things to do. Fill pre-flight time, unfortunate delays, long layovers, or even options for everyday fun by exploring what’s around….
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