More trips have been ruined by over-packing than by all the hurricane's, over-bookings, and surly waiters of the world, combined. A light suitcase is the key to an enjoyable vacation, and proper packing ranks with the advance study of history and culture, as the two most important steps of travel preparation for trips to anywhere.
Except on a cruise (which involves other considerations), pack light! Take one medium-sized suitcase, no more than two, per person, partially empty for bringing home purchases, and you assure the success of your trip. Take more, and you become a fatigued beast of burden, a prisoner of porters and taxicabs, the unhappy bearer of unwashed clothing or of items never used.
Lighten your load with this crashcourse in wardrobe planning!
Savvy globetrotters seem to know instinctively how to travel with less. If you're seriously disciplined, you could conceivably go for months at a time with a small shoulder-strap cabin bag. Of course, not all travelers want to live out of a carry-on bag. There are times when you want to have more with you. Still, efficient packing will save you time and allow room for your purchases.
The best accessory you'll ever have for your family's vacation is a door. Not just any door, but the one separating your children's hotel room from your own.
Don't get me wrong---children are a wonder to behold. They are more of a wonder if you don't have to sleep with them. If you've ever tried staying in one hotel room there probably were traffic jams to the bathroom, nightly games of musical beds, and an Olympic-caliber obstacle course made up of two double beds, two children, a half-dozen suitcases, and approximately five stuffed animals per child.
A recent Florida tourism survey reveals that a vast majority of Americans recognize the benefits of traveling alone. No news there. The kicker is that many of these same folks never travel because they're either too afraid of the unknown or they'd rather avoid the stigmas that often get attached to those who travel alone.
Lets examine the bugaboos that keep solitary souls from packing suitcases like what to do about eating alone, becoming sick on the road, how to trust your own judgment, and getting lost while alone are just a few of the issues. Some labels that should be debunked are---loner and anti-social among the many--- that are slapped on solo trekkers, showing that they're merely labels and should be ignored. "The best way to overcome the stigmas is to get out there and have fun traveling solo." "Whether you're a woman or a man, forget about conventional wisdom, there is no better way to truly experience a destination than exploring it on your own."
Believe it or not, there really IS a best day of the week to make your best deal on an airline ticket, and it's not Monday or Friday. It's Wednesday! And there's even a best time on Wednesday to buy that ticket.
Why Wednesday you ask?
We need to give the small upstart airlines a big thank-you for this. In the airline business, air fare wars are started by the weakest competitors, and the big guys tend to be the ones to raise fares. And all of that tends to happen on Fridays.
Eco-tour with low impact on unspoiled Shell Key via a 10 minute boat ride aboard a 49 passenger Coast Guard inspected vessel.
Superb shelling, sunbathing, swimming, bird & dolphin watching ... or just loafing. Some of the best shelling & birding on the Gulf Coast, comparable to Sanibel & Captiva. We provide (free) beach umbrellas, masks & snorkels and shell bags. Bring your own cooler & other beach supplies (chairs etc). Weather permitting and reservations accepted but not necessary.
Sunset cruises available for the same price with reservations -- depart approximately one hour before sunset.
Shell Key Shuttle departures*: 10:00 AM 12:00 Noon 2:00 PM Return when you wish*: 12:15 PM 2:15 PM 4:15 PM
Round Trip fares are $25.00 for adults $12.50 for children 12 and under (plus tax)
*Schedule may vary, call to confirm.
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Wet 'n Wild Orlando
407-248-3002
Welcome to: "Wet 'n Wild!" Orlando
~ "The Recognized Leader in Family Water Fun!" ~
Voted by Amusement Business magazine as America's #1 water park and Honored by Aquatic's
International as the first true water park!
Wet 'n Wildfeatures a full-day of fun for the entire family. Wet 'n Wild's World-Class
signature thrill rides and Quality service offer something for
fun-lovers of all ages, with over 30 action-packed acres of slides and
flumes, surf and sun...
Experience more multi-passenger tube rides than any other waterpark in Orlando, and you will see why Wet ‘n Wild is consistently voted America’s number one waterpark! Blast off to out-of-this-world thrillson THE BLACK HOLE™: The Next Generation. Encounter a splashing dose of group therapy on Brain Wash™, or boogie down on the retro raft adventure - Disco H2O™.
Take a relaxing journey through breathtaking waterfalls on the Lazy River or get soaked down a ruptured pipeline on The Blast. Children love the Kids’ Park featuring smaller versions of the most popular adult rides.
Soak up the sun by the Surf Lagoon wave pool or challenge yourself to the ultimate “free-fall” on the Bomb Bay. Open year-round with pools heated seasonally, Wet ‘n Wild is the perfect place for the entire family to relax and have fun in the warm Florida sun!
For your convenience, Wet ‘n Wild is open year-round...