I drove down to Miami for a tennis tournament! I knew I wouldn't be spending too much time at the hotel, but my mom + I wanted somewhere relaxing to go back to after long days on the hot tennis courts. After a bit of research, I chose Grand Beach Hotel's Surfside location. I was SO pleased! The hotel is right on the beach in Bal Harbour, a clean, quiet part of town, with all of the amenities that made me want to double the length of my stay! When we walked in the attendants w

Star Island Resort may just be Kissimmee, Florida's best kept secret. The resort is situated beside a private lake on a beautiful piece of land that is kept up to preserve the natural Florida charm. After turning off of touristy Highway 192 to Avenue of the Stars, you're immersed in the vegetation and resort landscape. The hotel stands out from the rest because in comparison to a compact room with little living space, you get to spend time in your spacious suite with a full k