Universal Orlando Resort and Harry Potter's Hogwarts Express

Universal Orlando Resort and Harry Potter's Hogwarts Express

My friend, Mariko, was coming to visit me from Canada and since she's a huge Harry Potter fan, I thought it was the perfect time to visit Universal Orlando Resort. I've been wanting to ride the Hogwarts Express ever since it opened a few years ago and I'm not even a Harry Potter fanatic. I've been on the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride before and was super impressed with how innovative it was, so I was excited to see what they created with the newest Harry Potter additions.

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Super Pet-Friendly Fort De Soto Park in Florida

Super Pet-Friendly Fort De Soto Park in Florida

Fort De Soto Park is one of my favorite places in the Tampa Bay area because it is super pet friendly and the dog beach is absolutely beautiful. Fort De Soto is located in St. Petersburg, Florida and has three miles of gorgeous white sand beaches that are ranked among the best of Florida’s beaches.

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The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida

The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida

We had tickets to visit the Dali Museum and finally got a chance to explore the exhibits together. We both knew of Dali's famous painting "The Persistence of Memory" so we were curious to see more of his art. This museum carries the largest collection of Dali's work outside of Europe and is rated the #1 place to visit on Trip Advisor in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Get a Little Spooked at Spook Hill in Lake Wales, Florida

Get a Little Spooked at Spook Hill in Lake Wales, Florida

Have you heard of Spook Hill in Florida? If you’re looking for weird things to do in Florida, you definitely need to stop by here. Spook Hill is located in Lake Wales, Florida, which is 60 miles east of Tampa or 55 miles southeast of Orlando.

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Japanese Kitchen Dosunco Has the Best Ramen in Florida

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco Has the Best Ramen in Florida

I have been wanting to write this post for awhile because it’s my favorite ramen shop in the Tampa Bay area. Actually, Japanese Kitchen Dosunco is probably my favorite ramen shop ever; even compared to some ramen restaurants in Japan. It took me awhile to write about it because every time I go, I eat the ramen right away and I don’t have anything to take pictures of. Finally, after numerous trips, I have calmed myself down and took the time to really take in the food, restaurant and the ambience. 

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Dine with Safari Animals at Animal Kingdom's Sanaa Restaurant

Dine with Safari Animals at Animal Kingdom's Sanaa Restaurant

We were really looking forward to this unique dining experience at Animal Kingdom's Sanaa Restaurant, so much so, that we made sure to get there as soon as they opened to get the best seat in the house. Being able to dine with the view of the safari animals was one thing we really wanted to experience while staying at Disney World's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Feel Like a Princess at Disney’s Be Our Guest Restaurant

Feel Like a Princess at Disney’s Be Our Guest Restaurant

I have been waiting months to dine at one of the newest restaurants in Disney World at Be Our Guest Restaurant. It's a Beauty and the Beast themed restaurant located within the Magic Kingdom amusement park and you get to meet the Beast himself! 

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The Friendliest Wine and Cheese Bar in Tampa: Cheese Please

The Friendliest Wine and Cheese Bar in Tampa: Cheese Please

We were searching for a place to have a nice and chill Wednesday night when we came across Cheese Please. Cheese Please is a nice little wine bar that offers wine and cheese tastings and their online reviews were outstanding. We couldn't believe that we didn't stumble upon this place sooner with all the rave reviews

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5 Great Icy Treats in Tampa to Keep You Cool This Summer

5 Great Icy Treats in Tampa to Keep You Cool This Summer

Every summer in Florida, I always think to myself: Can it get any hotter? And every year, yes, it gets hotter. That's why us Floridians need help cooling down. Thankfully, Tampa has a great variety of icy cold treats for us!

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Waking Up to Safari Animals at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Waking Up to Safari Animals at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

I've always wanted to stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge for as long as I can remember. I've read rave reviews about this Disney World resort and many say that this is one of the best resorts at Disney World. One of the main reasons I wanted to stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge is because you can get a room overlooking the safari with giraffes, zebras, deer and more.

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Best Hidden Gem at 801 E. Main St. in Lakeland, Florida

Best Hidden Gem at 801 E. Main St. in Lakeland, Florida

We were really looking forward to visiting this hidden gem and have been following 801 E. Main's journey from their humble beginnings. Robyn, the owner, has been frying up her famous New Orlean's style beignets from her farmer's market stand, The Poor Porker, for years and has since expanded to an amazing eclectic space at. 801 E. Main St.

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How To Enjoy Disney World in One Day and Visit All 4 Parks

How To Enjoy Disney World in One Day and Visit All 4 Parks

I have been to Disney World countless number of times in the last 20 years since I live about an hour away from the magical kingdom. Whenever I have visitors that want to visit Disney World, we usually only have one day, so I figured out a system on how to visit all 4 parks in one day. It's an ambitious schedule, but if you have the will, it can easily be done.

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Soul Food Sundays at Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe in Tampa, Florida

Soul Food Sundays at Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe in Tampa, Florida

We have been huge fans of Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe for over six years now and began going to this unique and trendy spot shortly after they opened. Every time we have friends in town, this is one of the spots we love taking them to. We've spent so much time here that we decided it was time to share this hidden gem. 

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Things To Do in Sarasota In One Day

Things To Do in Sarasota In One Day

We had one day to spend in Sarasota and wanted to check out the best spots in the area. Sarasota is known for their beautiful beaches, art and culture. We managed to fit in some relaxation on the beach, shopping, dining and a visit to a museum. Here are the top 3 things we found to do in Sarasota:

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