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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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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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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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Georgia Stone Mountain, Atlanta, Georgia

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I have only been here once, but I really would like to see this place again. I was around 12 or 13 (maybe younger) when I was here. What I remember is a big stone mountain, (hence the name) artifacts inside a gift shop – I do not remember if this was on the top or bottom of the mountain. I do remember taking a sky lift, but there was an option to walk up the mountain. Back then, I would have no problem walking up the mountain, but now I may be too lazy. Then again, maybe not. At night, around 9:00 or 10:00 pm, there was a really neat educational laser light show on the mountain. They spoke about historical events and presidents who passed by. I went here with my mother, father, and sister. We stopped here on the way to visit relatives in Kentucky. It was a good stop because it was fun, neat, and something new. Rarely, would I say that as a kid unless there was some thrill ride there. I will soon return to see how different things are today and if there is more stuff to do. According to their website, they have the largest laser show and Georgia’s largest campground. I failed to mention there is a firework show after the lasers. If you want to take a group here, please email me at info@thetravellingtravelagent.com. I will even be your personal tour guide here.

January 28, 2010 · Tagged with , , , ,

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Lift offs, Cape Canaveral, Florida

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Want to be an astronaut? Do you like rockets or are you intrigued by the Space Shuttle? It’s actually quite amazing how many people are intrigued. I can see the Space Shuttle three hours south of where it lifts off. In Cape Canaveral, lift offs are a big deal. One can see cars lined up for miles on State Road 528, namely the Beach Line (formerly Bee line) that heads east towards Cape Canaveral, then ends at A1A towards Cocoa Beach. These cars are lined up by the road, but there are many places to fish along the coastal waterway, build fires if it’s cold or if you want to cookout, and even camp. One may think that would be dangerous, but it is actually very safe as there are so many people doing the same thing. It’s like few miles of one massive tailgate party waiting for blast off. Nearby, there is a place called Kennedy Space Center that is where kids can get in a suit and pretend there in space. I know this from friends being there, but have yet to go there myself. I should make it here sometime in 2010 and review it after I attend. If you would like to visit this area, I do know many hotels in Cocoa Beach, whether you are on a budget or you want something fancy. Email me at info@thetravellingtravelagent.com.

January 28, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , ,

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Air Boat Rides, The Everglades, Florida

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If you have never been on an airboat ride, it maybe something exciting to you. I prefer the fast ones. I have been on 2 different airboat attractions out of the Everglades. The guides were pretty cool on both attractions, but I was in the Everglades. What do you expect to see a lot of in the Everglades? Yes, alligators. Both guides said they cannot guarantee you an alligator. On both rides, I saw one. I have lived in Florida all my life and I have never had a problem finding or spotting an alligator. Unlike these guides who are more experienced in knowledge of gators, I can always guarantee you that I will find an alligator in the wild in the Everglades and in many other cities. There is a place called loop road, which seemingly takes forever, but I am sure I saw a few hundred alligators. You may see other wildlife on this road as well. I went on both the Loxahatchee tours and Captain Doug’s. They are both good, informational tours. Pricing is high just for an airboat ride, but if you have never done it, it’s worth it. I believe they both offer private tours, but sometimes if you get there before the last boat goes out, you may get lucky.

January 20, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , , ,

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Ghost Tour, Key West, Florida

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Ugh….this ghost tour was worse than the Irish Pub tour in St. Augustine. Actually, it was by far the worst ghost tour I have ever been on. The first problem is that they had about 40 people on this tour. This is too many for a tour like this. Anyway, we started at the La Concha hotel, which is said to be haunted. The staff was very disorganized and late. Our tour guide was in dress and his excitement about the stories he told or even his demeanor seemed fake. We stood in one place looking at supposed real photos from the past and we waited for a long time. The only story that was intriguing was a doll that had some kind of human qualities when put to a test that lived in and old house that supposedly caused weird things to happen. In other words, a Chucky, without a knife. The only comical thing about this tour for me was that a little girl at the first stop grabbed my hand to hold while listening to the story. One story was that you could smell flowers if you sat next to this door, but the ironic and ignorant part of this story is that there were flowers (and big ones) blooming across the road. I’m not sure I’d even go on this tour again if it was free.

January 20, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , ,

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Haunted St. Augustine, Paranormal Investigative Tour

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The orby ghost kept followin me. So sexy I must be.

This is strictly a 2 hour walking tour including a walk around the Fort Castillo San De Marcos. This was my 2nd favorite ghost tour in St. Augustine. Our tour guide was Harry Stafford, the one with the PhD in parapsychology. He was a very nice, intelligent, and easy going man. He is extremely knowledgeable about the paranormal and gives you the education behind it. There are a few things I like about this tour. It is a small group where you can ask questions that will be answered. You also are given an electromagnetic field detector and given ample amount of time to search grounds to see if it goes off. He lets you know where there is underground wiring, but there is a difference between how it goes off with electricity compared to supposed paranormal. When I was on the tour with my wife, there were 6 other people. (I enjoy personal ghost tours) Near the cemetery where the boy is said to hop from tree to tree, I did get orbs, which you see in the photos. This is where all of our emf detectors went off…the orbs by the trees. You may have to click on the photo to make it large in order to see the orbs. They also looked to be following me at the back of the Castillo San De Marcos. I would definitely go on again and recommend this tour to anyone. The orb is under my hand. To the left is a light.

January 20, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Ghosts and Gravestones, St. Augustine, Florida

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This is one ghost  tour you cannot pass up. To date, this tour is the best by far. I even wrote part of an article about them in America Family Magazine, which is on my travel writing post. Anyway, this is a theatrical tour of people acting out St. Augustine’s ghost stories. You begin embarking on a tram with your “ghost host” and stopping at various haunted locations on the way. This is both a riding and walking tour. You get to go in 3 different buildings and outside of 2 cemeteries. At least that is what they did when I was there. They went in to the Old Drugstore, The Spanish Military Hospital, and my favorite, The Old Jail. If you are an adult, the less kids you have, the more fun. This tour is very informative and enjoyable. From beginning to end, you will not be bored. This tour is also a great place to take a date. The last time I was on this tour, the tram driver told us his story. Previous to this, he said he has never seen a ghost while driving for over 30 years. Finally, he said, he heard one in the Old Jail while locking it up after a tour. He seemed sincere. If you’re visiting St. Augustine for the first time and want to experience the darker side, Ghosts and Gravestones is your best option. Update: They now have a hunt at the Old Jail til 2:00 a.m. I have not been on this, but I will go on it soon.

January 19, 2010 · Tagged with , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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