This article on Hawks Cay Resort is courtesy of our contributor Mary of Calculated Traveller…Located in Duck Key, Florida, between Miami and Key West, Hawks Cay Resort is full of family-friendly fun. With six swimming areas, you don’t have to go far to enjoy the water. The Saltwater Lagoon, in particular, is unique and found … Read more
If you ask me what my perfect vacation looks like, “delicious food” is one of the first things you’ll hear me say. When on vacation, I’m always in search of the best piece of cheesecake, a bakery filled with irresistible cupcakes, and small family-owned restaurants that the locals love. On a recent trip to Kissimmee … Read more
Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, formerly known as Downtown Disney, is loaded with excitement for all ages! There is no admission or parking fees for visiting Disney Springs and you can easily spend an entire day there. With delicious restaurants, plenty of shopping plus entertainment, this area offers something for all ages. I was there in … Read more
On a recent trip to Kissimmee, Florida, I had the opportunity to step a bit out of my comfort zone with activities like kayaking with alligators, riding in a hot air balloon and going on an airboat ride in the Florida Everglades while searching for gators. Now let me start by saying I’ve seen YouTube … Read more
If you Google “Survivorman”, you won’t see my picture in the search results. No food, no shelter, no fresh water…no thanks. Although I wouldn’t classify myself as an adventure seeker, when an opportunity came up to kayak with alligators I knew I had to try it. Having never kayaked before in my life, kayaking with alligators … Read more
Was I terrified to go on a hot air balloon ride? You bet! Would I do it again? Absolutely! It was an early November morning in Florida and I was on a shuttle bus heading to Orlando Balloon Rides for my very first hot air balloon adventure. It was a quiet ride that morning for … Read more