Gulf Islands National Seashore Cited to Top Three Pensacola, Fla. – Visit Pensacola is pleased to share that Pensacola Beach has been recognized as USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2018 Best Florida Beach. The area boasted not one but two nominations for the contest with the Gulf Islands National Seashore coming in third place. To add to the celebration, the beaches of … [Read more...]
Grille & Grog Opens at the New Guy Harvey St. Augustine Beach Resort
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. (April 02, 2018) – Guy Harvey Resorts announced today that its newest food and beverage concept, Grille & Grog, has opened at its new resort in St. Augustine Beach, Florida. Veteran culinarians Joe Ronan and Ken Blydenburgh, responsible for the launch, describes the concept as “Surf-casual seafood.” As America’s oldest city, its seafaring heritage of … [Read more...]
LEGOLAND® Water Park Opens 2018 Season March 10
With More Time to Splash, Slide and Build Than Ever Before WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2018) – On Saturday, March 10, LEGOLAND® Water Park kicks off its longest season ever – giving guests more time for awesome family fun in the sun at LEGOLAND Florida Resort. It’s the park’s biggest number of operating dates since opening in 2012! Named one of the country’s best outdoor … [Read more...]
The Great LEGO® Race Opens March 23
Put the Pedal to the Plastic When The Great LEGO® Race Opens March 23 at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort World’s First Virtual Reality Roller Coaster Adventure #BuiltForKids Immerses Riders in 360-Degree Brick-Built World WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (Feb. 5, 2018) — Brick fans, start your engines! LEGOLAND® Florida Resort has announced Friday, March 23 as the grand opening date for its … [Read more...]
LEGOLAND Florida Offering Unbeatable Deals From Black Friday Through Cyber Monday
Save Big on Annual Passes & Overnight Stays! LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Offering Unbeatable Deals From Black Friday Through Cyber Monday WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2017) — LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is once again offering big savings with great offers that begin on Black Friday (Friday, Nov. 24) and continue through Cyber Monday (Monday, Nov. 27). This holiday shopping … [Read more...]
Beating the Orlando Heat at M&M’S World Store Fun
This post brought to you by M&M'S World. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Temporary Tourist. Last week we decided we needed some indoor fun and relief from the Florida heat and humidity, so we headed to the M&M’S World store in the Florida Mall. Once we told everyone where we were going, all they could talk about was what color M&M’S they were … [Read more...]
Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing outside Walt Disney World
Ever see those hot air balloons first thing in the morning outside Walt Disney World? Usually you'll see them in groups of 5 or 6 off in the distance, just outside the Disney World complex. @WFTVTraffic new ways to avoid I4 traffic. East ramp at Championsgate pic.twitter.com/1ajVS7j7iC — Tully Mars (@nepaconch) May 6, 2016 One of those balloons needed to make an … [Read more...]
Invictus Games 2016 to Begin May 8th at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports
The Invictus Games 2016 will be held in Orlando, FL from May 8th through May 12th, 2016 at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports. If you're not aware, the Invictus Games were first held in 2014 in London. Prince Harry of Wales, after having attended the 2013 Warrior Games in the United States, saw sports and athletic competition as a way to help wounded warriors … [Read more...]
Florida Bucket List – What to See, Do and Experience at least Once
Since we are determined to experience Florida and as many of the wonderful things this state has to offer, we thought it would be a good starting point to make a list of all the things we all ready know we want to do. We are calling this our Florida Bucket List Revisited, as we previously made a Florida bucket list and realized how many things we are missing.... I am sure we … [Read more...]
Date Night Spot in Orlando, Paramount Fine Foods
We had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful dining experience while our eldest daughter and our son-in-law were in town. As someone who enjoys Mediterranean food, I was excited to try Paramount Fine Foods. Now both Pat and my daughter were skeptical, as they don't enjoy Mediterranean food as much as my son-in-law and I do. After being served, all four of us were loving … [Read more...]