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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Manage Credit Cards: Five Ways to Avoid Accidental Foreclosure
Very little is more satisfying than saving money on travel without sacrificing quality. Miles and points give you the opportunity to do just that, but the process can be tedious. At some point in the game of points and miles, you will accumulate enough credit cards to play Solitaire. Fortunately, there are a few methods […]
Disney California Adventure Theme Park: Totally Worth It
Disney California Adventure is one of my favorites. It is so much more than the red headed stepchild of Disneyland (the red headed stepchild of Disney World). The rides are unique, the theming is intricate, and the food is not half bad for a theme park. The close proximity of all that the Disneyland Resort […]
Disneyland Anaheim Tips: It’s Not Just a Smaller Disney World
Disneyland is amazing. The rides are fun, the food is good (for a theme park), and MaxPass is awesome. Its reputation as the red headed stepchild of Disney World is undeserved. It is a haul for people who don’t live on the west coast, but it is definitely worth a trip. What Disneyland Anaheim tips […]
Grand Californian Hotel in Disneyland: Best Location Ever
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is a beautiful resort with a great location. It is an easy walk to Disneyland, Downtown Disney in California, and Disney California Adventure. Unlike Disney World, there is no public transportation required to access everything the Disneyland Resort has to offer. The convenience and lack of exposure to bus […]
LEGOLAND California Resort Carlsbad Tips: Leave the Teenagers at Home
LEGOLAND California Resort is a heavily themed property filled with LEGOs and screaming children as far as the eye can see. It has a lot going for it for families with young kids, but it has some serious work to do in the customer service department. What LEGOLAND California Resort Carlsbad tips can you utilize […]
Waldorf Astoria Chicago Tips: Leave the Kids at Home
The Waldorf Astoria Chicago is a luxury property. It is a perfect hotel for a couples getaway. Children are allowed, but the experience is wasted on them. The most important of all the Waldorf Astoria Chicago tips is to ditch the kids. A night in a hotel without them is cheaper than bail or divorce […]
