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Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is located near Universal Studios and is near world-famous theme parks. With a wide range of onsite amenities, including a pirate-themed aquatic adventure Treasure Cove Water Park, seven pools and hot tubs, onsite food and beverage options, its units range from studios to four-bedroom villas. This timeshare resort can be purchased […]

NBC Sports Grill Brew-Universal CityWalk

NBC Sports Grill at University CityWalk is a large sports-dining experience with nearly 100 high-definition screens immerse you in a stream of sports coverage as you drink and dine. Expect much more than your average bar food. In addition to tasty classics like burgers and ribs, discover Loaded Chili Nachos, Asian Grilled Shrimp Salad and […]

Perkins

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is an American casual dining restaurant chain that serves breakfast and other homestyle meals throughout the day in addition to bakery items such as pies, muffins and other sweets. As of April 2023, the company operates 273 locations. Perkins is not a fancy dining experience but we have been going there (especially in Orlando) […]

Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory is a chain restaurant available throughout the United States. It all started in the 1940s, Evelyn Overton found a recipe in her local Detroit newspaper that inspired her “Original” cheesecake. Everyone loved her recipe so much she decided to open a small bakery, but eventually gave it up to focus on raising […]

Orlando

Orlando, a city in central Florida, is home to more than a dozen theme parks. Chief among its claims to fame is Walt Disney World, comprised of parks like the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as water parks. Another major destination, Universal Orlando, offers Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, including Wizarding World of […]

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Under new rules set by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, all visitors to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 must be accompanied by a licensed tour guide from Cemetery Tour New Orleans. Families with loved ones buried in the cemetery, tomb owners, and genealogists can acquire a special pass by calling: (504) 596-3050. We took a walk […]

Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ

Ugly Dog is not a fancy establishment but rather more like a local hangout. It is relaxed with friendly staff, a vast menu of beers and other drinks and a pool table that was in use during our visit. It was a short walk from where we were staying so it was a quick stop […]

Element Knoxville West

Element Knoxville West is a comfortable hotel minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, and authentic outdoor adventure. This hotel offered us a well priced hotel on our way to Nashville. The rooms were comfortable and breakfast was included. The lobby breakfast area offers light options such as bagels, granola and fruit (although it was not available […]

Legacy Kitchen Craft Tavern

Legacy Kitchen Craft Tavern is located in the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel offers a great selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees. As we were staying at the hotel, it was a convenient choice but I would still recommend it if you want a casual feel and great food. In the morning […]

The National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations can understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Through exhibits, multimedia experiences, and thousands of personal accounts, the […]