Veness Travel Media
@venesstravelmedia.bsky.social
Best-selling guidebook authors & travel content creators, specializing in the U.S. (and Florida in particular). Originally from the UK & Michigan, now Orlando residents. See venesstravelmedia.net & our new book, 111 Paces in Orlando That You Must Not Miss.
Great to take part in Adriane Berg's Ageless Traveler podcast this week. LOTS to talk about (from cruising back in 1969 to today's Walt Disney World!) and some solid advice for mature travelers. Will post link to the podcast in due course.
#Travel #AgelessTraveler #TravelAdvice #MatureTravelers
#Travel #AgelessTraveler #TravelAdvice #MatureTravelers
November 22, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Great to take part in Adriane Berg's Ageless Traveler podcast this week. LOTS to talk about (from cruising back in 1969 to today's Walt Disney World!) and some solid advice for mature travelers. Will post link to the podcast in due course.
#Travel #AgelessTraveler #TravelAdvice #MatureTravelers
#Travel #AgelessTraveler #TravelAdvice #MatureTravelers
Get ready for the official start of the Holiday season at Orlando's ICON park...!
#OrlandoForTheHolidays #TheHolidays #ICONPark #InternationalDrive #IDrive #Orlando #UnbelievablyReal
#OrlandoForTheHolidays #TheHolidays #ICONPark #InternationalDrive #IDrive #Orlando #UnbelievablyReal
November 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Get ready for the official start of the Holiday season at Orlando's ICON park...!
#OrlandoForTheHolidays #TheHolidays #ICONPark #InternationalDrive #IDrive #Orlando #UnbelievablyReal
#OrlandoForTheHolidays #TheHolidays #ICONPark #InternationalDrive #IDrive #Orlando #UnbelievablyReal
Our Central Florida weather plummeted into the 50s overnight, and Floridians be like.....
#Weather #Florida #ColinInFlorida
#Weather #Florida #ColinInFlorida
October 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Our Central Florida weather plummeted into the 50s overnight, and Floridians be like.....
#Weather #Florida #ColinInFlorida
#Weather #Florida #ColinInFlorida
While Florida can produce some pretty wicked afternoon thunderstorms, it also makes for some stunning sunsets. Like this one over Kissimmee a few days ago...!
#Travel #Florida #Weather #Kissimmee #Sunsets
#Travel #Florida #Weather #Kissimmee #Sunsets
October 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
While Florida can produce some pretty wicked afternoon thunderstorms, it also makes for some stunning sunsets. Like this one over Kissimmee a few days ago...!
#Travel #Florida #Weather #Kissimmee #Sunsets
#Travel #Florida #Weather #Kissimmee #Sunsets
Two years ago, we were in the middle of the #Arizona leg of our Year On The Road RV adventure, leaving Lake Havasu City behind for the RV Mecca of Quartzsite and a stopover in the tiny community of Hope in the Sonora Desert.
#Travel #RVTravel #VisitArizona #AYearOnTheRoad
#Travel #RVTravel #VisitArizona #AYearOnTheRoad
October 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Two years ago, we were in the middle of the #Arizona leg of our Year On The Road RV adventure, leaving Lake Havasu City behind for the RV Mecca of Quartzsite and a stopover in the tiny community of Hope in the Sonora Desert.
#Travel #RVTravel #VisitArizona #AYearOnTheRoad
#Travel #RVTravel #VisitArizona #AYearOnTheRoad
4) The book is set for a 2016 publication (date TBC), and we are truly grateful to McFarland for bringing this work to life.
#Books #Apartheid #McFarlandPublishing #History #Biography #AfricanHistory #SouthAfrica #Botswana
#Books #Apartheid #McFarlandPublishing #History #Biography #AfricanHistory #SouthAfrica #Botswana
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
4) The book is set for a 2016 publication (date TBC), and we are truly grateful to McFarland for bringing this work to life.
