4 Reasons You Can’t Sleep When Traveling & How to Fix Them

Updated July 3, 2025 Imagine this: It’s midnight on the first night of your Orlando vacation. Your family and friends have all gone to sleep but you lay awake in bed. You’ve spent the day getting to, and getting through, the airport, then checked into your hotel and grabbed dinner. Tomorrow will be a … Continue reading “4 Reasons You Can’t Sleep When Traveling & How to Fix Them”

5 Fascinating Facts About the Wells’Built Museum in Orlando

Updated June 30, 2025 Since 2009, the Wells’Built Museum has celebrated the spirit and resilience of Orlando’s African American community. The history museum displays mementos from Black residents of the City Beautiful. It’s the perfect place to visit during February (Black History Month) or any time of year. Here are five things to know about … Continue reading “5 Fascinating Facts About the Wells’Built Museum in Orlando”

5 Must-Try Southern Food Spots in Orlando

Updated June 27, 2025 National Southern Food Day is January 22. The day is a time to savor your favorite foods from the American South, from biscuits to pecan pie. The iconic cuisine has its roots in Indigenous, West African, English, French, and Spanish cooking. Through the years, parts of the South have also … Continue reading “5 Must-Try Southern Food Spots in Orlando”

5 Best Tea Rooms and Restaurants in Orlando

Updated June 27, 2025 Vacation is a time to try new things, but there are moments when you simply need the comfort of daily traditions, such as teatime. Whether you’re looking for a classic cup or a caffeine-free herbal brew, January is the perfect time to sip up in Orlando. The weather’s a little … Continue reading “5 Best Tea Rooms and Restaurants in Orlando”

10 Best Bakeries in Orlando

Updated June 27, 2025 December is full of sweet surprises. The month starts with National Pie Day on December 1. National Cookie Day is on December 4, and National Cupcake Day falls on December 15. Enjoy sweet treats all month long at the 10 best bakeries in Orlando. Key Takeaways Delicious … Continue reading “10 Best Bakeries in Orlando”

8 Unique Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Season in Orlando

Updated July 2, 2025 Orlando is a truly magical place to spend the holidays. In December, visitors and locals alike flock to big name celebrations like Grinchmas and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. But the theme parks aren’t the only places spreading holiday cheer throughout Orlando. You can find unique Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa … Continue reading “8 Unique Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Season in Orlando”

6 Orlando Neighborhoods to Visit on Small Business Saturday

Updated June 27, 2025 The weekend after Thanksgiving is the busiest time for U.S. retailers. While Black Friday doorbusters can be hard to pass up, the best gifts are often waiting on the shelves of small businesses. In 2010, American Express and the U.S. Small Business Administration started Small Business Saturday as an alternative … Continue reading “6 Orlando Neighborhoods to Visit on Small Business Saturday”

5 Tips for an Unforgettable Orlando Friendcation

Updated June 27, 2025 Friendcations are having a moment, and September is an ideal time for an Orlando friendcation. Since the month marks the beginning of the school year, you’ll see smaller crowds, shorter lines, and more people your age at the theme parks. Because it’s off-season, flights tend to be cheaper. … Continue reading “5 Tips for an Unforgettable Orlando Friendcation”

Raise a Glass to Local Sips at these 4 Wineries near Orlando

Updated June 26, 2025 Did you know that the first winery in the U.S. was in Florida? Spaniards looking for a taste of home found wild grapes in St. Augustine, so they picked and fermented them. This was in the 1500s, long before Napa Valley put American vino on the map. Today, … Continue reading “Raise a Glass to Local Sips at these 4 Wineries near Orlando”

5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Book Lovers Day in Orlando

Updated June 26, 2025 An Orlando vacation is, of course, the perfect way to escape from everyday life. But for the other 51 weeks of the year, there are books. Literature allows us to explore exciting worlds, different eras, and new points of view without leaving the couch. Book Lovers Day is … Continue reading “5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Book Lovers Day in Orlando”