Highlights: One of the world’s most beautiful botanic gardens, Fairchild Tropical Garden is home to an impressive collection of rare tropical plants. The 83-acre garden includes a new 13,000-square-foot Visitor Center, museum of plant exploration, conservatory, outdoor tropical rainforest, sunken garden, walking paths, lakes and overlooks. Visitors to Fairchild Tropical Garden can take a narrated tram tour or self-guided tour. The onsite Garden Shop sells gardening books and eclectic gifts.
Hours: Daily, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed on Christmas Day)
Address: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, Florida
Phone Number: (305) 667-1651
Directions: From Interstate 95 (heading South), take U.S. 1 (South Dixie Highway) to S.W. 42nd Avenue and turn left. Drive South to roundabout and take second right onto Old Cutler Road. Travel approximately 2 miles on Old Cutler Road and Fairchild Tropical Garden will be on your left-hand side.
Orlando to Host NBA All-Star 2012 The most magical week in sports is returning to Orlando for the second time, as the city has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2012. Orlando also hosted the 1992 All-Star Game. The 61st NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Amway Center, which will also host the T-Mobile Rookie [...]
Walt Disney: Motivational Speaker In addition to being an innovator, visionary and genius, Walt Disney was one heck of a motivational speaker! Below are 10 of my favorite Walt Disney quotes: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” “We are [...]
Celebrate LEGOLAND Florida’s First Christmas LEGOLAND Florida is getting into the holiday spirit with the first annual Christmas Bricktacular. Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town through the holidays, Dec. 8-31, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions all dedicated to families with [...]
Call Today for Westgate’s Cyber Monday Deal! Buy 2 Nights, Get the 3rd Night Free!
Must stay 3 nights. Must book on Cyber Monday (November 28, 2011) only for travel thru December 21, 2012. Offer is subject to black-out dates and rate plan availability. Normal deposit and cancellation policies app...
