The Contemporary Resort opened in 1971 as one of the original Disney hotels, alongside the Polynesian Resort and Fort Wilderness. It's set on the lagoon next to the Magic Kingdom. The AAA Four-Diamond Award hotel was designed by midcentury modern architect Donald Wexler, whose work is found in Palm Springs. It was even the site of a 1973 press conference with President … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Disney’s Contemporary Resort
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11 Spring Break Destinations to Feel Like a Kid
Spring break looks a bit different these days but that doesn't mean you can't look forward to your vacation just like when you were growing up. In these Southern destinations, visitors can enjoy the thrill rides of theme parks, soaring above the trees in ziplines, camping by the lake, and relaxing on the beach. Huntsville, Alabama If you missed out on going to … [Read more...] about 11 Spring Break Destinations to Feel Like a Kid
Where to Watch Baseball Spring Training in Florida
Baseball fans know that the season is upon us when spring training starts. Major League Baseball teams spend the spring months in warmer climates, either in Florida or Arizona. The tradition dates back to 1886 in Hot Springs, Arkansas of all places. The Florida teams, or what's referred to as the Grapefruit League, have been playing in the state for generations. In fact, St. … [Read more...] about Where to Watch Baseball Spring Training in Florida
Where to Drink at Walt Disney World
Unlike at Universal Orlando Resort, alcohol wasn't originally part of the plan at Walt Disney World. Epcot has become a place to imbibe, especially for those looking to "drink around the world," but the Magic Kingdom only recently started serving booze. But they're far from the only places to drink! Don't forget about the many places in Disney Springs and the Disney … [Read more...] about Where to Drink at Walt Disney World
Ray Charles Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Ray Charles Robinson was born in 1930 in Greenville, Florida to a laborer and a laundress. His mother Aretha was only fifteen when she became pregnant by Ray's father Bailey, who was married and had taken her in as a child. To flee the scandal, she moved to Albany, Georgia before returning to Florida after Ray was born. Bailey's wife helped with Ray's upbringing after Bailey … [Read more...] about Ray Charles Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
