Moon Goddess sculpture at Epic Universe Universal Orlando

Universal’s EPIC Universe: Easy Guide to Rides and Attractions

This easy guide to Universal's Epic Universe is a great way to understand the rides and attractions in the park and decide how you want to spend your time. Land by land, see what rides are available, height requirements and what's included in the Universal Express Pass. Lands include Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon and Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic.
Taylor Family at Endless Summer Dockside Inn Universal Orlando Resort

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort: Staying at the Surfside and Dockside Inns

Universal's Endless Summer Resort is a great budget friendly option for staying at the Universal Orlando Resort. The Surfside and Dockside Inns have family suites and great swimming pools, perfect for downtime between busy theme park days. See what else you'll find at Endless Summer to make your Universal trip fun and easy.
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Florida Keys with Teens – Fun Things to Do that Everyone will Enjoy

Visiting the Florida Keys with teens is a great family vacation. We've got an itinerary and suggestions for tons of things to do that teenagers and the rest of the family will enjoy, from the best snorkeling tours with teens to some surprising activities and Instagrammable Keys spots.
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33 Best Florida State Parks (we picked from more than 170!)

With more than 170 Florida State Parks how do you choose which to visit? We've picked 33 of our favorite state parks in Florida that give you the chance to experience beautiful beaches, natural springs, amazing wildlife and lots of history. See which FL state parks are worth visiting and what activities you'll find there (including camping recommendations).
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25+ Cool Places To Visit In Florida

There are more cool places to visit in Florida than you can plan for in a year, but you can see a lot in just one visit. From beaches to historic neighborhoods and beautiful cultural communities, see what towns and destinations we most recommend for planning a trip to Florida.
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Awesome Things to Do in the Florida Keys with Kids

There are tons of awesome things to do with kids in the Florida Keys, and we've picked 25 great activities that you can enjoy on your trip too. From Key Largo to Key West, we've got free and cheap things to do as well as the coolest family friendly tours in the Florida Keys.
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Unique and Memorable Florida Keys Vacation: How To Plan, What to Do

Whether it's your first or your tenth trip to the Florida Keys, you want it to be a unique vacation experience. We've been many times and try to choose memorable things to do with each visit, so we've put together our tips for how we plan a different sort of trip that allows us more time together enjoying not-the-usual Florida Keys trip.
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The Blue Flamingo Resort: Key West’s BEST Family Hotel

The Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is a great option for a budget visit to the Florida Keys, and it's the most family-friendly hotel in Key West. From the largest pool in KW to a free shuttle to downtown see why we like the Blue Flamingo Resort for a family vacation. (This is formerly the Gates Hotel & 24 North Hotel, but is much better now as a larger renovated resort).
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Visiting Beautiful Sarasota and Venice, Florida: a Gorgeous Weekend Trip

Visiting Sarasota and Venice, Florida is a great idea for an inclusive, welcoming destination with amazing beaches and great opportunities for museums and the outdoors. Check out our weekend plan or turn it into your whole vacation. Sarasota County is gorgeous and a really fun place to explore with kids.
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The Amazing Ringling in Sarasota: Awesome Art and Circus History

The Ringling in Sarasota, Florida is more than the estate of the famous circus man. With several buildings dedicated to circus history, the Ringling Museum of Art, beautiful gardens and the historic Ca' d'Zan residence, you'll be amazed at all that awaits you here. See how to plan a day and what to expect when you visit the Ringling.
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Epic Universe at Universal Orlando: a Complete Rundown, Opinions and Cost

Epic Universe at Universal Orlando has been much anticipated, but does it meet the hype? We've got the full scoop on what we thought was good and what was a let down, including tips to make your visit worthwhile. Universal Orlando is really cool and fun, but should Epic Universe be the highlight for you? Honest opinions ahead...
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Florida Road Trip from North to South: 2 Weeks, Jax to Miami Plan

This Florida road trip plan can be done over a 2 to 3 week period, covering the beaches, history and nature from Jacksonville the Gulf Coast, the Everglades and Miami. Choose the best road trip stops and plan for an unforgettable family vacation to Florida.
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Fun Downtown Pensacola Things To Do: an Easy Florida Gulf Coast Trip

I was surprised to discover so many fun things to do in downtown Pensacola. Being a beach destination, the historic downtown is actually full of museums, galleries and festivals. Here are 15 interesting things to do in downtown Pensacola that you can easily add to a beach vacation.
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Key West with Kids: Top Tips for an Unforgettable Vacation

Key West with kids is really fun and a great family vacation experience. Even though you might think of Key West as a party destination, we've got tons of great ideas for visiting with kids that will keep everyone entertained and enjoying this amazing town.