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48 Hours in Singer Island | Where to Stay, What to Do, Where to Eat
Located midway between Melbourne and Miami on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, Singer Island, Florida is replete with beautiful beaches and local attractions that make it the perfect place for a weekend beach break. Singer Island is also Florida’s easternmost point, highlighting its geographical significance in Palm Beach Shores. The Singer Oceanfront Resort Getting to Know Singer Island Singer Island is a 7-mile-long barrier island located just north of West Palm Beach, Florida. Nestled in the oceanfront town of Riviera Beach, this picturesque island is renowned for its stunning beaches and breathtaking vistas. Named after Palm Beach developer Paris Singer, son of the famous Singer Sewing Machine magnate, the island boasts a…
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Christmas Events in Orlando (that aren’t theme parks!)
Christmas in Orlando may bring to mind the magical theme park decorations at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Florida and I’m a big fan of Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but those come with a high price tag! A notable attraction during the holiday season is the giant LEGO Christmas tree at Legoland Florida, featuring an impressive 360-degree light show. But today I’m sharing some of my favorite alternative ways to enjoy Christmas in Orlando without having to buy a theme park ticket! Let’s get in the holiday spirit! Gingerbread Houses at the Disney Hotels Dates: Grand Floridian opened November 6,…
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Keys to the Kingdom Tour
I recently took the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Walt Disney World and wanted to share that experience with you! Note that you are unable to take photos during the tour (so as not to spoil the magic!) so all of these photos were taken before or after the tour. What is the Keys to the Kingdom Tour? The Keys to the Kingdom Tour is a five-hour walking tour at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. During the tour, you learn interesting facts about Walt Disney and the creation of the Magic Kingdom and you get the opportunity to go backstage and see some of the behind-the-scenes areas of the…
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5 Things to Do in Orlando on a Rainy Day
Whether you’re visiting or local you’ll inevitably find yourself looking for things to do in Orlando on a rainy day and today I’m sharing my five favorites! From the athletic to the just observing these five Orlando activities will entertain you while keeping you dry! Orlando Ice Den Ice skating is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Florida, but a couple of hours on the rink at Orlando Ice Den is a nice respite from Orlando’s sometimes grossly hot temperatures! It’s one of my favorite things to do in Orlando on a rainy day! Public skate sessions are offered daily (with a few exceptions…
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Surfing Santas, Cocoa Beach, Florida
We don’t have snow in Florida, we have Surfing Santas! Every Christmas Eve since 2009, Surfing Santas have lined the shores of Cocoa Beach, Florida. George Trosset founded the event, which has since become a beloved tradition. What started as a family gathering turned into a Christmas tradition that has raised more than $300,000 for charity. Each year a growing number of costumed Santas (as many as 800) take to the waves on December 24 in Cocoa Beach and raise money for Grind for Life, a local cancer charity, and the Florida Surf Museum. I’ve been to the event a few times and wanted to share some of my top…
