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I got paint at my local Michael's craft store and got my carving tools from Amazon here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1602272041719-9NBA8OXZBKDH7WLHC8DF/processed_20201003_170933.jpg Lifestyle - Pumpkin Carving I started by drawing my design with a pencil free hand. I was able to make changes if I didn't like how it was coming out. Not an artist? You can download printable and just trace it on your pumpkin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1602272142025-QCCQM1PFO0C5O7K6J10C/processed_20201003_171437.jpg Lifestyle - Pumpkin Carving Once you love your idea, grab a sharpie and draw he final lines. This was helpful to trace where I was going to make the cuts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1602272178705-BWK64H698J64EL83U24A/processed_20201003_171646.jpg Lifestyle - Pumpkin Carving I used a tool to pike small holes first to make the carving and cutting a little easier. 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Here, you’ll experience song and dance performances by: -Mad Cow Theatre -The Russian Ballet Orlando -Opera Orlando To ensure the safety of guests and participants, seating will be limited to the first 347 people (no RSVP’s). Seating will open at 11:00 am. Tree Lighting at Apopka Farmers Market Kitland Nelson Park 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The City of Apopka welcomes you to join them for our annual Tree Lighting, as we light up Kit Land Nelson Park for the holidays. Plan to shop at the weekly Apopka Farmers Market Holiday Market from 5:30 PM to 8 PM Orlando Winter Fest at the Orlando Orange County Convention Center December 3rd - 6th A magical winter wonderland of festive tradition, attractions, live events and shopping await you. The winter scene and celebration will be the backdrop of a memorable experience for all ages this holiday season! Admission $13 (one day); $26 (unlimited), kids $6 (one day); $12 (unlimited). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606261766579-DDHEQB5NEUEJ57XPLQ7T/20201124_164954_030.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events Orlando 2020 - Downtown Orlando Lake Eola Wonderland Through January 3rd Catch the synchronized light and music Christmas Tree Show each night at Lake Eola Park starting at 5:45 p.m. The show runs each hour until 9:45 p.m. Miracle on Orange Christmas Bar Courtesy Bar Through Christmas Eve Holiday "pop-up" Bar is taking over The Courtesy. Get in to see all things Christmas and enjoy a menu filled with holiday themed cocktails! Dazzling Nights : Immerse in the wonder of holiday light Leu Gardens December 1 - January 3 Immerse yourself in a million lights at ‘Dazzling Nights,’ an interactive holiday event at Leu Gardens. Presented by AdventHealth and brought to you by Creative City Project and Memoir Agency. When you arrive at Leu Gardens, you will have a photo opportunity in front of a unique, 30’ tall towering Christmas tree. Interactive lights on the ground light up and ring like holiday bells when stepped upon. Immerse yourself in a 65’ long tunnel of wondrous light. And the evening wouldn’t be complete without snow and holiday tunes, plus so much more! Dinos In Lights Festive Holiday Show Orlando Science Center Through December 24 Add some sparkle to the holiday season and see some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light with the Dinos In Lights show at Orlando Science Center! Join Stan the T-Rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light. Each family-friendly show will run for four minutes. This dazzling light show is included in general admission for a limited time so don't miss out! Be sure to see it multiple times on your visit as the experience is different from every angle. Shows begin every 30 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. Purchase tickets here. Season of Sparkle at Albert Park Every Saturday until December 19th 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. FREE holiday event series in College Park. -- Live music in the Gazebo -- Artisan vendors -- Safe activity for kids -- Masks required! November 28, December 5, 12, and 19. For details click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606261842521-J6GNWHZ8FNW7SSJE1R48/Screenshot_20201124-164217_Photos.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events Orlando 2020 - Kissimmee Holiday Magic at the Gaylord Palms Orlando Through January 3rd Gaylord Palms is offering several ways to celebrate the holiday season. First, a new, interactive event, I Love Christmas Movies™, invites you to walk through scenes from some of your favorite holiday films, including The Polar Express, A Christmas Story, Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and The Year Without a Santa Claus. Other Christmas attractions include Snow Flow Mountain, Snowball Build and Blast, and more. You can get tickets here. Jolly Creek Resort Holiday Festival Through January 2nd Explore a Christmas Village featuring live music by the Society Orchestra and more. Enjoy thousands of dazzling lights, artificial snowfall every hour, shopping, dining, crafting, and even meet Santa Claus! A portion of the proceeds of this event go to benefit the Second Harvest Central Florida food bank. Night of a Million Lights Give Kids the World Village Until January 3rd For the first time ever, guests can experience the childlike wonder of the magical, whimsical Village during a walk-through, fully immersive holiday light spectacular. Stroll the 84-acre nonprofit resort, aglow with more than three million lights; savor delicious treats; and enjoy the accessible rides and storybook attractions that have brought happiness and hope to critically ill children and their families from around the world for 34 years. Guests will experience a 150-foot lighted tunnel, the entire Avenue aglow, 45 decorated resort villas, 150 larger-than-life holiday-themed wireframe displays; an enchanting, illuminated gingerbread arch; and four photo spots in addition to the Village itself being a picturesque backdrop for your holiday memories. Santa will spread holiday cheer from a socially distant location. Purchase tickets here. Santa Workshop Experience at ICON Park Through December 24 Join us for the all-new Santa Workshop Experience and continue the tradition you’ve come to know and love! Get tickets here. Experiences include: - Free covered parking - Free Wheel ride in private holiday capsules for all children with photo purchase - 50% off admission offer for additional riders - Unlimited cell phone and video use with your advance reservation - Train ride available on Santa’s North Pole Express - Holiday beverages and treat offerings - 40+ restaurants, shops, and attractions to explore around the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606261900165-K9YWUVCJ851X9QWPXU55/Screenshot_20201124-164300_Photos.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events Orlando 2020 - Celebration Sippin Santa Christmas Bar Melia Orlando Suite Hotels The festive tiki holiday pop-up begins on November 27th through January 3rd at Meliá Orlando Celebration. Visit the 360 American Bistro & Bar and experience the Tiki Christmas ambiance and signature Sippin' Santa cocktails! Cocktail mugs and glasses available for sale on-site. Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth Disney Springs Through December 30th As in year’s past, each tree is themed to a popular Disney character, attraction, or story, with trees now spread throughout all four Disney Springs neighborhoods. The jolly holiday scavenger hunt that allows you to safely wander and explore the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll. The scavenger hunt is complementary and collateral can be picked up from select retail stores, Disney Springs Welcome Center, and Disney’s PhotoPass Studio. As you explore, don’t forget to take advantage of special discounts and offers available on the back of your map from select retail and dining locations. Once you complete your scavenger hunt, bring it to a redemption location for a special surprise. https://www.rusorican.com/advice/2020/10/27/ofrendas-hispanic-heritage-month monthly 0.5 2020-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603826199375-WYR9K1LQEKSJXJCNV55F/Screenshot_20201027-151525_Photos.jpg Tips & Events - Ofrendas Hispanic Heritage Month - Ofrendas Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Ofrendas,” an annual celebration in Fort Lauderdale. The History Museum has created a homage to the colorful traditions of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos. The exhibit opened on October 4 and is running through November 2. You will find fine art and creative community memorial altars or “ofrendas” covered in photographs, flowers and favorite items of the dearly departed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603826220747-87F699UWI7SFFDJHOGSH/Screenshot_20201027-151515_Photos.jpg Tips & Events - Ofrendas Hispanic Heritage Month - 2020 Events Sunday, November 1, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Florida Day of the Dead Celebration’s Shadow Puppet Theater and giant puppets Enjoy Catrinas and Folklorico performances at the New River Inn. Participate in limited, timed ticket tours of the “Ofrendas” exhibition. Monday, November 2 from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Florida Day of the Dead Celebration Closing Evening; Free Bring your family to History Fort Lauderdale for an evening of pop-up ofrendas, luminarias on the New River and entertaining and engaging performers including Tradicional Aztek Dancers Tloke Nahuake. Last chance for timed ticket tours of the “Ofrendas” exhibition. https://www.rusorican.com/advice/2019/11/21/rundisney monthly 0.5 2020-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1581698777559-EXEMXWBQLAD9V21OTVFV/557989905 Tips & Events - RunDisney - Bib Pickup Typically you worry about race day and that’s about it. Disney is a well oiled machine and they know how to get fans to great an epic weekend and spend money! Starting the Thursday before race days (Friday AM - 5k, Saturday AM - 10k, Sunday AM - Half) Expo is open for bib pick up and so much more! As a part of your package you get your bib and a finisher shirt. The kicker, you have two different locations to go to each. But, I was totally ok with that! I picked up my bib and was ushered into the official Run Disney shopping center. They had shirts, jackets, cups, pins, etc. They had custom gear per race. I snagged a shirt that said “I did it” in the 10k theme. A little presumptions but I knew I would finish! I was happy I got to use my annual pass discount! My only complaint is that they ran out of 10k pins - seems the eBay crowd got to the store early, annoying! And before you leave, character photos! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1581699094468-XTOMBEP25ZCCL6JHPZ97/IMG_20191102_181707_656.jpg Tips & Events - RunDisney - Expo Once you get your bib you get a coupon to go pick up your shirt in the next building. In the expo exhibit hall there are tons of booths filled with various companies related to running. They have fun running skirts to complete the perfect princess outfit, as well as headbands that look like tiaras! You can also get fitted for running sneakers, grab a pair of non slip sunglasses or find the perfect set of headphones for race day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1581699062051-DK4DN4JZQNO8RMG52SG4/IMG_20191102_052719_114.jpg Tips & Events - RunDisney - Race Day This is an early wake up call! Race starts at 5:30am but you need to hop on a bus between 4 - 4:30am. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1581698862412-ADTMB5LX8KWENDPAU91L/559117970 Tips & Events - RunDisney - Photo Ops Depending on how long your race is, you will see a variety of character photo stops along the course. There is typically a short line but it works the same as a normal character picture opportunity just make sure that your bib number is clearly visible. You do not need to scan your magic band the Disney cast will send you your picture by your bib number. On race day make sure to link your photo pass to your race and bib number. Through out the day all the photos will load on the My Disney Experience app. You will also see little green tents, these are the photographers taking action shots of the runners. Keep in mind they have wide lens so they capture pictures further away so make sure to wave and smile and again make sure your bib number is clearly visible! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1581698904758-9RYWZ7GESUQURB5VIY8R/558943244 Tips & Events - RunDisney - Show off the medal The Disney staff is amazing at making all the runners feel amazing. Going to the parks right after a race is the best idea! Every cast member will congratulate you on your race and the photographers do an amazing job at capturing pictures of you in the park with your medal. They are all so proud of the runners! https://www.rusorican.com/advice/2019/11/21/holiday-events-orlando monthly 0.5 2019-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574441245437-0HILBFQL64839FA8R704/20191122_114619.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events Orlando - Special Events Light Up SoDo - December 1 This event is Family-Friendly AND Pet-Friendly so grab the kids and your furry friends and head on down to the SoDo Shopping Center for an evening full of Holiday Fun! Get ready to experience an all New Kids Zone, Face Painting, Writing Letters to Santa, Stilt Walkers, Train Rides, Princesses, Bounce Houses, Balloon Artist, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, XL106.7’s Johnny Magic from Johnny’s House, Orlando Brewing, Rock Pit Brewing, Swirlery Wine Bar, Food Trucks, Live Performances and SO MUCH MORE! Lake Eola Tree Lighting December 6 Save the date for Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration at Lake Eola Park. This free event features a ceremonial first lighting of Lake Eola Park’s 72-foot Christmas tree, live music and performances, vendor booths, and The Daily City’s Food Truck Bazaar serving delicious bites. Light Up Baldwin Park - Friday, December 6 Come celebrate with Baldwin Park for the annual Light up Baldwin Park event in conjunction with the Baldwin Park First Friday Festival. The event is free to attend, and will be held in the Baldwin Park Village Center on December 6th, at 5:30pm. Stroll the festival enjoying the music, artist and vendor booths, Santa photos, food trucks, and local businesses. At 7:30pm, join us on New Broad Street, to Light Up Baldwin Park! Vendor booths and food trucks will be available to enjoy until 9:30pm. Presented by AdventHealth and Park Life Orlando Singing Christmas Tree - Friday, December 6th The show of Christmas classics featuring a huge choir, full orchestra, dance, powerful drama and a beautiful display of 250,000 lights on our two 45-foot-tall Christmas Trees. From its beginning over three decades ago, the Trees have become one of Central Florida’s most loved and spectacular traditions. The show is all new every year so you don't want to miss it! Starts at 7:30pm. Sock it to Cancer - Friday, December 6th This year in support of The Adam Michael Rosen Foundation, Rosen Shingle Creek’s nonprofit partners are joining up for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser. Come experience over 30 of Orlando’s most prestigious nonprofits and their holiday Christmas trees before they are moved into our hotel lobby. This 3-hour festive reception will feature an interactive food event with some of Orlando’s finest chefs and restaurants who will be offering samples of their most popular menu items. Guest will also receive a holiday signature drink (cash bar also available). Bring a pair of new adult or child-sized holiday socks and use them to vote on your favorite nonprofit tree. You may bring up to 5 pairs of socks per person and you can vote on multiple trees. Whichever tree collects the most socks, that organization will receive a $5,000 donation from The Adam Michael Rosen Foundation. If you forget or run out of socks, additional sock voting vouchers will be sold at the event starting at $10.00. Proceeds and voucher ticket sales directly benefit The Adam Michael Rosen Foundation. All socks will be collected by The Adam Michael Rosen Foundation and distributed to area hospitals and families in need of holiday comfort during these most challenging times in their lives. Dog Day Afternoon Christmas Edition - Sunday December 8 For December, Ivanhoe Park Brewing has a special Dog Day Afternoon. Santa will be out for photos for your pup at his workshop. There will be snow and special Christmas dog treats and vendors. Get that Christmas shopping for your pup while enjoying a beer! Event starts at 1pm Bowl your socks off December 13 'Tis the season for balls, pins, and festive socks! Because nothing bonds people like beer... er... bowling and banter. Feeling competitive? Form your own team, name it, make a shirt... Do it up right. Prefer not to bowl? No problem. Come make holiday cards at our cool card making table, and connect with your fellow creatives in Orlando. SOCK it to us with your most ridiculous holiday foot gear and sparkly holiday attire. The more creative, the better! DONATE one or multiple pairs of socks! We are giving socks to adults and children that may not have any. Ugly Sweater Party - December 14 Annual Ugly Sweater Party and Winter Seasonal Release of Hazel Nutty-Cracker Imperial Stout starting at 1pm. Very limited release on Hazel Nutty-Cracker, so come early to get some before the keg kicks. We will be having a contest for the ugliest sweater and drink specials all day. We will be making it snow and lots of other fun surprises! SantaCon Orlando - December 14th SantaCon Orlando is an annual event uniting all Santas for one last night on the town before heading back to the North Pole to prepare for the biggest job of the year. Be there, or be on the naughty list! Dress as Santa and help us spread holiday cheer and whimsy across Downtown Orlando. Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade - December 14th A spirited fleet of decorated boats of all types --pontoon, ski, jetski, kayak -- will parade around the perimeter of Lake Virginia to add to the Christmas Spirit in Winter Park. Last year an audience of over 1,000 lined the shores of Lake Virginia at Rollins College to watch the great variety of decorated water craft. Live music, food, add to the festivities. All donations at the event will benefit the Winter Park High School Food Pantry. Nutcracker at Lake Eola - December 21 Starting at 7:30pm, free Community Performance by the Russian Ballet! Celebrate the holiday season with The Nutcracker, featuring unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, onstage blizzards, timeless choreography and Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary arrangement performed live by the Russian Ballet Orlando. Milk Mart Lazy Shoppers Holiday Market - December 22 For anyone looking for that last minute gift for their holiday celebrations, or for a chance to get out of the house with the family that's come to town and refuses to leave until temperatures back home rise above freezing, this is the place to be. With a plethora of unique vendors, food trucks, live music, and more, it's fun for the whole family (including the pups!)! December 22nd from 12PM-6PM for our holly-est, jolly-est event of the year; featuring a wide array of vendors with a gift for everyone on your list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574441424169-GZK3SZ1T429DHRBQEOM4/FB_IMG_1574441350168.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events Orlando - Ongoing Holiday Events Epcot Festival of the Holidays - November 29 - December 30 An International Yuletide Extravaganza. Discover a festival like no other, featuring the joyous holiday traditions of our 11 World Showcase nations. Epcot International Festival of the Holidays surrounds you in the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season, as celebrated by cultures near and far. Come and delight in stirring live musical productions. Savor seasonal food & beverage specialties at the expanded Holiday Kitchens. And take a festive global tour—as costumed performers bring time-honored traditions to life throughout World Showcase! Sippin Santa at Avanti Palms - December 1 - 25 Be sure to stop by to experience our festive events throughout the Sippin' Santa dates. We're hosting themed events every Monday and Wednesday throughout the holidays! Ugly Sweater Nights every Monday night with a contest on the ugliest sweater at 8:30pm each Monday and the winner will receive two free drinks (excluding the Jingle Bowl) and a complimentary memorable Sippin’ Santa shot glass! Christmas Movie Nights with classics happening every Wednesday from 4pm - 12am. Miracle on Orange - November 25 - December 25 Holiday "pop-up" Bar is taking over The Courtesy. November 24th- December 24th. Get in to see all things Christmas! Gaylord Palms Ice Exhibit - November 25 - January 5 Celebrate holiday traditions, both old and new! Don't miss visiting our nine-degree attraction ICE! for a rare winter's chill in Central Florida. ICE! features an all-new theme for 2019 - THE POLAR EXPRESS™! In addition to ICE! in our Alpine Village, you'll find snow tubing, snowball tossing, Photos with Santa, holiday shopping, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions sing-along show, gingerbread decorating and much more. Disney Springs Tree Trail - November 8 - January 5 A custom-decorated holiday trees, each dedicated to a popular Disney theme featuring characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and others. At Santa’s Chalet, a jolly Santa Claus welcomes guests until Dec 24. And you’re invited to also join in Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt and discover where the mischievous Experiment 626 is hiding. Grand Floridian GingerBread House - November 25 - December 25 Enjoy the giant gingerbread house, glistening Christmas trees, and photo opportunities galore followed by lunch in one of the resorts many lovely restaurants. Frosty’s Christmastime Lounge - all year round Christmas themed bar that is open all year round in Downtown Orlando. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574441452262-4B17K0QH3NI6TJMR5Z9Q/20191122_114646.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events Orlando - Fitness Winter-ish 5k - Sunday, December 8th The Winter-ish 5k at Blanchard Park, Sunday December 8, 2019. Because December in Florida may or may not be cold or hot... It's just winter-ish!!! Come celebrate our Florida Winter-ish season! Christmas Cookie Run - Saturday December 15 Cookies, Santa, & "Snow! 5K Family Fun Run with clock timing • 1 mile Fun Run • Photos with Santa • Cookies with Santa's elves • Costume contest • "Snow" • Awesome medals & race shirts Jingle Run - December 14th Gather your family, gather your friends and co-workers and ring in the season at this holiday favorite, the RDV Jingle Run! Conveniently located in the <3 of Maitland, every penny brought in stays local to help children in our community through the Boys & Girls Clubs in Eatonville. Ugly Sweater 5k at Reunion - Dec 21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574441439877-DF6VZ517FASAQWX0576F/FB_IMG_1574441389380.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events Orlando - Bar Crawls 12 Bars of Christmas Pub Crawl - Friday, December 6 Orlando Pub Crawl is doing it again and with the help of our partners Orlando Sport and Social Club, Mel’s Bad Girls Club and 101one WJRR! It’s time to crawl and help out a great cause during the holidays. So get dressed up in all of your favorite holiday gear from Santa Hats to Ugly Sweaters to anything that helps spread that holiday cheer. Let’s share the OPC cheer we have all year long and help out the less fortunate families in Greater Orlando during the holidays. Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl - Saturday December 7th The 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl is here and we want the city of Orlando to join in on the fun. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK! Bar Partners & Specials: WaiTiki- Registration from 4pm to 6pm. Then to Wall Street Cantina, Downtown Pourhouse 12 Bars of Xmas - Saturday December 14 The 12 Bars Of Xmas Is Coming! Get Your Santa, Elf, Reindeer, & Crazy Holiday Costumes Ready To Party! Check in starts at 4pm. Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl - December 21 7pm - Cleos/ 8pm - Caseys/ 9pm - Frostys/ 10pm - Cocktails & Screams/ 11pm - Wall St Plaza/ 11:15pm - Group Photo/ Midnight - Lizzies/ 1am - The Lodge https://www.rusorican.com/advice/2019/11/21/holiday-events-south-florida monthly 0.5 2019-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574348248810-OZ54VW0M50ZKADN09CHS/20191121_095711.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events South Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574348162735-XLNSLQIP4UP8VWSTBEO4/Screenshot_20191121-093403_Photos.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events South Florida - Broward County It's A Wonderful Life in Plantation Holiday Parade - Saturday November 23rd Join the City of Plantation for their annual holiday parade! The parade route is from State Rd 7 & Broward Blvd to NW 69th Ave, concluding at Plantation City Hall. Light Up the Beach - Tuesday Nov 26th Join the City of Fort Lauderdale from 5:30p - 8:30p with the illumination of more than 50,000 holiday lights along the beach and the return of “Olas” the 20ft snowman. Weston Town Center Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, December 1st From 4pm-8pm, Weston City Officials will be Lighting the Tree. They will have Snow, Live Shows, Disney Characters, the Famous Choo Choo Train, Bounce Houses, Face Painting and Balloon Forms. Christmas on Las Olas - Tuesday, December 3rd at 5pm Snow will fall again on Las Olas Boulevard, transforming the area into a magical winter wonderland as locals and visitors return to the beloved 57th Annual Christmas on Las Olas. The fun-filled event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5-10 p.m. between SE 6th Avenue and SE 11th Avenue. It is free and open to the public. Tree Lighting (City of Miramar) - Saturday, December 7th The tree lighting will start at 6pm at the Miramar Town Center Candy Cane Parade on Hollywood Beach - December 7th Get ready to get your share of peppermints and candy canes at South Florida's premier holiday celebration, the 64th Annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade. An estimated 40,000 people will line the Broadwalk at 7p to watch the parade make its way from Scott Street south to Harrison Street. What a wonderful way to usher in the holiday season with a 100-entry festive parade along Hollywood's gorgeous oceanfront Broadwalk bordered on one side with holiday decorated restaurants, cafes and small lodgings on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Expect a multitude of lighted floats, colorful entries, marching bands, baton twirlers and costumed characters. Besides the floats and the seemingly endless supply of candy canes and peppermints, local talent fills the parade ranks. Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Friday December 13th BB&T Center in Sunrise This beloved holiday extravaganza puts a unique spin on traditional holiday favorites with a sound heavily influenced by bands like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin - for many, a multi-generational, holiday tradition. This year, TSO will perform an all-new production of their iconic “Christmas Eve and Other Stories.” 12 Bars of Christmas FTL - Dec 14th Get Your Santa, Elf, Reindeer, & Crazy Holiday Costumes Ready To Party! Get 2 Complementary Drinks/Shots & Drink Specials Exclusive To Our Crawlers with Food Specials At Select Locations. Check in at 6pm, specials until 2am. The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade - Dec 14th at 6:30pm The Parade starts at Stranahan House traveling East along the New River in Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. It’s 12 Miles of the “Greatest Show on H20.” The parade takes approximately 2 and 1/2 hours to view from one location. Private boats to the giant showboats and corporate megayachts will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens and many other exciting entries expected to be viewed by over one million spectators. Holiday Social at The Wharf - Thursday Dec 19th Celebrate the holiday season with Emerge Broward from 6pm - 8pm! Join them for a night of networking and mingling at The Wharf Fort Lauderdale. And don't forget your festive holiday sweaters! SantaCon - Saturday, December 21st SantaCon is BACK in Fort Lauderdale! will turn Las Olas into a river of Santas and holiday mayhem! Come to Las Olas dressed in your holiday bests. That means Santa suits, elf ears, reindeer horns and holiday costumes. Start or end at any location of your choice. Charity Raffle at Township 7pm-10pm benefiting Jack & Jill Children's Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574348285278-OCXJ6KYYR6UIJ6Z6JY54/20191121_094845.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events South Florida - Broward Ongoing Symphony of Lights - Friday November 22 - December 30th ‘Tis the season! Celebrate Christmas a little earlier this year at Village at Gulfstream Park, which will come alive with more than 250,000 lights, a giant Christmas tree lighting, live performances, over 2,000 attendees and an appearance by “the man” himself: Santa Claus. Visitors revel in the lights and holiday spirit nightly from 6pm - 11pm. Miracle on Las Olas -Wednesday November 26th - January 2nd Miracle the Christmas themed pop up cocktail bar is coming to Las Olas with Christmas decor and lots of holiday cheer! It will take over Java & Jam with a new J&J dinner dinner menu with inspired dishes like the Diner Burger, Meatloaf, Reuben, Roast Chicken, Salads and more! Reservations are not available, walk-ins only. Holiday Fantasy Lights Drive Through at Tradewinds Park - November 27th - December 31, 2019 Tradewinds Park will again be a fantasy of color, lights and design this holiday season. Through the generous efforts of Brandano Displays with Broward County Parks Department and the city of Coconut Creek. WaterTaxi Light Cruise - November 30 - December 24 Come see the beautiful mansions of Fort Lauderdale all dressed up for the holidays while you enjoy live holiday music and a cash bar with specialty cocktails aboard the festively decorated Double Decker Water Taxi! Garden of Lights at Flamingo Gardens - Enjoy tens of thousands of lights decorating the Arboretum and Wray Home on December 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29, 2019. This special night time viewing event features decorations and holiday scenes adorning the garden pathways, Santa’s Snow Mound, interactive life-sized snow globe, and holiday crafts to make & take. Polar Express on GoBrightline All aboard! Relive the magic of the classic story and be whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Santa and his elves board the train to greet passengers with the first gift of Christmas. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in an immersive onboard experience – just like in the film! In addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip, each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell and souvenir golden ticket. Passengers are required to arrive approximately one hour before their listed departure time in order to park, pass through security, and check in at Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station at 101 NW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574349142050-JCCG9WCPYCEOPABXL7WG/20191121_100112.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events South Florida - Miami Dade CityPlace Doral Tree Lighting Ceremony - Saturday, November 23rd At 6 p.m. the holiday cheer kicks off at CityPlace Doral's entertainment plaza with live music, food, performances and more. Luminosa Miami Chinese Lantern Festival - October 5 - November 25 Luminosa is the 2019 Chinese Lantern Festival at Jungle Island. Opening October 5, 2019, guaranteed to be the most extraordinary LED exhibition in Miami. South Florida has a big suprise this year, teaming up with Jungle Island & Zigong Lantern Group, Bayfront Holiday Village Nov 28 - Dec 25 Santa is coming to Downtown Miami's iconic Bayfront Park to transform it into the magical Bayfront Holiday Village offering free, family-friendly programming all season long. Guests of all ages will enjoy daily 50 ft. Christmas tree LED light shows, waterfront roller-skating by Bayskate, over 50 local vendors, festive music and al fresco food and drinks. Miracle in Miami -November 25 - December 30 The pop up Christmas themed pop up bar is finally coming to Miami! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574348352745-PRT6FRITJYY195I4PZKP/20191121_094901.jpg Tips & Events - Holiday Events South Florida - Palm Beach Jingle Jam Dec 7th at Mizner Park Join hundreds of your favorite friends dressed as Santa, Hanukkah Harry, and Mrs. Claus this holiday season. Located at Mizner Park Amphitheater for the 1st Annual Jingle Jam Fest. Enjoy live entertainment and food trucks. 18 to jingle and 21 to jam. Wine & Wreath Workshop December 7th WineHouseSocial is starting the holidays with a wreath decorating afternoon! One glass of house wine and lite bites included. From 2p - 4p, $65 per person. 100 foot Christmas Tree The tree is open daily, with a $1 suggested donation. You can walk inside and look up and see the tree internally. There are also little windows with displays inside and music playing. In the courtyard you can meet Santa, ride the carousel, ice skate or play mini golf. Miracle at Delray Christmas Pop up in Death or Glory Christmas decorations, lights and fun surprises adorn each location. There is also a special festive menu and glassware. Drinks like a Christmapolitan, Snowball Old Fashioned and Bad Santa. One of my favorites is the Run Run Rudolph which has gin, mulled wine puree, lemon and prosecco. Great mix of classic and bubbles with a holiday twist! A unique bonus is a festive food menu as well! We went with Bah Hamburger which is also available with a vegan patty. The tomato aioli is such a great touch with the seasoned patty. It also comes with rosemary fries which are amazing! Winter Wonderland at Hoffman’s Chocolate - Friday November 22nd - December 30 A FREE family-friendly event. Colorful holiday lights and festive ornaments adorning the trees throughout the garden with a magnificent 12-foot Christmas tree sponsored by LaCroix Water. Special Menorah Lighting Ceremony and Santa Claus is in the gardens every night starting November 29th thru December 23rd from 6–10pm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574348387817-O8WADS51KIOLTAFNSSWY/IMG_0893%7E2.HEIC Tips & Events - Holiday Events South Florida https://www.rusorican.com/advice/2019/6/7/packing-101 monthly 0.5 2019-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1560863769944-Y066DL2CI9STE06ZYB1Z/Screenshot_20190618-091240_Instagram.jpg Tips & Events - Packing 101 - Weather Knowing the weather in advance can help pack. Will it be cold at night? Make sure to layer, bring a long sleeve shirt to throw on top or a jacket if it is colder. Will you be out in the sun? Bring sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Pictured, Old Navy green long sleeve with cut off shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1560863740780-ZLT3BA9MARCCLWJ2PRSM/DSC_5803.jpg Tips & Events - Packing 101 - Layouts Layout each outfit to see everything you need for it. Put it together with accessories so you know what has to go in your bag. I usually plan a day and a night outfit depending on what I am doing on my trip. Pictured matching performance set from Old Navy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1560864254874-3TO6CV2VEYWQNY1PCO1R/20190618_092240.jpg Tips & Events - Packing 101 - Matching I try to stick with similar pieces so I can use the same accessories. I stick with blacks and greys or browns and neutrals. This helps with jewelry, jackets and shoes. Speaking of shoes, if you plan to walk opt for comfort and cute with a pair of vans or keds. https://www.rusorican.com/advice/2018/9/10/working-out-while-traveling monthly 0.5 2018-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536618861642-V6H18Y65OC92B6S1BLKO/tiu+bands.png Tips & Events - Working Out While Traveling Resistance bands! This is hands down the easiest way to get a workout in with one piece of tiny equipment that can fit in your pocket! Tone It Up offers so many great, easy & quick workouts on their mobile app. You can type in “booty bands” and voila! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536619231669-0W57RHRJAA6QNNCWY0AF/yoga+mat.jpg Tips & Events - Working Out While Traveling I do a lot of travel for business so I’m usually walking all over meeting halls or exhibit floors extremely stressed out. I try to start my day off with a stretch and a quick 20 minute workout to get my blood flowing. A fellow TIU girl gave me this foldable yoga mat when she was my secret santa a couple years back. It has been a lifesaver! Easy to fold and put in my suitcase and much more comfortable than a hotel towel - do not ever just workout on those floors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536619138989-ABY8GIBRW9B0XKVNESBE/IMG_9965.JPG Tips & Events - Working Out While Traveling If you are traveling for leisure, combine exploring and working out! I always search for a bike tour of a new city! Carve out 2 hours of your day and pack in a fun exciting tour of the destination and get some great cardio in at the same time. 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I went for the classic black and white buffalo print but there are multiple color options. This fits true to size, I am wearing a medium. Shop pants here. The tops are the same thermal material. Long sleeved but still pretty light material. Also true to size, I am wearing a medium. Shop tops here. Sleepwear isn’t complete without comfy slippers and I found these light slippers with a pom pom which are perfect! Shop slippers here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1573506681061-HH0CXTRQZM0J5NKDUDZW/20191111_123726.jpg Products - Pajama Jam - Long & Short mix I kept the same style thermal top but realized here in Florida I may not always need a long pant so paired the top with a light jaw string shorts. I kept with the holiday theme and stayed with a green plaid pattern but there are a variety of patterns. 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The length was nice, hitting my 5’10” frame mid calf so I could flaunt a cute pair of heels. I also paired this with the same fitted crop black tee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1567433431571-5UT9T9W0QK3X27KHW4GF/LRM_EXPORT_705944895369753_20190902_094616305.jpeg Products - Target Haul for Fall - Animal Print Speaking of animal print this top is perfect for fall and a great piece for work. I tend to shy away from button down but this did fit true to size. I am wearing a medium. I didn’t see this one online but here is a V-neck version. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1567433138038-DG2DKCTGMR1Z6CBCEHEC/20190902_085553.jpg Products - Target Haul for Fall - Capes What's great about this cape is that it is sleeveless. If it is colder you can pair with a long sleeve top but you can wear it without to keep in the fall theme without having too many layers in Florida. I would also pair it with a belt to give more of a shape. This only comes in a one size fits most. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1567434052881-MXQYUURA4ALRDCHKTY35/IMG_20190514_084356_995.jpg Products - Target Haul for Fall - Overalls Who would have thought the day would come when overalls not only come back but come back so hot! Universal Thread delivered with this olive green shorts version. It is not the typical buckle of an overall but a tie to keep the look softer and more feminine. I paired it with a cropped black fitted tee so the look would not be bulky and hold a nicer shape. This fits true to size and I am wearing a medium. For fall, the pants version would be best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1567433337819-0U2P6JH8WYNMM2C9D9MX/20190902_085710.jpg Products - Target Haul for Fall - Cardigan Here is an amazing Madewell dupe! Everyone went crazy for this cardigan during the Nordstrom sale. This is a great value at $29.99 compared to the $60 for the typical splurge. This is also true to size. There are a variety of solid cardigans in stock for “A New Day” collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1567433507866-DCBHC5AEUILJ0H2U9XC8/20190902_090012.jpg Products - Target Haul for Fall - Tie Dye I could not resist these tie dye sweat pants. Wild Fabel also has a matching hoodie, but again in South Florida I don’t need all the warmth. I will be pairing this with a grey tank top but Target did not have any on the floor in my size so I paired with the long sleeve to show the color compliment. I kept these true to my medium size since going up a size were too baggy. https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-products/2019/4/24/square-organics monthly 0.5 2019-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1556191952290-A8ETEHRUQLQ9Q6AYNTNR/IMG_20190402_083850_600.jpg Products - Square Organics I came across Square Organics in my hunt for a protein bar to fit my diet and my tastebuds. I have had to limit my dairy intake but I still wanted to find a bar that could give me a protein boost to balance my increased workout routine but still tastes good! I really enjoy the chocolate coated bars! It feels like I’m getting in a cheat snack, especially with the cookie dough version! Bonus! Square Organics does a lot of good! In 2013, they partnered with leading anti-human trafficking nonprofit, Not For Sale. So when you buy products, Square will make a donation of their net profits quarterly! 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I put together Florida’s Hollywood bags for those that signed up or walked up after registration closed to keep the energy going. We had a constant flow of people coming up asking for bags. There were so many green bags around the beach that beach goers wanted in on the action too. We had guests from all around the world wanting to participate even on their vacation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1556192103447-FBT7EP3BIBAC2KCECXQD/20190422_153827.jpg Products - Square Organics Hollywood CRA maintenance crew was out there with us and disposed of all the trash and collected all recycled items. We were able to keep Hollywood Beach beautiful and keep all the trash off the beach and out of the ocean. https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-products/2018/12/13/megababe monthly 0.5 2019-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1546713918147-JURDGTWGX1ZCOZW3JGWX/IMG_4169+%281%29.JPG Products - MegaBabe - 12ishStyle to MegaBabe My go to had been a swipe of my regular deodorant but that wasn’t always the best fix. Luckily, I went to an event on South Beach at Aerie and heard the wonderful Katie Sturino talk about her blog 12ishStyle. Her main message on body positivity is amazing! It started with the series on Instagram #SupersizeTheLook to her newest campaign to companies to #makemysize - Katie’s message is revolutionary! Then inspiration hit! Katie was tired of using men’s deodorant on her thighs or buying products targeted to runners. Megababe is all about finding solutions for problems that women have been shamed about for years. After Hollywood created a misconception that your thighs touching somehow means that you are less than perfect, Megababe found a solution. Let’s break those taboos, you are not the only one with these issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1546643357801-CBOZ6HFP1DB0FEC52KHH/IMG_3727.jpg Products - MegaBabe I really appreciated the all natural ingredients in the product. MegaBabe Thigh Rescue is a non-toxic anti-friction stick that prevents thigh chafe. The balm-like formula creates a barrier that sits on top of skin, allowing thighs that rub to glide smoothly against each other. Made with aloe, grape seed oil and antioxidant rich vitamin E to provide extra hydration for happy, healthy skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1546643392140-WHR7NP1AM9TFG1OLIEN6/IMG_3729.jpg Products - MegaBabe Another favorite product is the Mega Babe Bust Dust! 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The building itself looks like a mini White House and just next to it is a mini replica of Mount Rushmore! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1631019946562-B1SJ12M9792BBUWE6BUG/processed_20210904_125607.jpg Destinations - Clermont Charm - Gastropub I read a lot of great reviews on yelp about the Crooked Spoon! A must is one of their burgers! I went with the 420 burger: Florida Angus beef, Swiss, candied bacon, fried onion ring, pineapple relish, honey mustard aioli, brioche bun. I subbed the honey mustard for their raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce and had a side of fries. SO VERY GOOD! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1631020081072-EJHJOXW069QVFYW0BSQ8/processed_20210904_144743.jpg Destinations - Clermont Charm - Mini Food Hall This is a shop local gem! There are about 10-15 vendors inside. Ranging from plants, jewelry, to snacks, Boba or desserts. Each booth has a little seating and there are places to sit outside too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1631020036241-D5K8SSPUE4C1HT36I6WX/processed_20210904_143446.jpg Destinations - Clermont Charm - Comic Controllers Old school soda shoppe. Cheesecake. Video games. Random mix yet totally perfect! Cosmic controllers is also home to Pop Culture Soda Shoppe & Sweet Cups Chef. https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2021/8/5/day-trip-to-sanford-fl monthly 0.5 2021-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1629119142812-PK0P9V3OWHK1RQBS7KX8/Screenshot_20210816-090230_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Day Trip to Sanford, FL - Downtown I love finding quaint downtowns that are filled with restaurants, shops and hidden gems. the area is very walkable and there is a lot of free street parking around. 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There is a little sushi place attached if you want to grab food too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1629118621178-LKR5A03H8NPAQ4Y2L2AB/Screenshot_20210816-085602_Samsung+Internet.jpg Destinations - Day Trip to Sanford, FL - Shopping So many cool local shops here. There is also a lot of art influence so great unique options! I really loved Magpies. Cute jewelry, clothing, accessories, things for the house and unique gifts! They had a sale and I got so many things for under $20! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1629119017337-KD3Y7HLHEKT9DZEDCQ4P/Screenshot_20210816-085415_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Day Trip to Sanford, FL - Street Art I loved finding this mural on the wall in the alley next to Hollerbach’s near Magpies. There was also a super fun art project done late 2020 called Wings of Sanford and some of the mural wings are still up. See my post on that here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1629119049967-XGJNNYLIXRXW6QIIJVXB/Screenshot_20210816-085349_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Day Trip to Sanford, FL - Sanford Museum There is a lot of history on this little city and the railroad. This museum is by donation so make sure to donate to keep them going! It is broken up into 3 rooms with various exhibits on the town, famous athletes from Sanford and lots of cool history facts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1629119091114-93I7WDEPFXCTITNBX5JA/Screenshot_20210816-085330_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Day Trip to Sanford, FL - Food Henry’s Depot is such a cool food hall! Love this kind of concept! You can get a variety of options for the best meal! I started with Oak Flame Pizza and it was fantastic! I had the Floridian and I may already be dreaming of another! It's their take on the classic margherita with citrus infused ricotta, orange zest and baby tomatoes! The blend of the citrus flavors was a great pop! So fresh! I made sure to leave room for The Greenery Creamery. They have both Dairy and Non-Dairy Selections of ice cream! I was going to do for the cookie monster but the girl told me about this chocolate and peanut butter flavor that had a limited run so I knew I had to try it before the season was over. I am so glad I did, it was the perfect sweet treat. I can't wait to come back! https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2021/6/28/sightseeing-in-savannah monthly 0.5 2021-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625255761912-JOT45H737BARQE43FGSA/IMG_20210625_161245_738.