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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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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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8 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 favorites! From the athletic to the just observing these five Orlando activities will entertain you while keeping you dry! Things to Do in Orlando on a Rainy Day: Visit 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…
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Overwater Bungalows in Florida
Technically there is only one overwater bungalow in the U.S. and it’s probably not where you think! The Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is home to the only overwater bungalow resort in the United States. However, there are a few Florida vacation rental properties that feature overwater bungalows, and we’ll touch on those too! Overwater Bungalows in Florida How They Compare Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida Just a 3-hour flight from New York City, Orlando, Florida conjures up Mickey Mouse ears and theme park popcorn. It’s definitely not the first place anyone would think of for an overwater bungalow resort. Leave it…
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How to Photograph a Magic Kingdom Flyover
Wondering how to photograph a Magic Kingdom flyover? Every few years (give or take) the U.S. Navy Blue Angels or the U.S. Airforce Thunderbirds will do flyover photo opportunities over the Magic Kingdom or Epcot in Walt Disney World. The Air Force Thunderbirds recently performed at Disney’s Magic Kingdom as a tribute to National Veterans and Military Families Month. It’s usually announced on Disney’s social media about a week before it happens and it typically is tied to dates of local airshows like Pensacola, Ft. Lauderdale, and Sun ‘n Fun. As an Orlando local and an Annual Passholder with a flexible schedule, I was fortunate enough to photograph two of…
