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Your Ultimate Summer Getaway Guide

Summer is finally on its way and now is the perfect time to plan your getaway. Check out some of these great deals and special destinations just a short drive from Orlando. Call or click and get packing for summer fun in the sun.

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Attractions: High-Tech Meets Waves of Fun at Island H20 Live

Splish, Splash! Let's jump right in.

Jennifer McKee,

Attractions: A Delicious World of Color

Head to Disney Springs for this fun attraction!

Nancy Butler,

Attractions: Celebrate Summer at LEGOLAND

Long days and balmy nights make July a popular time to visit this nearby hotspot.

Nancy Butler,

Attractions: Meet Your Match at The Escape Effect

Can you escape the longest escape room in Central Florida?

Nancy Butler,

Marvel at SeaWorld's Electric Ocean This Summer

This ocean is electric!

Nancy Butler,

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16 Old and New Books To Help You Escape

Books are our portals to other worlds, new and old, familiar and strange.

Nancy Pate,

Extra Pulp: Bond of Brothers

Laura Anders Lee finds that her two boys are still competitive, but also finding their way to developing a brotherly bond.

Laura Anders Lee,

Extra Pulp: Happy Camper

As Laura Anders Lee fondly recalls her summer camp days, she sends her son off to make his own memories.

Laura Anders Lee,

Home Trends: The Water’s Fine

If you’re considering building a pool for the summer season, now is the perfect time to dive in.

Cheri Henderson,

Extra Pulp: Time After Time

Things haven’t changed much since she was a kid; Laura Anders Lee still relishes the lazy days of summer with her family.

Laura Anders Lee,

The Find: Time to Chill

Sno-Balls! and other great ways to keep cool during the sweltering dog days of summer.

Nancy Devault,

Body & Soul: Sunscreen 101

Protect your skin from summer’s harmful rays with these lotions, sprays and sticks.

Tara Bradley Connell,

Pool Party: 9 Fun Finds

Splash into summer with these fun finds, floats and inflatables.

Krystal Gillette,

Summer Hair Treatments

Keep your locks looking great throughout the summer with these nourishing hair treatments and styling products.

Catherine Walters,

Vacation Value: Innisbrook, Florida

Summer savings can buy your family a lot more than golf at Innisbrook.

Megan Padilla,

Newport of the West: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Beauty, elegance and a century-plus of summer lake culture make Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a fascinating destination.

Megan Padilla,

Cool Down with these Refreshing Summer Cocktails

It’s summertime – a great time to try some old favorite cocktails and some new delights.

Dino Roussia,

Sand, Surf & Fun

Start the summer off right with these unique takes on beach essentials.

Krystal Gillette,