We are just home from three nights at Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel and can’t stop talking about how much FUN we had and how much we loved this hotel! The California mission-style design—inspired by classic rock music—welcomes you to escape to a sensational world with a palm-lined swimming pool featuring underwater music, rock memorabilia and… Read More
The seniors were thrilled to find out we had two boxes of VooDoo Doughnuts waiting for breakfast before their long ride home. I thought we had overbought, but not a scrap was left. Honey had them loaded up and on the road at 7AM. Whit and I were on a 12PM flight home, but that… Read More
Today is kind of a same song second verse day. It started with all the guys sleeping in and me enjoying a latte in a quiet spot at the Hard Rock. The seniors started their day at the pool, while Honey, Whit and I hit Universal Studios around lunch time. They humored me by exploring… Read More
One of the most fantastic things about Unviersal is that when you have Express Pass, you can truly do it all. You can sleep in, arrive at the parks when you want to, do all the rides, take a break to swim, eat, etc. It’s just SO EASY! And, this is pretty much what happened… Read More
When John’s 8th grade trip to Universal was cancelled in March 2020 we promised to make it up to him. At long last, that day has come! We arrived in Universal Orlando today with six teen boys in tow, including my two and four of John’s friends. Whit and I flew down early in the… Read More
Over the last couple of years, I’ve spent a couple of nights at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort. This is an extra-affordable option at Universal, with a few perks included. There are two parts to Endless Summer – Dockside Inn & Suites and Surfside Inn & Suites. Surfside Inn & Suites The feeling here is relaxed… Read More
I thought I’d pop in today with a review of Universal Orlando’s Sapphire Falls Resort. This moderate level resort is an island paradise just a short distance from all of the fun and adventure in the theme parks. From the stone turret in the lobby to the inviting charm of each room and suite, you’re… Read More