The Crossroad Shopping Plaza in Lake Buena Vista, near Walt Disney World, is a popular place to find affordable, quality dining. Over the years many enhancements and new businesses have come to this shopping plaza while one staple has remained strong for many years: Chevy’s Fresh Mex. Now the time has come for Chevy’s to… Continue reading Chevy’s Fresh Mex Gets a Complete Refresh in Orlando
What was once a dream of the Food & Beverage team at Disney's Hollywood Studios' Brown Derby Restaurant is now a reality. The rumors quickly turned to truth and this past weekend marked the opening of the Brown Derby Lounge. Husband and I could not wait to go and I am happy to share our… Continue reading Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Newest Star: The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
Universal Orlando is decidedly more adult oriented than Walt Disney World, and honestly that's why I love the occasional getaway there. For my latest contribution to Orlando Informer, I created a countdown of the Top 5 Outdoor Bars at Universal Orlando. Cheers and enjoy! http://www.orlandoinformer.com/2013/the-big-5-top-five-outdoor-bars-universal-orlando/
Orlando Food Trucks add to the food scene of Central Florida, which is already fantastic. I may have been slow to catch up to the Central Florida food truck sensation, but I am most certainly a big fan. I recently shared my picks for best Central Florida food trucks on OrlandoInformer.com. Head on over to… Continue reading My Favorite Food Trucks of Central Florida
I have said it on numerous occasions, the Epcot Flower and Garden festival has not really resonated with me in the past. Try as I might, I am just not able to raise beautiful, healthy plants. However, this year the festival is different and tastier than ever. Thanks to Garden Marketplaces throughout World Showcase, guests can… Continue reading Last chance to enjoy the 2013 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
I simply could not turn down the invitation to experience stand up paddleboarding for the first time. And it turns out, I could not have found a better host and instructor than East Coast Paddle. Besides the awesome opportunity to stand up paddleboard for the first time, this trip allowed me to revisit one of my favorite… Continue reading Exploring Florida’s Beachside Beauty with East Coast Paddle
What a week in my world it has been. I can't wait to get back in the swing of things. And to kick off the weekend, I just had to share this article with my Florida Lifers. Orlando is best known for the theme parks, of course. But, I have said over and over again… Continue reading Orlando is a Foodie Town, and here’s ten ways to prove it!
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
When our wedding anniversary rolls around every January we are often challenged with finding a destination that will be enjoyable despite the Winter weather. We took a risk and rolled the dice by choosing Vero Beach, FL. The weather could go either way, in the end, it did not go well. I have waited months… Continue reading A Very Necessary Vero Beach Trip
I can remember many a Spring Break during my youth that Mother Nature ruined by bringing the cold to Florida. It isn't fair right? It would always be nice and warm the week prior to and the week after Spring Break, but the moment our week to be off finally came around, BAM, here comes… Continue reading Baby It’s Cold Outside – Spring Break at Disney
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