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Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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I live here in Fort Myers, but one day I just wanted to go take some pictures of the Fort Myers Beach area. I would like you to know, that I went to Fort Myers Beach at the end of January. Notice all the people at the beach. So, if you are up north shoveling all the snow, you might want to think about a little vacation to Florida. There are so many things to do in this state it’s ridiculous. When people think of Florida, they think of Disney, beaches, palm trees, alligators, but there is so much more to it than that. Have you ever thought about taking vacations and checking out the oddities of a state or country? Well, that is what I specialize in. I’ve been to all the main attractions; I want to see the odd, the weird, the unusual side of life. Got guts? If so, email me at info@thetravellingtravelagent.com to see what else Florida has to offer. And yes, there were people swimming in the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Myers Beach. You also might want to check out their fishing pier, which you will see photos of below. Enjoy! See you soon.

From Las Vegas Fort Myers Beach

February 11, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , ,

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Free Las Vegas Trip

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The Sahara hotel and casino in Las Vegas Nevada sent my wife and I a free vacation. Not only was the vacation free, we were invited to play in a 3 round slot tournament. There were 290 people in this tournament and 6th-45th place won $100. Although my wife and I did win $100 in this tournament, I was real close to the Big money that began in 5th place. I, the Travelling Travel Agent, came in 7th :(   7TH? I was too close. They send us one of these vacations now every two months. We do have to pay for the plane ticket, though. In Vegas, all we had to pay for was food. Slots were cheap to play and we’re not crazy players, so we didn’t lose nor gain any money. We did watch a magic show by Rick Thomas. He was somewhat comical and passionate about his tigers. Some of the tricks I could figure out, the others I had no clue. We went to a few other casinos to see if we could get free play for getting a members card. We did that and won only $5. Then again, $5 is better than nothing. We saw an ad for Hooters that said $100 free play. So, yes, we had to go check it out. It was a little sectioned off area where you played maximum bet at $5 with their card. So, in other words you really have no chance to win anything. Plus, those machines were boring. Their casino was actually pretty cool. I sat at a penny fish game for about an hour, then I won off of a really neat Dukes of Hazard game I didn’t see anywhere else. So, with all that we did minus the food, our Vegas trip was $240 all together from Fort Myers. Not a bad gig. If you want escorted service to Las Vegas and would like a free room at the Sahara, email me at info@thetravellingtravelagent.com for details. If not free, I can usually get the Sahara for under $30. Other hotels can be reserved for under $100. Actually, most of them can.

From Las Vegas Fort Myers Beach

February 11, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Lion Country Safari, West Palm Beach, Florida

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This is an excellent place to see animals in a natural setting. It is a drive through zoo/safari in West Palm Beach. Upon entering the park, you will receive a CD to listen to as you drive through gated sections, animals being different per section. There is plenty of room on the road for tourists to pull over and take pictures. It takes about 30 minutes to drive through, but at the end of your driving, (and returning the CD) you will end up in a parking lot where you can get out and go explore more of the zoo.

Me chimpanzee; Me thirsty

They have a few rides for the kids, a small petting zoo where you can feed sheep, goats, and giraffes. They have a few slides and a small little boat ride as well where you can see monkeys. The monkeys we saw on the safari part had water bottles. They would go down to the dock, climb down the steps, and fill up the water bottle. They would then go back to their little house, sit in it, and drink the water. I do have a photo of this, but it is hard to see as I had a different camera than I have now. When I return, I will get a closer picture of that as it happens everyday. If you would like to go see a neat drive through Safari, please email me at info@thetravellingtravelagent.com.

January 30, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , , ,

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Gatorama, Palmdale, Florida

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Gatorama is a small zoo in Palmdale. At first, the owners didn’t even want it to be a zoo, but you should read their story on their website. The great things about this place are that you can hold a baby alligator and an excellent alligator feeding. They have so many alligators, they always have babies and they have plenty over 12 ft long. I have been here a few times since it is so close to home. The first time I saw them feeding gators, they fed them chickens from the dock. The gators would use their tail to project themselves out of the water to eat the chickens. The second time I saw the feeding, a guy just fed one alligator. At one point, he was speaking to the audience and left his hand over the wall. He quickly realized it. The only thing I don’t like about the place is that they have tubes to feed some of the animals. I agree with this because of insurance purposes, but I was spoiled by being able to feed the deer, raccoon, and a monkey. The monkey threw the food back at me when I turned my back. The raccoon could turn on his water faucet when he was thirsty, then back off. The deer they had killed another one and I was told the story as the deer was licking me threw the fence. I believe they still have the biggest albino crocodile. His name is Goliath. I just checked their website and it is a lot better than their previous one. You can view it at www.gatorama.com.

January 30, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Disney World, Orlando, Florida

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Well, I can’t have a travel site and mention many Florida destinations without mentioning Disney World. The last time I was inside Disney was in 1993, but my step-daughter went last summer with a friend. Downtown Disney has changed drastically over the last few years offering lots of things to do.

Julie says you can win Cinderella's castle

Magic Kingdom is the best place for thrill rides amongst others. This is the best place for the whole family. MGM is great if you want to learn how movies are made. Plus, it has the Tower of Terror which is a steep drop. I have yet to go on it. Epcot is the most boring place to go ever. I have more fun walking in the woods by myself. Disney hotels are massive. I once stayed at the Dolphin. The inside reminded me of an airport. The best deals for Disney are to have a 3 or 4-day park hopper. This is where you get your money’s worth, yet still very expensive. It is impossible to see all of Disney in one day. Also, you need to where comfortable shoes. Personally, if you have a 2-yr old, Disney is not a good idea. Wait for a year or 2 so your child will remember it and be worth the cost. I have no desire to return to Disney, but if your 18 or under, it may be fun for you if your with a friend. As far as rides, Space Mountain is still the best.

