Virgin Voyages – Not Your Average Cruise Experience!
Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages cruise line is definitely NOT your average ocean cruise. When Sir Richard set out to reinvent the cruise experience, many things were on the table – food, beverages, cabins, entertainment; virtually every aspect of cruising was reviewed and refined. Even the way things are referred to is unique – the trip […]
5 Itineraries for a Florida Road Trip
Florida has the perfect combination of landscapes, attractions and cities that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Travel in Florida can be done on a group tour or individually. For those that prefer a more unique experience for getting to know the Sunshine State, a road trip style is a safe and […]
Carnival Sunrise Sails Again
On a beautiful Saturday in August, we arrived at the Port of Miami to board the Carnival Sunrise for her return to service sailing. We had already checked in online, uploaded our passports, Covid vaccination records (completed at least 2 weeks prior), Covid tests (done within 3 days of sailing) and filled out the required […]
Visiting Orlando: Life Outside the Parks
One of the perks of living in South Florida is that we are close to so many travel destinations. Being just a few hours away fro Orlando makes it an easy and logical place to visit often. But is there more to Orlando that amusement parks? The answer is a resounding Yes! There are things […]
12 Beach Resorts to Enjoy a Day Pass in Greater Fort Lauderdale
It’s summer in North Hemisphere, and South Florida is hot! Last year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of tourists drastically decreased and hotels and resorts saw most of the reservations vanish. And when vaccinations started en masse it brought with it the hope of going back to normal, going back to traveling! Despite […]
Cruising is Back in the U.S.!
On Saturday, June 26, Captain Kate McCue, the first female cruise ship captain in the US, gave the order to cast off the lines and the Celebrity Edge became the first revenue cruise in the United State in over 15 months. Three of us packed a small picnic and some wine to toast her (of […]
Travel is Back – And it Could Be Safer Than Ever!
Hello, Living in Oakland Park readers! My name is Polly Hemstock and I am a travel agent, living and working here in Oakland Park. I will be writing a regular column on Travel for Living in Oakland Park. Are you as ready as I am to get back to travel now that things are opening […]
Socially Distant Sunshine: Beach Edition
Welcome back, Oakland Parkers! For our second edition of Socially Distant Sunshine we’re going to talk about the quintessential South Florida outdoor activity – beach days. Beaches are what we’re famous for. The thing is, there is no such thing as “the beach” when you live someplace as full of coastline as the tri-county area […]
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Keeps it Safe and Sound for Guests
As South Floridians, we often hear the phrase, “We live where others vacation”. With COVID-19 concerns, my travel has been much more limited. So, recently I had a staycation in our very own sunny South Florida. There are so many options to choose from: sandy beaches, theme park adventures, and iconic destinations like the newly […]
6 Tips You Should Consider When Visiting a Disney Theme Park
As residents of Oakland Park, we’re surrounded by “vacation” options. Before the pandemic, my go-to spot was Orlando. Therefore, I’ve become somewhat of a “self-proclaimed” expert when visiting Disney theme parks. Due to COVID-19 Disney World theme parks closed across the world and some remain closed. However, on July 11th, 2020, Disney World re-opened four […]
