When you think about relaxing from head to toe, what’s some of the musts to consider when booking a spa resort? Today I share about one of our favorite spots located about 20 miles from Clearwater Beach: Safety Harbor Resort + Spa - perfect for rejuvenating and relaxing your mind from head to toe with cool, refreshing mineral water spas and pools.

Plenty of spots nearby along this small town vibe to amplify your whole experience from start to finish. Whether you’re there with your spouse, family or your favorite girls - there’s a lot of amenities to enjoy.

I also share about some of the nearby spots to check out if you’re into flowers, or if you love watching the sunset. (Both are pretty cool yearlong perks about Florida!)

You can always follow the podcast on Instagram, @planpackandrecappod, and see more recaps from our travels on our blog, www.withchrisandjess.blogspot.com - stay tuned for next week as I recap our recent stay in Madeira Beach, and the week after I’ll share about a cool spot to see rocket launches while at the beach!

There’s a certain song that best describes the 4th of July by Katy Perry, so definitely keep that in mind when thinking about how you want to enjoy the fireworks here in Central Florida!

Today I chat about 4 notable events to checkout for the holiday celebration whether you’re visiting downtown Orlando, theme parks, one of our gorgeous beaches, or keeping local within Central Florida like Altamonte Springs or the Sanford Riverwalk areas.

Wherever you celebrate, tag us so we can share with our listeners to give them ideas! Stay safe this week, hydrated and wear your sunscreen, it’s a bit hot outside!

As always, follow the podcast on Instagram, @planpackrecappod but if you enjoyed the episode please consider leaving a review to help new friends find our podcast. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for our next episode where we’ll chat about one of our favorite spots to relax near Clearwater Beach!

Welcome to another episode of my podcast, Plan, Pack and Recap. Today I will be breaking down all the 30 restaurant options in Hollywood Studios in the mindset to cut down on how much research you’ll have to do to figure out where to eat, what their menu has so you can get back to enjoying your best day ever with your favorite people. Whether you’re looking for quick service, character dining or a snack, feel free to peruse all these details over at our website so you can have a better idea of where to eat while you’re making memories. I’m so glad you’re here.

Are you wanting to know where you can grab classic favorites like Mickey pretzels or how the large green dinosaur feeds you? Let me help you make your fun day the best it can be.

You can follow the podcast on Instagram: @planpackandrecappod, or find ALL these options written out on our blog to help you plan your magical day at the park: www.withchrisandjess.blogspot.com .

Disclaimer: All episodes are of my opinions or experiences while traveling on a budget. Always do your research to make sure you can enjoy your experience fully based on your personal budget.

Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of Plan, Pack and Recap. In honor of our wedding anniversary this month, my husband Chris is making his podcast debut today! We share about some of the favorite trips we’ve taken, pro tips about visiting Disney and spots that we still hope to visit one day but immensely grateful that we could reflect on some of our amazing trips

Excited to welcome him back on the podcast more often, but as always if you liked this episode, feel free to subscribe so you know when content is dropping first. You can always follow the podcast on Instagram, @planpackrecappod and we have a few fun episodes coming to stay tuned for - recapping Safety Harbor in Tampa, where to enjoy fireworks in Orlando and also Madeira Beach.

Welcome back to another episode of Plan, Pack and Recap. I’m your host, Jessica and today I am inviting my friend, Melissa on the podcast again to chat about our favorite food, entertainment, shopping and dessert spots within Disney Springs to make your entire experience great from start to finish.

Something to note is that Disney Springs is free to park at, features over 150 stores and can easily be added to your Orlando travels to make for a fun day. Plus if there’s any Disney hotels you want to visit, hop on the Disney buses and you can always ride back!

We share about some tips to keep in mind and laughs along the way. I’d love to know what your favorite spot(s) to visit are! Will be adding some photos to our blog: www.withchrisandjess.blogspot.com and on our instagram, @planpackrecappod.

Special shoutout to my bestie, Melissa for sharing your favorites with me! 💗

Thank you for checking out the episode and if you liked the topic, I’d love if you would write a review to help others find my podcast. Next week, stay tuned for a new episode featuring my husband as we chat about some of our favorite travels together to celebrate our wedding anniversary this month! Take care!

Welcome back to another episode of Plan, Pack and Recap. I’m your host, Jessica and today I am recapping 2 hotels with you: Drury Plaza Orlando + Disney’s Saratoga Springs (DVC).

As you may have guessed from last week, Drury Hotels are one of my favorites for kickback, no resort fee, delicious breakfasts (think the works!) and relaxing pool & spas. This week we’re chatting about the newest one near Disney Springs along with some features and touches worth checking out!

I also mention our stay at Disney’s Saratoga Springs which can be seen directly across from Disney Springs. I highlight some of the comparisons between pools, as well as one of the BEST values that can be used on all Disney properties! Lots of picture recaps to share on our blog, and our instagram, @planpackrecappod.

Thank you for checking out the episode and if you liked the topic, I’d love if you would write a review to help others find my podcast. Next week, stay tuned for a new episode featuring my bestie, Melissa as we collectively share our favorite spots at Disney Springs.

Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of Plan, Pack and Recap, today we’re piggybacking off our last episode (after a week off) on recapping all the hotels in Houston. Enjoy hearing about one of our favorite hotel chains & some of their signature amenities. I also chatted about one of the downtown Houston hotels that were close to lots of good places and public transportation. Starting next week, my friend Melissa will be contributing to some episodes (you can listen to her first episode #8), as we chat all about fantastic options of why Disney Springs is a great way to enjoy Orlando! Thanks for stopping by, you can find more pictures of our Houston stays on our blog: www.withchrisandjess.blogspot.com and if you enjoy the topic, consider leaving a review on Spotify, Apple podcasts or iHeart Radio. Thanks for stopping by!

Welcome back to another episode of Plan, Pack and Recap! Today’s episode and for the next few weeks will be shifting to a new place: Houston, Texas. We’re big elephant nerds, and love stopping by the beautiful Houston Zoo whenever we can, but if you’re a fan of animals, space, summer travels, or trying something new, than I hope you’ll stick around! Another note to mention is that you can follow the Plan, Pack and Recap podcast on Apple Podcasts and iHeartRadio also, links to find them on our social media: feel free follow the podcast on Instagram, @planpackrecappod - thanks for being here and for all of your support! I’ll chat with you about hotel stays in Houston next week!

Welcome to another episode of my podcast, Plan, Pack and Recap series: Reason to Visit where I will be highlighting all the important details about a local Central Florida attraction or events to aid in your research so you can have a better perspective of what fun options awaits you when planning your next Central Florida staycation, vacation or a few hours for the day in between your next adventure! I’m so glad you’re here.

Today’s episode is about sharing all of the most important aspects of visiting the Central Florida Zoo that is located in Sanford, FL. Right when you drive in, you might notice the overhead Aerial Adventures Zipline courses, which is not included in your theme park admission, there is an option to sign waivers online to speed up the process when you arrive. What I love about this zoo is that they keep investing in the zoo, they added a larger ice cream shop that is located between the rhino exhibit and the playground area, it has churros, dole whips and plenty of fun options should you need a break. There is also another on-site restaurant called Graze Kitchen, recently renovated the walkway near it to remove the wooden walkway that was replaced with concrete. This particular project is being all around the zoo which makes me less anxious about how slippery it feels after a rainstorm. There is a large splash pad area for kids of all ages and because Florida can get pretty warm, there is a lot of covered seating which is definitely appreciated that I will be highlighting on our website and on my Instagram.

Other spots of the zoo that are really fun are the Barnyard Buddies Children’s Zoo that gives you plenty of options to feed goats, chickens, llamas, etc. And while it is a separate cost from admission, an annual event to add to your plans is the Asian Lantern Festival which runs every November- January 14, 2024 from 6-10PM at the zoo. It’s been so much fun to see the different lanterns during the day but since my family and I love Christmas lights that our one year old loved seeing them all lit up too! We actually saw the Asian Lantern festival on New Year’s Eve 2023 and it was a really fun experience, I added a few notes of topics to mention from our experience and feel free to see our pictures on our website and our instagram from that evening. The zoo anticipates many nights will sell out so be sure to grab your tickets early if you plan on going.

Thanks for being here, and if you’d like to share some feedback in the Q&A box from the episode today or if you’ve had a chance to explore the Central Florida Zoo. As always stay tuned for a sneak peek of our next episode where I share our first Best of Central Florida episode to highlight all the events going on in Orlando in January 2024, a monthly occurrence to look forward to. Thanks for stopping by and I'm so excited to chat with you more next week!

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Welcome back to another episode of my podcast, Plan, Pack and Recap! Today I will be highlighting what you can look forward to here in Central Florida for mid January 2024 as well as what you can expect for the weather, notable events and some kid specific events within SeaWorld Orlando and Legoland Florida. Typically, this point of January is my favorite as the highs are mostly in the 70’s with chances to enjoy COLD weather and wear all the sweaters!

Each month, I will be sharing a snapshot of notable events or festivals in a ‘Best of Central Florida’ for a particular month, and this month I will be highlighting what’s going on mid January 2024, the big events this weekend in particular: Central Florida Scottish Highland Games in Winter Springs the 12th and 13th (as well as local perspective from a friend whose attended for years), the Festival of the Arts at Epcot/Walt Disney World, and additional events and festivals that are going on this month. Part of the magic of the cooler weather in Central Florida means there are some outdoor alternatives such as the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tours or seeing the historic city, St. Augustine which is an hour north of Orlando with something for everyone. In particular, their annual event, the Night of Lights wraps up on January 28th.

I will always encourage you to research what fun options await you when planning your next Central Florida staycation, vacation or a few hours for the day in between your next adventure! I’m so glad you’re here.

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I love traveling and recapping adventures with my favorites so why not add a few new friends to the list? You can always follow the podcast on Instagram at @withchrisandjess, or find all of our resources and links mentioned on our blog: www.withchrisandjess.blogspot.com

Next week, I will have another Reasons to Visit episode covering two events that both fall on January 27th. Can’t wait to share more with you then!

Disclaimer: All episodes are of my opinions or experiences while traveling on a budget. Always do your research to make sure you can enjoy your experience fully based on your personal budget.