Florida is the destination of choice for those upcoming winter breaks at school. Though it can be the busiest time of year to travel, I always love using those extra days off around Thanksgiving and Christmas to fit a little more travel in. Our family has road-tripped almost everywhere in Florida, and I can tell you from experience which places are the absolute best for a winter family vacation.
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Besides the typical photos with characters, I’d love to share some suggestions for where to take beautiful and unique pictures at Disney. Whether you’re curating an Instagram account or simply filling the family photo albums, here are the best spots at Disney World for photos according to park.
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Find out why Finland is a top international travel destination for families with young kids. You want somewhere with reliable transportation, clean and safe environments, friendly people, and the ability to communicate easily, and Finland checks all of those boxes!
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If you’re looking for a kid-friendly Florida vacation destination with beaches, outdoor recreation, history, and culture, Pensacola is a perfect spot. We would have happily stayed for an entire week!
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is an after-hours party that happens every year at Disney World in the months of Augusts through November 1. It’s a great way to get into the fall and Halloween spirit in Florida even when the heat index is still in the 100s. 2019 was my second time attending the party, and I was really excited to see the park decked out in orange, black, and purple, and to see all the characters in their Halloween best.
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The Diplomat Beach Resort is a gorgeous kid-friendly hotel in Hollywood, Florida. My kids had the time of their lives playing in the pool and on the beach, and eating at the many restaurants the resort has to offer. If you’re looking for a spot for your family beach vacation in South Florida, the Diplomat is the place to go!
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Hollywood, Florida is a wonderful destination for a beach vacation. Here’s what to do in Hollywood, Florida with kids! This is a Florida beach town you’ll want to choose if you’re looking for a relaxed beach vacation with the option to get out and explore only if the spirit moves you. Hollywood itself has a few things to do, especially if you’re interested in art and street art, but mostly the action revolves around the sun, sand, and waves.
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If you need a family beach vacation, head to Perdido Key near Pensacola and check out the ResortQuest Vacation Rentals! Here’s my full walk-through and review of our family-friendly condo on Perdido Key.
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What to bring in a day pack for Disney. Survive long days in a theme park with little kids with this packing list for Disney with a toddler. Everything you need in your bag for a day at the parks!
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Contrary to popular belief, there’s actually so much to do at Hollywood Studios with toddlers and little kids with all of the new additions to the park in recent years. Here are the top rides, attractions, and shows to do with little kids at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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Is Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival kid-friendly? You can definitely visit the spring celebration with little ones. Read on for the best activities and food for kids at the Flower and Garden Festival in Disney’s Epcot.
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That’s why when Disney turned Pixar Place at Hollywood Studios into Municiberg, the home of the Incredibles, parents everywhere rejoiced! This is a small section of the park with no rides or attractions, but somehow tons of fun things to do with kids.
The Incredible Celebration won’t last long - it will be gone by September 2019 - so if you’re going to Hollywood Studios, be sure to check out this area of the park with your kids. You’ll honestly lose track of time and have an absolute blast.
Here are 7 ways to make the most of the Incredible Celebration while it lasts!
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Travel can be anything you want it to be. The travel mindset is being open to new experiences, a respect for the place you’re visiting, a willingness to learn something new. It’s stepping outside your daily routine to view the world from a different perspective. It’s enjoying what’s right in front of you and embracing the present moment.
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The Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, which opened in 2016, is the newest addition to the Loews collection in Orlando and still has that new hotel smell. It’s the perfect tropical getaway you didn’t know you needed right in the middle of theme park territory.
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Sanibel Island has been at the top of my Florida Bucket List since our family moved here almost 4 years ago. The laid back island culture and abundance of sea shells called to me. I had also heard that the island was free from chain restaurants and high rises, working hard to maintain the unspoiled views and ecosystems in the area.
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If you’re going to Orlando, you probably already know about all the theme park options. Disney, Universal, and Sea World are huge vacation destinations that draw large crowds to Orlando each year. But sometimes you need a break from the theme parks, and you might be looking for things to do on your day off. The Crayola Experience in Orlando is a great option for families with young children.
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If you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing spot for a family vacation, you should absolutely consider Amelia Island. And there really is no better choice than to stay at the Omni if you’re traveling with kids. I’ve got 10 reasons you’ll want to stay at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort for your next family vacation.
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