Family Vacations Directory - Florida - Central West

FlCenralWestSpanning from the southern part of “The Nature Coast,” to  Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater this area offers vacationing families vacation options, from thrill rides at Busch Gardens and stargazing at MOSI to turtle quests along barrier islands and canoeing along the Hillsborough River. Not-to-be-missed: The Florida Aquarium, the Zoo, MOSI and the Pier at St. Pete. Family Vacation Spots: Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. (Image provided by VisitFLA.)
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Florida: Crystal River, Getting PADI Certified.

The first time I stepped into a scuba diving suit I felt somewhat like an alien. I could not bend my arms and legs normally. It was rather confining and then there was the gear. That is the SCUBA (self -contained underwater breathing apparatus) part. [Read More]

Florida: Gulf Coast Islands, Families Can Sleep Tight with FREE Nights.

If you are thinking of escaping to the beach in the next few months and considering Florida’s Gulf Coast here’s a deal. Ten spots on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and the mainland areas of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch are offering free vacation nights. [Read More]

Florida: Tampa, Howl-O-Scream 2009 Bares Its Fangs.

This fall, Florida’s top-rated haunted theme park attraction is back for their tenth season of blood-curdling scares with more NEW haunted houses, scare zones and terrifying live shows than ever before! For 17 killer nights, Howl-O-Scream 2009 will transform Busch Gardens Africa into a nightmare of inescapable fear designed to overwhelm the senses with a new spin on horror. [Read More]

Florida: Indian Rocks Beach, Tommy’s on the Beach – The Perfect Togethering Spot with Your Kids.

From the deck watch dolphins a play; steps from the door hop on a quaint yet useful trolley or simply relax on a private white sandy stretch of beach. Count pelicans, sip iced tea and wait for the next awesome sunset. [Read More]

Florida: Family Reunions & Gatherings - Naples, Kissimmee, Space Coast, Steinhatchee, and Sanford.

Thinking of getting together with your family in Florida? We have assembled an assortment of family friendly places each geared to make creating a memorable family reunion just happen. From the sandy beach at The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club and eco friendly Steinhatchee Landing to Kissimmee/St. Cloud and the beaches along the Space Coast, Florida has potential for reunions and gatherings. We have discovered the best reunion spots to make your search easier. [Read More]

Advice: Free Family Fun – Use Your Membership on Vacation.

When making family vacation plans and looking for ways to cut corners one obvious way to save money on attraction admissions may already be in your wallet. If your family belongs to a children’s museum, science museum, art museum, the zoo or the YMCA, check your membership guide for reciprocal admission privileges at similar facilities nationwide. [Read More]

Florida: Tampa, Museum of Science & Industry - Activate, Investigate and Create.

MOSI is the largest science center in the southeastern United States and home of the only IMAX® Dome Theatre in the state of Florida. It is a place to "learn by doing" in a scientific playground of special exhibitions and more than 450 hands-on activities. [Read More]

Florida: Sarasota, Longboat Key, Longboat Key Club and Resort - Making Family Memories.

Set like a jewel on a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, just off the coast of Sarasota, Longboat Key Club and Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond beachfront retreat with a private white-sand beach, 45 holes of championship golf, a full-service spa, 291-slip Marina, world-class tennis center and supervised kids’ club, the resort is perfect for a Florida family vacation. [Read More]

Florida: Tampa, Busch Gardens Raises the Thrill Bar with SheiKra.

A few years ago, Busch Gardens Africa introduced the world to a one-of-a-kind experience: 200 feet up, 90 degrees straight down, that was just the beginning. Now SheiKra has a new twist: “floorless” cars that allow riders an unobstructed view and a whole new level of adrenaline rush. [Read More]

Florida: Anna Maria Island, A Sea Turtle Summer with Kids.

Lucky for us, our summer vacation to Anna Maria Island corresponded with the hatching of hundreds of tiny sea turtles. Even luckier, immediately after check in we discovered a protected nest directly in front of our oceanfront apartment balcony. [Read More]


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Gulf Coast Islands

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Longboat Key Club and Resort

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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

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Clearwater Beach Holiday Inn

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