Comments for Florida Tourism

Comment on Burt Reynolds and Friends Museum – Jupiter, Florida by Cindy Ashley

Cindy Ashley — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:07:50 +0000

I just had the pleasure of visiting the Burt Reynolds Museum. It was everything you indicated it would be and more. Lots of interesting artifacts of the life and time of Mr. Reynolds and a wonderful legacy to his career in film, his friendships and his life. An added bonus was meeting Mr. Reynolds in person as he was on site preparing for A Master Class Event to be held here in Jupiter next week. What a treat. A classy and unassuming man. I would highly recommend a visit to the museum.

Comment on Epcot at Disney World – Lake Buena Vista, Florida by Disney Guy

Disney Guy — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:58:03 +0000

I think that all the amazing food choices are some of the best parts of visiting Epcot. Where else can you find Morocco cuisine right next to Japanese, and all with amazing decor to go along with it?

Comment on Ringling Circus Museum – Sarasota, Florida by Kim Heskett

Kim Heskett — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:37:45 +0000

I’ve GOT to get there someday!! I am fascinated with circus history esp. after visiting the Circus World Museum in my beloved childhood summer destination of Baraboo, WI.
And, now, that the book, “Water for Elephants”, is out, and I have read it and seen the movie, I’m even more hooked.
Having had a fascination and love of calliopes, hand-carved carousels and such, it just all falls into place. Many photos in the book were from the museum there in Sarasota but I never KNEW. Destination for a someday vacation.
Oh, and thank you to Ed for the comment above as it just fits along with the history research that the author of “Water for Elephants” did. VERY well written as best I can tell.
My dream: to ride and elephant as a circus performer does…right up behind the ears…none of that sissy sitting on a “seat” on the back stuff!! I’d read EVERY bit of circus history written if I could get my hands on it AND had more free time. Good stuff!!

Comment on Ringling Circus Museum – Sarasota, Florida by Edward Merrilees

Edward Merrilees — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:36:16 +0000

I was a laborer with the Ringling Circus in 1947, traveling from Erie, PA to Indiana during the summer, which I left for college. I lived in a rail car, stacked its length with bunks 3 high, paid a porter a dollar(?) weekly for soap and water, in a train that was the first in and first out of 4 trains to each location. I worked for Al Welsh, the best boss I ever had, with a group of boys and men in the cook house, setting up and tearing down and waiting table for the laborers who ate there. No performers; they were separated by a canvas wall in the middle, with their gingham table cloths and flower vases, if I remember right. But we all got the same good food, ours served on long oil cloth that we wiped off and rolled up each night. My friends there were very poor and uneducated, and I remember several from Allentown, PA who were amazed that I was leaving a home that they visited with me when I packed that had “carpet” on the floor! Who can I “talk circus” with or record my history? Ed Merrilees

Comment on Suncoast Primate Sanctuary – Palm Harbor, Florida by charlene evans

charlene evans — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:29:15 +0000

I visited here for the 1st time this week & fell in love with the animals esp Pongo,Harry & baby Bobby.You can tell how loved these animals are by the people caring for them.I will return often to spend time with these great primates God has created

Comment on Florida Timeshare Rentals by Emil

Emil — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:47:30 +0000

You bring up such a great point about timeshare rentals. Generally speaking, a lot of people feel like they are stuck with a timeshare and then need to resell it. Chances are they wouldn’t lose as much money if they just tried to rent their timeshare each year. Even though we have a timeshare (Hawaii) and probably could exchange it for when we went to visit Florida, I am certain if we didn’t have that option …knowing about timeshares as we do now we’d definitely look to rent one over renting a hotel. Great post!

Comment on Bulow Plantation Ruins State Historic Site – Bunnel, Florida by Zoe Weber

Zoe Weber — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:32:46 +0000

The Bulow Plantation Ruins is one of the places we always take visitors when we can. We’ve never had any disappointed comments, only praise. This is one of Florida’s most interesting State Parks.

Comment on Reptile World Serpentarium – St. Cloud, Florida by nig

nig — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:04:06 +0000

went here in september 2010 well worth the 6 dollas we paid each let us hols some snakes walk round the rear to see parrots aligators snakes in wire mesh topped boxes loads of different snakes the watched him milk some of the snakes . brilliant.

more than i can say for th boggy creek air boat rides wich were crap worst 130 dollars for four of us, i spent plus 30 for a silly picture then the driver advertises for a tip NO CHANCE.

