Florida Vacay Blog

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays… Unless You Can Be at the Beach There’s a reason “home for the holidays” is such a classic phrase. It’s cozy, it’s familiar, it’s tradition. But who says home has to mean the same house, the same street, the same view out the kitchen window every single year? This year, home is wherever the ocean is. Trade the oven timers and holiday...

Why a Beach Condo Rental Is the Only Itinerary You Need Some vacations run on checklists. Attractions, day trips, a list of restaurants you have to hit before you leave. This isn’t one of those. This is the vacation where the plan is beach, balcony, repeat. No reservations, no research, no guilt about skipping the “must-see” spot down the road. Just you, a beach condo, and three days of doing...

The Best Places to Watch the Sunrise and Sunset in New Smyrna Beach Because some of the best moments at the beach happen before breakfast and after dinner. There’s something about a New Smyrna Beach sunrise that makes getting up early feel completely worth it, and when the day winds down, the sunset is just as good of an excuse to slow down, grab a drink, and find a spot...

Pack light, pack smart, and leave plenty of room for vacation mode Packing for a beach vacation should be easy. You need a swimsuit, sunscreen and approximately 14 outfits you will never wear because you will spend most of the trip in your swimsuit anyway. But there are a few things you definitely do not want to forget. Before you zip that suitcase and head to your perfect beach vacay...

Warm Days, Fewer Crowds, and All the Beach Town Magic   Let’s let summer in on a little secret. Fall might just be the best time to visit New Smyrna Beach!  We know, fall usually means pumpkin spice, sweaters and pretending it’s cold outside while Florida is still happily sitting in the 80s. But, that is exactly why we love it here. While everyone else is getting ready for crisp...

Three Days of Sunshine, Seaside Adventures & Pure Ormond Beach Bliss Three days in Ormond Beach? Oh, you are going to want to make those three days count. But, here is the thing. You don’t need a color coded itinerary, a 6 AM alarm or a minute by minute vacation schedule. This is Ormond Beach. Things move a little slower here. The perfect three days should have plenty of beach...

Nestled along the picturesque shores of Florida’s Space Coast lies NASA’s renowned Kennedy Space Center. This captivating destination caters to families, offering an array of awe-inspiring experiences, attractions, and events suitable for all ages. Situated just South of New Smyrna Beach and Ormond Beach, it is the ideal day trip location for those with a passion for space exploration. Watch a Launch Few experiences rival the sheer awe of witnessing...

Booking a vacation rental is getting more out of your vacation than less. The benefits include more space, privacy, amenities, and overall savings. Private vacation homes are great for families with small children. Vacation rentals are perfect for larger groups that want to stay together in one location.   Vacation Rental Benefits: Fully stocked kitchen Money savings on meals Contactless check in More space Separate rooms Washer and dryer inside the...