November 2018 Newsletter from Lovejoy Travel Agency
Florida's Beach Spring Break
Spring break is coming up and people are seeking out locations. Many people flock to Florida with the belief that all Florida beaches are swimmable year-round. Florida’s waters are warm enough to swim in everywhere from April to October but with our Spring Break in March, we are cutting it a bit close for northern Florida locations like Panama City, St. Petersburg or Cocoa Beach. If you are like me and cringe at the idea of sticking your little piggies in frigid waters, lets stick to locations that are farther south and talk about some great things to do with the family where the waters are warm. 
FORT LAUDERDALE
Fort Lauderdale is a great place to take the family. The kids will enjoy the Museum of Discovery and Science, Butterfly World and Flamingo Gardens. Not to mention the beautiful 20 miles of beaches and great waters to play in. You can venture out to the Everglade Holiday Park and take and airboat tour. Head over to Hollywood Beach to walk the boardwalk and find fresh seafood for dinner. The great thing about Fort Lauderdale is that you can sit on the sand all day or venture out and find activities. 
MIAMI
I don’t ordinarily view Miami as a kid’s spring break location only because I love to do Miami big (and expensive). However, Miami has its own beautiful beach, a ton of energy, culture and nature. Not to mention, they have so much for kiddos. Go check out a Liger (a Lion-Tiger hybrid, yes they do exist) at Jungle Island, stroll through Little Havana and appreciate the art, history and culture, and then spend the day at Zoo Miami, the largest tropical zoo in the continental US with 2,000 cage-free animals. 

FLORIDA KEYS
The Florida Keys aren’t known for their beaches (although they have them), but you are going to get so much history and wild life, nonetheless. One of my favorite stops is The Turtle Hospital in Marathon where you can get up close and personal with huge sea turtles (and little ones). It’s a great way to learn about protecting animals in the water. Visiting Hemmingway’s house was inspiring as I love the impact he has on the island. The Butterfly Conservatory, Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, Shipwreck Treasure Museum and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are all educational for your kiddos while they explore the islands. 

MARCO ISLAND
Marco Island a great place for the beach. They have two beaches to enjoy. Tigertail Beach has great amenities to BBQ and to find silver dollars, but South Marco Beach is going to be far less crowded. Make sure you go see the dolphins and manatees with The Dolphin Explorer and go hiking on the trails in Everglades National Park. If you need some time out of the sun, head over to the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples and learn about Florida’s ecosystem. 
DISNEY
Well, you aren’t going to Disney World for the beaches, so go ahead and put this on your list. The pools are heated and the average March air temperature in Orlando is in the high 70s. Say “hi” to Mickey for me! The end of March is high season for the parks, which makes me want to encourage you even more to stay on property, so you can take breaks and come and go with ease as little ones need breaks from the crowd. You don’t have to just do Disney. Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Gator Land and LEGOLAND are all relatively close by.