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We're a globe trekking, fun-loving family always planning our next adventure. From art museums to alpine skiing, we're ready for anything.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, relaxed, simple, independent, energetic, spontaneous, sophisticated, easy_going, scheduled, artsy, social_butterfly
We Just Got Back From
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club which is located on the beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Paradise!
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Wherever we go next....thanks to Trekaroo, I always have a great group of reviews to help me plan a fantastic vacation!
A Place We'd Love To Visit
During the winter, anywhere with snow and easy airport access. Golfing has become a new passion!
Favorite Vacation Memory
One of my favorite vacation memories was seeing my daughter splashing in the Boca Beach Club kiddie pool.
The first time she saw snow in Park City, Utah at the Park City Mountain Resort. She's still talking about ski school years later!
Visiting Cancun!
The Innisbrook Golf Resort and Spa near Tampa Bay, Florida - be sure to read my reviews about the resort and their Indaba Spa. What an amazing experience!
A holiday in France (wonderful home exchange--thanks for the ideas on Trekaroo!)
Visiting Tybee Island, Georgia. The lighthouse tour and beaches are a family favorite!
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Dangerous weather conditions or any other unexpected airport delay.
Security delays at the airport!
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2011 - Kid Friendly Museum Exhibits in Florida
In addition to amazing permanent collections, these Florida museums are displaying temporary exhibits that are sure to please everyone in the family. Some of these kid friendly museums will also be offering storytimes, crafting and hands on programs throughout the run of the exhibit. Be sure to visit their websites to find out if special events are scheduled during your visit.
4801 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida
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My Bug World! Get a bug's eye view of the world as "Harry" takes visitors on a journey through the habitats of a variety of bugs.
reviewed on: July 23 2011
"New Sky Trail Ropes Course"
One of the best aspects to visiting MOSI is that they offer new and interesting exhibits all the time. As of July 2011, MOSI added a Sky Trail Ropes Course which is absolutely wonderful for all of those adventurous folks out there! There is a fee for this new activity. You can opt to go on the Ropes Course without having to pay for the overall MOSI entrance fees or include the Ropes Course as a part of your visit to MOSI. There are height and weight restrictions so children have to be at least 42" tall to go on the ropes course with an adult and at least 48" to go on their own. There are 36 elements on about three different levels ranging from 12-36 feet off the ground.
You are buckled into a harness and have a safety line which you can hold onto if you lose your balance along the way. We had an absolute blast climbing all around the metal structure. My preschooler keeps asking when we can go back! If you plan to go on the ropes course, try to do that first or as early in your day as possible...it can get hot and bright. Earlier in the day, the ropes course is shaded by the IMAX dome which makes it nice. Have fun!
1101 West Sligh Avenue
Tampa, Florida
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DinoQuest will feature life-like animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar!
reviewed on: July 27 2009
"Amazing up close animal encounters"
Feeding giraffe, riding a camel, spotting cheetah and so much more are in store for you when visiting this gem of a zoo. The walking paths are wide, paved and meander through the peaceful natural habitats. This is a very stroller friendly place! Plenty of restrooms, water fountains and shady spots for a break. There are great places to grab tasty snacks (what you would expect but aslo cupcakes, ice cream and even beer!)If the weather is bad, it's a challenge to find a place to wait out the storm or escape from the heat so it's best to venture to the zoo on a great weather day.
The zoo added a few new rides (log flume, kiddie coaster and outdoor splash areas) which are very popular with the ten-year old kiddos. An additional fee is required to ride ponies and camels.
201 Tenth Street West
Bradenton, Florida
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The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition "The Hidden Life of Ants" will be on display through October.
reviewed on: July 27 2009
"Snooty the Manatee"
We love visiting Snooty the Manatee and the planetarium at this South Florida landmark. The museum and planetarium were recently renovated and it sparkles with interactive exhibits, friendly staff and interesting and informative star shows. The gift shop has many tempting souvenirs. Plan a visit today...you and your children will love it!
2300 Peck Street
Fort Myers, Florida
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"Darwin and Dinosaurs" temporary exhibit as well as the Paleo Florida exhibit will have your dino loving kiddo asking to visit again and again!
4801 Dreher Trail North
West Palm Beach, Florida
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The "Attack of the Bloodsuckers" exhibit will teach your kiddos about those biting bugs. Also, you can explore "Treehouses: Look Who's Living in the Trees!" for an up-close look at this high up habitat.
