I love traveling with my kids. It is, however, a very different experience than traveling with adults. Kids slow you down, whine a lot and come with baggage, both literally and figuratively. I have countless stories, but that time our one year old took off my husband’s glasses and snapped them in half on the […]
Category: Hotels
Universal Islands of Adventure Attractions
We recently stayed at Universal Orlando Resort. We spent three days hopping between the two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. Overall, we liked the parks, but the number of motion simulator rides at Universal Studios Florida is ridiculous. Universal Islands of Adventure attractions were much better. As an Amazon Associate, […]
Universal Islands of Adventure Park
Our family recently spent a long weekend at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando Resort has two theme parks, Universal Islands of Adventure park and Universal Studios Florida. There is also a water park, Volcano Bay. You enter and exit both theme parks through City Walk, Universal’s much smaller version of Disney Springs. City Walk has […]
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Our family recently visited Universal Studios Florida. We recovered from the constant exposure to motion simulators each night at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is beautiful, but I would probably not stay there again with children. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, […]
Universal Studios Florida Attractions
Our family recently spent a long weekend at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando Resort has two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Both theme parks exit into City Walk, Universal’s version of Disney Springs. City Walk has restaurants, stores and adults establishments where young adults put their labia on full display (clubs, […]
Universal Studios Florida Park
We recently visited Universal Orlando Resort. The resort has several hotels, two theme parks, Universal Studios Florida Park and Islands of Adventure, and a water park, Volcano Bay. Both theme parks exit into City Walk, which is comparable to Disney Springs. It consists of shops, restaurants and people heading to Da Club who forgot to […]
Magic Kingdom Extras: Which Ones Are Worth it?
Disney World gives you plenty of opportunities to spend money. The tickets alone cost about as much as a semester of community college. As if that wasn’t enough, there are a ton of upgrades available. Which Magic Kingdom extras are worth it? Are These Magic Kingdom Extras Worth it? 1. Genie+ 2. Individual Magic Kingdom […]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
We recently stayed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Disney World, followed by a cruise on the Disney Dream. This was a hot two weeks filled with a whole bunch of family togetherness. There were times the Torrance family from The Shining had it more together than we did. Overall though, the trip was amazing. […]
Guide for Six Flags Great America Theme Park Illinois: Survive the Day
Six Flags Great America is a little rough. It is crowded, run down in some areas, and operates at an impressively inefficient pace. You will find things about which to be unhappy, but you can shorten the complaint list with a plan. What things can you use as a guide for Six Flags Great America […]
How to Earn Travel Points Without a Credit Card (and Also with Them)
Miles and points are a great way to save on travel. They allow you to travel more often and under better conditions. The easiest way to rack them up is with credit card sign up bonuses, but there are plenty of other options. This is how to earn travel points without a credit card (and […]
