Newport Town Square Park

Sidewalk curb cutouts for disabled people have been marked off for multiple days now.  NOT accessible for those with mobility issues, right now at least.

A nice little „Park“. Love the Christmas lights in it.

Healdsburg Plaza

Well maintained plaza. We went a few days before Christmas and heard carollers sing. The Christmas tree set up is amazing and the singing really brought on the Christmas spirit.

I'm a little biased here, since we have family living in this great little town.

Healdsburg has changed over the years. Now an enclave of boutiques, art shops, wine tasting rooms, and  a number of resorts.

The new Calistoga on the Sonoma county side. That being said, wine tasting is a non cholant exercise for us. Drink what you like, not what "experts" say. Same thing with food. Even if it is simple, and you like it that is good.

The Healdsburg plaza becons to an older time. Mature redwoods line the plaza square. There are times when crafts and art fairs, live music and wine tastings are around on weekends.

The streets are lined with art galleries, restaurants from simple fair, to more refined foods, as well as wine tasting everywhere. Lol

It is October and wine crush is here. A last tourist push.

You can find some good bargains at the art fairs. I was able to find music photos from concerts in the day of the rolling Stones, led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Santana, heart, and lynrd Skynyrd. Showing my age, but very nice photography. All unique and unpublished. I bought quite a few to take home and mat and frame.

In all a nice town to visit, and look around for 3-4 days.

An addition for the holidays. A Healdsburg Christmas 12/25/2033

Even though the weather didn't cooperate and we had some drizzle, the holiday festival on the Healdsburg Plaza was sensational! The live entertainment was top-end, the craft stalls had great products with wide variety and there were numerous food-truck choices! No surprise, the turnout was fantastic!!

Beautiful central park with a lot of mature trees providing much needed shade. There's a central stage for performances, and other public events.

Beautifully landscaped and elegantly designed downtown area, with a beautiful plaza, cute shops, and delicious food places.

Vidasoul Hotel and Crossroads Country Club Restaurant

Beautiful scenery and secluded. The air con above our bed leaked on us during the night. Ended up pulling the bed away from the wall with great difficulty. The sceptic system does not handle toilet paper so be aware. I ordered fish for dinner and it was well undercooked. I was quite surprised by this as I often cook fish at home and it is the simplest ingredient to prepare. They graciously offered to redo the dish but everyone else had finished and enjoyed their dishes. They gave me a nice slice of flan for desert, on the house. Overall we were enchanted by this location. We observed whales in the distance as the sun was setting. Breakfast was delicious, coffee the best.

I really want to like this place... The food at the restaurant is excellent. The location is also amazing, so long as you know what you are in for in this area. We did, and yes, the roads are rough, don't come to the area if that's not what you expect. The Crossroads restaurant (I'll try to post a separate review) has great food and Ari, is a gracious host / server. However, the hotel itself is in a significant state  of disrepair. The room cleaning seemed very good, but the building is falling apart. The pool had garbage, rocks and growth in it and clearly was not in a state for swimming. If we had been informed in advance that the pool had issues, it would have been appreciated. The sliding doors were almost inoperable. I'm sure it is hard to get good maintenance staff, but this was the worst of several nice properties we stayed at and we were quite disappointed. We booked one of the ocean front suites and could barely see out the windows, which desperately needed to be washed. The room itself was quite stunning as you can see in the pictures, but when you get up close, it is not what we expected. We would come back for the restaurant, not for the accommodation.

What an incredible experience! Listening to crashing waves from the Sea of Cortez with a black velvet blanket of twinkling stars above was breath taking. Felt welcomed immediately, even though we arrived after dark. The staff was attentive and great with knowledge of the area, including recommendations for snorkeling. The food exceeded my expectations for an operation so remote. The fact that they run into town and acquire everything multiple times a week shows the dedication of staff to keeping high standards. Room was minimalist with great art, clean and up to date. I wouldn't mind taking the bed home with me!

This place is beautiful! The entire staff is super helpful, it’s a very modern and as esthetically pleasing environment. You get to hear the waves all night long. We got to visit with the owner herself this morning and to hear her stories was something you just don’t get everywhere. The food is simply delicious. I will certainly come back here some day!

The restaurant was so good! Amazing sea bass fish tacos and guacamole. What could be better than a meal like this, sitting beachside and watching the whales?

Square Squared

Ferre Mar

A bit hidden but very good shop to buy diving, snorkeling and fishing equipment. The salesman helped me with some hints. Even helped me explaining my new speargun which I recently bought somewhere else. Also got some useful recommendations for some good spots for spearfishing. Good quality of gear and good prices.

Clean store, friendly staff and they beat their own marked prices. Got great sunglasses for super reasonable!

The staff was really helpful throughout my purchase. Store is stocked with a variety of fishing equipment. Definitely an all in one stop shop.

This tackle shop was a pleasant surprise!   WAY bigger than I expected and with a large selection of gear.  My rod broke a tip and they had some good replacement roast really decent prices!