#Books #Apartheid #McFarlandPublishing #History #Biography #AfricanHistory #SouthAfrica #Botswana
#Books #Apartheid #McFarlandPublishing #History #Biography #AfricanHistory #SouthAfrica #Botswana
3) From their arrival in Johannesburg in 1954 to the creation of the unique Maru-a-Pula School in Botswana and the modern Alexandra Education Committee in South Africa, it shines a light on the darkness of the Apartheid regime - and the many people who fought against it.
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
3) From their arrival in Johannesburg in 1954 to the creation of the unique Maru-a-Pula School in Botswana and the modern Alexandra Education Committee in South Africa, it shines a light on the darkness of the Apartheid regime - and the many people who fought against it.
2) The working title is The African Headmaster (albeit, that is likely to change for publication) and features Deane Yates (1922-2012) and his wife Dot (1926-2010), and their 50-year dedication to creating equal opportunity for black children.
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
2) The working title is The African Headmaster (albeit, that is likely to change for publication) and features Deane Yates (1922-2012) and his wife Dot (1926-2010), and their 50-year dedication to creating equal opportunity for black children.
We're delighted to announce that our latest book has just been snapped up by @mcfarland.bsky.social, highlighting the life-affirming story of the UK couple who led a lifelong campaign to undermine Apartheid & bring educational opportunity to thousands of under-privileged children in Southern Africa.
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We're delighted to announce that our latest book has just been snapped up by @mcfarland.bsky.social, highlighting the life-affirming story of the UK couple who led a lifelong campaign to undermine Apartheid & bring educational opportunity to thousands of under-privileged children in Southern Africa.
Of all the 111 Places that go into our new book - 111 Places in Orlando That You Must Not Miss (www.amazon.com/Places-Orlan...) - none is quite so cute as Lunasea Alpaca Farm & its wonderful animals. This one definitely caught Susan's eye! #111Places #Orlando #111PlacesInOrlandoThatYouMustNotMiss
October 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Of all the 111 Places that go into our new book - 111 Places in Orlando That You Must Not Miss (www.amazon.com/Places-Orlan...) - none is quite so cute as Lunasea Alpaca Farm & its wonderful animals. This one definitely caught Susan's eye! #111Places #Orlando #111PlacesInOrlandoThatYouMustNotMiss
While enjoying the preview of the Disney World Swan Dolphin resort's Food & Wine Classic last week, we were able to take this snapshot video of the whole of the superb Swan-Dolphin complex.
#Travel #WaltDisneyWorld #SwanDolphin #SwanDolphinFWC
#Travel #WaltDisneyWorld #SwanDolphin #SwanDolphinFWC
October 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
While enjoying the preview of the Disney World Swan Dolphin resort's Food & Wine Classic last week, we were able to take this snapshot video of the whole of the superb Swan-Dolphin complex.
#Travel #WaltDisneyWorld #SwanDolphin #SwanDolphinFWC
#Travel #WaltDisneyWorld #SwanDolphin #SwanDolphinFWC
Just some of the tasty treats being lined up for this year's fab Swan Dolphin resort Food & Wine Classic this Nov 14 & 15. We were treated to sneak preview & there is a LOT being lined up, including celebrity chefs Todd English & Michael Mina. More soon!
#SwanDolphin #Orlando #FineDining
#SwanDolphin #Orlando #FineDining
October 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Just some of the tasty treats being lined up for this year's fab Swan Dolphin resort Food & Wine Classic this Nov 14 & 15. We were treated to sneak preview & there is a LOT being lined up, including celebrity chefs Todd English & Michael Mina. More soon!
#SwanDolphin #Orlando #FineDining
#SwanDolphin #Orlando #FineDining
It's Brick-tastic! Yes, @legolandflorida.bsky.social's Brick-or-Treat Halloween program is a real delight. Find out why in our latest blog for AttractionTickets.com:
www.attractiontickets.com/en/latest-ne...
