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Family-Friendly Adventures to Complete Your 2019 Vacation Checklist: Part 2

01/25/2019 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

Family-Friendly Adventures to Complete Your 2019 Vacation Checklist: Part 2By Hannah M. Have you been searching for the perfect family adventure that everyone can enjoy? Southwest Florida has boundless fun that will thrill the whole family! 10 Ways to Have Fun with The Whole Family This Year:1. Historic Spanish Point This charming waterfront oasis is rich in heritage and charisma - the perfect enchanting exploit to add to your vacation itinerary! Historic Spanish Point is also home to one of the largest gardens in Florida, The Butterfly Garden. With Spanish Point being an important environmental area due to its location on Little Sarasota Bay, there’s no shortage of enticing floral to be found here!2. Kayak Adventure Time One of the best ways to explore Florida is on the water! Sarasota has endless water activities, but the one of most exhilarating and breathtaking adventure to be had is on Phillippi Creek, cruising through the scenery by kayak. Take a well-earned break midway through...

Family-Friendly Adventures to Complete Your 2019 Vacation Checklist: Part 1

01/11/2019 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

Family-Friendly Adventures to Complete Your 2019 Vacation Checklist: Part 1By Hannah M. Are you looking for an adventure to intrigue the entire family on vacation this year? Southwest Florida has endless fun in store for all! 10 Ways to Have Fun with The Whole Family This Year:Explore Beyond Florida One of the most refreshing and fun ways to spend your summer this year is exploring one of the many novel parks in Southwest Florida. From rainforests, circus events, and train rides, there’s endless fun to be had! Smuggler’s CoveGet ready for the perfect putt putt adventure! Smuggler’s Cove Adventure Golf courses offer plenty of exciting ventures for the family. Lay the course through caves, pirate ships, and waterfalls. End the day in a unique way and feed the live alligators at Smuggler’s Cove Alligator exhibit. Ellenton Ice and Sports ComplexLooking for a break from fun in the sun? Southwest Florida has an array of adventures beyond the beautiful beaches. Ellenton...

Local Beaches Among Top Family Beaches in U.S.

07/28/201707/28/2017 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

Local Beaches Among Top Family Beaches in U.S.Three beaches near Palmetto, Florida were named among Reader's Digest's top family beaches to visit in the U.S. and Carribean! You're in luck when visiting our area because these top family beaches are just a short drive away. Below, you'll get the scoop on each beach as well as the amount of travel time it takes to reach your destination from Palmetto.Clearwater BeachTravel Time: 57 minutesWith it's pearly-white sand against the lucid ocean waters, what's not to love about Clearwater Beach? Take the kids to a pirate ship cruise where they can hear pirate stories, play games, go on treasure hunts and much more. You may even spot a dolphin! Speaking of dolphins, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium also boasts a one-of-a-kind experience as you'll get to meet the movie star dolphin Winter, who starred in Dolphin Tale. Sanibel IslandTravel Time: 2 hours, 3 minutesWhen you visit Sanibel Island, there's one pastime that might take over your entire day: shelling. That's right—Sanibel is...