Today marks the 15th anniversary of my absolute favorite Walt Disney World theme park, Disney's Animal Kingdom. To celebrate the occasion I wrote a tribute article for OrlandoInformer.com. Click here to read it! http://www.orlandoinformer.com/2013/disneys-animal-kingdom-15-year-anniversary/
Month: April 2013
What a Wonder-ful view in South Beach
One of my (former) favorite talking points is that as a Native Floridian I had never been to South Beach - Miami, FL. I know... can you believe it? Finding a way to deal with the 8 hour drive back from Key West to Orlando, an overnight stay in South Beach was definitely in order.… Continue reading What a Wonder-ful view in South Beach
100 Things to love about my hometown of Seminole County
Home is where the heart is, and I heart my home. The whole reason I started ThisFloridaLife was to share my love of Florida and to fall in love with it even more by exploring my state. The county I have called home my entire life is celebrating its 100th anniversary. From the Orlando Sentinel,… Continue reading 100 Things to love about my hometown of Seminole County
Florida’s Grand Finale: Sunset in Key West’s Mallory Square
Regardless of the amount of Florida sunsets I have enjoyed in my lifetime, I knew nothing would compare to watching the sunset in Mallory Square in Key West. Without a doubt, I was right. With only two nights in Key West, Florida we had to choose our must-do highlights and leave room for spontaneity. I made sure… Continue reading Florida’s Grand Finale: Sunset in Key West’s Mallory Square
Journey to the end of the Road: Our Drive from Orlando to Key West
We wavered back and forth. Do we make the drive or should we just hop a flight? A 7 to 8 hour drive from Orlando to Key West seemed a little daunting, but also like a golden opportunity. We decided to go for it. Though we had been to Key West before, it was only by way… Continue reading Journey to the end of the Road: Our Drive from Orlando to Key West
