Southwest Florida is blessed with a pristine coastal ecosystem brimming with remarkable creatures and breathtaking scenery. Located at the northern end of the Ten Thousand Islands on the gulf coast of Florida, the Rookery Bay Estuarine National Reserve represents one of the few remaining undisturbed mangrove estuaries in North America. The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning …
Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin is Now Open at SeaWorld Orlando
Only SeaWorld Orlando can fully immerse guests into the thrilling, chilling continent few will ever experience. AntarcticaTM is a realm in SeaWorld where icebergs, snowcaps and howling winds greet guests. They’ll also meet a very special penguin named Puck, and it’s through his eyes that guests learn about penguin life and the dangers and beauty …
Tampa With Kids: The Best Way To See the City Is From the Water
On our recent trip to Tampa with the kids we received free tickets to a sightseeing cruise aboard one of Tampa Water Taxi Co.’s boats. Tampa is a one of the most picturesque harbors in Florida and it’s waterfront is filled with beautiful hotels, homes, museums, shipyards and many other attractions. As we looked …
Tampa With Kids: The Columbia Restaurant A Magnificent Family Experience
We visited the Columbia Restaurant on our recent family vacation to Tampa as part of a press trip to discover all the best things to do in Tampa With Kids and part or all of our meal was complimentary. However all opinions are sincere and are my own. The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City is a …
Tampa With Kids: Where To Stay In Downtown
My family was provided a complimentary stay at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk as part of a press trip to Tampa to uncover the best things to do in Tampa With Kids. We have been to Tampa attractions like Busch Gardens, the Lowry Park Zoo and the Florida Aquarium before but on this 3 day …
Carnaval del Mar a Celebration of Nature and Latino Culture at the Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa celebrated it’s first annual Carnaval del Mar this past weekend and I received complimentary tickets to attend the festivities as part of a press trip.This is part of of my series of articles: Tampa With Kids. We had visited the Florida Aquarium a couple of times in the past …
Cayo Costa: An Island of Enchanting Natural Beauty
Cayo Costa also known as La Costa Island, a barrier island on Florida’s Gulf Coast, has some of the most beautiful beaches in Florida and is considered one of the best places for shelling in the world. Nine miles of beautiful beaches and acres of pine forests, oak-palm hammocks and mangrove swamps make this barrier …
The New Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation Show a Must See at Busch Gardens
Disclosure: I received complimentary tickets to Busch Gardens to attend the first presentation of their newest show: Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation this past weekend and it was an awesome experience. During this past weekend Busch Gardens Tampa was abuzz celebrating the premier of it’s new and highly anticipated show: Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation. …