The third course on our Scotland Golf Trip was Turnberry Ailsa, home to four Open Championships won by some of the biggest names in history. Below is our review of quite possibly the most stunning golf course we have ever played and why it is ranked #10 on Golf Digest’s Top 100 courses in the world.
Read MoreStaying at the Old Loans Inn for our Golf Trip
Andrew and his brother stayed at the Old Loans Inn for the first half of their golf trip to Scotland. Here is our review of this 20-room hotel and restaurant located in Ayrshire County and named Small Hotel of the year for three consecutive years.
Read MorePlaying Golf in Scotland at Western Gailes Golf Club
Andrew and Chris were lucky enough to play Western Gailes Golf Club during their recent trip to Scotland. By course rating, Western Gailes rates as one of the toughest in Scotland (which we can attest to). Here is a recap of our round, the course, and overall thoughts.
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Flying Aer Lingus to Dublin & Beyond
Earlier this year, Andrew took a bucket list trip to Scotland to play golf with his brother and attend the Open Championship. This trip occurred when travel still wasn’t back to 100% so flying out of Orlando meant limited options. Therefore, Andrew first travelled to Baltimore where he joined his brother on a flight out of Dulles in Washington, DC, to Scotland by way of Dublin, Ireland. Read on for our experience flying on Aer Lingus and RyanAir.
Read MorePrestwick Golf Club - Our First Scottish Links Experience
Andrew and Chris were lucky enough to play Prestwick Golf Club during their recent trip to Scotland. This was our first round in Scotland, our first true links golf experience, first time either of us had ever played golf with a caddie, and Prestwick was the home of the first 12 Open Championships. Here is a recap of our round, the course, and overall thoughts. Click here to read an overview of our entire Scotland golf trip.
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ICON Park Play Pass Ticket: Affordable Orlando Fun
Have you been to ICON Park Orlando? This area located off I-Drive has a variety of things to do, see, and eat. From the Iconic Wheel to fun museums, to themed restaurants and bars this is a spot that always has something fun to get into. Recently we went on a little day date to explore a variety of attractions and used the Play Pass ticket. Read on to learn more about why the Play Pass is an amazing value, and see all of the fun things we tried…
Read MoreAttending the Open Championship at St. Andrew's
Andrew and his brother Chris, as part of their Scotland Golf trip, were able to attend the 150th Open Championship at the Old Course at St. Andrews. Read about their experience at the tournament including getting there and back, the food, merchandise, and the reality that they were actually at the home of golf.
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Exploring Taste of Space: Fall Bites at Kennedy Space Center
Since moving to Florida we have become big fans of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. It’s only about a 40 minute drive from our house in Orlando and we enjoy going a couple times a year to explore various Space exhibits. (Check out our main guide to visiting KSC here.) During the Fall is one of our favorite times to visit, because this is the time for Taste of Space: Fall Bites! food festival. We recently took a trip to the visitor center to try various limited edition dishes. Read on to learn more about this fun festival…
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