Experience

Afternoon tea originated in England as a custom practiced exclusively by the upper class. In the late 19th century, it went through a transformation which made it accessible to the middle classes as well. Now in the UK, you’ll find many…

Lucky muggles, witches and wizards are in Universal Studios, Orlando covering the pre-opening media blitz for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley. A red carpet has been rolled out for the stars of the film including Matthew…

You don't have to fly to Africa to go on a safari. The abundance of wildlife is, without doubt, amazing to witness, but America is home to many animals roaming free. Zoos are a wonderful and easily accessible way to observe these…

When I first decided to visit the UK earlier this year, I knew there was one place I had to check off my bucket list—Stonehenge. Like many, I grew up hearing about the mystique of Stonehenge with its immense stones stacked on top of one…

The walls hiding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter's Diagon Alley are down and the reveal is well worth the wait. We still don't have an official opening date, but vacation packages featuring Diagon Alley begin June 29th 2014. However,…

Almost 40% of people with paid vacation time...don't use it. That is according to a survey done by staffing firm, Robert Half. Of those skipping time off, 38% said they were saving it up for next year, while another 30% stated they just…

I love going on adventures. Whether it is swimming with dolphins, skydiving or camping with a gaggle of children, I am always up for something new. So, when I heard about Geocaching, I had to try it. No matter where you are, no matter…

The official date of the opening of Diagon Alley - Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando is...still unknown. BUT, all signs point to a mid to late June opening. Several super-lucky muggles have been invited to a Media…

I never realized just how much fun you could have running a 5K! It's not one of my strengths and, typically, you will only catch me running if I am being chased by zombies or when I hear the words "last call." However, these races are…

Looking for something unique to do? Hunting for an escape that will be memorable and, perhaps, educational? How about creating a gorgeous piece of furniture with the Willy Wonka of wood working, Tom Moser? Guests participating in the…