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  • water slides and a splash pool with text Ultimate Guide to Legoland Water Park Florida ona top

    Ultimate Guide of things to do in Legoland Water Park Florida

    As part of our recent trip to Peppa Pig Theme Park, we got tickets to Legoland Water Park Florida, and also to Legoland Florida. We already wrote about all the things to do in Peppa Pig Theme Park, and now, here are the things to do in Legoland Water Park with a toddler. Special thanks to Visit Central Florida for arranging our trip to Legoland! Do check out their visitor center, just off I-4. It’s a beautiful spot, and worth a trip. They even have a playground onsite for those traveling with little ones! Their site also has a comprehensive guide to everything you can do in the Polk County area…

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    Things to do in Peppa Pig Florida (A Guide)

    There’s a new theme park in Central Florida, the Peppa Pig theme park, conveniently located beside Legoland Florida. Our family has been lucky enough to visit this theme park a year after it opened. It is the first Peppa Pig theme park that opened and is themed to everything Peppa Pig. Even for non-fans of the cartoon, it is still a great place to visit. Here is a list of all the things to do in Peppa Pig Florida.  Rides at Peppa Pig Florida Theme Park  There are rides at Peppa Pig Florida’s theme park even though it is marketed for younger children. The minimum height requirement on some of…

  • a historic Florida home with text inlay - day trip to Myakka city from Sarasota

    8 Best Things to do in Myakka City FL

    Myakka City, Florida, is a hidden gem located just east of Sarasota and Bradenton. Its rural surroundings make it an ideal day trip destination for those seeking some more off-the-beaten-path sights to see from Sarasota, Bradenton, and the Tampa Bay area. Here’s an itinerary on how to spend the perfect day in Myakka City, Florida.  Where is Myakka City Florida?  It is east of Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota, and Southeast of Tampa. This hidden gem of a city can be a great day trip for those who are visiting the Sarasota, Bradenton, or Tampa Bay area since it’s less than a 2-hour drive one-way, depending on where you are coming…

  • Guide to Amelia and Cumberland Island

    A Guide to Amelia and Cumberland Island

    The Sea Islands are a group of barrier islands that dot the South Carolina, Georgia and North Florida Coasts. These barrier islands have their own unique charm and history.  If you want to go on a longer trip, these islands can be paired with other big cities on the mainland, which can take up at least 5 days of your vacation or more. For the sake of our post, we’re starting our journey from the south in Amelia Island, and culminating in Hilton Head, South Carolina. A Guide to Amelia and Cumberland Island For the purposes of this post, we’re going to concentrate on only two islands: Amelia Island and…

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    Weekend in Gainesville Florida with a toddler

    Gainesville is less than a 2 hour drive away from Jacksonville, and is a good weekend getaway if you are looking to get out of Jacksonville. Here’s how we did a Gainesville Florida Weekend with a toddler.  Looking for more weekend trips from Jacksonville? Here are a few we have covered so far:  Daytona Beach Weekend Getaway (with a toddler)How to Travel Every WeekendTreat Your Weekend as a VacationAn Orlando New Years Weekend GetawayWhere to go for 3 days in Huntsville AL (Itinerary)How to go on a Day Trip to St John from St ThomasThree Days in Everglades National Park Looking for more posts about Gainesville? Here’s a few we’ve…