Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from January, 2021

Spending a Weekend in Orlando, Florida

The last time I was in Orlando, Florida,  I was 18 years old. So it is safe to say it has been a long time since I was there and I'm sure a lot has changed. But since I am now 30 years old (gasp! Thank you for thinking I still look under 21!) I wanted my visit to Orlando to be different. I was not interested in going to Disney or any of the other major theme parks. I wanted a weekend to relax by the pool and still be able to do some Orlando-type activities. So while searching for hotels to stay at, I was so glad I came across the Hilton Orlando and as you continue reading this article you'll find out why! Staying at the Hilton Orlando The Hilton Orlando is a leisure resort, which is surprising to most because it is also attached to the Orlando Convention Center. Usually, when a hotel is associated with a convention center, you expect it to mostly appeal to the business traveler, but not the Hilton Orlando. This Hilton breaks that mold by appealing to more than just the busine

Visiting Delray Beach, Florida!

Delray Beach, Florida is a very special place that does not get as much recognition as it deserves. I have been to Florida countless times, but never to Delray Beach, so this was my first time visiting but definitely not my last! Delray Beach is about 30 minutes from the West Palm Beach airport, which is where I flew in and out from. Delray Beach is a part of the Palm Beaches, so it is very close to the West Palm Beach/Palm Beach area, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton.  The heart of Delray Beach is on Atlantic Avenue, which is their "Main Street." This is where you'll find great bars, restaurants, art galleries and other activities. We'll discuss more of this later on in the article.  So let's get right to it! Where to Stay I stayed at the Delray Sands Resort , which is actually in Highland Beach. Highland Beach is a very exclusive beach town, only 10 minutes away from Atlantic Avenue, and this Resort is the only commercial business in Highland Beach, which really mak