1450 Fourteenth Avenue North
Naples, Florida
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The "Alien Invaders" exhibit will teach visitors about the impacts of non-native plants and animals in an ecosystem.
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida
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The "Beyond Bling: Voices of Hip Hop in Art" will appeal to your teens and tweens!
4000 Morikami Park Road
Boca Raton, Florida
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The Bon Festival which will be held on Saturday, August 13 will feature taiko drumming, dancing, kids activities, lantern floating, fireworks and more!
reviewed on: April 20 2011
"Relaxing stroll through the gardens"
The shaded, tranquil road leading to the Morikami Museum was our first clue that we found a real oasis in the heart of Palm Beach County! We saw staff members and volunteers preparing the grounds for the 32nd annual Hatsume Fair which transforms the park into a two-day Japanese spring festival complete with live entertainment and demonstrations, food and drink vendors, artisans selling their wares and special activities for children. We liked the abundance of birds, fish and especially the tiny lizard (iguana) on the fence near the entrance.Just off of the main gallery of the museum, we watched an informative film about the history of the Japanese people who started the Yamato farming colony in the early 1900's and the developments leading up to the current 16-acre garden property and museum. On the other side of the museum, we learned about the tea ceremony in the Seishin-an tea house. This is an amazing space! Our preschooler especially liked the miniature display of the grounds and making origami rabbits (suggested donation of $1 per rabbit as a fundraiser). The volunteers were helpful with the origami and also showed great pride in the exhibitions.
We took about an hour to stroll along the easily accessible circular paths and discovered rock gardens, bonsai, sculptures, beautiful waterfalls, flowers, foot bridges and wildlife sightings. The atmosphere here is relaxed, peaceful and calm. One of our favorite suggestions is the "listen with your eyes and see with your ears" while out in the Roji-En (Garden on the Drops of Dew).
The self-guided audio tour, available for a small fee at the main entrance, has a family friendly track which is very helpful when touring with young children. If you get hungry on your stroll, visit the lovely open-air cafe which overlooks the lake. They offer a variety of interesting Asian style tasty treats as well as beer and wine. The museum store has a wonderful assortment of unique and affordable treasures.
On Yamato Island, our preschooler enjoyed seeing what children in Japan wear to school while sitting at a desk in a typical classroom. The "Japan Through the Eyes of a Child" exhibit in the original Morikami Museum building does a great job of showing an everyday glimpse into Japanese life and culture. Our daughter liked seeing the packages of familiar foods in Japanese packages, a phone, and especially the bedrooms and bathrooms. We bought a bag of food to feed the koi (carp) in the shady nearby lake. Several older couples gathered to watch our preschooler gleefully toss food to the fish and delighted in her joy almost as much as she did.
Visiting the Morikami is a peaceful and educational experience. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. Although some children might be tempted to climb on the beautiful rocks or sculptures, it is suggested that the adults teach the children about respect and preservation of the environment and avoid these activities. I hope to visit again to see how the gardens change through the seasons and also to watch the Sado (Tea Ceremony Demonstrations) which are held monthly from October through June.
We received complimentary admission tickets (admission is free for children five and under) at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. There were no requirements that I express a particular point of view. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
1040 Museum Boulevard
Daytona Beach, Florida
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There are two amazing kid-friendly exhibits at this museum. First, "Pirates: An Adventure" is an interactive exhibit which tells the tales of pirates who sailed the seas in search of treasure, fame and fortune. Also, "Giant Ground Sloth" will return to public viewing after being reconstructed.
777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, Florida
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From Curious George to Nature Works and DinoDigs to KidsTown, this museum will keep your kiddos engaged in activities for hours!
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida
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The "Earth from Space" exhibit is a great way to teach your children about their home planet as well as entertain them with images from above.
751 SW 121st Ave.
Milton, Florida
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The "Global Village" interactive exhibit allows visitors to create a passport and then explore the cultural, artistic and historical differences as well as the many similarities between people across the globe.
3945 Museum Drive
Tallahassee, Florida
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If your kiddos like see animals in natural settings, then visit this museum where "history, nature and wildlife intersect." Also on display is "Florida’s Got the Blues" which explores the history of blues music and highlights Florida’s influence on it.