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - SCAD Museum of Art A contemporary art museum that features both emerging and established artists. I loved that they had an entire space for SCAD alumni! When I went, Monica Cioppettini was on display and it was one of my favorite exhibits! General admission is $10 and worth so much more! Plan to stay at least an hour to go through all the exhibit halls and speak with docents about the behind the pieces, so interesting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625255797827-RHSX5P7LMT9K73U4EPVH/processed_20210625_124234.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - Prohibition Museum Get transported back to the early 1900’s! Learn about the history behind the 18th amendment and walk along the journey of the dry times. The museum closes into a cute little speakeasy were you can grab drinks! I recommend doing the museum ticket with the drink! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625255861723-25R68VOH2ZDMRYB6V1BD/processed_20210626_091133.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - Riverfront Savannah has a beautiful riverfront. It’s the place to check out! Lots of restaurants and shops all up and down the road. You can also see cargo ships go by, its very impressive! There is also live music on the weekend which was so much fun! Make sure to dine outside or have drink on one of the rooftops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625255896418-CZ2DQW4ZE55Z9MKAB8VE/processed_20210625_075712.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - Yoga on the River We were so happy to see that New Yoga Now was doing classes outside on the lawn in front of the river! It was so nice and peaceful. Only $15, reservations online here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625255935935-DYEJ213HOYGEHM2F328T/processed_20210626_125700.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - JW Marriott I wish we stayed here! A brand new property on the east end of the Riverfront. The inside is like a museum that features gem stones and dinosaur bones! Bonus inside you will find an art gallery and many bars and restaurants! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625255976177-7YW075M9UQCGX69QJS5V/processed_20210626_133147.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - Grand Boheme Gallery Located inside the JW Marriott this is a must stop if you enjoy art! Small gallery packed with wonderful pieces of many different mediums and all for sale! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256062435-VEWFW33S8BGNA0A268WD/processed_20210627_111215.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - Paris Market A cute two story shop that brings you to Paris in the 1920’s. It is so quaint! You will find jewelry, perfume, and other accessories on the main level and things for the home on the bottom level. There is also a very cute French café on the main level if you want a croissant, coffee or a macaroon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256098891-18TF3K0SFJ7NEXNTCVZ9/processed_20210625_173813.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - Botanical Garden This is about 15min away from the main downtown but was such a nice excursion! The gardens are free to enter and roam. There were so many little paths and flowers blooming. We went during rose season. There is also a small lake with a fountain and different places to sit, relax, sketch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625258991384-5K44KHJK2SPSMF54PRGE/Screenshot_20210626-154731_Gallery-01.jpeg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - Starland Yard I was headed to the two tide brewery and read about Starland Yard being next door with food trucks but had no idea how cute the entire area was! There are tons of shops and walls of street art! So much fun to walk around and explore! It’s about a 10min drive from the main downtown area and seems where the locals hangout so it was a great hidden gem to find! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256169193-KHWP8BB9CHMC65N6ROR3/IMG_20210625_171736_463.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - Cathedral This church was stunning both outside and inside. I recommend checking the schedule to see when mass takes place so that you can go inside when there is not a service and really walk around and admire the art and architecture. You can also say a prayer and light a candle for $2 which was special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256195438-JETRQCEE8QOIPO55PF2E/IMG_20210627_181423_748.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - Parks There are so many small little parks and squares all over the downtown area. It’s a nice break from the southern heat to find a cute shaded area with benches. Some had fountains too which was very relaxing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256231021-8UU0DE26UL5XAL2RYBG0/processed_20210625_140450.jpg Destinations - Sightseeing in Savannah - Food There is so much great southern food here and the craft cocktail game is strong as well! A made a whole blog post dedicated to showcasing everything I ate and drank here. https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2021/6/7/immerse-yourself-in-downtown-st-pete-fl monthly 0.5 2021-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623095157354-UMBUS9E49F8H3G1F1NP9/IMG-20210606-WA0002.jpg Destinations - Immerse yourself in Downtown St. Pete, FL - Murals There are hundreds of Murals in the downtown area. If you love street art you are in luck! Some of my favorites are detailed here in this post. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623095193140-LP8U8YYJEFZPKTSQOIY7/processed_20210605_184701.jpg Destinations - Immerse yourself in Downtown St. Pete, FL - Salvador Dali Museum This museum is home to the largest collection of the surrealist’s work outside of Spain! Located right on the water in a very unique style building! When I went masks were required the entire time. I also purchased the $25 ticket to get into the Dali and the special Van Gogh exhibit. There are indoor exhibit spaces and then an outside courtyard with installations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623095245259-5S5O9CRQIW8X68BCO4NE/processed_20210605_181007.jpg Destinations - Immerse yourself in Downtown St. Pete, FL - Experience Van Gogh This was a separate special event and for $25 we had access to the museum before/ after the timed experience. The walls and floor had projected images and music played throughout. It was about an hour to see the entire experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623095279304-8DMFXTCR70N0IBRPU06P/processed_20210604_162047.jpg Destinations - Immerse yourself in Downtown St. Pete, FL - Morean Arts Center Is also known as the Art Club of St. Petersburg, focuses on an innovative, community-oriented approach to art and art education. There are art classes on site, exhibit space to view local art and summer camps for kids. Free to view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623095319255-TBOIHFYDI4ZF09OTYR3T/processed_20210604_163204-01.jpeg Destinations - Immerse yourself in Downtown St. Pete, FL - Chihuly This collection presented by the Morean Arts Center and located across the street. This is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly's unique glass artwork. Tickets are $20 and they close at 5pm. Plan for about 30-40 minutes to see all the pieces and take photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623095337170-3KSAE5IU0TPGTXFBCQPW/Screenshot_20210607-154250_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Immerse yourself in Downtown St. Pete, FL - Baseball Sports fans rejoice! Downtown St. Pete is home to the Tampa Bay Rays. If you go during baseball season you have to check out a Ray's game! The stadium is enclosed so you can enjoy the game in an air conditioned stadium! Fun food option, you can get popcorn in a large helmet! When I went, masks were required inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623095412391-GFKQKGHSOVEXD2UUO714/IMG-20210502-WA0019.jpg Destinations - Immerse yourself in Downtown St. Pete, FL - St. Pete Pier A new attraction in the area. The views are amazing! If you go on the weekend get their early to score parking before the lots fill up. There are a few public art installations and a Farmers market on Saturday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623095436190-DB1RIC53IJZNW79D2BOD/processed_20210604_160541.jpg Destinations - Immerse yourself in Downtown St. Pete, FL - Shopping There are tons of cute shops up and down Central and the core of Downtown St. Pete. My favorites were ZaZoo’d (pictured here) for some fun and eclectic gifts, Vladamir’s which was a unique Russian store, and Sip, Shop Hooray which is a boutique and bar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623095468866-LMPMDZ6K3Y7U4G5Z6RYZ/IMG_20210604_180618_214.jpg Destinations - Immerse yourself in Downtown St. Pete, FL - Hotel Need a place to stay? We stayed at the Avalon (443 4th Ave N) which was right in the heart of downtown and walking distance from so much! We also had access to the sister hotel next door the Hollander which had a nice pool, patio area, bar and restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623095500531-1N6VU1STYCRR1M400AUE/processed_20210605_142335.jpg Destinations - Immerse yourself in Downtown St. Pete, FL - Food & Drinks Looking for food & drink options check out my blog on all my favorite finds here. https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2021/6/1/an-afternoon-in-mt-dora-florida monthly 0.5 2021-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1622553383122-BHQMOZT0HRSJ2BI0NGEW/Screenshot_20210529-172125_Gallery.jpg Destinations - An afternoon in Mt Dora, Florida - Van Gogh House A local Florida couple decided to paint their entire house look like van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’! It is amazing to see! The detail is beautiful and very whimsical! Remember it is private property so be mindful when taking photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1622553411908-ZS46WV0HS5PWDMTS3KPY/processed_20210529_130931.jpg Destinations - An afternoon in Mt Dora, Florida - Street Art As I was walking down 5th I came across a cute little alleyway with a pretty butterfly mural! I also saw some dumpsters with accent walls with art too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1622553441165-3FE5ZIY89L7N3AB249XN/processed_20210529_114301.jpg Destinations - An afternoon in Mt Dora, Florida - Art Galleries As I was walking down the street I was happy to see so many mom and pop shops selling handmade jewelry, art and sculptures. Many of the artists are there in shop so you can hear the stories behind the pieces and learn about the inspirational process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1622553470345-PL745Q2DN2O0CF28UUS8/processed_20210529_122921.jpg Destinations - An afternoon in Mt Dora, Florida - Wave Sushi I saw so much buzz about this place on Instagram and on Yelp, I knew I had to try the unique and photographable sushi! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1622553540466-016GI0X7JA6WR4OWVAHL/processed_20210529_133704.jpg Destinations - An afternoon in Mt Dora, Florida - Modernism Museum This is such a unique museum which focuses on the power of art and design on how they ignite the imagination! https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2021/5/24/exploring-plant-city-florida monthly 0.5 2021-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1621971960075-G6E4E41NJ01D1LUASQ1A/processed_20210522_134022.jpg Destinations - Exploring Plant City, Florida - Keel Farms Winery, Brewery, Restaurant. A little off the beaten past but this is a gem you need to make time for! This family owned and operated farm started in 1981, added wine in 2003 and then ale + cider in 2013. If you want to do a tasting make sure to call in advance to make a reservation.Each tour includes a trolley ride and a behind-the-scenes experience to learn more about the winery and brewery every Saturday and Sunday. I didn't know this in advance so all the slots were full. I was able to just grab a seat at the bar and order a flight and make my own tasting with more wine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1621971989251-NATWJJ5RCFTZJESH9YM8/processed_20210522_125216.jpg Destinations - Exploring Plant City, Florida - Sweet Wine Florida is known for its sweet wines and Keel has a speciality in blueberry wine and the area is known for its strawberries so berry wines are the stars of the show! For the wine tasting you get to pick 6 wines (or if you chose the beer and cider tasting you can mix either of those for a total of 6 drinks). Unfortunately the Blueberry sangria was out by the time I arrived so I ordered: Sangria, Wild Berry Pinot Noir, Dry Blueberry, Blueberry Raspberry Merlot, Strawberry Riesling. I really enjoyed the Wild Berry Pinot Noir and the Blueberry Raspberry Merlot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1621972044847-HXSGKHLXQQVQMLD7SON3/processed_20210522_133442.jpg Destinations - Exploring Plant City, Florida - The Farm If you have kids they have a really cute playground area. You can also walk around and see some farm animals and the sunflower field! There are seasons for u-pick sunflowers, blueberries, peaches and strawberries. I came at the end of May which was the end of the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1621972074137-EL6L8DU0DATC0LGFFIKT/Screenshot_20210522-135729_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Exploring Plant City, Florida - Mural On my way to my next stop I wanted to check out this fun rainbow mural. Located on the side of a storage unit in a small strip plaza not far from Parksdale at 4288 US-92. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1621972096392-XZSPPBL7QJMI59Q0NB5E/IMG_20210522_170714_929.jpg Destinations - Exploring Plant City, Florida - Parksdale Market Plant City is known for strawberries and Parksdale Market is the place to check out. Open Wednesday to Sunday, you can get fresh fruits and veggies and they have a stand selling sweet treats. I really wanted the strawberry shortcake but they didn't have any so I went for the strawberry shake. It was creamy and delicious! I heard the strawberry sundae is also a great option! There is a nice outdoor covered seating area and a small gift shop behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1621972113816-UYX4XVT7QJTAMEA0TOQ9/IMG_20210522_170714_993.jpg Destinations - Exploring Plant City, Florida - Water Tower Before leaving I wanted to see the strawberry shaped water tower. Located next to a little baseball field. 2602 E. Cherry Street https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2020/11/22/southern-hill-fams monthly 0.5 2021-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1622553272999-68AGGML75AL2RNNDQBMF/Screenshot_20210601-091319_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Southern Hill Fams - The Farm A family run business, Southern Hills Farm is currently run by the 4th generation of farmers. Southern Hill Farms has now become a destination within Clermont and the Greater Orlando. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1622553294260-715YHKK55SUY9A8MA4C1/Screenshot_20210601-091344_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Southern Hill Fams - Sunflowers Try and get to the sunflower field first and early in the day if you can! It can get crowded and the pictures look amazing when no one is in the background. The field is beautiful and so many flowers! The sea of bright yellow throughout the fields is truly a magical sight to see. The harvest is spring and fall, during the U-pick events you can take home your favorite flowers. Pick up a pair of scissors for flower cutting and find the perfect home to take home in the bouquet bags. Flower are $2 each. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1622553310267-SPUUS6DTBRX7PCD262E7/Screenshot_20210601-091355_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Southern Hill Fams - Blueberry Picking There are 40 acres of blueberry bushes on the farm. The blueberries were solely commercially harvested until 2014, when they decided to open the farm for their community to enjoy. The blueberry harvest is from mid-March through May. You can come to the farm and pick your own blueberries. After the harvest you can still snag some Blueberry mimosas during the fall festival! I opted for the larger glass that comes with a commemorative mason jar to take home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1622553328343-D3HRGZQ6GRZ7QLIF32CR/Screenshot_20210601-091409_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Southern Hill Fams - Food Options On the weekends they bring in a variety of Food trucks. When I went I got the most amazing elote corn on the cob! There are usually 4-5 different options of food trucks and a covered pavilion with picnic tables to eat. During the seasonal spring and fall u-pick seasons you can grab amazing SHF sweet treats like blueberry or peach cobbler and apple cider donuts. These desserts are worth the wait in long lines. Everything is freshly made using items grown on the farm. https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/12/26/san-antonio-travel-guide monthly 0.5 2019-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372854811-TWE0J44H19HGUGACM4CQ/processed_IMG_3620.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372286755-AZUGRQFEBB017UZ89B2K/20191226_095245.jpg Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - Bike Tours If you have followed me for awhile you know I love to blend fitness and adventure. I try to find a bike tour in every city I visit. I think it is such a fun way to explore a new place and get a great workout in. I found Cycling San Antonio. They promote a casual bike ride through the world heritage historic missions. For $85 a person you get a tour guide to take you around the missions for five hours. It was amazing! I learned so much about San Antonio’s history, had a chance to take so many amazing pictures and we biked over 10 miles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372331913-LBWQFZMXXK9HGUFZKG8C/processed_IMG_3557.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - Historic Missions You might know the phrase, “Remember the Alamo”. The Alamo is a huge part of San Antonio’s history. You can visit the historic grounds and church for free, but I recommend taking one of the guided tours. I got a tour included with my bike tour, which was great! While everyone thinks of The Alamo, I was much more impressed with the other missions, especially Mission Concepcion. It is the oldest unrestored church in America. Make sure to see the beautiful original fresco paintings and awe inspiring architecture which has stood the test of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372349606-G75VMKFKW15L2R82PL63/processed_IMG_3489.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - RiverWalk The River Walk is an area that is so uniquely San Antonio! If you can, try to stay at a hotel on or very close to the River Walk. This is a 15 mile urban waterway system that created an entire neighborhood just below street level along the Paseo de Rio. It is great to walk along the river, shop in the stores, enjoy dining with a view or a hop on a river boat! In my food blog for San Antonio, I will share some of my favorite restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372878954-WL9BUJONBBP9I6MO8HEQ/processed_IMG_3442.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - Historic Market Square Because of San Antonio’s close proximity, there is so much Mexican influence in this city. The Historic Market Square was one of my favorite places to visit. A three block outdoor plaza has shops and restaurants is the largest Mexican market in the US. There are two parts to the square, you have 32 specialty shops in “El Mercado” and 80 shops in the “Farmer’s Market Plaza”. I found so many unique and authentic gifts to bring back home. I also enjoyed the art and speaking to the artists. Open daily at 10am, but the weekend is a much more lively experience with live music and entertainment. I watched local schools perform Mexican dances, it was beautiful! 514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372385875-13X6XQF0GRHOEGZ9UY7Y/processed_IMG_3678.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - San Fernando Cathedral I really enjoy seeing historic buildings, especially churches. The San Fernando Cathedral is spectacular, but what makes it even more of an attraction is it’s display at night! Yes, at night! A beautiful light display is projected onto the facade of the cathedral depicting a visual art installation. “The Saga” is the story and history of San Antonio and is accompanied by lively music as well. You can catch the show every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays at 9:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372406131-1GP6YAL2Q17JV13YVWZK/processed_IMG_3589.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - Murals The area is so rich in culture especially in the arts. Street art is one of my favorite mediums. I think local outdoor art brings a new life into a community. Many of the artists bring their Mexican heritage to their pieces, so I really enjoyed seeing that in the streets. There are quite a few murals on Guadalupe Street clustered together and easy to walk to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372422517-3M5IL4ZDK9ZCAH50XDBU/processed_IMG_3978.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - Spurs Immerse yourself in the local sports! The San Antonio Spurs are the local NBA team and this town has spirit! I found so many flags, signs and even murals showing the basketball team all the love. If you visit during the season, try to catch a game at the AT&T Center which is just west of downtown. If you can’t get tickets, try one of the local sports bars to catch the game and join in with local fans cheering on the team! Crazy J’s is right across the street and still within the heart of the arena district but if you want to stay closer to downtown try one of the local brew pubs like Blue Star Brewing of Bier Garten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372436971-O22B7WQVB0MQLT43MN1R/IMG_3790.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - Aquarium For just $16 for adults and $11 for children you can spend a fun filled afternoon at the San Antonio Aquarium. While not the largest attraction, the San Antonio Aquarium has not only tanks of cold water fish, tropical fish, sharks, and string rays but hundreds of reptiles and birds as well! One of the best parts of this place, is that they encourage interaction! You can purchase tokens to do animal feedings or have an animal encounter (starting at just $3). I fed the turtles and went into the aviary to feed the birds. I wish they had the lemur when I was there because that looks amazing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372455276-Y9JJ7C9ZVPEFQKGKM5Q2/IMG_3689.PNG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - The Pearl The Pearl is the perfect example of how the right mixed use project can totally transform a neighborhood! Former brewery (from 1883 to 2001), the 22-acre Pearl site is home to The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio, the year-round Pearl Farmers Market, Hotel Emma and a variety of restaurants and shops. The Farmers Market is amazing, so many local vendors set up shop each weekend. Make sure to come hungry, so much good food! There are also a lot of handmade items like soaps, jewelry and things for the home. After browsing the market, you can check out a variety of little shops in the area, pop into a coffee shop or sit down for a meal. Make sure to check the event calendar before you go. They usually have fitness events on Tuesday, like Pilates at Pearl. I had such a great (and free) class and made some very sweet friends! The local community is amazing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372477597-3MJ0QCXJTRQRAR3VX5XQ/processed_IMG_3946.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - Japanese Tea Garden Japanese Tea Garden is a great free and relaxing option during travel. The restored garden features a lush year-round garden and a floral display with shaded walkways, stone bridges, a 60-foot waterfall and ponds filled with Koi. I had a great time walking around, admiring the lush greenery and taking pictures. There are places to sit all around the garden which is so peaceful. The Japanese Tea Garden is open to the public daily from dawn to dusk and is wheelchair accessible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372496364-QAV2THE3TD8DVP6VCP7S/processed_IMG_3896.