#Travel #LegolandFlorida #themeparks #Halloween #LEGO #Orlando
www.attractiontickets.com/en/latest-ne...
#Travel #LegolandFlorida #themeparks #Halloween #LEGO #Orlando
September 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
It's Brick-tastic! Yes, @legolandflorida.bsky.social's Brick-or-Treat Halloween program is a real delight. Find out why in our latest blog for AttractionTickets.com:
www.attractiontickets.com/en/latest-ne...
#Travel #LegolandFlorida #themeparks #Halloween #LEGO #Orlando
www.attractiontickets.com/en/latest-ne...
#Travel #LegolandFlorida #themeparks #Halloween #LEGO #Orlando
It's all building up nicely at the opening #Brick-or-Treat day at @legolandflorida.bsky.social! Lots of spooky goings on & great tastes to mark the Halloween season! Brick-or-Treat runs on the following dates: Sep 20 & 27; Oct 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Nov 1-2. #Travel #ThemeParks #LEGOLANDFlorida
September 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
It's all building up nicely at the opening #Brick-or-Treat day at @legolandflorida.bsky.social! Lots of spooky goings on & great tastes to mark the Halloween season! Brick-or-Treat runs on the following dates: Sep 20 & 27; Oct 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Nov 1-2. #Travel #ThemeParks #LEGOLANDFlorida
"You're not fooling anyone, you know...?'
South Africa, eight years ago.
#SouthAfrica #Wildlife #LionsInWild
South Africa, eight years ago.
#SouthAfrica #Wildlife #LionsInWild
September 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"You're not fooling anyone, you know...?'
South Africa, eight years ago.
#SouthAfrica #Wildlife #LionsInWild
South Africa, eight years ago.
#SouthAfrica #Wildlife #LionsInWild
Quick reminder: #BuckForKids is happening today (Sept 19) with @dutchbroscoffee.bsky.social 8 locations in #Orlando pledging $1 for every drink sold to the wonderful #GiveKidsTheWorld Village, a truly heart-warming cause. See here for more:
www.dutchbros.com/buck-for-kids/
#DutchBros #Charity
www.dutchbros.com/buck-for-kids/
#DutchBros #Charity
September 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Quick reminder: #BuckForKids is happening today (Sept 19) with @dutchbroscoffee.bsky.social 8 locations in #Orlando pledging $1 for every drink sold to the wonderful #GiveKidsTheWorld Village, a truly heart-warming cause. See here for more:
www.dutchbros.com/buck-for-kids/
#DutchBros #Charity
www.dutchbros.com/buck-for-kids/
#DutchBros #Charity
Excited for the launch tomorrow (Sep 19) of the Pirates of the Haunted Seas Halloween program at SEA LIFE Orlando. Get ready "to meet the legendary Pirate Captain Sebastian & uncover the secrets of the deep in this haunted underwater adventure." Should be fun!
#PiratesOfTheHauntedSeas #SeaLife
#PiratesOfTheHauntedSeas #SeaLife
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Excited for the launch tomorrow (Sep 19) of the Pirates of the Haunted Seas Halloween program at SEA LIFE Orlando. Get ready "to meet the legendary Pirate Captain Sebastian & uncover the secrets of the deep in this haunted underwater adventure." Should be fun!
#PiratesOfTheHauntedSeas #SeaLife
#PiratesOfTheHauntedSeas #SeaLife
Two years ago we were exploring the wilds of Idaho on our year-long RV adventure, including the scenic sights of Box Canyon, Thousand Springs & Bruneau Dunes State Parks. There was sand. Lots of sand....!
#Travel #RVTravel #AYearOnTheRoad #Idaho #BruneauDunes #ThousandSpringsStatePark #VisitIdaho
#Travel #RVTravel #AYearOnTheRoad #Idaho #BruneauDunes #ThousandSpringsStatePark #VisitIdaho
September 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Two years ago we were exploring the wilds of Idaho on our year-long RV adventure, including the scenic sights of Box Canyon, Thousand Springs & Bruneau Dunes State Parks. There was sand. Lots of sand....!
