Florida Family Getaways - 2008 - (Page 5) family getaways MINUTES TO DISNEY! Florida Family Travel Tidbits New Luxury Pool Homes • Dollar Rent-A-Car now offers prepaid tolls for its Florida rentals. Instead of reaching for change, visitors can sign up for the Pass 24 prepaid toll service for $5.95 per day or $27.95 weekly, for all Florida toll charges. Hertz has a similar program. For a daily service fee of $2.50 (up to $10 a week) customers enrolled in Hertz’ PlatePass can get their actual Florida tolls added to their bills after they turn their car in. To find out about the offer, see www.dollar.com or www.hertz.com BODIES in Fort Lauderdale the historic Caloosahatchee Trestle and Drawbridge. A special narration features the history and the environment of the area. Excursion trains run Wednesdays and Saturdays, departing at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The adult fare is $19.95 and children ages 3-12 are $11.95. Family discounts are also available for the almost two hour tour. A great way to experience the railway is to make a reservation to climb aboard the Christmas-themed “Jingle Bell Special,” which runs from November 21 to December 30. Families can have a snack while joining in a sing-a-long, making Christmas crafts and listening to a reading from The Polar Express. Seminole Gulf Railway, Colonial Station 2805 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers 800-SEM-GULF (736-4853) www.Semgulf.com Offering over 100 New Luxury Homes 3, 4, 5 and 6 Bedrooms Private Backyard Pools, many with spas Adjacent Homes for Large Groups Game Rooms, Themed Rooms Multiple Master Suites, Internet Lake and Conservation Views • Tampa’s first and only dedicated kosher hotel kitchen opened at the Tampa Airport Marriott under the supervision of a local rabbi. Jewish families celebrate 52 Sabbaths and 13 holidays per year. Information at www.marriott.com. • The popular exhibition BODIES will be in Fort Lauderdale through Feb. 17. at Las Olas Riverfront. The show features whole and partial body parts that have been meticulously dissected, giving visitors the opportunity to view the complexity of the human anatomy. Information at www.BodiesTickets.com or www. riverfrontfl.com. Homes starting at $99 per night Why stay in a hotel? Toll Free USA and Canada Reader Response 28 1-800-338-0835 www.awardpoolhomes.com Kumquat Fest and Terrier Race in Pasco County A Train Ride to Remember Florida’s Pasco County, situated north of Tampa, has upcoming family friendly festivals: There are some scenic routes in Florida that can only be viewed by rail. What a good excuse to hop aboard the Seminole Gulf Railway, which owns and operates over 100 miles of track in Florida. From a connection with the national rail system at Arcadia between North Naples and between Bradenton and Sarasota, Seminole Gulf is the only freight railroad in Southwest Florida, hauling much of the region’s building materials, newsprint, gas, plastics, sugar, stone, recycled materials, steel and other commodities. Families who board in Fort Myers will love traveling north and across Kumquat Festival, Downtown Dade City. Held the last Saturday in January. Celebrate the smallest fruit in the citrus family at this small-town festival. Kumquat trees and treats are for sale in the streets. 352-567-3769 kumquatfestival.com Little Everglades Steeplechase, Dade City. Held the first Sunday in March. Horse race enthusiasts enjoy this elegant outing in the country that combines the thundering beauty of America’s finest horses with family-oriented infield activities, including Jack Russell Terrier races. Information at 352-521-3661 or littleevergladessteeplechase.com w im ~ Splash irl ~ S Sleep ~ Slide ~ Sw • Beautiful Brand New Rooms & Suites • Outdoor Heated Pools • Restaurants • Wireless Internet Throughout the Resort • Fitness Center, Game Room • Kid Suites, Jacuzzi’s® & Presidential Suites • Daily Children’s Activities • Pet Friendly 2261 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. ® Kissimmee, FL 34744 BY CHOICE HOTELS 1-866-9SLIDES WATERPARK & www.clarionwaterpark.com CONFERENCE CENTER Reader Response 29 Family Getaways 5 http://www.awardpoolhomes.com http://www.dollar.com http://www.hertz.com http://www.marriott.com http://www.awardpoolhomes.com http://www.Semgulf.com http://www.BodiesTickets.com http://www.riverfrontfl.com http://www.riverfrontfl.com http://www.dadecitychamber.org/default.cfm?page=KumquatFestival http://www.clarionwaterpark.com http://www.littleevergladessteeplechase.com
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