Beth Luberecki

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Beth Luberecki

Beth LubereckiFamilyVacationist.comOrlando didn’t earn a reputation as one of the country’s top family vacation spots by accident. Just about everything in this oversized amusement park of a city is designed with families in mind — from the world-famous theme parks and splashy water parks to the over-the-top family resorts. And the hotel pools? They’re next-level. Think multiple swimming areas, splash pads, twisting water slides, lazy rivers, and interactive play zones.

1 week ago | businessobserverfl.com | Beth Luberecki

The Michelin Guide first came to Florida in 2022, assessing the dining scenes in Miami, Orlando and Tampa and selecting its recommended restaurants. In February 2025, it was announced that three more Florida destinations would be added to the guide: Greater Fort Lauderdale, The Palm Beaches and St. Pete-Clearwater. That means a new spotlight on the Gulf Coast culinary scene. “It’s huge for us in a number of ways,” says Brian Lowack, president and CEO of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater.

2 weeks ago | tourscoop.com | Beth Luberecki

Want to be amazed by the Northern Lights or experience a solar or lunar eclipse? You’re not alone. Whether you call it noc-tourism or astro-tourism, planning a trip around celestial phenomena like these is a major travel trend for 2025 and beyond. The 2024 total solar eclipse helped kick off this enthusiasm for looking up, and it shows no signs of slowing down.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Beth Luberecki

Florida is far more than a collection of theme parks, water parks, and breezy beaches. There are just as many places to visit when you need an adults-only escape, and some of the state's top resorts have all the ingredients for romance. That means soothing spas, scenic settings, quiet spots for spending time together, and restaurants that skew more foodie than family-friendly. Here are my top picks for the best hotels for a romantic getaway in Florida.

3 weeks ago | familyvacationist.com | Beth Luberecki

Millions of families visit Orlando each year, making either once-in-a-lifetime visits or return trips to the theme park capital of the world. For big families who want the conveniences of a hotel or resort with the space to spread out that comes with a rental home, Villatel Orlando Resort offers a best-of-both-worlds type of stay. I recently got the chance to visit Villatel Orlando Resort with my husband and teenage daughter during the grand opening of its amenity center.