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Dining at Walt Disney World Resort

by Jenni Ingersoll on March 5, 2012

Pluto

Food is a very important feature at Walt Disney World Resort.  Far from the traditional fried foods served at most theme parks, Disney restaurants pride themselves in offering a wide range of options.  So many options in fact, that after securing accommodations, dining reservations should be the next step in planning for a Disney World [...]

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Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

by Jenni Ingersoll on February 29, 2012

Flower

Nothing says spring like the emergence of tiny buds peeking through the cold hard ground.  The return of flowers means that yet again, another winter is down the road and warm weather is around the corner. While it is no secret that I love to venture to the Happiest Place on Earth, a spring visit [...]

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A Day in Italy, Disney Style

by Jenni Ingersoll on February 13, 2012

Italy Pavilion

Ah, Italy! Floating through Venice,  drinking in life in Tuscany and touring Rome, a true dream vacation for me.  Alas, I awake from the dream and realize that time and money being what it is, it is a dream that must be put on hold for now.  Still there is a destination where, for the [...]

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Five Fabulous Freebies at Walt Disney World

by Jenni Ingersoll on January 9, 2012

disney characters

I will be the first to admit that a vacation at Walt Disney World Resort can be an expensive adventure.  However, with a little digging, I have uncovered some fabulous freebies that will keep you entertained at Disney World for hours. Hit the Boardwalk Built to resemble famous boardwalks of coastal cities, Disney’s Boardwalk shops [...]

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Family Wildlife Experience at Loggerhead Marinelife Center

by Jenni Ingersoll on December 27, 2011

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

The Palm Beaches of  Southeast Florida provide an abundance of sunshine, entertainment and attractions often expected from a warm weather vacation destination.  While some might be drawn to the miles of uncrowded beaches, others might head for the history laden Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum.  I myself, prefer spending time at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center [...]

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Visiting the Palm Beaches of Florida

by Jenni Ingersoll on December 21, 2011

Juno Beach Pier

Palm Beach County in Southeast Florida is the largest and wealthiest county in the state of Florida. It includes cities like Palm Beach, Jupiter, Boca Raton, and several tiny communities like Juno Beach.  Since it’s mainly a residential county, with nearly half the population living along the Atlantic coast, the number of hotel properties lining the beach [...]

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Family Friendly Activities in Homosassa Springs, Florida

by Jenni Ingersoll on November 30, 2011

Lucifer

My family and I shared a wonderful experience when we went swimming with the Florida Manatees in the Crystal River at Homosassa Springs, Florida. Truth be told it was a little more wonderful for some than others.  Like most family adventures that begin before dawn there was more than one grumbling member of our party.  [...]

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Magical Tricks to Maneuvering Walt Disney World Theme Parks

by Jenni Ingersoll on November 29, 2011

monorail

Nothing makes me sadder than to hear someone say they didn’t enjoy their Walt Disney World Resort vacation.  I adore visiting the “Happiest Place on Earth”.  In fact, I love it so much that I find myself planning our next adventure before we are home from the last. Usually when I question those unhappy visitors, [...]

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Daytona Speedway

With so much to love in Daytona Beach, Florida where do you start?  How about with the 4 S’s? Speedway At the top of the list of things to do in Daytona is a visit to the Daytona International Speedway.  On some visit days, you’ll have the chance to see the drivers testing the cars.  That’s [...]

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Adventures in Gatorland

by Jenni Ingersoll on November 21, 2011

white gator 2

Central Florida could be considered by most people to be theme park heaven.  Home to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Resort, Sea World and the recently opened Legoland Florida, the area around Orlando is every fun-filled vacationers dream.  Yet, despite all these new theme parks and attractions cropping up, theme parks have been a part [...]

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