standing in front of the replica gingerbread deli at Disney's Boardwalk resort in Florida

    Nine Tips for Seeing the Gingerbread Houses at Disney World

    Last December, we had the opportunity to cross an experience off my “bucket list”: seeing the gingerbread houses at Walt Disney World in Florida! Spoiler alert: The gingerbread houses and holiday decorations lived up to the hype and exceeded my expectations. We encourage everyone to make a pilgrimage to the Disney World resort area sometime…

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    Tidal Cove at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Spa in Miami

    Tidal Cove at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Spa in Miami

    On a recent holiday visit to see family who live in southern Florida (we’ve visited many times- see our West Palm Beach City Guide here), we were looking for a new spot to explore. My brother shared that the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Spa always received high praise from people in the area and…

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    10 Ways to Explore Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, Florida

    The blog has been filled with posts featuring Florida attractions this year (see the complete index here). This week, we’re sharing a post we never got the chance to publish from the last time we visited family in the Delray Beach area: our top 10 guide to Butterfly World, located 45 minutes north of Miami…

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    12 Things to Do with Kids in Palm Beach County, Florida

    While most people head to the pristine beaches or pools of Palm Beach County, Florida, there is plenty to do off the sand and surf. We’re lucky to have family who live in Delray Beach and over the years, we have enjoyed exploring a wide variety of family friendly attractions.  Palm Beach County includes 39…

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    Five Ways to Explore the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum in Jupiter, Florida

    We’ve explored Palm Beach County, Florida many times when visiting family in Delray Beach. This past trip, we finally had time to stop at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum that we’ve passed several times and enjoyed exploring the ever expanding complex. Operated by the Loxahatchee River Historical Society, the first lighthouse museum opened in…

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    Eight Ways to Explore Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boca Raton, Florida

    Established in 1951, the 145,000+ acre (one of the largest in America!) Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge preserves the remnants of the northern Everglades, which includes a cypress forest for 250+ species of birds; indoor, interactive exhibits; access to boat launches; and tons of hiking, biking, and paddling trails.

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