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - Witte Museum Learn about nature, science and culture at the Witte Museum. Admission is $14 for adults. This museum is everything Texas. A replica of a giant Quetzalcoatlus will greet you as you enter the H-E-B Lantern. You can walk around and see a remarkable collection of South Texas historical artifacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372822190-TUMLAH8EEH4S3LLESDN2/processed_IMG_4008.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - Tower of Americas I find it really cool to see a new city from a variety of perspectives, so everytime there is a tower I have to check it out. I heard the Tower of the Americas is popular and can get very busy, so I made sure to be there at 10am when they opened. This helped avoid a long line up to the observation deck and less people in the background of photos. For $14.50 you can have unlimited access to Observation Deck, Flags Over Texas & the 4D Theater Ride! Since I got there so early, they were not ready to get people up in the elevator so I tried the 4D ride. There were 3 different kinds that rotate throughout the day. It might have been a 5 to 10 minute experience similar to a low budget Disney 4D ride where the chairs move. If you get motion sickness you may want to skip this. When I finally got to go up to the tower, I got a chance to see some great views of the city. San Antonio is not a city filled with high rises like Chicago or New York so the views are a little different, but still a cool experience. 739 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78205 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577372801880-2F5WIQU0ST2EY5P7LHWX/processed_IMG_3537.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide - Dia de los Muertos I was so fortunate that my trip was during Dia de los Muertos. As I mentioned, there is so much Mexican influence in San Antonio. I was able to see so many ofrenda tables (altars made by families of their loved ones who passed away). There were also a few exhibits dedicated to this holiday, explaining the significance. If you can try to make your trip around November first or second to experience the celebration of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1577373000572-KQM7ETIZGPQ8Q0BPM1QF/processed_IMG_3425.JPG Destinations - San Antonio Travel Guide https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/11/18/nyc-travel-guide monthly 0.5 2019-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574129865357-BP0E26QAEDV67SOZ4D2K/processed_20190621_122331.jpg Destinations - NYC Travel Guide - SoHo & Chelsea In front of the shopping area of the Hudson Yards you will find The Vessel a new landmark, which is a spiral staircase meant to be climbed. This interactive artwork was imagined by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio as a focal point where people can enjoy new perspectives of the city and one another from different heights, angles and vantage points. Keep in mind, to climb the Vessel you need to have tickets. You can reserve tickets 14 days in advance online or try for same day tickets starting at 9:30am. They seem to sell out so quickly! Pietro Nolita (174 Elizabeth St) is an all pink restaurant! Go there for the gram, it’s beautiful! Food is authentic Italaian, pretty pricey but not bad for lunch! They also sell cute pink shirts, hats and stickers to commemorate your visit! The place is a little small so try to go on off hours if you can to avoid a long wait. Flying Tiger (920 Broadway) is a fun eclectic items for your office, craft room or just in general if you are a fan of stationary! The place has an Ikea style model where you wander through a path that will ultimately take you to the register. I was able to get some super cute stickers and note cards for my planner. I also grabbed a sharpener for my desk and some silly props for a friends upcoming birthday (think tiara, sash the works). They also have items for the home and electronics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574129822549-FSCASHDP6YLEK06CC0VR/IMG_20190621_144058_794.jpg Destinations - NYC Travel Guide - Times Square & Hells Kitchen Summertime in the city means it's rooftop season! One of my favorites was Haven (132 W 47th St), located on the top of the Sanctuary Hotel and offers stunning views over the city in the theater district. Perfect location for a place to go right before a Broadway show. I also loved Cantina (605 W 48th)! Cantina is a modern Mexican restaurant and much more lively than Haven. Perfect for Happy Hour! For HH you can get $8 Margaritas, wine or sangria. There is also Taco Tuesday specials and Wednesday they have big ass margaritas and big ass tacos for parties of 8. The views here are also great! Hu Kitchen (78 5th Ave) is a dairy free girl's dream come true. I knew I loved Hu when I discovered the wonderful chocolate bar at Whole Foods. Hu Kitchen’s local restaurant in NYC allows for healthy eating on the go with a food hall style establishment. I went with a make your own quinoa bowl, a Hu chocolate bar and kombucha! Matcha lattes are all the craze but mix that with a beautiful aesthetic and you have a winning combination! ChaCha Matcha (1158 Broadway) uses ceremonial ground matcha, so all the benefits of the calm focus and calorie burn without the jitters. There are various drinks with matcha from lattes, lemonade or chai as well as classic coffee drinks, cold brew and espresso. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574129574272-1JXHF17ID9B1Y2NF5HSC/IMG_2695.jpg Destinations - NYC Travel Guide - Chinatown Shanghai Heping Restaurant (104 Mott St) has THE BEST SOUP DUMPLINGS! Keep in mind, CASH ONLY. This is a solid Chinatown joint you have to try out! Prices are amazing, and the Pork Steamed Dumplings are where it's at! You can get 8 of them for only $4.95. This is perfect for one person, easily. Milk & Cream Cereal Bar (159 Mott St.) is a super cute little shop with so many photo opportunities before you even get to the counter to order, so be ready! If you thought ice cream was an amazing treat wait until you pair it with your favorite cereal, that's another level. BUT they don't just pair it, Milk & Cream infused and mixes it in the ice cream! The portions are huge but who wants to share ice cream! I love finding unique food while I travel. I read about a Sushi burrito and knew I had to have one! I used to always go to Poketown in Chinatown but they closed the location I went to. I would recommend trying Great Wall Chinese (384 Grand St) which is a little more east in the lower east side but worth it! You can pick your favorites to go inside the roll like a poke bowl but they roll it all into a burrito and make sushi a hands free treat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574129609225-639SQJ7AZGYQ7W48Y82U/20191118_210102.jpg Destinations - NYC Travel Guide - Brooklyn Hop on the subway and escape the city and head over to Brooklyn if you have some extra time! There you will find the most instagramable corner! Washington and Water Streets in Dumbo is the perfect spot for a picture! It is a beautiful view of the Brooklyn Bridge, NYC in the far background and the frame of the picture are two old classic buildings. Jane's Carousel is a carved, wooden, 48-horse carousel that was built in 1922 housed in a beautiful glass enclosure out of the elements. For just $2 a ride, enjoy all the nostalgia! Located on Old Dock Street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574129741966-KUZJ7HZ0P2JYAY2V2ESB/processed_20190621_163425.jpg Destinations - NYC Travel Guide - Fitness Central Park has multiple running routes and trails that vary by difficulty. It is a vast green oasis in the middle of a bustling city, the views are amazing. You will find so many people running in and around the park throughout the day. There are multiple run clubs and run tours if you are looking to make new friends or not run alone. Depending on the time of year, there is also sunrise yoga or pilates classes offered in the park. 305 Fitness (18 W 8th St) is a Miami inspired dance cardio class. I just had to include this one, being able to enjoy the 305 in NYC was a dream come true for me! Can we take a moment to realize this is located on Calle Ocho? How Miami is that? Live DJ in each class, it is a nonstop dance party! 305 Fitness is making sweat sexy nationwide! trampoLEAN (37 W 26th St Fl 9) is not your typical workout, while it is is focused on posterior muscles like glutes/hamstrings/rear delts, but the workout was actually full-body HIIT style class on a mini trampoline. A unique once a year class is Solstice Yoga in Times Square! Take a free yoga class in the middle of Times Square! They have classes running all day long on the first day of summer in June. Aerie is one of the major sponsors and they give out yoga mats to each yogi participating as well as a little goodie bag! There are two instructors per class and it is projected on one of the jumbotrons! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574157214537-U54PEAL3B5NAA0GAHJEX/site-main-image.jpg Destinations - NYC Travel Guide - Holidays Everyone knows about the ice skating at Rockerfeller Center but I feel NYC holds so many other holiday gems! Right after Thanksgiving, the city is decorated with wreaths and Christmas trees come out in all of their glory. But nothing compares to a walk Downtown to see the window displays. The most beautiful Holiday Windows in New York are located at Tiffany & Co, Henri Bendel, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue and of course, Macy’s. Macy’s takes the cake! They not only have a beautiful display for their windows, but the entire store inside is decorated. The Santaland inside is amazing and kids come every year to see and speak to the Macy’s Santa. The holiday season in NYC isn't complete without a visit to Rolf's (281 3rd Ave), Gramercy's Christmas paradise. The German restaurant has become known for its over-the-top decorations, with thousands of ornaments and twinkling lights. The NYC Rockettes Show is my absolute favorite show! It is spectacular! The dancers are amazing, the costumes are over the top, the music includes all your favorites - it is overall pure joy. You will be transformed into an immersive, winter wonderland. There are usually two show times a day and the show is an hour and a half with no intermissions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1574157245102-FRAWOYKSZK8MHVRI3EI0/processed_IMG_9485.JPG Destinations - NYC Travel Guide https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/11/11/healthy-winter-park monthly 0.5 2019-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1573511099607-Z3B51UUGAOMKLXAH5AME/20190728_113317.jpg Destinations - Healthy Winter Park - Proper & Wild Meet your new neighborhood vegan and vegetarian spot! You could get juices, wellness shots or coffee & teas. If you are in the mood for a happy hour there are also beers and cocktails. My go to for brunch has been le grilled cheese without onions, sub the kalamata jam for the tomato jam with a side of fruits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1573511235413-Y99R6B9K4J5DC1DEOKWM/20191021_093412.jpg Destinations - Healthy Winter Park - Mon Petite Cheri After a workout I was walking around Park Ave looking for a spot to get a quick, healthy but filling bite to eat. I saw this little cafe and popped in. I saw they offered a full breakfast with eggs, Avocado Toast and potatoes. They also offered a variety of coffee options and lots of non dairy options in milk and snacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1573511523909-KH7IDQ3M5VMMTMR61EW1/20190412_182101.jpg Destinations - Healthy Winter Park - SoHo Juice I’m really big on smoothie and açaí bowls. It is a great way to get your fruits and veggies in and mix in supplements. SoHo Juice uses wholesome ingredients that are vegan, gluten free and dairy free. My favorite has been Cloud 9. Base of mango, pineapple, banana, almond mylk, and blue algae. On the top it has goji berries, granola, banana, strawberry, coconut flakes, and a blue majik drizzle. I also like to add protein and maca powder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1573511625901-SQMI7UDPCP8PWZDSHV26/20190830_090210.jpg Destinations - Healthy Winter Park - Barre3 My new favorite workout studio. I found them on class pass, which has been a great option for me while I travel. Each class ranges from 3-7 credits depending on time of day and popularity. Barre3 is a combination of ballet barre, Pilates and yoga. This class gives me strength and helps me work on my balance. Their goal is to help build lean muscles, a strong core and long term postural benefits! The studio is is bright, clean and has plenty of free parking nearby. There is also childcare so moms can enjoy a workout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1573511729748-49PARRKQEXPYBA0MNCI2/20190428_110431.jpg Destinations - Healthy Winter Park - Barre in the Park Barre3 is also very involved in the community. Each year they take over the Central Park on Park Ave and do a free workout class in the park. It is so much fun to take a typical workout out of the studio and enjoy being outdoors. They also partner with local vendors and offer samples of healthy snacks. https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/10/29/hard-rock-hollywood-fl monthly 0.5 2019-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1572395743624-Y6IU8N2CG4OHF6QVVLQC/20191027_135057.jpg Destinations - Hard Rock Hollywood, FL - The Guitar Hotel sight straight out of the Las Vegas playbook. It’s massive, it’s lite up, it’s gaudy, it’s beautiful! The Seminole Hard Rock AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel is characterized by authentic memorabilia that surrounds stay, play, and dine resort amenities. The 469 rock star suites are outfitted with signature furnishings and Sleep Like a Rock® bedding that is designed for guests to relax and recharge like rock royalty. The resort is centrally located 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s beaches and 30 minutes from Miami, and just like an in-demand live show, they tend to sell out so check for bookings ASAP! You can stay in the Oasis Tower, with a view of the pool and guitar; the Guitar Hotel, surrounded by the amazing light show; or the original Hard Rock Hotel, with casino below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1572395801931-BQSRWIHGO547WYZ2WUMO/20191025_150452.jpg Destinations - Hard Rock Hollywood, FL - Pool Time This new addition also includes 3 new pools for the Guitar Hotel. A classic style pool with cabanas, in water lounge chairs and plenty of spots to catch some sun. A second pool feels more like a beach located miles from the coast! There is sand and a walkin “sandbar” into another pool. And finally a huge pool that looks like a lake where you can rent equipment for water activities such as stand up paddle boarding, kayaks and more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1572395991742-FOCBN149ILN0XHCFYFBG/20191025_151439.jpg Destinations - Hard Rock Hollywood, FL - So many things to do There is also a revamp of the entertainment locations. You can see concerts, Maroon 5 was playing the opening week and the Chain Smokers are coming up next. Watch comedy shows, Kevin James will be doing his bit there. Or come for the popular casino! They have digital slot machines, poker tables and plenty of opportunities to test your luck! They also added a few new restaurants. I was able to try the Beach Club with a view of one of the pools. The drinks were so good! I tried the titos with muddled strawberries and my friend had a cucumber with titos! I recommend getting the chips with guac and the sweet potato taters! You can grab sandwiches and salads as an entree too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1572395936269-HJJZQEPDLAJLBGZYKGM1/20191025_134111.jpg Destinations - Hard Rock Hollywood, FL - Lights! I’m sure you have seen the guitar from far and wide in South Florida, but get ready for the light experience. The show is a daily spectacular featuring a series of orchestrated outdoor music and light shows showcasing the LED lights built into all sides of the brand new and immaculate Guitar Hotel. The lights are programmed to change color and intensity and are choreographed to different songs. Six high-powered beams of light accentuate the production by projecting at least 20,000 feet into the sky. The six lights mimic the strings of an imaginary guitar neck. Performance daily at 7:30pm. https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/8/19/calle-ocho monthly 0.5 2019-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1566257626854-AG9IEOJGCAUJ9TH1BZB4/IMG_7218.JPG Destinations - Calle Ocho - The Art Little Havana has really expanded its footprint in the arts. There are a few local galleries filled with rich Cuban art. Many murals now adorn the walls of local Calle Ocho businesses. In addition to the typical art scene, both music and food are major staples in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1566257776859-S5T8RXFV0R7ZWP35BYI8/20190816_192800.jpg Destinations - Calle Ocho - Viernes Culturales Every third Friday of the month explore all the arts on 8th Street. Many of the businesses stay open later, have music and specials. Local vendors come out and set up right next to Domino Park. You can find hand made items, jewelry, clothing and more while listening to musicians play on a stage toward the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1566257809627-1MANT2FZH7ETKOFJZQEE/IMG_7238.JPG Destinations - Calle Ocho - El Pub Local restaurant serving up authentic Cuban cuisine! Spot the restaurant by seeing the famous 6 foot rooster in front of the main entrance. You can enjoy a meal in the dining room or opt for a quick service experience at the counter. I came here on a food tour and we ordered appetizers, I went for the Tostones Rellenos (tostone cups), which were small bowls made of fried sweet plantains, filled with perfectly seasoned beef. If you are a coffee lover, everyone raves about the cortadito, Cuban coffee! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1566257879951-9CH3NO0C0PQAQQ3LWVI7/20190816_221653.jpg Destinations - Calle Ocho - Azucar Means SUGAR in Spanish but is also a famous ice cream shop. You can spot this local ice cream shop by the massive ice cream cone mounted on the side of the building. It started as an artisanal ice cream and sorbet boutique inspired by the culture, climate and passion for sabor latino! They create sweet flavors just like abuela would, using the highest quality ingredients and a desire to bring smiles to everyone’s face. They serve classic flavors like vanilla, but I encourage you to be adventurous and try flavors like domino (oreo cookies n' cream,) el mani loco (crazy peanut), platano maduro (sweet plantain), guarapina (sugar cane & pineapple) or my personal favorite Abuela Maria (guava, cream cheese, maria crackers). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1566258014433-7RC7AO1HKNBPWZJOWTYY/20190816_194958.jpg Destinations - Calle Ocho - Cubaocho It’s a bar, it’s a restaurant, it’s a museum, it’s a performing arts center, it’s a must stop! As soon as you walk in you will see the beautiful bar! The lights hit the bottles just perfectly. There are a bunch of tables each with their own eclectic vibe and many made of framed works of art as the table top! When we walked in there was a 5 piece live band playing the best salsa music! Everyone was dancing having a great time! As you walk more into the establishment you will see so many authentic Cuban works of art that lead you to the back where there is another stage for music later in the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1566258097859-W9OPYS57PP951DAMQI2N/20190816_200308.jpg Destinations - Calle Ocho - Ball & Chain A historical bar & lounge on Calle Ocho that open before the area was even considered Little Havana in 1935. Owners say that Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Louie Armstrong were among the stellar black performers who appeared at Ball & Chain in the 1940s & 1950s. B Everyone can enjoy live music and delicious Cuban food all day from 11am – 6pm, no ID required. And in the evening Ball & Chain becomes a lounge with a dress code after 8pm. In the main room are tables and booths where you can sit, eat, drink and listen to live music. In the back patio there is a huge stage in the shape of a giant pineapple. They also have great music going, a dance floor and bar to entertain you all night long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1566301756277-QEVM6JVPBJ2F8JYS73A1/IMG_7252.JPG Destinations - Calle Ocho Mojitos are a must! https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/8/10/mile-high-city monthly 0.5 2019-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565473059224-I789WSG5LS0CG9UA8DAS/IMG_8063.JPG Destinations - Mile High City - Beer Here Denver has become the Napa Valley of beer. And of all the neighborhoods, River North (RiNo) is the hottest town to check out. In addition to being home to big names like Coors and Blue Moon, Denver is known for many craft beer brew pubs. I didn’t want to explore by myself so I hopped on an Aspire RiNo Craft Beer Tour. They take you to 3 to 4 different locations depending on time and size of group. Black Shirt Brewing Co. was my favorite. They had a cool outdoor space and we got to try a flight of beers. We then moved inside and got to see so many original local pieces of art! I was instantly drawn to the Biggie painting, if only it fit in my suitcase or I would have purchased it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565473114789-8YP4YLK8LLFP09D4XIQ2/IMG_8057.JPG Destinations - Mile High City - Take me out to the ballpark (musuem) I’m a big baseball fan and had some time between my meetings. It’s a small museum and had just opened so since I was the only one there, I lucked out and got a personal tour! The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11am - 5pm and has a $10 admission. It use to be called B’s Ball Museum to describe the personal collection of Bruce Hellerstien. There are so many one of kind items, from tickets, to light fixtures and chairs to uniforms and pieces from every MLB team! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565473162508-LYGIG2TJS55P4EZRY02Y/IMG_8196.JPG Destinations - Mile High City - RiNo RiNo short for River North which is just north of Downtown Denver. It’s an area filled with creative businesses, including architects, art galleries, designers, furniture makers, illustrators, painters, media artists, photographers, sculptors and an array of studio spaces. RiNo is "Where Art Is Made" I was so excited to walk around an appreciate the local street art. First Friday is the best time to visit. The businesses open their doors for art openings and live music. The CRUSH Walls is an annual art event where artists paint an area of RiNo and you can appreciate the entire year. There is so much to see, explore and eat in this area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565473268194-64P4YU0WZ34D5385MBIF/IMG_8097.JPG Destinations - Mile High City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565473296563-86T6ANRPYAMQSS21LSTI/IMG_8123.JPG Destinations - Mile High City - Surfs Up Since I was traveling to Denver by myself for work, I decided to set up a TIU meetup and meet some local girls. I wanted to find something unique to the area. I found City Surf Fitness, a 35 or 50 minute full body, surf-inspired strength and conditioning group class. So basically a full body workout on top of a surfboard that is on a stability ball. NOT EASY! Talk about a core workout trying to balance and do all the moves! They have a mix of on and off the board all to some great music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565473339243-KRUJWI5Q83YKM1MP5W95/IMG_8218.JPG Destinations - Mile High City - Infinate possibilities Urban winery known for the canned wine, I specifically found them and their canned rose! It’s an urban winery because it is located right in the heart of the Downtown in the RiNo district. I went for another tour opportunity, for $25 you get a 60 minute tour of the winery and a chance to taste multiple wines from the bottle, keg and can. It was such a great deal and you got a behind the scenes look at the place. After the tour a few of us hung out listening to music with another drink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565473653545-NUFTPNHPCNXOV91V5G0B/IMG_8432.JPG Destinations - Mile High City - Red Rocks Looking to experience the great outdoors and incorporate fitness? There are two trails within the park, one tis strictly pedestrian for hikers the other for bikers. During the summer they also have various workout classes with the most phenomenal views! The main reason I went to Red Rock was to experience a live concert and see the sunset over the rocks. I was lucky enough to see OneRepublic perform. It was the best concert of my life and I didn’t even really know their music but between the amazing band, the surrounding and the acoustics, I was speechless. This is a bucket list item for sure! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565473420670-N8ASNKV3OJK3KCSYM5Z7/IMG_8426.JPG Destinations - Mile High City https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/7/8/lake-nona-neighborhood monthly 0.5 2019-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562671807914-YPSAAA2QQ7L0PU1QQD5F/Screenshot_20190709-072940_Samsung+Internet.jpg Destinations - Lake Nona Neighborhood - Town Center This shopping entertainment destination is packed full of things to do! I first came to the town center for an event and was blown away with how much there was to offer! There are boutiques, restaurants, art installations & free parking! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562671973241-CRXQE9067WMJWHW5Q964/LRM_EXPORT_512234898260085_20190709_073206003.jpeg Destinations - Lake Nona Neighborhood - Art You will first notice the beacon & code wall. The Beacon is a 6 story landmark that lights up beautifully at night! Next to it, is the code wall that has binary codes in glass. My favorite art pieces are the murals, especially the mural wings! Perfect for the photo op! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562672149457-XJNGBW89Q38YDRY2ZZYP/Screenshot_20190709-073528_Samsung+Internet.jpg Destinations - Lake Nona Neighborhood - Boxi Park This is a great mixed use space. A traditional park transformed by shipping containers and tarps to a new age food hall. There are a few different food concepts, like tacos, burgers and ice cream. A full bar is not far from the live music and there is plenty of seating in the shade and out in the sun. You can also play volleyball and kids can play on the playground. https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/7/2/nyc-go monthly 0.5 2019-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562079670456-Q1MLEYBYWQCVU9X7ALOR/20190623_075404.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - Booking your flight I prefer to fly into JFK over LGA any day! Both airports are located in Queens, NY and are pretty similar times away from The City. LGA seems to be slightly lower in prices but let me tell you, it is worth the extra money to fly JFK especially in the rainy summer season! You can easily get into The City from JFK by hopping on the Air Train ($5) and it connects to the subway at Jamaica Station. I got on the E train for ($2.75) and 30mins later was in the Time Square area. LGA also tends to flood so if there is rain, there are flight delays! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562079839296-RCJWXQDD8XUO307O4MSF/20190621_122255.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - Hudson Yards Just about a 10min walk from Hell’s Kitchen is New York’s newest neighborhood Hudson Yards, There are more than 100 shops and culinary experiences, various public art pieces and 14 acres of public space. In front of the shopping area you will find The Vessel a new landmark, which is a spiral staircase meant to be climbed. This interactive artwork was imagined by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio as a focal point where people can enjoy new perspectives of the city and one another from different heights, angles and vantage points. To climb the Vessel you need to have tickets. You can reserve tickets 14 days in advance online or try for same day tickets starting at 9:30am. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562079918888-XJX4LT9IEGMIPQ3K2OK3/20190621_123020.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - The High Line While the subway is an easy way to get around the city, weather permitting, I do prefer to walk. On my way down the west side, I decided to explore the High Line. This is a fairly new public park that was built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It gives you another interesting perspective of the city. What I love most is the vast amount of greenery, you almost forget you are in the city. You really have an opportunity to appreciate and explore nature, art and design above the streets of the West Side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562079969763-OUHZHMM05QR29K1PYQW0/20190621_133113.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - Hu Kitchen A dairy free girl’s dream come true. I knew I loved Hu when I discovered the wonderful chocolate bar at Whole Foods. On vacation it is so easy to get off track with your nutrition. Finding out that Hu Kitchen has a local restaurant in NYC was a jackpot moment! Healthy eating on the go and getting to experience a brand I already knew and loved for their sweets?!? The restaurant is set up more like a mini food hall with it’s quick service style counter and upstairs seating area. There was a variety of options to customize your bowl both with cold and warm options. I went with a quinoa bowl with curry chicken and topped off with broccoli and sweet potato. There were also a variety of sauces some creamy, some spicy but all of them tasty! There were also fresh pressed juices, various types of waters and lots of treats! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562080394774-RRTZQGOZNTBBHL6LBJWL/20190621_143012.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - Love you so matcha Matcha lattes are all the craze but mix that with a beautiful aesthetic and you have a winning combination! You could see the bright pink and lime green from down the street, we knew we had to stop in! ChaCha Matcha uses ceremonial ground matcha, so all the benefits of the calm focus and calorie burn without the jitters. There are various drinks with matcha from lattes, lemonade or chai as well as classic coffee drinks, cold brew and espresso. There are also sweets like match croissants, vegan banana bread and ice cream. I went for the swirl of matcha ice cream and lavender ice cream. So refreshing and delicious. Plenty of opportunities for pictures here so have your camera ready! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562080450317-IU4FNI7QN3P376ENAPJJ/20190621_163423.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - Yoga in Time Square I was so lucky to be flying into the city on Friday June 21 which is the summer solstice (first day of Summer). Every year Time Square partners up with Aerie for an amazing all day yoga event outside in the middle of the hectic Time Square! Signing up makes sure you have a spot secured but they have two different roped off areas so my friends who did not preregister were also able to get in! The teachers were on a raised platform but they also had cameras projecting the yoga class on the huge jumbotrons of Time Square! It was awesome, Aerie gave us all yoga mats to use and take home plus some great coupons on active wear and samples of a ton of great wellness brands! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562080506540-OTXU5EQVI2IVT2XF9VWJ/20190621_185026.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - Haven Summertime in the city means it’s rooftop season! Haven is located on the top of the Sanctuary Hotel and offers stunning views above the city in the theater district. I chose this place since it was a few blocks from the theater of our Broadway show. The vibe is very boho chic. Beautiful macrame details are found is almost all the decor. Craft cocktails and american cuisine are offered in the dinning area and there is a small bar area with a DJ spinning for happy hour. My drink of choice was the solstice - I felt it only appropriate considering it was first day of summer! It has Tito's Vodka, Strawberry Puree, Peach Liqueur, Prosecco - light and refreshing! You could also get a variety of beers, wine by the glass or bottle and enjoy some great appetizers with a stunning view! Full menu available too if you have the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562080573423-4O4866QPZHOP4WRQOV2T/20190621_193938.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - On Broadway The heart of musicals is in the theater district. I have been to NYC so many times but never made it to a Broadway show, totally unacceptable I know! There are so many shows to chose from, and with the Tony’s just announcing I had some great options! I knew I wanted to go for a classic and I just love the music from Chicago so we opted to go to the Ambassador Theatre and check out ALL - THAT - JAAAAZZZ! It was phenomenal! We were a little late in the ticket buying so had to have seats in the second level but the theater was so intimate, we felt so close. The performers were amazing, music was great. An overall wonderful experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562080630771-J87FGN3AJ34MNKB90SAI/20190622_200216.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - Cantina Another day, another rooftop! We decided to try another one of the amazing rooftops this time in Hell’s Kitchen area close to our hotel. Cantina is a modern Mexican restaurant and much more lively than Haven. Perfect for Happy Hour! For HH you can get $8 Margaritas, wines or sangria. There is also Taco Tuesday specials and Wednesday they have big ass margaritas and big ass tacos for parties of 8. Not there for HH or a daily special, no worries because the party is still there! We ordered fresh guacamole and a pitcher of margaritas and had so much fun dancing to an amazing DJ. The views of the city were amazing and there are still covered areas so you won’t be hot in the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562081096297-GAIEJ6BEYAQ316VZH74M/Screenshot_20190702-112400_Samsung+Internet.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - NYC Pizza To get that real authentic NYC pizza experience you have to go to the small pizzerias in the neighborhood. We were lucky to stumble upon Sal’s! Thin crust, large fordable slice of cheese is my go to and I wouldn’t change it for the world! Something must be in the water because pizza always tastes the best here in NYC! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1562080776634-ST3P2DF7UW0WZJC3UM97/20190624_074259.jpg Destinations - NYC Go! - TWA Terminal Did I walk through a time warp? Am I in the 1960s? The 1962 landmark TWA terminal has been reignited and restored into a hotel and flight center! I got to JFK very early to give myself some time to explore before I left. In the baggage claim area you will find a bright red wall and elevator, take it to the second floor and prepare to be amazed! Give yourself at least 30mins just to walk around. There are two bars so you can also grab a drink. Make sure to peak around every corner for hidden seating areas and artifacts from the past! https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/6/7/disneyland-star-wars-amp-more monthly 0.5 2019-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1560253948161-EA9K213NM1627X0O9MP3/IMG-20190601-WA0017.jpg Destinations - Disneyland! Star Wars &amp; more! - Get a locker For $10 you can get a medium size locker (we fit two backpacks comfortably) for the entire day! I learned quickly that weather in Southern California goes from very hot to cold within a short time! I was so glad I packed a light shirt and jacket for when the temps started dipping. It was also nice to be able to run to the locker, freshen up but not have to carry around a big bag with the essentials. Everything could be loaded on your Disneyalnd app, ticket, credit card, etc. So I did not need to carry more than my phone and shades. Then when it started to get dark, I switched my shades for a jacket! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1560108645351-XFNRNRF62EGEQF7KDZT0/112462888_195018180_dsnyRes-base_dsnyLoc-tmp.jpeg Destinations - Disneyland! Star Wars &amp; more! - Star Wars I was fortunate to be one of the first to venture into Galaxy’s Edge! This land was so impressive. There is an actual replica of the Millennium Falcon in front of the ride. The Smugler’s Run ride was amazing! There are 6 seats, two people are the pilots, two are gunners and two are engineers. The team literally is flying the ride and if you crash, which you will, you feel it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1560108724806-FWUO15GTMXRPND1YN689/20190602_205707.jpg Destinations - Disneyland! Star Wars &amp; more! - a kid at heart The Star Wars fan will truly appreciate the details and nods to the movies. You can try the blue or green milk just like Luke Skywalker, build a droid or lightsaber and shop for unique gifts only available there. Make sure to swing by the bar! Oga’s Cantina is first establishment that will serve alcoholic beverages in Disneyland! Keep in mind, you cannot bring drinks outside of the cantina. There is a huge wrap around bar as well as booths built into the walls. The music will be bumping and the DJ is a familiar face from the Star Tours ride, R-3X! The bar wasn’t open when I went but I hear the Bespin Fizz is the way to go! It’s a fun bubbly twist on the Cosmo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1560108983530-PO5V7AM04WVAKQ7ZS32L/Screenshot_20190609-153552_Disneyland.jpg Destinations - Disneyland! Star Wars &amp; more! - Rides! There are some fun minor thrill rides like Big Thunder Mountain or Indiana Jones and big thrills like Hyperspace Mountain or Cars which had me screaming my face off! (yup, that is me top left) Competition games like Buzz Lightyear and Toy Story are so fun to challenge your friends and compare scores. Soarin is a fun classic. You literally feel like you are flying around the world, the sounds and smells are so realistic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1560109059494-JEXKL6S30ARZ2Y9SSUL5/20190531_190415.jpg Destinations - Disneyland! Star Wars &amp; more! - Photo op My favorite classic photo op is in front of the ferris wheel! There is also a $15 pass you can get added to your ticket to have all your professional photos on the app. Grab a picture with a princess or character by a professional! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1560109187649-TC0NJ8ORJSCUWVY9AOFM/20190531_174641.jpg Destinations - Disneyland! Star Wars &amp; more! https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/5/28/see-toronto-now monthly 0.5 2019-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1559086750107-4LS1HEWMFG7ABB2VSF00/20190405_161516.jpg Destinations - See Toronto Now - Ripley’s Aquarium was our first stop. The Toronto Aquarium did not disappoint. It is a smaller establishment but the immersive walk through exhibit was amazing. There are over 20,000 aquatic animals and multiple tanks in different rooms to explore. I would recommend 1 to 2 hours to appreciate all there is to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1559086006195-7775NJQ31IMHUIO551UY/20190407_184029.jpg Destinations - See Toronto Now - CN Tower This experience has a great perk with the City Pass, skipping the main line! Lines can get long here, it is a popular attraction. The CN Tower held the record for the world's tallest free-standing structure for 32 years until 2007 when it was surpassed. You can view Downtown on the way up in the 58 second elevator ride to the top and then explore on the observation deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1559086115381-5HZA0UUN2S7VR97S2YW1/20190408_092637.jpg Destinations - See Toronto Now - Casa Loma Casa Loma made me think of Downton Abbey. This castle is stunning! It is unreal how large the grounds are and it became so apparent when wandering the tunnels under the castle. The rooms are beautifully decorated and learning about the family that lived there brought it all together perfectly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1559086184667-2FFNLE9OUIPAKMF1WKRV/20190408_124646.jpg Destinations - See Toronto Now - ROM History buffs rejoice! Royal Ontario Museum includes many world culture galleries, with collections including Asian art, Egyptian mummies and African jewelry. This is another attraction where you can skip the main line with the city pass. There are multiple floors, grab a map to help navigate and if you can try to plan your visit around the schedule of the free tours. It is so helpful to have someone explaining what you are looking at without having to read all the captions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1559086246054-4WMAH10YEAJBQWS0HU7N/20190406_070728.jpg Destinations - See Toronto Now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1559086313223-7O5XT7V05FU9OL5JOCX9/20190414_144147.jpg Destinations - See Toronto Now - Toronto Bike Tours I have said it before, bike tours are the best way to see a city. I found Toronto Bike Tours. You can schedule a four hour block, either in the afternoon or morning. We opted for the 9am time slot. They also offer two variations, downtown or the islands. I knew I wanted to explore the downtown, since it was massive! I was also hoping to catch some street art along the way. Our guide Genny was amazing! Not only was she so knowledgeable but she asked us lots of questions to make sure we got the most out of our bike ride. A major bonus for us, Genny had a digital camera and took so many photos! We got a link a couple days later and that was awesome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1559086376884-MHI31TR56J1G5WI2NTH3/20190408_144844.jpg Destinations - See Toronto Now - Shoes! Bata Shoe Museum was by far my favorite museum to explore! This is a true hidden gem. You do not hear a lot about it, but it wasn’t too far from the Royal Ontario Museum so I figured it was worth the walk over. The Bata Shoe Museum celebrates the style, development and function of footwear across four impressive galleries, with displays ranging from Chinese bound-foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamorous platforms. Over 4,500 years of history are reflected in the permanent exhibition, All About Shoes while the three other galleries feature changing exhibitions – so there’s always something new to see. Sonja Bata was a business woman with the style and flair of a real life Carrie Bradshaw! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1559086545957-GFKQUJLB55N6Q0PBKQHQ/20190405_184114.jpg Destinations - See Toronto Now https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/5/23/staycation-in-south-florida monthly 0.5 2019-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1558660384562-ZXNSMIHDXO4IU4LOJ2VE/Screenshot_20190523-211205_Gallery.jpg Destinations - Staycation in South Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1558660353360-F8ONORA3BQICW8XBFT02/20190523_211135.jpg Destinations - Staycation in South Florida - The Diplomat Beach Resort is an iconic property on the south end of Hollywood Beach. What’s great about this resort is the feeling of vacationing like a celebrity. The hotel is glamorous to say the least, they just did a beautiful renovation! But literally, they partner with celebrities. Do you watch Food Network? Top Chef judge, Geoffrey Zakarian, opened Point Royal an indoor-outdoor Coastal American establishment, serving American Cuisine and a lively raw bar and cocktails with local flavor. If you are looking for a luxurious brunch on the weekend, make sure to check out “The Royal Brunch” where you can enjoy a great charcuterie, fresh seafood and all your breakfast favs! Right now they are offering a LOCALS + LOYALISTS SUMMER GETAWAY package. Great perks for those with kids, like kids eat free and comp two hour daily access to the kids club. But I was sold on the 20% off spa services, waived daily resort fee and comp Candy & Cones welcome amenity! If you just want to do a long weekend, check out the deals they have when you Stay Friday and Saturday then get 40% off Sunday nights! (diplomatresort.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1558660868988-V73W1JGS1D3VKHBEZOXT/Screenshot_20190523-211959_Instagram.jpg Destinations - Staycation in South Florida - Margaritaville Hollywood Beach is Destination Paradise. It has a great blend of relaxation and adventure. I like to stay active on my vacation and the resort offers comp bike rental for guests to use on the Broadwalk. You know that bikes are my favorite way to explore any destination! The best new activity is their new beer yoga on the rooftop pool. That’s right, get an hour serene yoga class with a spectacular view of Hollywood Beach and then end the class with fun yoga moves combined with a can of Landshark beer! Match made in heaven! If you are really up for a challenge, check out the Flowrider. This is one of the most sought after surfing simulator experiences in the world. Get your adrenaline going while you perfect your surfing skills right on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Right now, they have specials for Florida residents or you can Vacation like a VIP with the promotion with Greater Fort Lauderdale. You can get a free room upgrade, $100 resort credit, comp valet and a savings card! (margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1558660480791-YDHD820FBL8YSBFB9ZDT/20190302_151735.jpg Destinations - Staycation in South Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1558660898092-29SC6V9H8MFK2VOYKP36/Screenshot_20190523-211827_Instagram.jpg Destinations - Staycation in South Florida - The CIRC Hotel is the recently opened boutique style contemporary hotel on Young Circle. This is perfect for the social butterfly. The location is perfect with access to Downtown Hollywood, literally steps away from ArtsPark, local restaurants, bars and clubs. Foodies rejoice, one of the hottest new restaurants is just downstairs. Olivia showcases authentic Italian cuisine and creative specialties that are beautifully complemented by an elegant yet casual ambiance. Make sure to extend and stay for their Martinis & Mozzarella Mondays! $5 each at the Olivia Bar from 5:30p - 6:30p. If you are looking for the best picture ops, head up stairs and enjoy the Muse Views! You can literally see all of Hollywood from the beautiful rooftop bar. The CIRC Perks is great for repeat stays, lower rates, a $20 uber credit, comp welcome drinks and more! (circhotel.com) https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2019/3/17/experience-floridas-hollywood monthly 0.5 2019-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1552853821519-XVW533FX0VUKFTAMC5V1/20190302_151735.jpg Destinations - Experience Florida's Hollywood - Downtown Hollywood Mural Project Florida’s Hollywood has over 25 large scale out door murals adorning the walls of buildings within a 4 block radius. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1552853868422-VWDGG5HULI3POJI9MD10/image-asset.jpeg Destinations - Experience Florida's Hollywood - Instagramers Dream! My girlfriends and I had such a great time exploring and finding the murals Downtown. This one is by NYC artist Alice Mizrachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1552852818147-6A4F2LYJ8BTOTMJY9Z24/IMG_20190303_082554_296.jpg Destinations - Experience Florida's Hollywood - Bullseye! Step right up and grab an axe! Test out your skills at Hollywood’s newest attraction. Extreme Axe Throwing has two sections, the front has three bays of axe throwing with digital games and a slightly softer (and easier) material to throw at. In the back, they have certified axe throwing, where they often hold competitions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1552852981620-NFZ2YU708HFYCXVSNVNV/IMG_20190303_082554_299.jpg Destinations - Experience Florida's Hollywood - Bad Axe Babes Grab your friends, put on the flannel and BYOB! This is so much fun with a group. For $35 a person you can get training and an 1.5 hours of so much fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1552853369108-83S5EIBZMGP15K8DU6OZ/20190207_165246.jpg Destinations - Experience Florida's Hollywood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1552853369002-A2M53PGENSWLMEZFRWTD/20190207_170025.jpg Destinations - Experience Florida's Hollywood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1552853468931-HPNS9388HZU3HAES6GTU/image-asset.jpeg Destinations - Experience Florida's Hollywood - Muse Views To end the night, walk over to the Circ Hotel. Located on Hollywood’s Young Circle this new chic hotel is the newest hotspot! Muse is the hotels, rooftop bar with stunning views in both the day and night. They have a DJ playing great music nightly and a full bar with VIP area if you are looking for bottle service. https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2018/12/21/christmas-in-delray-beach monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1545409229350-XQGEK182AH1ANKLS5U4W/47341499_10108739326401682_684494637385121792_n.jpg Destinations - Christmas In Delray Beach - 100ft Christmas Tree 2018 has marked the 25th Anniversary of the 100 foot Christmas Tree. You read that right, 100 feet tall! It is a gorgeous display of lights that is nothing short of stunning at night. The tree is open daily, with a $1 suggested donation. You can walk inside and look up and see the tree internally. There are also little windows with displays inside and music playing. In the courtyard you can meet Santa, ride the carousel, ice skate or play mini golf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1545409262706-BP8L9IVDKP89MD53SO42/47486559_10108739326471542_4546780197772328960_n.jpg Destinations - Christmas In Delray Beach - Christmas Miracle After exploring the square and taking some beautiful family photos. A perfect addition to the night is a stop to Death & Glory. This local downtown Delray restaurant staple transforms into Miracle! Miracle Bars have been popping up all around the country. Christmas decorations, lights and fun surprises adorn each location. There is also a special festive menu and glassware. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1545409305125-IOOUY8I7QMSMVDA1N3LK/IMG_3881.PNG Destinations - Christmas In Delray Beach Drinks like a Christmapolitan, Snowball Old Fashioned and Bad Santa. One of my favorites is the Run Run Rudolph which has gin, mulled wine puree, lemon and prosecco. Great mix of classic and bubbles with a holiday twist! A unique bonus is a festive food menu as well! We went with Bah Hamburger which is also available with a vegan patty. The tomato aioli is such a great touch with the seasoned patty. It also comes with rosemary fries which are amazing! https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/2018/9/5/things-to-do-in-sacramento-ca monthly 0.5 2018-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536184695656-NVRCC2KE4LWJVDP8N120/IMG_0610.JPG Destinations - Things to do in Sacramento, CA - Rose Garden Right next to the state capitol building you will find rows of lush roses! This garden's mission to cultivate world peace. It is free to visit, so it's a great stop on a sunny afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536185882632-ZYK7SHFTBTFBE7PJF9QA/IMG_8587.jpg Destinations - Things to do in Sacramento, CA - Hiking About 30 mins from the downtown area we found some amazing hiking trails. We picked an easy trail with shade throughout and had a stunning waterfall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536185681255-0T5Y10HSGTG4JBZKVUDV/IMG_8463.JPG Destinations - Things to do in Sacramento, CA - Kayak For $12 for an hour kayaking at Sacramento State Aquatic Center is the perfect afternoon! The waters are extremely calm which was very important for a beginner like myself. The views are beautiful and there are little paths you can take for more adventure. They also have hydro bikes, stand up paddle boards and more available for rent. There are even classes available if needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536368588716-57QYJC0KSZDOEQ9F3IWB/IMG_0576.JPG Destinations - Things to do in Sacramento, CA - Kulture This eclectic store has such a great mix of Mexican imports, unique apparel, local art, jewelry and sunglasses for any occasion. I loved looking at the art, if I didn’t have to travel light I would have purchased more! If you can, make sure you go by for their “Second Saturday” Artwalk events! https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/category/travel monthly 0.5 https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/tag/sacramento monthly 0.5 https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/tag/visit+sacramento monthly 0.5 https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/tag/california monthly 0.5 https://www.rusorican.com/destinations/tag/travel monthly 0.5 https://www.rusorican.com/food daily 0.75 2026-03-17 https://www.rusorican.com/food/2025/9/22/vanderpump-rules-foodie-guide monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/4d0ebdfb-3016-4488-ae9f-cbb4566f303b/IMG_0103.jpeg Food - Vanderpump Rules Foodie Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/82dd3a8e-4808-405b-ad18-3e58bb77bd8e/IMG_0068.jpeg Food - Vanderpump Rules Foodie Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/ca9927ee-fb10-4926-aba4-4f097a0ddb32/IMG_0106.jpeg Food - Vanderpump Rules Foodie Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/c6ebc55a-2b52-422d-a8dd-f0807f9cce65/IMG_0134.jpeg Food - Vanderpump Rules Foodie Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/food/2024/3/18/all-about-absinthe monthly 0.5 2024-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/be12dcee-2b35-4190-8332-99360a379b1d/IMG_4336.jpg Food - All About Absinthe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/9e0207f5-317a-4f22-8387-80ffa98e4a2c/IMG_3963.jpg Food - All About Absinthe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/fe03ba00-b2ec-4186-8615-b5b280c8d354/IMG_4337.png Food - All About Absinthe https://www.rusorican.com/food/2024/2/23/mofongo-from-diners-drive-ins-amp-dives monthly 0.5 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/3fa8cce9-212c-4b94-a94f-8b1306090c0a/IMG_2561.jpg Food - Mofongo from Diners Drive ins &amp; Dives - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/food/2024/2/20/orlando-taco-tuesday monthly 0.5 2024-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/64ae4ed4-8339-430e-a9ed-f05a04fc5567/IMG_1893.jpeg Food - Orlando Taco Tuesday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/6b5fd093-9218-4b29-b992-b1af9ea6b65c/IMG_9811.jpeg Food - Orlando Taco Tuesday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/91c0a166-4e7a-473e-9a02-05c2d66e2ddf/IMG_3687.jpeg Food - Orlando Taco Tuesday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/2b0470f8-6dcd-4c6e-98df-7e19c57169cd/IMG_5843.jpeg Food - Orlando Taco Tuesday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/f721a06e-69e1-4b89-a850-370ca793e34f/IMG_5819.jpeg Food - Orlando Taco Tuesday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/food/2021/9/9/jacksonville-food-amp-drinks monthly 0.5 2021-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1633098900984-1Z3VLE18M0A960L9Q9OL/processed_20210828_075321.jpg Food - Jacksonville Food &amp; Drinks - Most important meal of the day Looking for a delicious breakfast? Grumpy’s is worth the drive! They pride themselves on providing home-style cooking, attention-to-detail, sweet southern hospitality and serving a hungry-person's portion at a working-class price. They close at 2pm so make sure to come early. I saw they do fun flavored waffles and had to try. The waffle of the day was cookie dough but I went for the red velvet and yes it comes with pieces of cake. It might be called Grumpy’s but everyone is friendly and you will leave full and happy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1633098233310-TDCG12DKAVFZDNR747DK/processed_20210828_083553.jpg Food - Jacksonville Food &amp; Drinks - Start with Matcha I found this cute coffee shop, Flamingo on yelp and fell in love! I loved the chill vibe in here. Soft music, great lighting. You could sit at the bar, a couple high tops or a couch with some chairs. I stopped in for a matcha and it was fantastic! They whisk it authentically and you can add sweetners if you would like. They offer a variety of milk and non dairy options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1633098276255-P9EG2RBXIG6VZDD2S23U/processed_20210828_090816.jpg Food - Jacksonville Food &amp; Drinks - Poptarts I went to another cute coffee shop but this time for some snacks. I read about the poptarts at Vagabond Coffeee. They had two different flavors but I went with the mix berries. They had indoor and outdoor seating. Next door is a cute theater, great for photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1633098378493-PR4YAEWO4DVT2SEYETL8/processed_20210828_122617.jpg Food - Jacksonville Food &amp; Drinks - Hidden Gem I originally wanted to try their tacos in a bag but had no idea Obscura Social House only served breakfast only until 2pm and wouldn’t have the tacos until 6pm. Went with the breakfast taco options instead. They sell out of items so come early if you can! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1633098436073-GX2WKIIGRUSREXFZ2F43/processed_20210828_131041.jpg Food - Jacksonville Food &amp; Drinks - Local brews There are a lot of local breweries in the area. I looked up some reviews and went with Aardwolf Brewing Company. They have a great outdoor area and a nice indoor brewery with plenty of seating. They are known for their sour beers. I went with the San Marco Sour. https://www.rusorican.com/food/2021/8/19/tacos-but-make-them-pink monthly 0.5 2021-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1631027316687-0BEXSBA3Z9S3ZOV65TLK/Screenshot_20210907-110728_Gallery.jpg Food - Tacos but make them PINK - Vibe It doesn’t seem it from outside but as soon as you walk in you are welcomed into a pink whimsical wonderland. You can sit in tables or booths both inside and outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1631027336686-O5RYCHAE526XCTMLVFXK/Screenshot_20210907-110506_Gallery.jpg Food - Tacos but make them PINK - Drinks They do have margaritas and other beverages but I had to go with their agua fresca and did the lemon flavor. It was crisp and refreshing and not too sweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1631027363662-V5GZTF10B8W0D347A7VD/Screenshot_20210907-110603_Gallery.jpg Food - Tacos but make them PINK - Tacos They offer a variety of traditional Mexican meal options but they only have pink corn tortillas for their tacos. They are mini sized and come three to an order. I went with the https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1631027379405-CLJ9ZSPHT236PHFGPOXH/Screenshot_20210907-110622_Gallery.jpg Food - Tacos but make them PINK - Dessert They have a few options to try like churros … but I just HAD to try their Tres Leches! It’s my favorite dessert but what really drew me to theirs was the pink accents, scoop of ice cream and extra pink milk to pour over! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1631027397341-2DNU9M9AAR783EA2E26X/Screenshot_20210907-110535_Gallery.jpg Food - Tacos but make them PINK - Photo Ops There are plenty of instagram worthy backdrops, like pink walls, greenery walls, fun accents on the tables. But the queen of photo moments is their bathtub filled with pink balls. https://www.rusorican.com/food/2021/6/28/savannah-food-amp-drinks monthly 0.5 2021-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256288662-3D5L95H9YGSOH4KA9W3B/processed_20210625_094151.jpg Food - Savannah Food &amp; Drinks - Maple Biscuit Company I love fresh biscuits, so was really excited to try this place out. Warning there is a line, but that usually means its worth it! I had the Squawking Goat, which was featured on Food Network. Flaky biscuit, all-natural fried chicken breast, fried goat cheese medallion and house-made pepper jelly. IT WAS AMAZING. They sell their house maple and one with bourbon but man I wish they sold this jelly! So much flavor, and filling! My friend got the three layer cake appetizer and she said it was the best thing she ever had! Fried hash brown cake with smoked gouda cheese, topped with chives, gravy, and an egg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625258784121-ITNG6HPZNYQ2WTIW96LI/Screenshot_20210702-164613_Gallery.jpg Food - Savannah Food &amp; Drinks - Goosefeather Another great gem that tends to have a line. They have fresh breads, pastries and pies for sale in addition to your typical breakfast food. I opted to try the peach bars and it was SO GOOD! Croissants and bagels were so fresh and they serve coffee in cups or large steins! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256336570-9RES26BJZAF41VG17QH9/processed_20210626_104323.jpg Food - Savannah Food &amp; Drinks - Huey’s Cajun comes to Savannah! We came here for the variety of eggs benedicts and beignets and they did not disappoint. My friend went with the crab cake benny that came with a fried green tomato, I had the friend chicken one with pepper bacon hollandaise, both were packed with flavor and a good portion of food! Beignets come in 3 or a dozen! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256384970-7OTWEBLU9HIFBZTHVWVI/IMG_20210625_161105_186.jpg Food - Savannah Food &amp; Drinks - The Grove Made a reservation for lunch but decided instead of eating in the main restaurant, to enjoy the beautiful day on the rooftop. BEST DECISION! They have both high tops and couch with table seating. Live music and gorgeous views of the city. For starters we did the hummus and guacamole plates. Large portions both delicious. First round of drinks HAD to be the champagne pop that came with a King of Pop popsicle! That day the flavor was blueberry and it was amazing. Perfect on a summer day! We also ordered burgers with fries and switch to their adult capri sun drinks called the Cruel Summer Pouch, so much fun! It was flavored vodka, fresh fruit, OJ and club soda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256422045-DUJANGRQ197PRYHDX97F/processed_20210624_194017.jpg Food - Savannah Food &amp; Drinks - Graffitio Pizza I love pizza! I love specialty pizza even more! Graffitio is located on the riverfront within the JW Marriott property. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We started with the melon and prosciutto and it was out of this world! They fried the prosciutto like bacon and the saltyness paired perfectly with the fresh melons and mint. The honey and balsamic was also a perfect touch! For pizza, we split the quatro formaggi and it was a mushroom lovers dream! So much flavor and the crust was crisp but still fluffy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625258849097-R3F5UGEUH3YPTBT2J32M/Screenshot_20210702-164704_Gallery.jpg Food - Savannah Food &amp; Drinks - Corleone’s Italian restaurant in the heart of DT. You could smell the amazing food just as you walk up! The wines were great, make sure to ask for the pairing with the food you have. Everything was delicous! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256463565-3B4M8QHKUJZY3UPYZCEV/IMG_20210626_161647_728.jpg Food - Savannah Food &amp; Drinks - Electric Moon What a fun spot! Rooftop bar but covered so it was perfect when it started to rain! They have a variety of clusters of tables and seating and also hightop and bar seats. We only came for drinks but they do have some food options. I had the ELECTRIC MOON LEMONADE which had Absolut Citron, Blue Curacao, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup. It was very sweet! My friend opted for the BLACKOUT which had Tito’s Handmade Vodka Muddled Blackberries, Lime, Simple Syrup, Sprite, Soda Water and she liked it. For an extra $10 you can get your drink served in a really fun lightbulb cup and you keep the cup. Unfortunately they were out of them when we went. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256521525-LKSOS9PZ6MPWNXMGEKQ8/processed_20210626_160844.jpg Food - Savannah Food &amp; Drinks - Two Tide Brewery Originally had this on my list because they have a huge mural on the side of the brewery but I’m so glad we decided to go inside. This brewery is in a converted house which is pretty cool! Each room has a super cool mural, eclectic furniture and seating and a great vibe. Pro tip to get on the balcony, just open the windows! They have so many beers on tap, I recommend doing flights so you can try a few options! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1625256553044-BRESAM1KY83D0ESPH8SI/processed_20210625_140355.jpg Food - Savannah Food &amp; Drinks - The Grove Adding this here twice because even if you only have time for drinks, add this to you list! In addition to the great options we had listed above. They also have large group drinks like a big cups that have like 12 drinks inside which make for good pictures too! https://www.rusorican.com/food/2021/6/7/downtown-st-pete-food-amp-drinks monthly 0.5 2021-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089226096-O5PUB0IH8TNONU7QWQYU/processed_20210605_104624.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - The Mill 200 Central Ave UNIT 100 Make reservations if you can because this place books up fast and for good reason. The food and drinks for brunch are amazing! You can get a pitcher of mimosas for $34 and every pitcher after is half off, if you are with a group this is a great deal! If you enjoy coffee for the El Duderino, it’s cold brew vodka with frosted flakes on top! The Sausage and Waffle Benny was out of this world! First, the waffle is made out of corn bread. Then they place two sausages on either corner then a fried green tomato under the egg with delicious hollandaise sauce on top! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089256079-DC35O54S9M0V47UWLA8J/processed_20210606_130902.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - The Library 600 5th St S Inspired by the George Peabody Library This place is perfect for brunch. Another spot you should make a reservation early and request to sit inside. As the name indicates, the theme is a library so the walls are filled with books and the check providers come in old books! To start with drinks, they have the typical variations of mimosa, bellina, etc but if you want a signature cocktail I say go for the beautiful pink Hawthorne Margarita it had corazon blanco tequila with fresh lime juice, and hibiscus syrup very tasty but not overly sweet! The library's signature cocktail, The Librarian was also a good choice, Hendrick’s Gin with St Germain, orange bitters and filthy cherry and the Title with vodka, rosemary, lavender and lemon. Most of us had the shrimp cesar salad. It was a big portion with romain, tomato, chopped eggs, olives, pancetta and a garlic crostini on top. The Breakfast Flatbread Pizza was also a great option, caramelized onions, three cheeses, sausage and eggs on top! For the sides no matter what you get, go for the truffle fries! We got two for our table because they were so good! And for dessert, go for the cinnamon bun with the cream cheese glaze and fresh strawberries! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089303490-ZDYLMW8M8XLIUYPDKVRC/processed_20210606_092300.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - Tap Room at the Hollander 421 4th Ave N This was the restaurant at our hotel and we came here due to timing and wanting to go to the pool for a little bit. The inside of this hotel, restaurant and bar is so cool! It’s worth checking out and walking around. They had a small menu but all the standard breakfast items. We both went with eggs, their breakfast potatoes were so crispy and delicious! I also enjoyed their biscuits, you can get them in pairs of two. And if you want to be extra you can get a little bowl of smashed avocado! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089352282-DOTL0PE1K177EHB46SH2/20210503_152350_357.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - Squeeze Juice Works 18 22nd St S I don't drink coffee but I love finding little shops and enjoying a matcha latte. I came across Squeeze when looking for the Hoxxoh mural (which is right next door). This is a light quick breakfast option if you don’t want anything heavy. You can grab and go or enjoy on their outdoor patio. They offer non dairy milk and dessert options. I had a pastry and the highlight was their matcha lemonade! I love matcha and this was a cold drink with a fun color combination filled with flavor! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089385296-M8E1YHOU0HBQXIWRYDV3/20210502_144408_348.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - Doc Ford on the Pier 610 2nd Ave NE This place has a very casual vibe and amazing views! They have a full bar and both indoor and outdoor seating. For lunch I had the grouper sandwich grilled. It is served on a fresh roll and the fish was so fresh and full of flavor! The burger was also an easy classic option. Both served with fries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089415295-UCGEA2TQXAKRP1N3FEOW/processed_20210605_154610.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - Engine No. 9 56 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N If you enjoy a good burger, you HAVE to eat here! The names of each burger are amazing and so creative! I had the Windy City, prosciutto, basil pesto, mozzarella and tomato - SO GOOD! The prosciutto with the burger gave such a unique flavor. My friend got the Thin Lizzy a vegetarian option, so lots of veggies on a grilled multigrain toast. Another favorite at our table was the shrimp burger, jumbo shrimp patty, crispy slaw, cajun sauce and guacamole. You can do thin crispy fries or sweet potato fries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089450922-FPZ12VQOK7ZNV786VRUQ/processed_20210604_203410.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - Social Roost 150 1st Ave N The vibe here is so cool. Indoor and outdoor seating. The drinks here are so unique and beautiful! I had to have the Social Butterfly, gin, passion fruit, lemon and an orange blossom. It was strong and a pretty pink color! My friend went with the goddess cucumber jalapeno tequila drink and said it was the perfect amount of heat and refreshing flavor. For food, you have to start with the ricotta toast! I wish it was larger because I could have eaten that as a main dish. It was so delicious! Honey made ricotta, honeycomb, elderflower and strawberries on a thick toast. The chicken and waffles was phenomenal and not just for brunch! The fluffy waffle was topped with a crispy boneless chicken topped with a smoked maple syrup and served with bacon butter on the side with a watermelon salad. The smoked maple syrup gives that smoked cooked flavor on top of the fried chicken. The watermelon seals the deal as a perfect southern comfort meal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089481649-MNCOXNHT4QPBYH63KZFN/processed_20210605_202241.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - Red Mesa Cantina 128 3rd St S Details on drinks below, they do not take reservations here but they have a nice outdoor bar that is the perfect place to wait and have a drink beforehand. For the table we started with chips and guacamole, crispy plantains and yuca. Everything was delicious! For the mains, if you do not like spice tell your server because everything seemed to have a kick! For my main dish I had the palomilla steak, it’s my favorite Cuban dish but I figured I would give it a go! I am so glad I did, it was the most delicious meal I had the entire trip! They cooked it perfectly, grilled onions on top then had the classic french fries on top with a tamarind aioli drizzle that was a little spicy. I was also served with plantains. A lot of the girls went with bowls like the chicken bowl or the barbacoa bowl. Meat, cheese, veggies and rice were a perfect dinner option packed with mexican flavors. If you do not want shredded meat (all the bowls have shredded meat) go with the Chicken Fernandez, mojo grilled chicken served with rice and veggies. If you are gluten free almost all of the items can be GF and the chips are corn chips! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089521044-SGRN7B03PVSTNJ9SB1B0/processed_20210604_184328.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - The Canopy 340 Beach Dr NE They do not take reservations but try to come early for Happy Hour and score a table with an amazing view of the pier! For a starter we did the crudite and hummus which was such a large and wonderful presentation! Roasted red pepper hummus with raw veggies, tzatziki and grilled pitas. We also could not say no to the truffle fries! Happy Hour is from 4p - 7p and they have $5 wines and $3 beer with half off some of their cocktails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089553371-JDKX3Q2KIT6N9BPDDPMP/processed_20210605_142156.