I’ve been in my share of Ys, Jack LaLannes and hotel exercise rooms. Blend the best features of them all, and you have nothing — nothing! —compared to the Lake Nona Performance Club.
Read moreRave Review: Munchies Live Barbecue Near Orlando
I just tasted possibly the best barbecue I’ve had in Orlando. The ribs, the chicken, the side of greens at Munchies Live BBQ—they’re packed to go at a lakefront campground in a tiny town called Gotha, and also served as part of a two-hour rural experience in the same location.
Read moreSea That? Discovery Cove Takes Strong Covid-Safe Measures
Discovery Cove takes strong Covid-safe measures from replacing unused Rice Krispies Treats to swapping out noodles for life vests in the lazy river.
Read moreOrlando Will Have a Drive-Thru Haunted House
Boo! Seasoned theme park professionals are teaming up to build The Haunted Road, a drive-thru haunted house experience in Orlando.
Read moreLook Ma, No Hands! Orlando's Super-Safe Safaris
I discovered a super-safe safari that’s so well set up you needn’t go near another person nor touch a single item that’s not yours.
Read moreFrumpy? Fancy? No to Both. Just Refined Indulgence with Modern Twists at Ponte Vedra
This isn’t a typical resort housed in a single building. Most guests check in at the original inn, then stay across the street parallel to the beach. The Surf Club with pools and restaurants is there too.
Read moreIt's a Scream – Boxi Park Halloween
For its first Halloween, Orlando's Boxi Park goes all out – for several nights – with Halloween theming, from Disney-quality costumed characters to Jell-o "shots" and "Biohazard" cocktails for brave imbibers.
Read moreOf Tip Yips and Blue Milk – Dining at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Space ships and villagers will invade Orlando starting this Thursday, as the land Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens with convincing landscaping, attractions,and overall immersion into Batuu. Sounds super-cool, but what’s there to eat and drink?
Read moreOnce Is Enough – Goat Yoga Orlando
I do not like goat yoga Orlando. I may be alone. Everyone I tried it with yesterday seemed to have a blast.
Read moreWhat the Sanford Food Tour Is Like
Let me tell you what the Sanford Food Tour is like. The basics are simple: A guide walks a group of you to a few restaurants in the charming historic downtown area of this small Florida city. You taste a special food and drink at each, maybe more, and learn a little or a lot about the establishment’s back story.
Read moreWhat to Do in Orlando if You're 50+
Here’s what to do in Orlando if you’re an over-60 intellectual and love theater of all kinds, live music (classical, jazz, opera) and are bookish – nothing of that says ‘Orlando.’
Read moreHow to Buy Hamilton Tickets in Orlando
Here’s how to buy Hamilton tickets in Orlando.
Read moreWhere to Eat in Portland, Oregon
Here's where to eat in Portland, Oregon.
Read moreWhat the Heck Is an AF Room?
A test for an online magazine asked me to write something relating to an AF room. The publication is aimed at Millennial women, and, like every generation, Millennials have their own lingo. I couldn't figure this one out.
Read moreBring on the Hot Cocoa. SOUL Haven Ranch Brings Carriage Rides – and Sparkly Little Horsey Shoes – to Winter Garden
In mid-summer, even, you'll be tempted to break out the Swiss Miss and start reading Little House on the Prairie by a fireplace once you get to Soul Haven Ranch. The growing enterprise is four businesses in one, and one of those efforts is not-for-profit.
Read moreIf You Love Disney and You Love a Feast ...
Once a year, on a family-owned farm up in remote Zellwood, Florida, a magical merging occurs. Chefs from Disney World's very top restaurants personally prepare and serve spectacular foods to a group of no more than 200 adults.
Read moreMagic Water, Living Statues, Pork Roulade – 7 Highlights at the Epcot Festival of the Arts 2018
A living statue
Here are 7 highlights of the Epcot Festival of the Arts, which runs through February 19, 2018.
Read moreRefreshing - Great Food at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
From bar snacks to fine dining, you'll find great food at Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
Read moreOrlando Weekend Jaunt: Hammock Beach Resort
Fully 50 percent of Hammock Beach Resort's summer visitors are from the Orlando area about 90 minutes south. So who was I turn down a night's stay and a seven-course dinner? Here's what I found.
Read morePurple Cocktails and Chilled Curry-Cauliflower Soup: DoveCote Magical Dining Month 2017
Try the DoveCote Magical Dining Menu 2017 for $35. What a value!
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