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July 7, 2026

Visit Orlando: Caribe Royale Resort


I recently spent five nights at the Royale Caribe in Orlando while attending a conference. Although this wasn't a family vacation, I couldn't help but think how perfect this resort would be for a future trip to Disney World with my family.

One thing that immediately stood out was how spacious the suites are. As you enter the room, you're greeted by a living room with a sofa and seating area, giving everyone a little extra space to spread out instead of heading straight into the bedroom. The suite also includes a mini refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker—amenities that are convenient for travelers (especially families) looking to store snacks, reheat leftovers, or enjoy a quick breakfast before heading out for the day.



The property has a relaxed resort atmosphere with plenty of amenities to keep everyone entertained. One of my favorite conveniences was having a Starbucks right on-site for my morning coffee before conference sessions. 

Starbucks at the entrance

I also found myself making several stops at The Market, which offers a great selection of grab-and-go meals, hot sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and desserts. 







Their Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie was AMAZING!


Italian Panini





The pool area is definitely one of the highlights. There's a fun waterslide, hot tubs, and a separate kiddie pool, making it a great place for families with children of all ages.


The two-story fitness center is spacious and well-equipped, and I really enjoyed the 1.5-mile walking and jogging trail around the property (in fact, I started my days with a 3 mile jog every morning). There are also basketball and paddle tennis courts, so there's no shortage of ways to stay active during your stay.






Another major advantage is the location. The resort is conveniently located just minutes from Walt Disney World and offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the Disney parks, making it easy to enjoy the parks without the hassle of driving or paying for parking.

Although I was in Orlando for business, I left thinking this is a resort I'd gladly return to with my family. The spacious suites, in-room amenities, family-friendly recreation, convenient dining options, and close proximity to Disney make Royale Caribe a great choice for both business travelers and vacationing families.


Lobby








The Venetian Chop House

Rum Bar


Stadium Club


Tropicale


Gift Shop








Outside



Arcade


Jacuzzi


Kiddie Splash Pool


Fitness Center







Poolside Mobile Ordering!












Tower II




CARIBE ROYALE ORLANDO
8101 WORLD CENTER DRIVE
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
 

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Mango Mango x Milk & Mocha Bear Collab


Just in time for summer is the Mango Mango x Milk & Mocha Bear Collab!

For a limited time, you can get your hands on refreshing, sweet treats and exclusive merch!

I was invited to Mango Mango and was fortunate to have received the following:
Blue Lagoon Cove (MangoMango’s signature mango blend + coconut chia, mango, blue coconut jelly strips, and toasted coconut flakes.

Sunny-Coco Burst (coconut water, mango popping bubbles, coconut cream).

Milk & Mocha Tag-Along
Such a cute collab!

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July 6, 2026

Visit Anchorage: Motley Moo

On our last night in Anchorage, we had ice cream at Motley Moo.  The tiny shop in a somewhat inconspicuous space was packed when we arrived.

I like that they offer a single-split, allowing to you to get two flavors for a single scoop option.  The split scoops were generously sized, in my opinion.  I'm guessing the double scoop is huge!

Cookies & Cream + Bananas Chronister
You can't go wrong with Cookies & Cream, and the Bananas Chronister was so good. If you love Bananas Foster, you'll love this flavor.  I especially loved the Bananas Foster toffee pieces throughout.   The flavor is inspired by a band teacher (Mr. Chronister) and a band trip to NOLA, where Bananas Foster originated.

Cocoanutty Cow + Huckleberry Cornbread
Cocoanutty Cow is inspired by Almond Joy.
Shake
The kids got shakes with a flavor of their choosing, such as Sweet Child of Mine (donut ice cream with natural rainbow sprinkles).

The ice cream from Motley Moo did not disappoint!


Motley Moo
11900 Industry Way unit m-8
Anchorage, AK 99515

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July 3, 2026

Visit Anchorage: Alaska Wild Berry Products

Alaska Wild Berry Products is known for their jams and jellies, but they also make chocolates!  Since we are carry-on only, we didn't pick up any jars of jams or jellies, so we got a lot of chocolate!

As soon as you walk in, you'll be greeted with the World's Largest Chocolate Falls. 

You can watch chocolates being made (not much was happening when we went towards the end of the day).

There were so many chocolates to choose from, but after asking an employee, she said the jelly center chocolates were popular, since they are filled with their homemade jams and jellies, so we got a variety.


They were luscious!
They also have packaged goods, and we bought a lot for omiyage.
They also have a huge selection of souvenirs and gifts.


Alaska Wild Berry Products
5225 Juneau St
Anchorage, AK 99518
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