Travel
A Guide to Cruise Travel
If you’ve ever thought about taking a cruise, you’re not alone. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) “State of the Cruise Industry” report released in May 2024, passenger volume reached 31.7 million in 2023, surpassing 2019 by 7%. With continued demand for cruise holidays, it’s not surprising that 27% of cruisers over the […]
Peanut Island
With summer break just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to pass the time and make memories the whole family will remember fondly. Take a trip down to the Palm Beach area and make your way over to Peanut Island, a man-made paradise, both above ground (the island itself) and under […]
Exploring St. Augustine
Spring break is just around the corner, so what better time to take the family to one of Florida’s most popular destinations: St. Augustine. Since 1565, it is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. With that comes an abundance of history, and it is everywhere you look. Ponce De Leon greets […]
Weeki Wachee
With the warmest days of the year just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your summer fun in the sun. We all know those sweltering days where you feel like you are baking and all you want to do is dip your toes (and the rest of your body) into something to feel […]
Four Day Trips from Westchase
Summer is a great time for travel to new and exciting destinations. If you’re staying put this summer, however, there is still plenty of exploring to be had. In Florida, adventure is always just a short drive away. Here are a few of our favorite day trip destinations. Tarpon Springs Just a 30-minute drive up […]
Rediscover Florida
When you live in Florida, it is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and take for granted that fact that we live in a vacation paradise that attracted over 105 million visitors in 2022. Winter, with its mild temperatures and lower crowds, is the perfect time to get out and explore all that […]
5 Days in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Looking to escape the Florida heat or for one last hurrah before the kids head back to school? Look no further than the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are several mountain towns in Northern Georgia that are nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a range within the larger Appalachian Mountains known for their blueish tinge. Clayton […]
Cedar Key
A visit to the “Forgotten Coast” will have you making memories you won’t soon forget. Sitting on a small barrier reef on the Gulf of Mexico lies a historic village that feels more like a New England town than somewhere in Florida. Seemingly untouched by the building boom that has hit most of the coastline […]
Set Sail for a Fun, Family Vacation
By Danielle Hauser Cruise ships are a great place to relax and enjoy time with your loved ones. As seasoned cruisers, many of our family’s fondest memories come from past sailings to the Caribbean. Our kids Ryan,16, and Charlotte, 13, still recall the excitement of exploring the large ships, so it’s no wonder they have […]