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - No Vacancy 937 Central Ave This is a fun spot that gives me the tropical Miami vibes. The inside is a little small but I thought the outside was a better and more fun option anyway (they also have big umbrellas to keep you cool)! They have fun tropical flora pillows on bench booth style seating and every few feet are tables with stand alone chairs around the table. They also have the egg porch style chairs and fun lawn games in the middle. If you have a group they have a bunch of fun fish bowls that have a few drinks in them! We all got the peach don’t kill my vibe and it was the perfect choice! Tito’s vodka, lavender, peach and lemon and it had a nice visual layer to it! Unfortunately that day we went they did not have food available but you could eat there too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623089697940-106Q6D6G2S2ZMLB4WNON/Screenshot_20210607-141433_Instagram.jpg Food - Downtown St. Pete Food &amp; Drinks - Red Mesa Cantina 128 3rd St S The outside area of the bar is covered and has a bunch of fans so it stays very cool and a perfect place to wait for your table. They have both red and white sangria and if you are with a group, you could get a pitcher for a better price than by the glass. The ladies that did not have sangrai all went with the Lifted Lemonade and kept ordering them since they were so good! Made with vodka, muddled sage, touch of sugar, passion fruit nectar and lemon juice. If you don’t like sweet you can ask for them to go lighter on the passion fruit for the perfect drink! https://www.rusorican.com/food/2020/2/3/p88fmbf9zg06ps7mz9s2yqc3vqt29h monthly 0.5 2020-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1580778514893-Z99AV9XVFAH40H1N0VTG/20200203_200644.jpg Food - San Antonio Food - Art of Donut It is so hard for me to say no to a donut but when I see fun and unique flavors, I’m in heaven! Art of Donut really takes the culinary art of baking to another level. Perfectly located just down the street from the zoo and Japanese tea gardens, it completes a lovely afternoon exploring. Fun flavors like Mr O, and Oreo donut; WTFT what the French toast, maple cinnamon icing with cinnamon French toast crunch and bacon on top. I went with the leprechaun charms. Bright blue caramel frosting with lucky charms cereal on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1580778534436-1MXKOS3LFU1XQGN4Z05A/20200203_200616.jpg Food - San Antonio Food - NOLA Brunch New Orleans was one of my favorite vacations. I was so surprised to find a nod to the big easy in Texas! Beignets are the sweet powdery treat I missed the most so when I saw it on the menu, I knew I had to go for breakfast. I was so tempted to go with their bread pudding French toast which is served with an almond raisin granola but was trying not to overload on carbs and save it for dessert. I instead went with the uptown eggs Bennie. Served with a buttermilk biscuit, fried green tomato, poached egg and I skipped the shrimp creole. The fried green tomato was so goo I thought I was back in the south! It is so cozy inside, almost like you are at a friend’s mama’s house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1580778548428-POBT2PAZZBPU0ATR0T28/20200203_200700.jpg Food - San Antonio Food - Mad Hatter Tea I am not a coffee drinker so am always on the lookout for cool tea rooms. Alice in wonderland is a whimsical fairy tale so I was very excited to check this place out. They specialize in having a variety of teas, certified kosher, organic, gluten free, and non gmo options. I went in for breakfast and enjoyed eggs, potatoes and fresh fruit. It was a great way to start my day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1580778561814-9STQ4ER3YMMYAXJI682H/20200203_200727.jpg Food - San Antonio Food - Steel City Pops I’m a sucker for ice cream. Even though it was pretty cold, for this Floridian, I still made the trip out to try steel city pops. What is so cool about this location is that you can see the factory and watch the treats being made. There are so many options to customize your pop with multiple flavors, drizzles and toppings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1580778577127-G9OAR197YQN0INXXLORC/20200203_200542.jpg Food - San Antonio Food - Esquire Tavern We were looking for a happy hour place with a nice view. San Antonio is known for the Riverfront so we wanted to be on the river. After a little searching on yelp, I found Esquire Tavern. Monday through Friday from 3pm - 7pm you can enjoy $3 off all menu cocktails and wine by the glass and $1 off Texas draft beers. They also have a small happy hour food menu list which includes jalapeños rellenitos, shrimp toast, green eggs and ham nachos, taco con papa and deviled eggs. We requested to sit outside with a view of the river and it did not disappoint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1580778594192-6ICQBQOKKRKHEFJU96C3/20200203_200713.jpg Food - San Antonio Food - Señor Veggie I try to stay somewhat healthy on vacation, when I can. I was meeting a friend who is vegetarian so thought it a perfect opportunity to try Senor Veggie. It is a walk up counter then you order and get a number. There were so many options I wanted to try but I went with the house specialty macaroni con queso which I steamed broccoli, cashew cheese sauce and almond Parmesan which is perfect for those eating vegan! I paired that with the black bean and quinoa burger that is served with chipotle mayo and guacamole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1580778608056-DH71066M51V0LRK8FW98/20200203_200630.jpg Food - San Antonio Food - Smoke Shack Texas is known for the BBQ, so it was a given. Smoke Shack is a very popular lunch spot, so plan your time accordingly. If you know me, I am a sucker for some Fritos so when I saw there was a frito pie on the snack menu, I knew I had to have it! Bowl filled with brisket, pinto beans, cheese and bbq sauce. The meat was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I love the how the saltiness of the chips pairs with the sweet sauce. My aunt went for the brisket grilled cheese and she said it was heavenly! You get to pick a side, pinto beans, green beans, fried okra , Mac n cheese, spicy cream corn, slaw, potato salad, collard greens or fries. She went with the Mac n cheese and it was ooey gooey goodness. I kind of wish she tried the corn, I love me some Mexican elote and was wondering if it would be similar. Everyone was raving about the sweet tea but I went for the lemonade. If you enjoy tea, I say go for it, it seemed to be a local favorite! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1580778655954-AS0Z0Z9TDO6Z6I1F5GII/20200203_200557.jpg Food - San Antonio Food - Henry’s Puffy Taco San Antonio has so much Mexican influence so I new I had to try my favorite kind of food - TACOS. I read a lot about different places to go but all the locals said that Henry’s Puffy Tacos was the place to try them. This location is a little off the beaten path, but it is worth the Uber trip! The idea of a puffy taco is a unique family recipe. Two brothers started this and experimented with various fried foods. They fry corn masa dough and then fill it with either meat or filling of your choice then topped with lettuce and tomato. I went for shredded chicken and carne guisada. Guacamole is extra, but so I am i and I had to have it too! https://www.rusorican.com/food/2020/1/25/food-i-drinks-of-delray-beach monthly 0.5 2020-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1579991187141-I7ZE75NYNC6OTXQYSATO/processed_20191226_175137.jpg Food - Food &amp; Drinks of Delray Beach - Dada Located in one of the oldest historic homes in Delray Beach, Dada is a local favorite. An eclectic interior, tons of artwork and very creative cuisine! For dinner, you have to start with the truffle fries. The fries are hang cut and topped with truffle oil and parmesan cheese - making it the perfect combination. If you enjoy crab cakes, the jumbo crab cake with key lime mustard aioli is light and delicious. It is paired with a grilled corn salsa that I would put on everything! For a drink, you have to order the Max Ernst, a delightful gin drink served in a mini bath tub with a rubber duck! End the meal with dessert, the creme brulee is perfection! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1579991685515-82J121VK9UBRQ7QVLRBV/Screenshot_20200125-172857_Gallery.jpg Food - Food &amp; Drinks of Delray Beach - The Office How perfect is it to say you will be “at the office” a little late today. Happy Hour here is the perfect option. I love the patio style bar. You can see into the restaurant but still people watch. Also the background is a fun pineapple mural! To start you have to get the angry cauliflower. It’s gluten free, vegan and a great healthy option on a bar favorite. They crisp the cauliflower bites and toss it in a sweet and spicy sauce. The burgers are really tasty here too. I keep it classic but you can take your burgers to the CEO level with tomato jame, gruyere, blue cheese and arugula. Drinks are always flowing but the fact that they serve Frose, is such a winning option especially in this Florida heat! They also have fun drinks like the Pink Slip a sweet vodka, grapefruit and pomegranate drink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1579992190456-JWGMSIZIU74GW1RQA59M/20200125_174239.jpg Food - Food &amp; Drinks of Delray Beach - Le Sorrelle One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to. You can tell everything is made fresh and with authentic recipes. Make sure to stop in for Happy Hour. Between 4p - 7p you can get 50% off drinks and $5 plates on the Happy Hour menu. I highly recommend the chicken parm. It is such a huge serving of crisp chicken full of flavor with lots of pasta! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1579991707741-R1X1AY0CN5OF08NXVGZ1/Screenshot_20200125-173354_Instagram.jpg Food - Food &amp; Drinks of Delray Beach - Rocco’s Tacos The best day to come is obviously on Tuesday! But they have happy hour every day from 4p-7p with $3 bottles of beer, $3 wines, $5 cocktails & margaritas. Chow down on $2 tacos and $2 apps. The atmosphere is laid back and fun! If you miss HH, their dinner is amazing. The molcajetes are a must try! Your food is served in a sizzling traditional lava rock mocajete with flour tortillas, pico, cheese & guac. I went for the carne that had steak, chicken, chorizo and delicious sauces.They also have so many options for tacos, make sure to ask about specials of the day too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1579991098269-MF8SJEJZIQBMSOS9T9GJ/processed_20191211_171538.jpg Food - Food &amp; Drinks of Delray Beach - Death or Glory This is a quaint bar with cozy seating inside, a nice outdoor patio or up at the bar. To start you need to try the crispy chickpeas dusted in cheetos seasoning. You really think you are having the guilty pleasure snack not something healthy! I love coming here during the holidays. During Halloween, they go all out in the decorations and have a special menu of spooky drinks and food! Similarly during Christmas, Miracle rolls into town with festive menus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1579991012463-DMFLY0ZX1F0738F2JYS2/processed_20200120_191503.jpg Food - Food &amp; Drinks of Delray Beach - Batch While it is not on the main strip, Batch is still worth talking about! I use to visit this gastropub in Miami and was so happy they opened a second location. You have to try the Batch chicken & waffles! The chicken is brined in sweet tea and fried to perfection! Served on mini cornbread waffles with bourbon maple butter. My favorite is a Miami secret menu option, the boneless wings tossed in the sweet chili sauce with dorito dust. I dream of these wings! It’s an appetizer so I also order a side of the truffle fries! They have a great selection of drinks and tons of seating options. https://www.rusorican.com/food/2019/7/8/sweets-of-the-glass-knife monthly 0.5 2019-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565394213671-POPIE38YRIUGJ9NKP7TB/20190705_153700.jpg Food - Sweets of The Glass Knife You can feel the warmth of family right as you walk in. The decor is of a beautiful kitchen with the tiles and accents of gold. There are multiple display cases of mouth watering treats. You can get some cakes by the slice or the entire cake (serves 8-10 people). There are also various pastries that come in a cuplike cylinder, hand crafted donuts, macaroons or a brownie sundae! We opted for a slice of the red velvet cake and a tiramisu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565394448569-EBORHVZYHXYXL6CGLPYC/IMG-20190706-WA0007.jpg Food - Sweets of The Glass Knife - Options There are coffees, teas and even booze! I really appreciated that they have a variety of non dairy milk options, soy, coconut, oat and almond! That is the only way I can enjoy tea or coffee. But the real winner is there summer all day 2-4-1 drink specials on ALL wines, mimosas, sangrias, spritzers and beers. Since we were celebrating, we went for the bubbles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1565394409790-E2425OH8CJC0Y9AI3OYM/IMG-20190706-WA0000.jpg Food - Sweets of The Glass Knife Since these desserts are a hot commodity, if you are looking for something particular you can order in advance! For cakes, they ask for a 3 day lead time but for donuts, just a day. Fun fact, dogs are welcome in their beautiful outdoor patio! So you can make your afternoon a yappy hour too! https://www.rusorican.com/food/2018/9/9/foodie-finds-sacramento monthly 0.5 2018-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536369231447-X1WIZOKTAXMWDORS9BLA/IMG_0561.JPG Food - Foodie Finds: Sacramento - Temple Coffee Speciality drink is BLISS! Peppermint tea, vanilla soy milk, coconut milk, honey steamed in the milk and you have to wait about 10 mins before you drink it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536369323531-ZTZC2MLO66E1H46FRXSV/IMG_0551.JPG Food - Foodie Finds: Sacramento - Fox & Goose First of all the establishment is housed in what was once the Fuller Paint & Glass Company. Exposed brick is my favorite design element!I enjoyed coming here for breakfast/brunch. The main event - home made scones! Perfectly made, crispy on the outside but velvety on the inside! I think it also has to do with the devonshire cream, the thick spread really compliments the density of the scone.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536499283351-7NQB2W6J1TX8K0XN9H1A/pizza+rock.jpg Food - Foodie Finds: Sacramento - Pizza Rock blends some of my favorite things, good pizza and good music! The vibe inside is really fun and they incorporate a lot of rock and roll elements, like the menus have records as pages. Pizza is an obvious choice but for the appetizer make sure to get the italian coccoli! This is the real hero: Sea Salted Fried Dough, Prosciutto di Parma, Burrata Cheese. SO.MUCH.YES. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536500580425-2PY02RU235CVLQ552PQO/IMG_0601.JPG Food - Foodie Finds: Sacramento - BOBA tea One of my favorite things about California is the mix of so many different cultures. A must try are the boba teas. There are a few different places to try, T4 is the best option for an Instagram experience. It has super cute decor and a lovely flower wall backdrop, but quickly has always been my favorite. Quickly teas are much better in flavor and a bit cheaper. I like getting the taro boba and egg puffs (which are like a sweet waffle). It's a great afternoon snack and way to cool off during the super hot summers in NoCal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536501580010-WRX0EWSVGYU875HUITS6/soup+dumplings.jpg Food - Foodie Finds: Sacramento - Soup Dumplings You don’t really find Soup Dumplings everywhere so when I find them, I have to check it out! Journey to Dumplings was our pick and I loved it! You can really tell each dish is prepared well and with lots of flavor. We opted for traditional pork soup dumplings and pan fried soup dumplings. Remember it is ok to admit you don't know how to eat soup dumplings, it is super important to do it right! Our server taught us a trick with the sauces and spoon and no one burned their mouth! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536519971857-K11QNMADT3MNEZ6OBRXM/zocalo.jpg Food - Foodie Finds: Sacramento - Zocalo Mexican Zocalo Midtown has the best happy hour! Food & drink specials start at just $5! Various types of margaritas like traditional, strawberry basil, blackberry oh my! You can grab a glass or go for the pitcher! The $5 tostadas were our favorite and went great with the chips and guac.   https://www.rusorican.com/inspiration-art daily 0.75 2025-02-25 https://www.rusorican.com/inspiration-art/2025/2/25/art-week-miami monthly 0.5 2025-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/7d174a14-802d-415b-a9c4-3209a53e3146/IMG_1849.jpg Art - Art Week Miami - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/b8825955-0f7e-4e8d-bd62-9346af172243/IMG_2237.jpg Art - Art Week Miami - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/f51c7ea6-8c04-4020-b07f-b2984b967e73/IMG_2005.jpg Art - Art Week Miami - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/5de38394-3a5f-4a13-bb9b-a2246a0d7f2b/IMG_2207.jpg Art - Art Week Miami - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/inspiration-art/2024/2/20/sketching-in-the-galleries-of-the-orlando-museum-of-art monthly 0.5 2024-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/fb8b84ef-4de5-4c28-8abc-c56d132c2a49/IMG_5903.jpeg Art - Sketching in the Galleries of the Orlando Museum of Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/c9e3fc61-96c1-434f-b394-980f96ceb446/IMG_1922.jpeg Art - Sketching in the Galleries of the Orlando Museum of Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/inspiration-art/2021/6/28/savannah-street-art monthly 0.5 2021-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1624888116049-L273PYR1BW41IRAA2243/Screenshot_20210626-154731_Gallery-01.jpg Art - Savannah Street Art - Make it stand out At Starland Yard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1624888011297-7CDN1NS82GMFS5S16OTR/IMG_20210626_162037_210-01.jpeg Art - Savannah Street Art - Make it stand out At Starland Yard by Tyriq Maxwell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1624888028261-3X164DO26KMZWFDC6AZL/IMG_20210626_161702_374-01.jpeg Art - Savannah Street Art - Make it stand out Located on the side of Bluedoor Coffee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1624888046306-3XLAXAJ4HMUGDEUMMW3Y/IMG_20210626_162144_646-01.jpeg Art - Savannah Street Art - Make it stand out SCAD Mural on 2217 Bull Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1624888060844-MIAFT6Z3Z0FW7PJM4TIG/IMG_20210626_162115_906-01.jpeg Art - Savannah Street Art - Make it stand out At Starland Yard. Artist Kevin Bongang @bongangart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1624888657275-JNPOULV9J79TSFTKIFMH/processed_20210626_155841.jpg Art - Savannah Street Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1624888689141-MYEPZWUDKS19KDT01OZ1/processed_20210626_155922.jpg Art - Savannah Street Art - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/inspiration-art/2021/6/7/shine-on-st-pete monthly 0.5 2021-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623157806709-9NFPVGMQ20BH8YOKFU6M/IMG_8768.JPG Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out Hoxxoh: 2130 Central Ave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623157834622-4M937TK8S60OISC239DT/IMG_20210504_134142_930.jpg Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out Ali Vasquez and Todd Frain: 2914 1st Ave N https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623158064938-N5BAYC04HN6P3U1VNSL9/IMG-20210502-WA0004.jpg Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out Leo Gomez: 2924 5th Ave. N https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623157886887-FCT20FKJHY5JAZTDC8PO/processed_20210604_193125.jpg Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out Derek Donnelly: 330 Beach Dr NE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623158386733-A2DY8A3N55AQAHGG094B/Screenshot_20210604-142053_Gallery.jpg Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out 2055 Central Ave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623158000306-EO2E3IUBKF716G4MOUY0/IMG-20210502-WA0012.jpg Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623158117060-W2WH9N42B6R2DMP1LIAS/IMG-20210502-WA0033.jpg Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out Alex Yanes: 335 2nd Ave NE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623157863498-Y4X1MM54TYDRZNAQUG3I/IMG-20210606-WA0002.jpg Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out Saint Paint (Derek Donnelly:) 330 Beach Dr NE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623265146706-1TG92A325AVEVQ5Z63CP/Screenshot_20210604-135408_Gallery.jpg Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out Sarah Sheppard: 2823 Central Ave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623158555916-IZSQWTS18LPHL95B6TD0/IMG-20210502-WA0017.jpg Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out Zulu Painter: 2910 1st Ave N https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1623158588397-5KOYBQ4M6PR127EGIK9B/Screenshot_20210604-143430_Gallery.jpg Art - Shine on St. Pete - Make it stand out Matt Kres: 125 19th St S https://www.rusorican.com/inspiration-art/2020/11/20/wing-city-sanford-florida monthly 0.5 2020-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606085780036-X4YLNCCV3YLBW784CJXB/20201122_175402_553.jpg Art - Wing City Sanford, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606085795157-ZJFGUVU79HBK5NVU1EN8/20201122_175316_721.jpg Art - Wing City Sanford, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606085804777-JO3AACFM2U1VGNA9LPLN/20201122_175148_464.jpg Art - Wing City Sanford, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606741397347-3AQYELU9V70A5XAQ2ON9/20201130_060829_259%5B1%5D.jpg Art - Wing City Sanford, Florida - Locations & Artists 1. Famous Tiny Houseboat 531 N Palmetto Ave Artist: Collin Margerum Mural Name: Osprey in Flight 2. Sanford Information Center 230 1st St Artist: St John’s River Art Center, Art-for-Kids students Mural Name: Rocketship – Kids in Space Artist: St John’s River Art Center – art instructors, students Mural Name: Tropical flight (Butterfly) Artist: St John’s River Art Center, Seniors Art Class Mural Name: Angels Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce Inside Artist: Kim Fulford Mural Name: Wings of Mother Nature 3. 1st Street Lounge 301 E 1st Artist: Ashlie Hall Mural Name: Time Flies 4. Magpies Modern General Store 215 E 1st St Artist: Priscilla Billingsly Mural Name: Magpie’s Flock 5. Gallery on First Jeanine Taylor Folkart 211 1st St Artist: John Sullivan Mural Name: Celebration of Color and Flight 6. Hollerbach’s 205 E 1st St Artist: Linda Hollerbach Mural Name: In Heaven there is no Bier Artist: Matthew Crow Mural Name: Multiple Murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606741455215-WJWU2KQEZL6S4BYJ7BSC/20201130_060700_281%5B1%5D.jpg Art - Wing City Sanford, Florida 7. Celery City Craft Beer Garden 118 Palmetto Ave Artist: Seminole County Printmakers Society Mural Name: Winging it Artist: Lindsey Bennett Mural Name: Bokey Baby Artist: Izabella Aquino Title: WingZ 8. West End Trading Company 202 S Sanford Ave Artist: Timmy Dub Mural Name: Chicken Wings 9. Sunshine State Threads 307 E 2nd St Artist: Dustin Gioertz Mural Name: Wings 10. Sanford Brewing Company 400 Sanford Ave Artist: Teresa Campbell Mural Name: Bohemian Wings Artist: Teresa Campbell Mural Name: Grin and Bier It 11. Triple Goddess Treasures 500 Sanford Ave Artist: Triple Goddess Treasures Mural Name: Goddess Wings Artist: Alexandra Solensky Mural Name: Voice of Nature 12. Backroom Salon 504 Sanford Ave Artist: Cassandra Albritton Mural Name: Strega Wings of Steel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606741616185-ZILXKF9ZLT6GO1VT89HE/Capture.JPG Art - Wing City Sanford, Florida 13. Wayne Densch Performance Center 201 Magnolia Artist: Sanford Porchfest Shelly Allen Mural Name: Music Gives You Wings Artist: Julie Bouchie Mural Name: Embrace your season 14. Fuel BBQ 120 S Park Ave Artist: St John’s River Art Center, Kim House Mural Name: Draco 15. Christo’s 107 W 1st St Artist: Jason Hawk Mural Name: Wings of Christo’s 16. The District 112 W 2nd St Artist: Anne McNamara Mural Name: Butterfly 17. Palate Coffee Brewery 105 W 2nd St Artist: Sunshine Reynolds Mural Name: With Brave Wings She Flys 18. Loggerhead Distillery 124 W 2nd St Artist: Loggerhead Distillery Mural Name: Spirit of the Ocean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606741718370-69HLDFRNQL9GZVV1RI07/20201130_060924_412%5B1%5D.jpg Art - Wing City Sanford, Florida 19. Tuffy’s Bottle Shop & Lounge 200 S Myrtle Ave 20. Henry’s Depot 212 W 1st St Artist: St John’s River Art Center students/instructors Mural Name: Polly the parrot Artist: Katherine Kelly Mural Name: Unpretty Flight 21. Simply Homemade 113 Oak St Artist: Chris Albritton Mural Name: Solo Angel 22. City of Sanford Planning Department City Hall 300 N Park Ave Artist: City of Sanford Planning Department Mural Name: Sundown Downtown 23. D&J Investments of America 118 Sanford Ave Artist: Nell Balogh Mural Name: TBD Artist: Natasha Dagnese Mural Name: Venus Blue Artist: Christine Chouinard Mural Name: Howl Flight Artist: Kira Gondeck-Silvia Mural Name: Perennial Flight Artist: Nancy Poitand Students of Endeavour Mural Name: Saucy 24. Shantell’s 503 Sanford Ave Artist: Megan and Colin Margerum Mural Name: Chakra Wings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1606741760644-S9FX4N8ZKUU38JM9J71R/20201130_060728_241%5B1%5D.jpg Art - Wing City Sanford, Florida 25. Gracious Age Dementia Center 1401 S Magnolia Artist: Christine Chouinard Mural Name: Every Day is a Gift 26. Pinecrest School of Innovation 405 W 27th St Artist: Ms. Fernandez 1st grade class Mural Name: Beautiful Butterfly 27. We the People Preschool and Childcare 708 S Elm Ave Artist: Deanna Plyer Mural: The First Years are Forever 28. Sanford Resident 517 S Myrtle Ave Artist: Kathy Hull Mural Name: Joy Ride Artist: Jay MacPhee Mural Name: Soar Artist: Denny Gibbs Mural Name: Can you see what you hear in a shell? 