Have you ever done something and, after the fact, discovered it had a name? I mean, I know YOU’VE never been gate lice (riiiiight?) or have ghost bagged (OK, I’m …
Florida travel
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Airports
Long-Awaited, Much Longed-For MCO Addition Finally Completed
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C opened in September 2022, it was a masterpiece of design and technology. Here’s our first look at the new terminal, just a day or …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
New System for Paying Tolls in Central Florida
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCentral Florida, particularly the theme park corridor, is something of a travel mecca. Orlando welcomed approximately 75.3 million visitors in 2024, which helped it maintain its status as the most …
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Airports
My Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Orlando International Airport: Landside & Airfield
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTuesday, August 19, was National Aviation Day, which is a day set aside to celebrate the history and development of aviation. Aviation-related entities celebrate the day in their own way, …
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Florida has a lot to offer visitors. There are theme parks in Central Florida, as well as beautiful beaches on the west coast (facing the Gulf of Mexico), and, of …
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We’re approaching the busy time of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1st to November 30th. Living in Florida, we’re well aware of what it’s like to have …
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Silver Airways declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy with hopes of restructuring, stabilizing, and maybe even flying its way out of financial freefall. But at this point, the only thing it seems …
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Hotels
This Four Seasons Project Turned Heads – Now It’s One Step Closer to Reality
by joehegby joehegWhile there’s often a lot of buzz when a new hotel is announced, it can be a long and twisty road before the property finally opens its doors. Projects can …
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Rental Cars
Gas Stations Near Orlando Airport That Aren’t a Rip-Off for Tourists
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back, I wrote a post about two gas stations near Orlando International Airport (MCO) that rip off tourists with prices that are usually over 2x the norm. The …
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Airlines
Orlando Airport (MCO) Adds New Destination & Expands Capacity for Summer Travel
by joehegby joehegOrlando is becoming even easier to reach for budget-conscious travelers, with new and expanded flight options making trips to the Sunshine State more convenient. As travel demand surges, additional routes …