Friendly and nice place to shop, lots of fishing products and maintenance products for your boat. Will visit again, thank you!

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

I recently visited this zoo with my family, and it was an unforgettable experience! One of the highlights for my nephews was the fantastic jungle gym.
But the excitement didn’t stop there. We got the chance to meet some incredible live animals, including the charming Elmo the bird. The kids were mesmerized by Elmo’s colorful plumage and friendly personality. It was a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with such a fascinating creature.
Feeding the giraffes was another unforgettable moment. The kids were thrilled to hand-feed these gentle giants, and the experience left them with big smiles on their faces.
To add to the adventure, we took a boat ride around the zoo’s waterways, which offered a refreshing change of pace and allowed us to observe various wildlife in a more natural setting. And of course, learning about different types of monkeys was both fun and educational. The zoo’s knowledgeable staff provided interesting facts and stories about the monkeys, making it a great learning experience for the kids.
Overall, this zoo provided an amazing mix of entertainment and education for the whole family. We left with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for the animals It’s a must-visit for families looking for a day of fun and discovery!

We love the Zoo! Naples Zoo is no exception. So glad we came today when the weather was nice and cool. Lots of animals moving around more than usual. The orangutans are a beautiful and welcome addition to our zoo days. The two younger orangutans were very playful in front of the viewing window today and absolutely made our day. Thank you to all the wonderful zookeepers out to chat with and ask questions. We love learning all about the animals we come to see. I would definitely recommend a visit here.

Small gem of a zoo, full of historically important flora as well as fauna. Excellent monkey and primate exhibit. Enjoyed the flow of the walk.
Small enough to bring younger children along for a good visit that was full of fun without the walking overtaxing them.

From the moment we entered the Naples Zoo, I knew we were in for a treat. I visited with my mom and my two-year-old daughter, and we all were thoroughly enchanted by our experience.

One of the most impressive aspects of the zoo was how clean and well-maintained all the animal enclosures were. It's evident that the staff at Naples Zoo takes great care in ensuring a healthy and happy environment for the animals.

The selection of animals was fantastic, offering a diverse range of species to admire. However, the true stars of our visit were the orangutans – a delightful family consisting of a mother, two daughters, and an adorable 3-year-old son. They were incredibly active and engaging, providing endless entertainment with their playful antics.

Another highlight of our visit was the unique boat ride. The journey around a small lake took us past islands inhabited by various monkeys and apes. It was a magical experience, feeling like we were exploring a distant jungle. The boat captain deserves a special mention for his friendliness and the wealth of information he shared, making the ride not just fun but also educational.

In conclusion, Naples Zoo is a must-visit destination. The combination of well-kept enclosures, a wide variety of animals, and unique experiences like the boat ride make it a perfect outing for family members of all ages. My daughter was mesmerized, my mom and I were impressed, and we're already planning our next visit!

What we loved most was how tropical this zoo was! The highlight for the kids was definitely being able to feed the giraffe! More hands on for kids with animals would be nice. For the price it’s a bit expensive for the size of the park. The playground was also a highlight at the end for the kids. We didn’t get to do the boat tour to see the monkeys which was a bummer. It was closed because of gusty winds.

Lion Country Safari

Our second time visiting. First time was 10 years before. Was everything that we remembered. Had a great time. Picked the perfect day, as it was cloudy and a bit cool so even the lions were out and active. Was able to get many great photos. Almost seemed like all of the animals were trained to pose for us.

Oh. My. Goodness. I was visiting my aunt who lives in the area and she wanted to bring me here. I have been to other drive through safari places, some where you can feed the animals, some where you can not feed the animals. This falls into the category where you can not feed the animals, which I like because the animals stayed away from your car. And they had lions! And rhinoceroses! And so many more! The drive through took a lot of time as there was so much to look at. Then you can leave. OR you can park, and do the walking tour! They are doing some renovations so be aware of that! There is a water park, but neither my aunt nor I were interested in that. There was an absolutely cute show with a few birds and a handler. It was amazing. I highly recommend for anyone in the area.

Such a fun experience! The animals were active and were close to the road which allowed everyone to get a good look at them. The drive through was fun for everyone and then exploring the rest of the park was equally enjoyable. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The water park looked very fun(we didn’t go this time but will be back). The little boat tour with Charlotte was great and seeing all the other animals inside the park felt like going to the zoo. Highly recommend!

We went o day trip from Miami, with our 8 years old. It was an amazing experience. We must enjoyed drive-through, paddle boat and staff's attitude. To have a complete experience you should have at least 4h to fully enjoy.

Excellent experience with a drive through Safari and optional medium-sized amusement park at the end. Definitely one of the unique activities in all of Florida, if not the USA. The drive through Safari takes about one to two hours to complete (your individual time spent watching the animals is up to you, can be longer or shorter). Large variety of animals. Many of them have no problem walking up to the cars or stopping on the road. Very fun to watch. The Safari is great for kids, or older less mobile people, or both. As for the amusement park, this is great for kids, generally 2yrs old to 10 yrs old. Variety of rides, food, ice cream, and more animal exposures. There is also a water park for little kids.

