We recently had the opportunity to stay at one of the top hotels in Clearwater Beach – Opal Sands Resort. This contemporary and modern resort is located on the south end of Clearwater Beach and provides gorgeous views of the beach and the gulf.
Check out our top 5 things that we loved about Opal Sands at Clearwater Beach.
From themed hotels to mega-chain resorts, Orlando has an abundance of options when it comes to places to stay. BUT, what if you could rent an entire house, townhome or condo minutes…
Planning a vacation to Orlando or just looking for a quick getaway? With the recent changes at Walt Disney World, many have even decided to cancel or postpone their Disney trip on…
Most people would never consider using Disney and budget-friendly in the same sentence, BUT there are actually many lower cost and tasty options at Disney Springs. With everything from pizza to barbecue, you will find an array of restaurants, food trucks, and kiosks sprinkled around the area that won’t break your bank.
If one thing is for certain, it is that the Orlando area has no shortage of places to stay. With over 450 hotels and 121,000 plus hotel rooms, visitors can have their pick of large resorts with elaborate pools or smaller low-key hotels. Although staying at a resort on Disney or Universal Studios properties has its advantages, you will find many other resorts with gorgeous pools, expansive rooms and suites, and onsite restaurants.
Below are our top picks for Orlando resorts, all located outside of the major theme parks.
The Yacht & Beach Club is a Deluxe Resort located in Disney’s Epcot Resort area. Although, often lumped together, these are actually two separate resorts – Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. The resorts are situated next to each other and share amenities such as the pool and fitness club.
Aren’t we lucky to have one of the most unique dining and entertainment venues right in here in Orlando!? Boxi Park debuted in 2019 in Lake Nona and has since become one…
After many LONG weeks of closures, we are starting to see some of our favorite Orlando attractions, hotels and restaurants open again! Below is the status of major attractions and businesses, including…
Thinking about visiting a beach while you are in Orlando? Why not?! Florida boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, and many are only a short drive from Orlando. A great benefit of Orlando is that you have many options for beautiful beaches regardless of where you are located. If you’re wondering which one to visit, take a look at our picks below. All are easily accessible by car and, under normal conditions, are within a two-hour drive from Orlando.
Volcano Bay is located at Universal Studios and is one of Orlando’s newest water parks. Easily recognizable by its towering volcano (Krakatau Volcano), this park is packed with thrilling slides, a sandy “beach,” and a play area just for the little ones. Volcano Bay has quickly become our go-to water park in Orlando, and we wanted to share a few tips that we have learned throughout our visits to help others enjoy it just as much as we do!