The Five Best Steakhouses in Orlando
Steak lovers take note: Orlando is teeming with steakhouses. From nationally renowned restaurants—including Morton’s, Flemings, The Palm, Eddie V’s and Ruth’s Chris—to hotel haunts and downtown gems, Orlando boasts more than 50 steakhouses. Ready to get your beef on? Here are a few standout selections for a fancy night out that may not be on […]
What It’s Like to Experience a Cape Canaveral Rocket Launch
Awe-Inspiring Launches The heart races, the ground trembles, the sound envelops, and the smoke and fire are a sight to behold. Then the lump in your throat forms. Godspeed, you whisper to no one in particular. “I love just being out there, waiting on the Causeway,” Jeremy Maready, 35, of Lakeland, said of watching Kennedy […]
The Coolest Hotel Pools for Kids in Orlando
Welcome to the Sunshine State! As you can tell, we’ve skipped right over spring and it already feels like summer with temperatures approaching 90 degrees. Florida was the only state that didn’t get any snowfall this record-cold winter. (Even Hawaii had snow-topped mountains.) We know you’ve been through a bitter winter, so now we welcome […]
Best Hotels and Resorts at Walt Disney World Orlando
Orlando has more overnight visitors than any destination in the world. More than Vegas. More than New York. More than London and Paris combined. This means Orlando has more places to stay than anywhere in the world. Visitors can choose from luxury vacation homes to boutique hotels to five-star resorts and everything in between. Since […]
Expert Tips for a Magical Family Trip to Disney World
Want to plan an amazing, unforgettable trip to Orlando’s Walt Disney World for your family? Follow these tips from Kim Wright Wiley and Leigh Wiley Jenkins, coauthors of the travel guidebook Fodor’s Walt Disney World With Kids 2015. The mother-daughter team have been authoring and publishing inside information on the park for decades, and Leigh […]
Central Florida’s Manatee Season
Manatees Find Warmth at Blue Spring State Park ‘Tis the season for manatees, Florida’s beloved water mammals. As our temperatures cool a bit in November, manatees leave the bays, canals and rivers around the state and slowly make their way to warmer inland springs which maintain a constant temperature through the winter months. For visitors […]
Ten Best Restaurants at Walt Disney World
What are the best restaurants at Walt Disney World? That question has stirred up many fun and spirited arguments over the years among foodies and Disney fans alike. Of course Disney has some amazing restaurants led by the most talented chefs in the world, and it’s nearly impossible to carve them down to 10. For […]
The Best Times to Visit Walt Disney World
Orlando’s Walt Disney World receives close to 17 million visitors a year and they’re all trying to figure out the best time to go, just like you. And while Disney World is “magical” all year long, the park changes constantly as special events come and go, as crowds ebb and wane, and as the park […]
Orlando: International Shopping Destination
Orlando, Florida, is globally celebrated for its enchanting theme parks, but beyond the magical attractions lies a world-class shopping destination. This city offers an immense retail landscape that draws visitors from around the globe, eager to find everything from designer bargains at colossal outlet malls in Orlando to haute must-haves at upscale boutiques. If you’re […]
Downtown Orlando in a Day
Forget everything you thought you knew about Orlando. Beyond the magic of its famous theme parks lies a vibrant, bustling city with a charm all its own. For those who venture past the tourist-filled gates, a world of beautiful parks, unique neighborhoods, and a thriving arts scene awaits. Downtown Orlando, affectionately known as “The City […]
Great Late-Night Eats in Orlando
Late-Night Eats in Orlando The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down in Orlando. As the theme parks close and the city’s vibrant nightlife kicks into gear, the need for a delicious late-night meal becomes a mission. Forget your standard fast-food drive-thru—Orlando is a city that understands the cravings of night owls and early […]
The Town That Disney Built: Celebration, Fla.
Try to imagine the perfect town: picket fences, moss-draped oaks, wide porches and friendly neighbors. A few decades ago, the folks at Disney dreamt up their ideal town, and they came up with Celebration. Today, it’s a thriving—and a very much real—town of 12,000 people. From award-winning architecture to gorgeous parks and a quaint downtown, […]
A Day Well Spent in Winter Park
Often referred to as “Little Europe,” Winter Park gives meaning to the term “living well” and it offers visitors a peak into Florida’s gracious past. Cobblestone streets, pristine lakes and old, and often historic, homes are just part of what make Winter Park a must-see destination for visitors and a coveted neighborhood by locals. Perfectly […]