Once the winter playground for the rich and famous, Winter Park is now relegated to being a sleepy suburb of Orlando. It really is much more, however, and deserves consideration for a weekend getaway. You probably don’t need to spend a long weekend here, two days is enough unless you are branching out into other…
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Hilton Gard Inn Downtown Ocala
Pros New Well-maintained Friendly staff Hot breakfast (and dinner) Patio bar overlooking square Good-sized rooms & bathrooms Cons Offsite parking No Pool If you are looking to stay in the downtown area of Ocala, there really is only one option – the Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown. It is a fairly new hotel located in…
Ocala, Florida
If you are within easy driving distance of this bucolic little town then it is worth adding it to your considerations for a weekend getaway. For most, I think two or three days would suffice. Though I have lived in Florida for some twenty years, this was my first time actually stopping in Ocala for…
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown/Ybor City
1301 E 7th Ave Tampa, FL 33605 Pros: Location convenient for walking around Ybor City Close to trolley line Clean Breakfast Cons: Dishonest staff Management not interested in customer feedback or holding staff accountable Parking fee, limited covered/garage parking Small rooms We sold this hotel to our clients for years without issue. When all goes…
Closing Out Another Year
Can you believe 2021 is almost over? It was quite the year, full of changes for us and we are glad to have you right there with us through it all. Unfortunately, some things did not change, nor do they appear to be changing anytime soon. This was going to be the year of the…
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
If you are planning a trip to the Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts in Punta Cana, chances are you have children who want to immerse themselves in the world of their favorite cartoon. No other resort is going to satisfy that itch, except maybe for the Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Riviera Maya. So if you are…
Spring 2021 Travel Trends
The vaccines are here and people are venturing out into the world again. International travel is still limited to mostly the Caribbean as the rest of the world grapples with their pandemic outbreaks and slow vaccine roll outs. After more than a year locked up in their houses, however, Americans want out. So where are…
Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-Apopka
Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-Apopka 321 S Lake Cortez Dr Apopka, FL 32703 Pros: Clean Modern Friendly staff Hot breakfast with dietary options Cons Does not enforce mask or social distancing rules Not much in immediate vicinity We stayed at the Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-Apopka in April 2021 because of its proximity to Wekiwa…
What Travel Agents Say About Planning for Trips in 2021 and Beyond
Check out our latest media contribution in an article just published by Gabrielle Olya on GoBankingrates.com. We’re always happy to share our insights into responsible family travel. Don’t forget to contact us when you’re ready to start planning your next amazing vacation!
CDC Requiring COVID Test
Recently, the CDC issued a new rule that all travelers coming into the U.S. by air will need to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test within the three days prior to their flight. For more details on this rule and what it means for your travel plans, click here. This is leaving some travelers…