Florida: Kissimmee, Family Vacation Fun and Learning - Golf, Tennis, and Art. As family vacation learning becomes more and more popular combining theme park action with learning experiences is becoming easier. In Kissimmee it is possible for families to practice golf; join a tennis clinic or take flight and have family fun in the process.

Checkout our suggestions for learning while having fun in Kissimmee.

Learn to swing, serve, and score. Tennis is more fun with a partner – true? And when your partner is your child the opportunities for fun are endless but growing a tennis player takes time and lessons. Guizar Tennis Academy, located at Star Island Resort & Club in Kissimmee conducts private and group lessons for all ages and abilities. Learning points: GTA’s staff can create a series of sessions so that each family member feels at home on the court. For advanced players they offer instruction on the finer points of hand-eye coordination, balance, footwork and game strategy in addition to match play and/or use of ball machine. For little tykes Quickstart Tennis - designed by the United States Professional Tennis Association - is an option. Geared to ages 5 through 10 the program includes lessons and play designed to move children quickly through the transitional stages to full-court tennis while having fun. There are a variety of programs for all age groups so you are sure to find one that fits your families needs! 

 

Learn to swing, chip, and putt. Anyone with a set of golf clubs knows that the sport of golf is a journey marked by miles of fairways, rough spots, sand traps, and almost anyone can benefit from a lesson or two. Parents wishing to build on a family golf tradition may wish to make use of the skills, energy, and patience of the staff at Tee to Green Golf School at the Kissimmee Golf Club. They love golf and take advantage of any opportunity to share their passion. Learning points: Tee to Green conducts 1/2 day schools which include afternoon of practice or 18 holes of golf. They also have one, three, and five day programs year-round which combine video analysis, one-on-one teaching, practice drills and playing. Beginners receive instruction in the games' fundamentals, including etiquette, rules, scoring, posture, and insider tips. Students learn special golf exercises, how select the ideal club, how to develop swing power, and how to chip, and focus a putt. Cost of learning: A series of five lessons begins at $150 and junior rates (for ages 6 - 17) are available upon request.
         

Learn about Da Vinci, Monet, Degas, Van Gogh and more. Stay at the Mona Lisa Suite Hotel and enjoy time with the masters. Any parent with a passion for art will love the Mona Lisa. The gallery like ambiance of this new hotel includes oversized interpretations of well-known masters' artwork meticulously recreated by professional artists in China. The paintings are showcased on each floor throughout the hotel. Each contemporary room features a hand-painted artist interpretation of a master work and the property's namesake, Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa adorns the hotel lobby. The hotel staff will provide information on the different interpretations and are happy to give a personal tour to guests who are interested in learning more about the artwork and the masters who originally created the masterpieces. The new 240-room Mona Lisa Suite Hotel is an all-suite, luxury hotel located in Celebration, a unique and charming master-planned community within the Metro Orlando area. Cost of learning: The artwork of the Mona Lisa Suite Hotel is complimentary to anyone who visits. Room rates span $229 to $525 per night/double occupancy.

Learn to fly the legendary "Pilot-Maker". In Kissimmee it is possible to actually take the controls of a restored World War II fighter trainer – the T-6 Texan – even with no prior flying experience. What you will need to know Warbird Adventures will teach you – but not in a simulator. The aircraft used is the T-6 TEXAN also known as the SNJ or Harvard because more than 70% of the Allied pilots received their fighter training in the aircraft. Learning points: After the standard briefing participants are invited to take the controls in the front seat and just follow instructions. The flying adventure can be whatever you want based on your aptitude for the cockpit – thrilling, erratic and aerobatic or a smooth straight and level. If you purchase and schedule two or three flights together, you can go up and fly in formation as well. They’ll show you how it's done! Formation flying really adds to the experience and there is no extra charge for this as long as you schedule your flights together. Cost of learning: Prices span from $220 for a 15-minute basic flight to $500 for a 30-minute flight which also includes aerobatics, still photos, and your own DVD proof or $745 for a 60-minute session with aerobatics, still photos, and DVD.

Make it happen. The Kissimmee CVB website showcases oodles of vacation ideas often with savings.  Many hotels offer transfers to the major attractions either for free or for a small fee. The special family vacation offers change frequently, so to stay in the information loop sign up for the free e-newsletter, checkout Kissimmee on Facebook or follow the latest news on Twitter. See what others are saying about Kissimmee at Kissimmee's blog, i.SeeKissimmee.com and to explore all of the options log on to www.VisitKissimmee.com.

Planning Details

 

Warbird Adventures, Inc. 233 N. Hoagland Blvd. Kissimmee, FL, 34741. (407) 870-7366 or www.warbirdadventures.com

GTA at Star Island 5000 Avenue of the Stars Kissimmee, FL 34746. Further tennis program information,call (407)557-0563

 or www.star-island.com

Kissimmee Golf Club 3103 Florida Coach Dr. Kissimmee, FL 34741. Pro Shop (407) 847-2816, (407) 847-2816 or www.kissgolfclub.com

Mona Lisa Suite Hotel 225 Celebration Place Celebration, Orlando, Florida 34747. Toll-free 1-866.404.MONA (6662) or www.monalisasuitehotel.com

 

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