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Home » Destinations » USA » Florida

Fun things to do with kids in Tampa

April 20, 2021 by Karen Dawkins 21 Comments

Tampa Riverwalk at sunset

There are so many fun things to do with kids in Tampa, Florida. Whether planning a weekend escape or a whole week, Tampa has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. From Busch Gardens Tampa for thrills to leisurely strolls on the Tampa Riverwalk, there’s loads of family fun in Tampa. Family things to […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Florida, Interests, Kid Fun, Teens and Tweens, Travel guides, Uncategorized, USA

10 free things to do in Jacksonville

October 26, 2015 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

For years, we have driven through Jacksonville without stopping to visit. So, when I finally went last month, I looked for budget stretchers to add fun to our vacation without having to spend much at all. Jacksonville is a budget-travel goldmine! HA! Funny — budget travel… goldmine. Am I the only one who found that […]

Filed Under: Beaches, Destinations, Florida, USA

Jacksonville Getaway: A fun family weekend!

June 23, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 33 Comments

Jacksonville, Florida is home to more than just the Jaguars and bridges. This city and its nearby Atlantic coast beaches has everything a family could want for a great weekend getaway. Jacksonville Attractions The Beaches The big draw inspiring a Jacksonville getaway might be its 4.1 miles of beaches. With free parking, plentiful oceanfront restaurants […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Florida, Kid Fun, USA

Spring Shines at Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

March 12, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 15 Comments

We took our first trip to Walt Disney World in the spring of 2000, during the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. At the time, my boys were 5 and 2. That trip, especially our day at Epcot, was perfect, just what you’d expect from the TV commercials. We loved the vibrant gardens, topiaries and […]

Filed Under: Disney, Disney, Florida

Mission San Luis

November 13, 2014 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

I was provided free admission to Mission San Luis for purposes of this article. All opinions are my own. To learn more, read my disclosure policy. Wherever I travel, learning the history of the region means a lot to me — enough that I even toured the sewers in Paris a couple years ago (great […]

Filed Under: Florida, Florida, History

Escape to Orlando, FL: Universal Orlando

July 3, 2014 by Molly Maurer 20 Comments

Have an Adventure at Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure My mom and I are huge fans of Harry Potter and we have been dying to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Islands of Adventure for years. We finally got the chance to go this year during our trip to Florida and we […]

Filed Under: attractions, Destinations, Florida, Interests, Theme Parks and Zoos, Universal Studios, USA

Escape to Orlando, FL: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa

July 2, 2014 by Molly Maurer 5 Comments

Hello, wonderful readers of Family Travels on a Budget! My name is Molly and I’m Karen’s new intern! I don’t want to spend a whole lot of time talking about myself, but I thought I would at least introduce myself. I am 19 years old and I’m going to be a sophomore at Stark State […]

Filed Under: accommodations, Destinations, Florida, hotels, Reviews, USA

5 Walt Disney World Travel Tips everyone needs to know before going to Disney

April 28, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 16 Comments

Our family has been to Walt Disney World more than our fair share of times over the past 20 years. Every three years or so, we buy annual passes and make several long weekend trips to play at the parks enjoying the different themed events along the way. It helps that we live within an […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Disney, Disney, Florida, Interests, Kid Fun, Theme Parks and Zoos, USA

Review: Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

April 26, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 14 Comments

My husband had a conference at Walt Disney World last week which just so happened to coincide with my kids’ spring break. Poor guy! He had to work while we got to play…. Well “work” is relative. Save $53on a Disney World 4-Day Park Hopper! Hop through all 4 parks. Anyway, I digress. Since he had […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Disney, Epcot, Florida, Interests, Theme Parks and Zoos, USA

Test Track at Epcot

August 9, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 17 Comments

“Mommy, tell your readers they have to ride the New Test Track at Epcot! It’s soooooo much fun!” — Ellie, age 9 There you have it, folks! My daughter — who two days before riding Test Track at Epcot was terrified of all rides big, fast and loud — loves it! As for the rest […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Disney, Disney, Florida, Interests, Kid Fun, Teens and Tweens, Theme Parks and Zoos, USA

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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