March 5, 2013
Sharp teeth, claws, bony plates, and tough jaws: Alligators are living fossils that date back about 200 million years to the Cretaceous period, when the Earth was a swampy expanse of forming continents and muggy weather, and where dinosaurs and other animal life thrived among the dense forests and thick vegetation that grew in a ...
January 12, 2013
Marco Island borders a strip of islets off the southwestern Florida coast called the Ten Thousand Islands. It is a barrier island known for its tropical rainy and dry seasons, powdery-soft white sand beaches, and passionate sunsets that blaze over a shimmering horizon on the Gulf Coast. It is the kind of place where one ...
November 8, 2012
These resorts make for perfect family escapes for those looking for a little fun in the warmth of the sun. Their gorgeous locations and plenty of onsite and local amenities and attractions make for a memorable visit. Coral Beach Resort & Suites – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina A highly-ranked Atlantic beachfront resort, Coral Beach ...
September 16, 2012
In Fantasy of Flight: Let Your Imagination Soar, I talked about the intangible qualities that make the attraction a unique playground of wonder for all ages. But how does it all work? What specific activities and exhibits does Kermit Weeks use to draw guests into his vision for transcending our limitations and reaching for our ...
September 13, 2012
It all started with a beagle. One specific beagle. Snoopy. From the hit 1966 song “Snoopy vs. the Red Baron” by The Royal Guardsmen. When Kermit Weeks first heard that tune as a young teenager, his imagination exploded. His interest in aviation skyrocketed (pun intended), and by the time he was 17, he had already ...
September 10, 2012
Walt Disney World is internationally known as a premier destination for families. From the tiniest kids to the most elderly grandparents, Disney’s winning formula includes plenty of fun, excitement and wonder for all. What is less known, however, is that in addition to the 26 Disney-owned resorts, 8 partner hotels and 450-home multimillion dollar residential ...
August 9, 2012
Amusement parks have long been a preferred venue for families in search of exciting entertainment. From favorite roller coasters, to high-speed thrillers, traditional family and children’s rides, live entertainment, shops and dining, these alphabetically listed parks have something for everyone in the family. BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG – Williamsburg, Virginia One of the most ...
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July 27, 2012
Sun, sand and sea: the beach. There is nothing like a beach to provide endless diversion for families with children. With sand ranging from a powdery-white, to a golden sugar-brown, to an exotic volcanic black, beaches come in all sorts of colors and consistencies. There are those with crashing waves, to the ones that lay ...
June 30, 2012
When we found ourselves unexpectedly stranded for an extended time in Lake Wales, Florida, Dad and I decided to make the most of the opportunity. Although we both grew up in nearby Lakeland, we actually knew very little of the region’s history and significance. That all changed when we visited the Old Polk County Courthouse ...
June 27, 2012
Dad and I recently found ourselves stuck in Lake Wales, Florida, a tiny town an hour away from Lakeland, where I grew up. As days turned into weeks, we decided to take advantage of our location and explore the region. It’s a good thing we did, or we never would have discovered the Mulberry Phosphate ...
