For the lastest information about LEGOLAND Florida, please check here. By Carrie McLaren Last month, my family and I crossed another exciting trip off our ‘must see’ list when we traveled to Winter Haven to experience LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven. We had a day filled with fun, and created…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden When the satiny blue curtain rolls up in Weeki Wachee Springs State Park’s submerged 400-seat auditorium, it’s a mesmerizing scene. Fish float and swim through the gin-clear water of the natural spring, framed by a landscape of rocks and swaying plants. A cascade of air bubbles…
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By Florence Beth Snyder Arts and smarts fill the air at New College of Florida, where 800 of the most academically gifted students in Florida’s state university system study in breathtaking winter palaces built by the family behind the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. Florida’s flagship…
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Florida's zoos offer a wide variety of animal exhibits, including manatees, bats, giraffes, and rodents the size of dogs! Take your family on an adventure they won't soon forget by visiting one of these great animal parks in Florida. By Judy Bokorney No matter what part of Florida you visit, a…
Read MoreTradeWinds Island Resort, flying over the Dry Tortugas, surfing lessons - family vacations with teens can be fun! By Aaron and Chelle Koster Walton It begins well before the official teenage milestone, 13. The "do I have to go along?" pre-vacation whine. I started hearing it from Aaron as a…
Read MoreBy Saundra Amrhein Myakka City, Fla. – A few hours after the sun burns morning dew from the grass, Gabriella Herrmann walks through the stables, taking a final look over her stallions to make sure they’re ready. In knee-high black boots and riding pants, she pats the hard muscles of their white…
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By Jill Martin When the sun goes down, many families wrap up their fun for the day, but wait ’til you see what can heat up after dark! Adventure Landing, Jacksonville Beach Suit up for a family game of 3D Laser Tag. Test your driving skills when you take a fast ride around the go-kart track. Play…
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By Attiyya Anthony Down a dirt road in North Port, Fla., lies one of the Sunshine State’s most historical, relaxing and rejuvenating experiences – Warm Mineral Springs. There are no canoes, glass-bottom boats or extreme water sports at this spring. It's simply a peaceful location to recharge and…
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By Lauren Tjaden Step into the action of blockbuster movies and epic TV shows, brought to vivid life at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, a fanciful land populated by malevolent monsters, cute cartoon characters and classic super-heroes. You can defend New York against intergalactic invaders…
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Several attractions in the Tampa Bay and Central Florida areas are accommodating and entertaining for kids with special needs. Check out these autism-friendly vacation ideas that the whole family will enjoy. Corbyn Cazzola can be himself when he’s at Glazer Children’s Museum each month. He…
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