I have never been one to jump onto a social trend just for the sake of being a part of the in crowd. One of the trends that I do think is worth taking part in is the "farm to table" movement. Sadly, I have taken my time in enjoying the fruits of this trend.… Continue reading Tales of a Farmers’ Market Virgin
We stepped out of the tropical atmosphere of Margaritaville Cafe Orlando and into the Florida heat. To be truthful, the two rounds of margaritas were working their magic. We breathed in deep and surveyed the excitement of City Walk. "Wanna go to Islands of Adventure and buy an annual pass?", he asked. I called my… Continue reading An Unexpected Adventure
Disclaimer: This post was written in 2012. Sadly the Lone Palm Airport bar no longer offers Happy Hour. But it's still one of my favorite places in Orlando and this post is a snapshot of the day my husband and I became Universal Orlando Annual Passholders because we enjoyed ourselves too much at Lone Palm.… Continue reading A Very Happy Hour at Margaritaville
Orlando is not like other US tourism destinations. It's spread out. Oodles of time and energy will be wasted if your hotel is not in the area of the attractions that interest you most. Hotels in Orlando are as varied as the cereal aisle in your local grocery store. With the hope of helping you… Continue reading Stay in Your Zone – Orlando Districts
I wonder sometimes, what differentiates those that excel in life and those that do not. Obviously, there is not one stand-alone characteristic. But, I think one is the desire to never settle, the desire to grow. The Central Florida Zoo, located in Sanford, Florida, very easily could settle. They could accept that Disney's Animal Kingdom… Continue reading Just Keep Growing – Central Florida Zoo Expansion
The Sunshine State is not holding true to its namesake today. It seems this week will be a soggy one. What can I say? Florida is a peninsula after all, we get a fair share of tropical weather. While my friends and colleagues often moan and groan at the sight of grey skies and… Continue reading Remorse for the Rain – Orlando in the rain
Another Saturday night, another debate. Yet again, the desire to go dancing at Universal Citywalk enticed me. My husband, however, had to work the next morning and preferred a more low-key evening. And so, we ventured to Sanford, Florida. Certainly, there are parts of Sanford that I would not send my worst enemy to, but… Continue reading Sanford Saturday Night
I have a confession to make.... Disney's Hollywood Studios is my least favorite Walt Disney World park. I’m just not a “theme parks based on movies and TV shows” type gal. However, the treat to experience a live musical presented by Encore is something I could not pass up. This musical is not an attraction… Continue reading Flying Solo and Finding Wonderland
It was a tiring, emotionally exhausting work week. My husband faced some challenges of his own. The events of last night in Colorado infected my mind. I felt overwhelmed. And it is in times like these that I thank God, or whatever name you prefer for a high power, that I live in Florida.… Continue reading Counting my Blessings on this Florida Friday
I may be a born and bred Florida girl, but there is a certain California landmark that has come to mean the world to me: Disneyland. I will admit, once upon a time I had no idea about Disneyland. I thought the only Disney destination that really mattered was Walt Disney World. In… Continue reading Happy 57th Birthday to the Happiest Place on Earth: Disneyland
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