As a parent, I’m thankful that I don’t have to worry about food allergies – or any other type of allergy, for that matter. I can’t imagine the stress and worry that parents of children with severe allergies must go through, especially when traveling. Many theme parks have implemented special menus and created alternate choices […]
SeaWorld Orlando Announces new Scholarship for Orange County, Florida Students
11/26/2014 by
One of the world’s leading environmental and animal care organizations, SeaWorld Orlando, has just launched a new scholarship program. SeaWorld’s Young Environmental Scholars Award will reward high school seniors in Orange County, Florida for their academic achievements and passion for animals and the environment. A total of $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded to area […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Caribbean Island Travel Deals
11/25/2014 by
I am not one of those people that will be rushing out at 2:00 a.m. to snag all of the great Black Friday deals. Nope, I’m more of a lay-in-bed-until-10-and-then-drink-hot-chocolate kind of person. You won’t find me in a store on Black Friday. And if you do, call the police because I’ve probably been kidnapped. […]
Christmas 2014: ICE! Extravaganza at Gaylord Opryland
11/25/2014 by
Gaylord Opryland Resort’s 31st annual “A Country Christmas” is officially underway for the 2014 season. A festive ceremony ushered in the hotel’s two million sparkling lights for the Christmas season. With acres of decorations, dazzling shows and family-friendly activities, A Country Christmas has become a holiday destination for more than one million visitors. From the […]
Black Friday Goes Blue with Online Deals at SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando
11/24/2014 by
Looking for a unique Christmas gift for a water or theme park lover or marine animal enthusiast? SeaWorld Orlando has some great online deals available on Black Friday, or Blue Friday as they prefer to call it. These special buy one get one free deals are available exclusively for SeaWorld Orlando’s email subscribers. Please be […]
Gaylord Hotels holds Christmas 2014 ICE! Extravaganza
11/19/2014 by
There’s not much that will get this beach girl to willingly walk into a room full of ice with temperatures in the single digits. The one thing that will is when the location is a Gaylord hotel and the event is ICE! Plus, it gives me the chance to actually wear the cute, fur-trimmed boots […]
Disney Cruise Line: New Caribbean Cruising Destinations for 2016
11/07/2014 by
My various versions of a “happy place” have just collided in a big tropical way. The fun and adventure of Walt Disney World and the tranquility and relaxation of crystal clear Caribbean waters … What could be better than that? Disney Cruise Line has just introduced two new Caribbean destinations – Tortola, capital of the […]
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort to open at Universal Orlando in 2016
11/03/2014 by
The Caribbean is coming to Orlando. Universal Orlando, to be exact. I love a good theme, and if I can’t be in the actual Caribbean, staying somewhere that looks like the Caribbean is the next best thing. Being so close to the magic of Universal’s theme parks (which includes Harry Potter, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts) […]
Win a Walt Disney World Vacation Through TakeMeFishing.org’s Phineas & Ferb Reel in the Fun’Sweepstakes
10/01/2014 by
“Hey Ferb, I know what we’re gonna do today.” Who isn’t familiar with that line? Everybody’s favorite adventure-loving brothers are ready to give some lucky soul the trip of a lifetime. The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has partnered with the Walt Disney Company to bring the fun of recreational boating and fishing to […]
‘All American Amusement Parks’ to Feature Busch Gardens Coaster on First Episode
09/30/2014 by
As many of you may know, I serve as a “Thrill Chaser” with Busch Gardens’ Ambassador Blogger program. I take my title very seriously and spend as much of my time chasing as many thrilling adventures as I can. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it! I tell the world about the best […]
SeaWorld Announces new Whale Environment and new Funding for Research and Conservation
09/15/2014 by
SeaWorld always does things in a big way, and its recent announcement just might be its biggest endeavor yet. From the press release … SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. has announced plans to build a new, first-of-its-kind killer whale environment as well as fund new programs to protect ocean health and killer whales in the wild. The […]