January 30, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , , , , ,

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Hershey Park, Hershey, Pennslvania

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Is this where they say it’s “the sweetest place on earth?” I drove my cousins and aunt up to Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania on Thanksgiving back in 1996. I actually went to see a cousin I have never seen. It was my first time to Pennsylvania and my first time driving in snow with consistent flurries. One day, my aunt wanted to go see the chocolate factory in Hershey, so we did. It was snowing, so the park wasn’t open except for the Chocolate ride through the factory. The smell of the chocolate was near phenomenal; it smelled good, but almost made me sick at the same time. It’s amazing how much chocolate can be seen and smelled here. I don’t remember much except that my aunt bought quite a bit of chocolate along with riding through the factory. I also attempted to check out the unopened part of the park since I was able to walk through, but no rides were open. They had a rollercoaster I wanted to ride, but obviously never did. If I am ever back to Hershey, Pennsylvania, I will ride the rollercoaster I missed 14 years ago. Of course, I will ride any other ones that may be there as well. If you want to take a trip to “the sweetest place on earth,” email me at info@thetravellingtravelagent.com and I will get you the best rates.

January 29, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , , , ,

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Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner, Orlando, Florida.

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It has been quite a while since I have been here. They have since moved. The comedy was ok and the mystery script was well-written. However, one of the staff members was extremely rude, which gave me a negative impression for the rest of the night. Also, the dinner consisted of mainly vegetables and I do not like, nor can eat vegetables. There was no variety so now I am upset and hungry with a small plate of nasty cheese and crackers. As the comedy went on, it got a little better. At the end of the show, the audience gets to ask questions. I asked a question and once again, the guy that was rude to me from the beginning gave a smartass remark again. Everyone else was ok. At the time, the price was ok; I am not sure about now. Of course, paying for someone to be rude to me wasn’t professional for this show. This is the main reason I haven’t been back since. The person I was with watching the show solved the mystery. Everyone received a small little prize when exiting. She was told she was going to get a prize, which she did, but it was a piece of crap. Seriously, they could have spent 10 cents on a better prize. I’m not sure if I will give this place another chance. It may have just been that one staff member to piss me off for everything else.

January 29, 2010 · Tagged with , , ,

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Pirates Dinner Adventure, Orlando, Florida

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First of all, I like the idea of this dinner show. However, I was surprisingly disappointed. To my knowledge, this is the most expensive dinner theater in Orlando. With an expensive cover, I expected a variety of food. The food was small and there was not much of it. The staff took quite a while to return on the night I was there. The acrobats were good, but I think they could have done a little better. It felt as if they only knew how to bounce like on a trampoline and that was it. To be fair, they did a great job interacting with a select amount of kids. They picked, I believe, 12 or 13 kids to go participate with them and all the kids seemed to enjoy it. I would have enjoyed it if the food was better, the staff was quicker, and the price wasn;t so outrageous. Also, I believe they need a better script than what I saw. Maybe it was just that night, but I have seen other not so good reviews. I wouldn’t mind seeing this again and giving them another chance to please me, but it just costs too much.

January 29, 2010 · Tagged with , , ,

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Medieval Times, Kissimmee, Florida

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Lots of field trips from around the central Florida area visit Medieval Times. I will admit the staff is fast compared to how many people they have to serve. Another compliment is that the arena was well-themed. Basically what happens is there are 6-8 knights, each who has a horse. They have a different color outfit and your seated to the outfit. For example, if you are seated in the White Knights area, you must cheer for the White Night. They give you little flags to cheer. Then, all nights do an event. The winner gets points or something, I forget. Kids surrounding the arena seemed to enjoy it. I guess it was because they were able to yell. I drove a bus here so I was able to get in free. I’m glad I got to see this for free because I really wouldn’t go see this again and pay for it. The reason why is because it costs an enormous amount of money, especially if you have a family. This is my main setback besides it didn’t excite me too much. However, as mentioned above, the arena was well-themed, plus they had well trained, beautiful stallions. The food was ok, but I could have passed. This is a place to go check it out once for the experience, but nothing further.

January 29, 2010 · Tagged with , , , ,

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Al Capone Dinner Show, Kissimmee, Florida

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“Password please” is asked as you enter the gateway to the past. Antique cars, live mobsters, speakeasies, and beautiful dames fill the room. On the wall, you spot a picture of one of the most notorious mobsters of all time. Butterflies settling, you’ve realized it is 1930′s Chicago and you will see Al Capone. Miss Jewel, the hostess of the night, seats you and points to the buffet when ready. After everyone returns to their tables and finishes eating, the music starts, and the show begins.

The Al Capone show is comical, educational, and fun dinner show for the whole family. The theme is breath-taking, there is a variety of food, and the price is unbelievable in a great way. Unlike other dinner shows, tables are spaced enough so others aren’t squeezing through trying to get back to their seat. If you like sitting up front, beware of Capone’s girlfriend Bunny June as she may sit in your lap. This is a good thing, but don’t let any of Capone’s men see it or you may be sorry. Miss Jewel may save you as since she has a thing for Coppers, Capone’s worst nightmare. However, if you are the shy type, private tables are available, or simply ask to be put in the back. Audience participation occasionally happens.

Halfway through the show, taking a well-deserved intermission, delicious chocolate cake is served. This is a favorite among children. The finale of the show is what the audience really loves. Confetti falls and lands in guests’ hair, balloons being popped all over the room with plenty of prizes. Choosing the Al Capone Dinner show in Kissimmee, Florida is an enlightening experience everyone will remember. Photographs are also available with the cast after the show. The Al Capone show is the best themed, best priced, best dinner show period.

January 29, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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