Orlando Travel Blog

Like most people, I don’t like to spend a lot of time in airports. BUT… to my husband’s chagrin, I like to get to the airport hours before departure to minimize the rush and avoid the anxiety of long security lines and missed flights.  These days, tons of airports are now catering...

Ugh… who wants rain while on vacation? It can be the ultimate bummer, especially  in a place like Orlando where there is so much to do outdoors. If you’re visiting between June – September when most of the area’s rainfall occurs, you’re bound to have a rainy day or two...

Romance…. Orlando? Sound like an odd match? Sure, if you’re traveling with toddlers and planning on traipsing through the theme parks for a week.  But for couples lucky enough to find themselves here together for an intimate rendezvous, Orlando takes on a whole new view. Having lived here...

Look just beyond the high-rises, sprawling resorts, and mammoth theme parks and you’re sure to see a greener side to Orlando most only view from the airplane during descent into MCO. There’s quite a bit of nature tucked around the outskirts of the City Beautiful and it can be explored many ways. Horse...

Whether you’re staying at a hotel inside the Walt Disney Resort or somewhere nearby, an evening voyage over to Downtown Disney is a truly delightful experience. Besides being able to finish your entire souvenir shopping in one fell swoop, you can also see a flick, catch a concert at House of Blues,...

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and if you’re lucky enough to be in Orlando over this festive weekend, you’ll want to check out this list of DEALS and EVENTS… DEALS Guests who book the Memorial Day package at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate will save 10 percent off a one...

When roller coasters alone fail to deliver enough thrills to satisfy your inner adrenaline junkie, thank goodness you can get your fix at several exhilarating Orlando attractions designed to take your breath away. At the Richard Petty Driving Experience located inside the WDW resort, NASCAR enthusiasts...

Ah water…. such a thirst-quenching necessity on a hot Orlando day. But drink it straight from your tap or from the water glass supplied by your server and YUCK… you’ll quickly be begging for bottled. No amount of limes or lemons can cover up the taste of Orlando’s finest –...

Even MORE Orlando independent & unique  eateries that are off the well-beaten restaurant path…. PR’s Taco Palace Location: Winter Park Vibe: total dive with graffiti all over the walls Menu: cheesy, sloppy Mexican Must Try Dish: pollo fondido Green Day Café Location: Winter Park west...

I don’t have the statistics at my fingertips, but I bet Orlando has more chain restaurants per square mile than any other vacay hotspot in the nation. Thank heavens for eccentric and independent eateries that splash the Orlando landscape with a little bit of uniqueness and local quirkiness. Here are...