Comment on Florida Beach Budget Vacation Ideas by vacation to go

vacation to go — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:33:45 +0000

“Florida Beach Budget Vacation Ideas” this is one of the good post.we expected this type of post from a lot of website but i found now on ur website.

Comment on Water Sports – Daytona Beach, Florida by Allen Weinberg

Allen Weinberg — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 04:10:45 +0000

Don’t forget jet skiing, 90 % of our customers say it was the most fun they had on their vacation.

Comment on Hot Air Balloon Rides – Orlando, Florida by Editor

Editor — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:45:19 +0000

You will need to call then for pricing information. There are a number of options that you can choose from. Their number is 1-800-877-7553

Comment on Hot Air Balloon Rides – Orlando, Florida by Carlos

Carlos — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:24:49 +0000

Can you send me information about the prices.
Thank you

Comment on Water Sports – Daytona Beach, Florida by Destiny

Destiny — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:52:57 +0000

ive heard this place is amazing with all kinds of surprises in store!!!! thanks for the info on this it helps me plan my next vacation!

Comment on Daytona 500 NASCAR Race – Daytona Beach, Florida by Ron Fromkin

Ron Fromkin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:51:34 +0000

My first and last Daytona “experience”. Got within 1 mile of the exit for parking lot 7 on I-95 at 1030AM. Sat there for over 2 hours without moving a half a mile. FHP said they had 30 troopers working the event instead of the normal 300. Finally got to the parking lot at about 1:30 PM. Lot 7 is Free parking, but Ticketsnow sold me a pass for $52.00. I still have not figured that out. No available trams to the buses, walked the 1/2 mile. Got to the track at about 2:15PM. Missed all opening events although we were there 2.5 hours early. About an hour and a half of race time spent by track crew to try and figure out how to fix a hole in the track. Cold weather was not letting the repair set correctly. Had no one thought of this before? After the race, no trams to get from the buses to the parked cars at least a half mile away. The 6 dollar beers and stale peanuts just heightened the enjoyment, but you expect that. The race itself was a great experience. The $279 holiday inn motel room after the event was very nice, but should have been 1/2 the price. I spent almost $1000 for my son and I to attend. They could have done a much better job in making this a good experience. They need to get it together. I would not recommend this to anyone.

Comment on Ringling Circus Museum – Sarasota, Florida by scott p hall

scott p hall — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:03:49 +0000

we were the first to marry at the rose garden 1973 or 4

Comment on Suncoast Primate Sanctuary – Palm Harbor, Florida by Debbie Cobb

Debbie Cobb — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:42:11 +0000

Thank you for talking about the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary we just had two people that found out about us this way and they were truely happy to see the animals,children and senior programs. They called us a hidden treasure, Thanks again and one person can make a difference you did.

Comment on Mosh Museum of Science & History – Jacksonville, Floridia by lORRAINE

lORRAINE — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:56:55 +0000

I was looking for facts and information about animals,trees,and flowers common in the Jacksonville area.then when i went to google to search up my questions I found this website and found out you guys have lots of information and facts common in jacksonville .
Thank you for your cooperation!

Comment on Ringling Museum of Art – Sarasota, FL by Charles Rinehart

Charles Rinehart — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:06:56 +0000

Great blog. I worked at the museum from 83-86. At the mansion. A beautiful place. Great blog. All the best.

Comment on Coke Zero 400 Tickets – Daytona Beach, Florida by racefan75

racefan75 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:34:15 +0000

The Holiday Inn Express across from the racetrack has lowered their rates for race weekend. They have free parking and a shuttle on raceday too. It’s a good deal in a tough economy.

Comment on Bulow Plantation Ruins State Historic Site – Bunnel, Florida by Chet Spellman

Chet Spellman — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:27:59 +0000

This has to be one of the most well kept secrets of North Florida. We arrived late in the afternoon after visisting 2 other State Parks at De Leon Springs & Tomoka.

I have to admit I was not expecting to see the extensive remains of the first industry in Florida. It was like stepping back into the Industrial Revolution and seeing it firsthand.

The park staff was especially helpful and informative. This was a great experience and well worth the drive off the main road.

Comment on Salvador Dali Museum – Saint Petersburg, Florida by Dan

Dan — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:10:24 +0000

It’s worth the visit. You can also sign up for the Museums emails and they will notify you when there are various events.