Grand Velas Riviera Maya – all-inclusive, all fantastic

Grand Velas Riviera Maya – all-inclusive, all fantastic

In all our travels, we’d never done the “all-inclusive” resort scene before.  That changed with our latest trip to Mexico.  We spent five luxurious days at Grand Velas Riviera Maya and couldn’t have been more impressed. Grand Velas Riviera Maya Something tells you...
The beautiful animals of Xcaret

The beautiful animals of Xcaret

Playa del Carmen is a popular vacation destination on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico with a number of cruise ships stopping here each year. Ferries also make routine crossings from here to Cozumel. One of the most popular tourist attractions just south of town is...
Authentic race car experience at Walt Disney Motor Speedway

Authentic race car experience at Walt Disney Motor Speedway

Richard Petty Driving Experience – Orlando, FL Listening to the growl of a 600-horsepower race car engine is one of my favorite sounds. Actually being inside the car at speeds of 140 mph plus is even better. Feeling the g-forces as you hug the turns and watching...
Tough Mudder preview

Tough Mudder preview

Tough Mudder – Central Florida November 8 and 9, 2014 Tough Mudder is a 10-mile long obstacle course designed to test the strength, endurance and perseverance of each competitor.  Not a race, it’s more of a personal challenge and an opportunity to help...
Fishing and birding on Lake Toho

Fishing and birding on Lake Toho

Lake Toho – Kissimmee, Florida Went fishing for large-mouth bass on Lake Toho today.  What a great smooth, easy to fish body of water.  Lots of wildlife to enjoy between bites. As we fished, and occasionally needed to refresh our bait,  we would toss the old...
Gator Hunting with Boggy Creek Airboats

Gator Hunting with Boggy Creek Airboats

Had a great dinner and then a great  moonlit airboat ride at Boggy Creek Airboats in Kissimmee, Florida.  Saw all sorts of gators from 1 foot up to 7-8 foot. Click on any photo for a larger view.   Boggy Creek Resort & RV Park 3705 Big Bass Road Kissimmee, FL...