29. Valencia Street Neighborhood 559 Valencia Artist: Mai Tran Mural Name: Rise up 30. Sanford Ave Steeple Sanford Ave/6th St Artist: Janna Baraniak Mural Name: Be Loved, Be Bokey 31. City of Sanford Public Art Commission 407 W 1st St Artist: Members of the Sanford Public Art Commission and staff Mural Name: Mariposa 32. 313 E 2nd St Artist: Dove Day Mural Name: Cats Artist: Dove Day Mural Name: Clarity https://www.rusorican.com/inspiration-art/2020/11/15/festival-of-trees-at-the-orlando-museum-of-art monthly 0.5 2020-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1605474047665-VRNYJGVNQIBE8FFRY2Y5/20201115_111200.jpg Art - Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art - Designer Trees The museum is filled with a variety of beautifully decorated Christmas trees! Companies sponsor and decorate the trees, many have specific themes but all are filled with the best decoration! You can even purchase via auction! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1605474100275-9TUD4WFLBSFB70KRHTT0/20201115_110040.jpg Art - Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art - Designer Wreaths In addition to the beautiful trees you will find walls filled with beautifully decorated wreaths! Again sponsored by companies and organizations and decorated with ornaments, elves or nutcrackers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1605474135001-0WQKG13YUCLFPXIQGGMC/20201115_113152.jpg Art - Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art - Gingerbread Houses Creating gingerbread houses is a true craft and you will find spectacular detailed houses, trains, landmarks and villages! Colorful candy and frosting really showcase the details and talent of the creators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1605473967032-ROI0X6L6EP5721TNZ8WY/20201115_113355.jpg Art - Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art - Table Settings Need inspiration for setting your holiday table? Look no further, these table settings are stunning and many are available via raffle! Grab tickets in the museum 5 for $5, 25 for $20 or 35 for $25. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1605474166889-913BYUFQGCRVCNEK2SOP/20201115_121027.jpg Art - Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art - Local Entertainment The day I went we were so lucky to be there when the Russian Ballet was scheduled to perform. The group did mini scenes from the Nutcracker. The ladies were so talented and the costumes were beautiful. The performances are done right outside the museum and there are picnic tables for viewing or you can stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1605474204132-HDFA0JXTG6IP451XQ1KU/20201115_111420.jpg Art - Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art - Open Daily 10am-5pm Closed on Mondays and on Thanksgiving Day Tickets are $15 + fees or $7 + fees for kids, $12 + fees for seniors, first responders & military. https://www.rusorican.com/inspiration-art/2019/6/11/wynwood-art-scene monthly 0.5 2020-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1567364730643-UMGQMUMB78KOREJHK99W/20190818_114948.jpg Art - Wynwood Art Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1567364836528-YAWQ7IUJGMP57Y9GBLL8/20190818_114437.jpg Art - Wynwood Art Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1567364933485-LKPRV7ROTB3Q88DSANQX/20190818_110024.jpg Art - Wynwood Art Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1567365035492-0LEH29ESVZUB4XFFX617/20190818_105854.jpg Art - Wynwood Art Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1567365097286-BJFUPGJJZ5YF6MKGBV2O/20190818_112920.jpg Art - Wynwood Art Scene https://www.rusorican.com/inspiration-art/2019/9/15/the-cuban-museum monthly 0.5 2019-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1568580811995-194JJFLH9FGRSQCMDZWF/20190907_103732.jpg Art - The Cuban Museum - Forever Celia This exhibit takes a look into the life of the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, in the context of her journey as a Cuban exile, fashion trailblazer, and music icon. It is $12 to enter the museum and explore the exhibit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1568580889251-8YXYXFJ5RR5B1MXCJAI1/20190907_103152.jpg Art - The Cuban Museum - Music The exhibit goes through the history of Celia’s music. Celia was a part of salsa’s early history. Salsa is a blend of son montuno, guaracha, cha-cha-cha and mambo. Celia recorded music with Johnny Pacheco, who is credited with coining the term salsa music. The most famous record the two recorded together is “Celia and Johnny”. While there is music playing throughout the exhibit, make sure to listen to the hanging headphones and watch the videos. There are more musical performances and video clips throughout the years that tie everything together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1568581274510-0VK8MWSDWYF62SKSJRU7/20190816_221653.jpg Art - The Cuban Museum - Azucar! Celia has been known to say out “AZUCAR!” but did you know the back story? During one of her visits in Miami, Celia ordered a coffee at a Cuban restaurant. When they asked her if she took sugar, she answered “Of course, chico! Show me a Cuban who doesn’t like sugar (azucar) in their coffee.” At a show that night, she told the story to the crowd and they roared with laughter. Fans began requesting “the sugar story” and Celia’s cry of “AZUCAR!” became her catchphrase. Later it also became the name of a Little Havana Ice Cream Shop where photos of the musician hang. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1568581426785-7B0PW3E2WS4FQ6CBIMIB/20190907_102504.jpg Art - The Cuban Museum - Fashion Celia has always stayed true to her afro-carribbean roots. She often incorporated traditional pieces into her wardrobe such as the classic Cuban rumba dress. However, her fashion was not limited to just the clothing. Her accessories were also show stoppers. From large statement necklaces, colorful wigs (often matching her outfit), and incredible head pieces would bring the whole look together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1568581544389-90JP0X72T3OQBJA6NRIN/20190907_101618.jpg Art - The Cuban Museum https://www.rusorican.com/inspiration-art/2018/9/9/sacramento-art-scene monthly 0.5 2018-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536527426931-ELS8REW0OS2X9OVE2M7U/IMG_8644.JPG Art - Sacramento Art Scene - Sacramento Mural I love location murals, especially while traveling. This is Sacramento. Art. Diversity. Community. This mural is at Sacramento State and each letter was done by a different artist. S.V. Williams, Raphael Delgado, Phil Altstatt, John Horton, Molly Delvin, Micah Crandall-Bear, Lopan4000, Jeremy Stanger, Norman Ayles, Ursula Xanthe Young, & Jose DiGregorio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536528474824-X1B68B8WME93BQWR76NX/IMG_8715.jpg Art - Sacramento Art Scene - Pixel Pancho 706 J Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536528635295-6OOOLSWW1SN8VF4MOXA7/IMG_8704.JPG Art - Sacramento Art Scene - Apexer 706 J Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536529212971-KXOWJI83YHH4UMWVKLGO/IMG_0656.JPG Art - Sacramento Art Scene Raul Mejia's piece at Love is a Verb (1023 Del Paso Blvd) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536529455298-BM0C4LUDPQMP6OZ8J70R/IMG_8316.JPG Art - Sacramento Art Scene - Local Art We went to an event at Love is a Verb to see Raul's new work. He is an artist sharing pieces of his life mixed with his Mexican culture. https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-meals daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-meals/2025/7/5/puerto-rican-cheesecake-flan monthly 0.5 2025-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/4282c2e0-5920-4b40-bd90-915820b15e8a/IMG_9308.jpg Meals - Puerto Rican Cheesecake Flan https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-meals/2025/6/26/easy-high-protein-snack monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-meals/2025/2/24/banana-pb-frozen-bark monthly 0.5 2025-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/20c6be03-99c8-4a4e-bc49-721598400fd5/IMG_3215.jpg Meals - Banana PB Frozen Bark https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-meals/2025/2/24/dry-january-hack monthly 0.5 2025-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/de44eee7-b452-40df-a328-088aadc9d2ac/IMG_3191.jpg Meals - Dry January Hack - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-meals/2020/10/22/halloween-menu monthly 0.5 2020-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603405166712-UKM0A4LDDK6UD73X9U5V/processed_20201022_172837.jpg Meals - Halloween Menu - Spooky Stuffed Peppers 4 Orange peppers 1lb lean ground turkey/beef/chicken 1 can black beans 1 can corn Shredded cheese Garlic Seasonings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603405189330-LFJG1KV3ZKMO5HB72PHG/processed_20201022_174504.jpg Meals - Halloween Menu - Recipe Preheat oven to 350 Cut the top of the orange pepper and remove all inside seeds, carve a pumpkin face In a large skillet heat olive oil then add ground meat, corn, beans, seasonings of choice and garlic Stir occasionally until meat is cooked. Drain and discard fat as needed. Stuff the peppers with the mixture Place in a baking dish, Bake for 15-20min until peppers cook Add cheese on top of peppers bake for another 3-5min https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603405210071-YXUVDFVX3W0V3T1XIDLA/processed_20201022_173154.jpg Meals - Halloween Menu - Jello Tombstone Treats Chocolate Jello pudding cups Oreos Milano cookies Writing Icing Gummy worms (optional) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603405342643-NX0NQEGBS54ZZX7VPXP4/processed_20201022_175536.jpg Meals - Halloween Menu - Recipe Take out milano cookies and use the icing to write “RIP” or other funny messages Crush up oreos Optional - bury gummy worms inside the pudding Place milano cookie in the far back of the jello cup Sprinkle the oreos in front of the milano cookie as dirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603405298080-NQWJHKX6S3GGF5XBHTNB/processed_20201022_141943.jpg Meals - Halloween Menu - Hocus Pocus Punch V8 Mango Gatorade/Body Armour Mango Mango sorbet or vanilla ice cream Optional - rum or vodka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603405319009-B5ZF6TO8SGCNLV2BDK0P/processed_20201022_175548.jpg Meals - Halloween Menu - Recipe Mix half a cup of V8 with half a cup of Body Armour Optional add a shot of your favorite alcohol Add a scoop of ice cream to make a float Add a straw & enjoy https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-meals/2019/5/9/trader-joes-cauliflower-gnocchi monthly 0.5 2019-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1558786446420-D6L3XO1UZP6X4MHJQDSA/Screenshot_20190509-201613_Instagram.jpg Meals - Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi - TJ’s Haul When I finally got my hands on the cult favorite, I knew I would need to get all the supplies for the perfect meal right then & there! https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-meals/2018/9/13/matcha-maddness monthly 0.5 2025-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536871302991-U5UT0UL6C52XO23RAQUK/Screen+Shot+2018-09-13+at+4.40.56+PM.png Meals - Matcha Maddness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536871459044-ZHOT727QHU479X3FO0NM/Screen+Shot+2018-09-13+at+4.43.45+PM.png Meals - Matcha Maddness Photo from Vimco Wellness https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-workouts daily 0.75 2025-02-24 https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-workouts/2025/2/24/small-move-to-elevate-your-lower-body-workout monthly 0.5 2025-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/e327eca1-d235-4f63-af33-60ca6a8bfbfc/workout.JPG Workouts - Small move to elevate your lower body workout - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-workouts/2020/10/25/golfing monthly 0.5 2020-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603801127661-K7R5O80YPRLKUYSCORDF/Screenshot_20200930-203443_Video%2BPlayer.jpg Workouts - Golfing - Fore! Being a native Floridian, golf has always been a thing. We have some of the best courses around. I took a couple lessons when I was in middle school but never picked up a club since. Until NOW! A local golf course started a beginner program with lessons, golfing with a pro and a ladies league. I started with hitting some golf balls on the driving range. Less pressure than going straight into a game. The instructors give really great tips and really want to help you improve your swing and your game. Once I got comfortable, I went to one of the evening ladies league events. 9 holes of golf, a drink ticket and a chance to win some great prizes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603650920054-V52IZNK5C34EIZ3UFQIZ/processed_IMG-6237.jpg Workouts - Golfing - Products UnderArmour golf shoes. Getting golf shoes that will dig into the grass will prevent you from slipping or hurting yourself. Collared shirts. Some golf courses will require a collar on your shirt, here is a dry fit option I really like. Golf skirt. I love the look of pairing the collared shirt with a cute skirt. Golf skirts have spandex shorts attached underneath so you do not need to worry about wind. Tees. You will need tees to lift your ball up when you do to drive your first shot at each hole. Golf balls. I like to get a colored golf ball so it is easy to find after I hit it and I’ll always know which one is mine if playing with others. Golf glove. Having a golf glove helps grip the club. Remember the glove goes on your non dominate hand. There is also a cushion on the palm for comfort. https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-workouts/2020/10/21/cyclebar monthly 0.5 2020-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603298059122-CTCXJZPVIY4P1QRLIG6Y/processed_20201006_172845.jpg Workouts - CycleBar - Opening Soon! CycleBar Dr Phillips will be opening in December but until then they are offering FREE outdoor rides multiple times a week. I went the other day and had such a great class! All the bikes were brought outside to the parking lot (or parking garage if it is raining) and spaced six feet apart for social distancing. They also bring out some speakers so you get the same feeling of loud music in the studio to tune out the outside world and enjoy your ride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1603298109159-Y29XWS2SMGPS1KXF7016/processed_20201006_181929.jpg Workouts - CycleBar - Specials Our instructor Dominc was great. Full of energy and so motivating. His music was fantastic too. So glad he is a part of the CB DP team! There will be a few more outdoor FREE rides available to keep checking @cyclebardrphillips on Instagram for dates and times coming up! Major bonus: they are offering some great membership deals on site! I got myself a few rides and I cannot wait to use them when the studio officially opens up! https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-workouts/2020/3/18/get-out-amp-run monthly 0.5 2020-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1584649203188-S5QJG5A0X3C7UQSB9BJ4/Screenshot_20200117-095218_Instagram.jpg Workouts - Get Out &amp; Run - OrangeTheory I joined OTF as a way to challenge myself and my fitness journey. I was doing various group exercise classes and going to a local gym but I knew I was not pushing myself. I wanted to try something hard. OTF really helped me learn how to run the right way. I never considered myself a runner. I never enjoyed running. But the mix of treadmill blocks and weights gave my body the boost it needed. I learned how to pace myself and build endurance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1584720244459-MBBSEOXJ2B00UHGASIC3/IMG_20200318_151321_426.jpg Workouts - Get Out &amp; Run - Fit for Shoes Getting fit with the right pair of running shoes has been a game changer for me and critical if you want to take this seriously. I had severe issues with my ankle so started with a pair of New Balance 880v7. They had the perfect support and when they analyzed how my stride, this pair would take unnecessary pressure off my feet. You should change your shoes every year. My next pair of shoes were Brooks, I went with the Ghost 12. This brand is the fan favorite for most runners. They are a high performance running shoe. The support is excellent, the style is perfect and they have an online shoe finder to help you find the kind that is right for your lifestyle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1584720273894-LOM36YN702O2DPALLPJ4/20191128_100120.jpg Workouts - Get Out &amp; Run - 12 races in 12 months In 2019 I made a New Year’s resolution to run 12 races in the year. I wanted to do one 5k a month. I thought, I can totally get out once a month to accomplish 3.1 miles. Signing up for a race held me accountable. Getting a medal at the end gave me a reward. It was perfect to keep me motivated! I started by asking friends to join but realized running a race could be done alone, at your own pace and your own push. I did a few 5k and then decided to sign up for a 10k https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1584649246927-VH2YYNCSBVPODSVW3QHI/IMG_20200222_153739_298.jpg Workouts - Get Out &amp; Run - RunDisney I have another blog post that really goes into the ins and outs of RunDisney here. The RunDisney Wine & Dine Marathon was the perfect first 10k for me. RunDisney is not highly competitive so it is great to pace yourself, have fun but still challenge your running. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1584649271768-2A1LKNLPAT90X8WEUB7T/IMG_20200120_064612_650.jpg Workouts - Get Out &amp; Run - Run Club After moving to a new city, I wanted to find a way to make friends. I was looking to find like minded girlfriends. I knew I wanted to continue my run journey, so I started a run club. The first morning, I wasn’t even sure anyone would show up. To my surprise there were 6 other girls! We motivate each other, we challenge each other and we recently started to sign up for races together. December 2020 we tackle our first half marathon! The support of the run community is amazing and unlike any other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1584649378809-KGDUEXZADAWJSQOT6J1S/20200215_091828%25280%2529.jpg Workouts - Get Out &amp; Run https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-workouts/2019/3/30/orange-theory monthly 0.5 2019-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1566258200619-QHIS9TM2ILQHGT3MDLOR/Screenshot_20190816-123737_Instagram.jpg Workouts - Orange Theory - Tread Block was so intimidating at first. I was never a runner. I’ve had a lot of issues with my legs and feet that made me shy away from running. One of my favorite things about OTF is the customization. You can be a power walker, a jogger or a runner. Each block’s intensity is based on which group you are in, the each have their own base pace range, push range and all out range. This ensures that no matter where you are in your journey you will get your heart rate in the orange zone and burn those calories! I have moved from power walker to jogger and hoping to get into the running range soon. I never thought I would be doing 5ks or signing up for a 10k but OTF helped me get there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1566258261145-ZRBIHNCFL0EK0BW2VZVZ/Screenshot_20190625-095425_Instagram.jpg Workouts - Orange Theory - Coaches The coaches of any workout (and their music) really make the classes. The coaches guide you and tailor the workout so you meet your goals, so you really do not need to think or plan for your workout. Every coach at OTF (all over the nation) are given the same workout but the workout is switched up daily so it never gets old and you continue to challenge your body. I also really love when coaches will document the workouts and put it on Instagram. It’s GRAM TIME! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1566258621628-GB6XYI016HBXIR1CTGXF/IMG_20190501_205154_989.jpg Workouts - Orange Theory - Challenges There are so many different fun challenges. Hell Week is one of the most difficult weeks but so much fun. OTF gives out prizes for participants and bigger prizes for the top winner. During Marathon Month I came in second place in my age group and got a medal. These challenges give members and extra boost to push themselves and get rewarded all while having fun together. https://www.rusorican.com/wellness-workouts/2018/9/10/plank-up-downs monthly 0.5 2018-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/1536621372634-81AAY22EYKYAO4GPN0SG/Screen+Shot+2018-09-10+at+7.15.26+PM.png Workouts - Plank Up Downs Begin in a full plank. Lower your right elbow to the mat and then your left, coming into an elbow plank. Put your right hand on the mat, and straighten your right elbow. 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Follicular - Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/menstrual-workouts daily 0.75 2025-02-24 https://www.rusorican.com/follicular-workouts daily 0.75 2025-02-24 https://www.rusorican.com/follicular-workouts/2025/2/24/follicular-bench-press monthly 0.5 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/022417f4-babb-4556-bc74-4d1788d3dbe2/IMG_0839.jpg Follicular - Workouts - Follicular Bench Press - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/nutrition-ovulation daily 0.75 2025-06-26 https://www.rusorican.com/nutrition-ovulation/2025/3/25/chicken-rice-amp-broccolini monthly 0.5 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/d282d96c-9662-43fe-936f-cce8d8cf1cf0/IMG_5174.jpg Nutrition - Ovulation - Chicken, rice &amp; broccolini https://www.rusorican.com/nutrition-ovulation/2025/6/26/sizzling-shrimp-bowls monthly 0.5 2025-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/a28d1fd7-a30e-4de4-a406-319520a856e3/IMG_8271.jpg Nutrition - 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Ovulation - Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/nutrition-ovulation/2025/2/24/sweet-soy-honey-chicken monthly 0.5 2025-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/a77faad6-ffce-49d0-be7a-f5920ceb41a0/IMG_4264.jpg Nutrition - Ovulation - Sweet Soy Honey Chicken - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rusorican.com/nutrition-luteal daily 0.75 2026-02-20 https://www.rusorican.com/nutrition-luteal/2026/2/20/easy-dumpling-bake-trader-joes-edition monthly 0.5 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/14b0fdee-cda2-48f8-b5c4-626a7e17e908/IMG_6910.jpeg Nutrition - Luteal - Easy Dumpling Bake (Trader Joe's Edition) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b8d52b8e17ba329012d869c/ce503cd2-8b4e-4ddb-a51c-32b1bbec05ae/IMG_6695.jpeg Nutrition - 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