Rori Travels Florida

Attractions & To Do's

Wyland Galleries of Florida welcome Wyland in Gallery Shows

Wyland, the Internationally known marine artist, returned to two of the galleries named for him at Walt Disney World. Wyland Galleries of Florida located at Disney’s Polynesian and Boardwalk Resorts (a third not featuring the artist is found [Continue]

• Walt Disney World, Epcot, Flower & Garden Spring Merchandise
• Epcot’s Flower & Gardent Festival returns with playful Disney character topiary
• Walt Disney World presents Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival
• Dark Sky Festival settles across Harmony, Florida

Lodging

Rosen Family of Hotels and Resorts: multiple price points, same quality throughout Orlando

We’ve been fans of Rosen Hotels and Resorts in the Orlando area since we first arrived more than two years ago. In the time since we’ve visited for a number of reasons, been their guests so we can try them and share what they have to [Continue]

• Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside; Hotel offers comfortable night stay, central location along Florida’s Gulf Coast
• The Wyvern Hotel; Taste of comfortable luxury in Punta Gorda
• Mount Dora’s Tremain Street Cottages; Feel like home with comforts of getaway
• Rosen Hotel and Resorts: Shingle Creek in Photos

Beaches

Cocoa Beach; Beach rentals lets you enjoy the beach without the high costs

So you want to head to the beach, but you don’t want to spend a fortune? You want to have a place to sit – other than the sand or a towel – you want to maybe surf, maybe even have an umbrella to enjoy the day, but not fry in the [Continue]

• Skincom Sun Protection: tents and cabanas provide protection, fun in the sun from the sun
• Howard Park Beach offers kayaks, Stand Up Board; Bring your own or rent and get onto the Gulf of Mexico
• Parents Magazine names Fort De Soto Nation’s Best Family Beach
• Cocoa Beach offers stunning water front views, waves, white sandy beaches and plenty to do

Mount Dora

Gatehouse at Lakeside Inn; Gift shop, gallery, Florida treasure

Most any Inn or B&B will offer its guests a range of items to remember their stay via a gift shop. Somewhere to snatch up postcards, t-shirts and the like, while providing its own dash of local flavor. For the Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora, [Continue]

• Julianne’s Coastal Cottage brings coastal, Key West flavor to Mount Dora
• La Petite Maison in Mount Dora, Florida offers fragrances to enhance your home
• KaDee Kay offers a range of cooking, baking tools, with plenty of new ideas

More of Florida & Beyond

Give Me 5; Must do spots in Charlotte Harbor, Florida

I had the great opportunity to visit the Charlotte Harbor area of Florida recently, touring the area as a guest of their Convention and Visitors Bureau in an effort to let me learn about it, so I could share it with you. Covering a vast, natural [Continue]

• Give Me 5; 2011 photos of Florida
• Give Me 5; Great spots in Charlotte Harbor & Gulf Islands area
• Give Me 5; My Favorite Florida Photos

Savannah

Savannah’s historic President’s Quarters Inn; History, romance, beauty, charm

It’s been voted “Best Savannah Inn” (2010, 2009) and Best Savannah Romantic Inn/B&B” (2008, Savannah Magazine). The President’s Quarters Inn caught my attention and I knew I had to share it with you. The great irony is that I’ve not yet been to Savannah, [Continue]

• Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil; An aging book still catches the fancy of character, roagues, renigades and Savannah dreamers
• Give Me 5; Places in Savannah I want to see
• In Savannah Girl Scouts not allowed to sell cookies outside founder’s home; Stupid move makes national news, poor public relations