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 ...
June 24, 2012
Citrus fruits were introduced to Florida during the 16th century by Spanish explorers. Some experts believe that the very first orange tree in the United States was planted by Ponce de Leon himself in St. Augustine in the mid-1500s. The fruit grew well in Florida’s subtropical climate, but the citrus industry as we know it ...
June 19, 2012
Dad and I love the full-time RV lifestyle. Whether we are exploring big cities or discovering tiny towns, we always find something to do. Generally, however, our tolerance for small towns is limited to just a few days. By the end of the first week, we’re ready for some big city excitement. Through no fault ...
June 16, 2012
When they find out that we RV travel full-time, people generally ask Dad and me two basic questions: How do you decide where to go, and what do you do when you get there? Our standard response to the first is, we make it up as we go along. For the second, we can have ...
June 4, 2012
The city of Miami in the southeastern coast of Florida is a lively place with its balmy breezes, tropical environment and endless attractions. The following venues (listed alphabetically) are great places to visit whenever you are looking for something fun or new to do with the kids. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden There is ...
May 23, 2012
When I was four years old, my father got out of the Navy and went back to college to finish his BS in Industrial Engineering at the University of South Florida in Tampa. While he was in school, a small science museum opened up directly across the street from the university. Known as the Museum ...
February 15, 2012
Nothing beats the convenience of a resort with an onsite water park. With Florida’s warm sunny weather, these top resorts offer families affordable fun for a spring break getaway, many within close proximity to Orlando’s renowned attractions. Listed below in alphabetical order are detailed reviews of the 5 best Florida hotel resorts with onsite water parks. ...
January 26, 2012
Located just outside Orlando, Florida, Walt Disney World is arguably the best-known family vacation destination in the world. Beyond the four theme parks, Walt Disney World offers dazzling highly-themed resort hotels, world-famous golf courses, miniature golf, and the Downtown Disney shopping and entertainment district. No matter when you visit, you will find that you could ...