#Travel #RVTravel #AYearOnTheRoad #Idaho #BruneauDunes #ThousandSpringsStatePark #VisitIdaho
#Travel #RVTravel #AYearOnTheRoad #Idaho #BruneauDunes #ThousandSpringsStatePark #VisitIdaho
When a sunset over @disneysprings.bsky.social deserves a memorable Walt Disney quote....
#Travel #Tourism #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneySprings #WaltDisney #Orlando #UnbelievablyReal
#Travel #Tourism #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneySprings #WaltDisney #Orlando #UnbelievablyReal
September 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
When a sunset over @disneysprings.bsky.social deserves a memorable Walt Disney quote....
#Travel #Tourism #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneySprings #WaltDisney #Orlando #UnbelievablyReal
#Travel #Tourism #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneySprings #WaltDisney #Orlando #UnbelievablyReal
11 years ago, we had one of the most remarkable photo-shoots of our 30-year travel-writing career. Up in Panama City Beach, we took a helicopter ride along the coast, and we saw cownose rays. LOTS of cownose rays....
#Travel #Florida #PanamaCityBeach #Wildlife
#Travel #Florida #PanamaCityBeach #Wildlife
September 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
11 years ago, we had one of the most remarkable photo-shoots of our 30-year travel-writing career. Up in Panama City Beach, we took a helicopter ride along the coast, and we saw cownose rays. LOTS of cownose rays....
#Travel #Florida #PanamaCityBeach #Wildlife
#Travel #Florida #PanamaCityBeach #Wildlife
Just a stunning #MagicalDining meal (thanks to @visitorlando.bsky.social) last night at the magical Chef's Table at the Edgewater Hotel in Winter Garden. Historic building, innovative menu, fab cocktails & excellent service. One of the best meals we've had in Florida. Full report soon! #VisitOrlando
September 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Just a stunning #MagicalDining meal (thanks to @visitorlando.bsky.social) last night at the magical Chef's Table at the Edgewater Hotel in Winter Garden. Historic building, innovative menu, fab cocktails & excellent service. One of the best meals we've had in Florida. Full report soon! #VisitOrlando
A highlight of this weekend's #GreatIrishHooley, & permanently at Raglan Road in future, was the new Celebration Road ale from #CelebrationBrewing. An American Blonde Ale treated on organic blackberries, it features a subtle sweetness with a fruity aroma. #Travel #Tourism #DisneySprings #RaglanRoad
August 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A highlight of this weekend's #GreatIrishHooley, & permanently at Raglan Road in future, was the new Celebration Road ale from #CelebrationBrewing. An American Blonde Ale treated on organic blackberries, it features a subtle sweetness with a fruity aroma. #Travel #Tourism #DisneySprings #RaglanRoad
Ready for the Great Irish Hooley? It's all this weekend at Raglan Road at Disney Springs, and we have the full lowdown in our latest blog for AttractionTickets.com:
www.attractiontickets.com/en/latest-ne...
#Travel #Orlando #WaltDisneyWorld #RaglanRoad #GreatIrishHooley #DisneySprings
www.attractiontickets.com/en/latest-ne...
#Travel #Orlando #WaltDisneyWorld #RaglanRoad #GreatIrishHooley #DisneySprings
August 30, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Ready for the Great Irish Hooley? It's all this weekend at Raglan Road at Disney Springs, and we have the full lowdown in our latest blog for AttractionTickets.com:
www.attractiontickets.com/en/latest-ne...
#Travel #Orlando #WaltDisneyWorld #RaglanRoad #GreatIrishHooley #DisneySprings
www.attractiontickets.com/en/latest-ne...
#Travel #Orlando #WaltDisneyWorld #RaglanRoad #GreatIrishHooley #DisneySprings