West Palm Beach / Lion Country Safari KOA Journey

Like other reviews mention, this place is very expensive for a RV park. Yes, the sites are good and the park is clean. The pool was also well-maintained. But over $110 plus tax per night for off season is hugely too much! We took the two night discount for the entry tickets, but Lion Country Safari is undergoing a lot of renovations, so it made the feeling of being overcharged that much more. The main office stopped making coffee, so I couldn't get a cup at 10:45am on a Sunday. I've been to other KOAs in past years and have felt they were a great value. Not so much here.

Decent little campground close to the safari. This place is in the middle of nowhere. No frills. We stayed here for work. Make sure you go to the safari early. We went near closing time and the animals were all trying to go back to their pens to eat and sleep.

Stayed here 12/23. I wouldn’t stay again but am glad we did. The sound of the lions and monkeys was pretty amazing & slightly ominous. The park is old and few sites allowed for our big 41’ Class A towing Jeep. There are several restaurants and a grocery store about 5 miles away. Their wi-fi was AMAZING fast. Best we’ve ever had. Utilities were fine. The aides in the office were some of the nicest staff I’ve ever met. Each day I came in collecting Amazon packages, they couldn’t have been kinder. My main complaint was the sites. Some had a white gravel and if you had a 5th wheel w/ mid-entry, your door would step out to a nice concrete pad. Our site was a sandy muddy bog. This was NOT good as it rained 3 of the 6 days we were there. Having to step across a sand pit made it difficult to keep the inside of our coach clean. Every time the dogs went outside I had to wash the sand off their paws before they walked around. I was constantly cleaning the floors. Even the outdoor blanket I bought specifically for sand (as we are headed to the Keys) didn’t help much). I did address this w/ the staff and asked if someone could lay some of the white gravel. She explained to me that when they lay the white gravel it actually comes out as a white powder (I imagine it being some sort of gypsum?) the powder turns to hard gravel over time and with exposure to rain. I should have inquired earlier before the rain started and my husband left for a 3 day business trip back west. I was stuck in this spot and can’t drive the coach. I would suggest to anyone in a Class A, to make sure your front door doesn’t open to a dirt or sand pit if rain is in the forecast.

This was our first time staying at a KOI. We were asked by friends to join them for the Halloween weekend. They have been going for years. We had a great time. The park was full and we felt welcomed by everyone. We look forward to coming back.

Everything was very clean and office personnel was friendly. Coffee was complimentary in the morning. Visited lion country safari which was a couple min drive. Overall great time. Only complaint was the mattress in the cabin was very firm and wish we could build a wood fire.

Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Seven Maples

This gem of a stop over was perfect. Booked last minute and had a great pull through site. A busy, family based campground that has a wonderful atmosphere. They met my dog and shared details of trails that led into Hancock. What a bonus to be able to take my dog on wooded trails, Hancock was quintessential and as if I had stepped back in time. The campground staff were super friendly and if I am traveling in this direction again this campground is certainly on my saved list!  Thank you!

This campground is the best! The basketball court was nice there was not that much humps in the ground and the hoop was pretty straight. There is so many nice people here and the workers are so nice! My favorite thing here was the gem mining, my sister got a different bag then me and my bag was bigger but we both got very nice and cool gems. I am definitely going to come back!

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Vivianna

We love coming here. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Any time we have needed help it has not been a problem. The campground is very relaxing and beautiful. Everyone that stays here is very respectful of the rules. Spacious Skies Seven Maples is just an all around great place to hang for a weekend or more!

Spent two days here with a bunch of family. It was honestly perfect. We had a cabin up on a hill close to the playground. And down below is where we had some tents set up. Then just a minute walk away was the other three cabins we rented & bathrooms. The playground was big & the arcade room was a lot of fun too! Hoping to make it out here again!

We needed a reasonably priced place to stay while attending the Dublin Engine Show, and we were fortunate enough to get a cabin at Seven Maples Campground. Our cabin had a king bed and two twin size beds, and we found it to be comfortable. We even got to use the beautiful pool, which was open for the weekend because the weather that weekend was very hot. The mini fridge, microwave and kitchen sink  were very convenient and we hope to return again next year.

Tiger Shark Cove Park

This is a pretty cool park. There is a mist sprayer and a large pavilion and overall a really clean and park. There are places to sit inside and outside the playground. Great location.

My son's favorite playground/park. So much for them to do and explore. Nice areas for parents to get some shade ad well.

This is a great park for kids, especially little ones. My 2 year old loves it ❤. There's so much for the kids to enjoy and it's open so you can see exactly where your kids are. Definitely worth coming here.

One of the best thought out/planned parks I have been too! Super pop with the kids, clean playground!!! Bring your cameras

Uniquely designed playground with aquatic theme. Plenty of space for kids to explore using their imaginations. Playground also include a mist area to keep them cool as they play. There are also pavilions for family gatherings.

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