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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
Visiting Tybee Island, Georgia. The lighthouse tour and beaches are a family favorite!
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 :-)
Favorite Vacation Memory
One of my favorite vacation memories was seeing my daughter splashing in the Boca Beach Club kiddie pool.
Also, 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! We recently visited Miami and explored South Beach, South Miami and Coral Gables. We also visited 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!
Also, a holiday in France (wonderful home exchange--thanks for the ideas on Trekaroo!)
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Dangerous weather conditions or any other unexpected airport delay.
Security delays at the airport!
Websites I Like:
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day - September 24, 2011
On Saturday, September 24, 2011, museums across the USA will open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. Please visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday to sign up and print your tickets before visiting a museum. Please note: there is a two ticket per household limit.
This list represents just a few of the many museums in Florida that are currently participating in this program. I hope that you enjoy your museum experience and write about it here on Trekaroo!
401 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida
reviewed on: January 15 2010
"Hands off museum"
If your family loves exploring historical buildings to discover what life was like in the not too distant past (1931), then this might be a great place to visit. Located along the Hillsborough River across from downtown Tampa, the museum is in the south wing of the former Tampa Bay Hotel (now part of the University of Tampa). This is an amazingly, well preserved hotel museum. There are many educational lectures and presentations throughout the year. The high quality exhibits rotate frequently. Please be aware that the volunteer docents are very protective of their beloved museum and keep a watchful eye on guests with children. If your child is prone to wander off, then feel free to relax in one of the rocking chairs on the wide veranda.
719 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida
reviewed on: August 19 2010
"Exhibits and art classes"
Our family enjoys exploring this local art center and their wonderfully varied exhibitions. Some recent shows included work by women artists, works by emerging artists and a popular themed exhibit featuring work by local artists. We especially enjoy taking family art classes on Saturday afternoons from 1-4pm for $10 (up to five members). It's a great way to be creative and let the kiddos see us color, paint, draw and have fun right along with them.
255 Beach Drive, NE
Saint Petersburg, Florida
reviewed on: October 27 2010
"Wonderful collection"
The newly renovated Museum of Fine Arts in downtown St. Petersburg is a pleasant afternoon alternative to all of the sunshine and sand during your visit to Florida. The permanent collection is a feast for the eyes and the wonderful variety of temporary exhibitions keep the locals coming back for more. There's a huge Kapok tree around the museum which is ideal for family photos. The cafe offers tasty treats for all ages. Some of the volunteer staff are nervous when they see young families enter the galleries while others actively engage our preschooler by pointing out unique aspects in the artwork that might get overlooked.
1750 Radford Blvd., Suite C
Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida
335 Second Avenue Northeast
Saint Petersburg, Florida
reviewed on: August 20 2010
"Aviation fun"
This small museum was a big hit with our nephews. They liked learning about the airplane hanging from the ceiling and early days of commercial aviation. Volunteers helped bring the exhibits to life which helped lots! Meanwhile, our preschooler had fun playing dress up with the displays. It's easy to explore and makes an ideal rainy day activitiy if you are visiting the Tampa Bay area.
3945 Museum Drive
Tallahassee, Florida
801 Old Water Street
Tampa, Florida
reviewed on: January 03 2010
"Hands on history"
This is not your typical history center! It's a clean, modern building full of interactive historical exhibits all geared to bring history to life no matter how old you are. When you approach the brand new LEED certified "green" Tampa Bay History Center, which is right in the heart of downtown Tampa, you might feel as if stepping back in time would be at odds with the marvelous, modern architecture but that's just the beginning of how this is not a typical history museum. Our preschooler had so much fun dressing up in historical clothes, riding horses as part of a cattle drive and especially stacking up the dominoes while waiting for our fabulous Cuban black beans and rice lunch. There's so much to explore at this living museum and the Columbia Cafe offers amazing, tasty dishes sure to please even the pickiest diners.
120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, Florida
reviewed on: August 18 2010
"Shiny and new"
The newly opened Tampa Museum of Art sparkles in the Florida sun both inside and out. The sleek, modern design along the banks of the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa make this a wonderful addition to any Tampa Bay visit. Our preschooler enjoys the Saturday morning drop in art classes (The Art Spot) which incorporate the current exhibit in the self-guided art activities. Themes change each week which keeps the experience fresh and fun.
800 Second Avenue Northeast
Saint Petersburg, Florida
reviewed on: August 20 2010
"Restaurants, aquarium and the view"
The view of Tampa Bay and back to downtown St. Pete are beautiful from The Pier. There are a few upscale and also family friendly restaurants, tourist shops with unique local items, a small aquarium and a small food court for quick treats. We visit there each December for the annual night boat parade and Tuba Christmas concert. There are lots of special events, live music concerts and family activities scheduled year round. Friends from out of town enjoyed feeding the pelicans and seeing the pirate ship docked outside. You can buy pelican food, rent bikes with child carriers, get a drink at the rooftop tiki bar and kick back to enjoy the bay front view. Go ahead....you're on vacation.
1818 East Ninth Avenue
Tampa, Florida
reviewed on: October 05 2010
"Not kid friendly"
The small museum and surrounding courtyard has a good combination of historical photos and interesting displays but the unfriendly staff and small spaces make it more than a bit uncomfortable for families with small children. If you do not mind taking turns watching the kiddos while your other half wanders through the few buildings, then you'll have a better time exploring this museum.
