After my rather quaint and leisurely scenic boat ride through Winter Park, a rather different boating experience was in store for me: a high speed airboat ride through Lake Tohopekaliga, provided by Boggy Creek Airboat Rides. We got started early in the morning and took the first tour out. The temperature must have been about 45 degrees Fahrenheit or so,…
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New Zealand South Island Part 1
Excitement is never far away in the South Island. Fast flowing rivers rush through the rocky ravines, then growl across plains washed down from the Southern Alps. Alpine lakes provide endless diversions, and the various contents that sweep along the western and eastern coasts carry food and a huge variety of dramatic sea life. Up in the north golden sand…
Reliving The Dream At Disneyland
I’m a 34 year old father of one who grew up in Southern California. When I was a child, it wasn’t uncommon for me and my family to visit Disneyland at least three times a year. When I became a teenager, Disneyland no longer interested me because the things that seemed so large in my imagination appeared a lot smaller…
How To Take Your Family On A Disney Vacation
A Disney vacation is loaded with magic and wonder! Be prepared for whoops of joy from family members of all ages as you propose a Disney vacation for the upcoming holidays. For kids, a Disney vacation is the stuff dreams are made up of and for adults, what better way to bring out the kid in you! You can feel…
Cool Off At An Orlando Water Park
Central Florida gets hot in the summer. You can expect temperatures in the mid 80’s, but if you are in Orlando and vicinity there are a number of water parks where you can cool off and have a lot of fun at the same time. Let’s take a look at some of the best water parks in the Orlando area.…
How To Avoid Long Lines At Disneyland
One source of frustration for many visitors at Disneyland is the long lines for the rides. You can literally spend several hours of the day standing in line to ride popular attractions. These lines can be avoided in one of three ways. Get to the park early. The lines are shorter in the morning when the park first opens. Instead…
Disneyland Vacations For Toddlers
Disneyland was designed for kids of all ages – and toddlers are no exception! There are many things that you can enjoy with your toddler – so many things in fact, that unless you will be staying for several days, you won’t have time to do them all. Start with Toon Town. Here is where you will find your toddler’s…
New Concepts
We all love to dream up new concepts, don’t we? Here are a few from my imagination. They are not patented or trademarked, so take them and call them your own if you want. A human kite: Years ago I used to design and build kites while living alone in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I always thought hang gliders are like…
Cheap Holidays In Algarve
Have you thought about cheap holidays in Algarve, but thought you could not go without taking the family? A cheap holiday to Algarve is just what the family needs. Algarve is a breathtaking area with cliffs and beautiful sights of the bluest waters you have ever seen. You never have to worry about the weather, because when the rest of…
The Truth About Disneyland And Disabilities
Today, even disabled people can enjoy the wonder of Disneyland! If you are on crutches, you should ponder renting a Disneyland Scooter to get about the estate. The lease fee is $35 per day, with a $20 deposit. A valid driver’s license is important, and you should be eighteen years old or older. You can also choose to lease a…