Journal

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A Fresh Sushi Stop Near Universal Orlando Worth the DetourAfter a busy day at Universal Orlando Resort, I wanted something faster and more interesting than another burger, pizza slice or takeaway meal. The new…
My experience with a guided night hike in the Orlando WetlandsA guided night hike in the Orlando Wetlands gave me a completely different view of Central Florida. During the day, the wetlands are open, bright and busy with…
How to Handle a Delayed Flight Home from St. ThomasA delayed flight from St. Thomas can quickly turn a relaxed Caribbean holiday into a complicated travel day. Cyril E. King Airport is small, international…
The Smartest Souvenir Shopping Stops on International DriveInternational Drive is one of the easiest places in Orlando to shop for holiday keepsakes. The long tourist corridor runs past hotels, restaurants, outlet…
A Day on a Fishing Charter off St. CroixThe alarm went off before sunrise, when St. Croix was still quiet and the sky had only begun to lighten over Christiansted Harbour. I had booked a half-day…
What I Wish I Had Bought More Of in the Virgin IslandsSome holiday purchases are easy to forget: another logo T-shirt, a novelty magnet, or the kind of beach bag that looks useful until it collapses in your…
A Character Breakfast Review At A Non-Disney Orlando HotelCharacter dining in Orlando does not always require a Disney resort booking or a day inside a theme park. During my stay at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney…
How to Spot Iguanas and Other Lizards Around St. Thomas ResortsA St. Thomas resort can feel like a tropical wildlife park once you start looking beyond the pool and beach. Iguanas often appear beside stone walls, beneath…
Quiet pool escapes at Orlando resorts for adultsOrlando is famous for theme parks, outlet shopping and busy family attractions, yet the city also has a slower side. Many resorts create calm pool areas where…
Exploring Christiansted by Rental Bicycle on St CroixI wanted to see more of Christiansted than the waterfront streets and familiar visitor stops, so I hired a bicycle for the day. Travelling on two wheels gave…