Central Florida

  • Fort Island Beach, Crystal River FL

    Things to do in Crystal River FL

    Since we have family in Sarasota, we’re always on the lookout for a cool day or weekend trip within a couple of hours’ drive. Crystal River is two hours away by car and is world-famous for the chance to swim with manatees (also called “sea cows”). We took a two-day trip to Crystal River recently and found that while the manatees are the reason for most of the tourism there, there are also other interesting attractions to explore. Before you dive into the article, check out other places in our “Things to do” series: Things to do in Amelia Island Things to do in Jacksonville, Florida Things to do in…

  • Disney Pop Century Resort

    Disney Pop Century Resort Review

    Disney’s Pop Century Resort is a value hotel owned and operated by Disney Resorts. Located conveniently on the grounds of Walt Disney World Resort, its quirky design make it a destination in itself aside from the theme parks. The hotel’s theme was all about the latter part of the 20th century: The 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. On the check-in building, there are framed memorabilia from past decades, like old video game consoles (some of them we can relate to), and photos of famous stars. Our family stayed for one night just to try out the hotel and its facilities. Here’s an honest review of Disney’s Pop Century Resort.…