May 3rd, 2010 Just Can’t Wait To Get On the Road Again

Whether you’re on your way to Tropical Palms to start your vacation or on your way home, everybody seems to have their own program for how they make the trip. Some of you just can’t wait to get here and start enjoying life at Tropical so the only stops you make along the road are to eat and get a little rest. Others make the trip part of their vacation and take in sights along the way. To us, both methods of travel have their merits.
For Bonnie and Joe Rossi, being on the road is a chance to explore the country between their home in Niles, Ohio and Tropical. They own a Sandcastle home here and take their time on drive down. They’ve made some interesting discoveries along the way. One is Jekyll Island, a barrier island off the coast of Georgia. It has a campground for those traveling by RV, but it also has one of the south’s best resorts, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There’s lots of golf there, but even if you don’t play or stay, it’s worth a visit.
Another Rossi discovery is a barbeque joint in Charlotte, NC. called Bubba’s Barbeque. Bubba’s uses hickory wood to slow cook the choicest grade of pork for over 10 hours. You can check them out online and get a look at the menu, get a lesson in how they go about preparing their very special barbeque and even order ahead, so you don’t lose anytime getting to Tropical.
Peter Janes and his wife Susan also have a barbeque place that they claim has the best pulled pork sandwiches you can find anywhere. It’s at the Tamarack rest stop in off I-77 in West Virginia, which also has a number of gift shops filled with indigenous crafts that the Janes say make Tamarack worth a visit. For them, it a stop along the road less traveled they take to get to Tropical, preferring to take in a bit of nature’s beauty on their trip. They take I-77 from their Cleveland home and cut across I-26E to Columbia, SC. and drive through the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.
“In the fall the trees have turned all different colors and on our way home in the spring everything’s in bloom, Peter tells us. “We avoid the big cities and all the traffic hassles and get to spend some time enjoying the beautiful scenery.”
It’s also a road the Janes’ dog Parker enjoys. “If anyone’s dog needs some advice for the trip,” Says Peter, “Parker can recommend all the best trees along the way.”
Shirley and Ed Gervais of New Haven, Vermont want to get out of the cold and down to Florida. “We leave Vermont at about 3:00 AM,” Ed says, “and stop at a diner just off 88 in Oneonta, NY for breakfast. Good bacon and eggs.”
Then it’s back on the road until they reach the Candy Hill campground in Winchester, VA, where the Gervais’ stay overnight before pushing on to Florida. The next day they’re off, stopping to spend time with friends in Jacksonville and Ormond Beach before finally coming to Tropical Palms for the winter season.
Yvonne and Don Gagnon share the Gervais’ philosophy of get on the road, get out of the cold and get to Tropical as quickly as possible. They do the 1600-mile, 2500-kilometer, trip from their home on North Bay in Northern Ontario in just three days. “We’re in a 40-foot motor home and pulling a car, so we like the convenience of campgrounds with lots of space that make in and out easy,” Don explains.
The Gagnons, who own the Voyager Inn in North Bay, stop at campgrounds near Niagara, NY, Summerville, VA and finally at the Flamingo Campground in Jacksonville, FL, which is conveniently located near big box stores where they can stock up on supplies before heading to Tropical, where the couple spends nearly six months, with Don periodically returning, by air, to Canada to look after their business interests.
Wherever they go, wherever they wander, all four couples agree on one thing. There’s no place like Tropical Palms.

Whether you’re on your way to Tropical Palms to start your vacation, or on your way home, everybody seems to have their own program for how they make the trip. Some of you just can’t wait to get here and start enjoying life at Tropical so the only stops you make along the road are to eat and get a little rest. Others make the trip part of their vacation and take in sights along the way. To us, both methods of travel have their merits.

For Bonnie and Joe Rossi, being on the road is a chance to explore the country between their home in Niles, Ohio, and Tropical. They own a Sandcastle home here and take their time on the drive down. They’ve made some interesting discoveries along the way. One is Jekyll Island, a barrier island off the coast of Georgia. It has a campground for those traveling by RV, but it also has one of the south’s best resorts, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There’s lots of golf there, but even if you don’t play or stay, it’s worth a visit.

Another Rossi discovery is a barbeque joint in Charlotte, NC, called Bubba’s Barbeque. Bubba’s uses hickory wood to slow cook the choicest grade of pork for over 10 hours. You can check them out online and get a look at the menu, get a lesson in how they go about preparing their very special barbeque and even order ahead, so you don’t lose anytime getting to Tropical.

Peter Janes and his wife Susan also have a barbeque place that they claim has the best pulled pork sandwiches you can find anywhere. It’s at the Tamarack rest stop in off I-77 (exit 45) in West Virginia, which also has a number of gift shops filled with indigenous crafts that the Janes say make Tamarack worth a visit. For them, it is a stop along the road less traveled they take to get to Tropical Palms, preferring to take in a bit of nature’s beauty on their trip. They take I-77 from their Cleveland home and cut across I-26E to Columbia, SC. and drive through the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.

“In the fall the trees have turned all different colors and on our way home in the spring everything’s in bloom,” Peter tells us. “We avoid the big cities and all the traffic hassles and get to spend some time enjoying the beautiful scenery.”

It’s also a road the Janes’ dog Parker enjoys. “If anyone’s dog needs some advice for the trip,” Says Peter, “Parker can recommend all the best trees along the way.”

Shirley and Ed Gervais of New Haven, Vermont, want to get out of the cold and down to Florida. “We leave Vermont at about 3:00 AM,” Ed says, “and stop at a diner just off 88 in Oneonta, NY, for breakfast. Good bacon and eggs.”

Then it’s back on the road until they reach the Candy Hill campground in Winchester, VA, where the Gervais’ stay overnight before pushing on to Florida. The next day they’re off, stopping to spend time with friends in Jacksonville and Ormond Beach before finally coming to Tropical Palms for the winter season.

Yvonne and Don Gagnon share the Gervais’ philosophy of get on the road, get out of the cold and get to Tropical as quickly as possible. They do the 1600-mile, 2500-kilometer, trip from their home on North Bay in Northern Ontario in just three days. “We’re in a 40-foot motor home and pulling a car, so we like the convenience of campgrounds with lots of space that make in and out easy,” Don explains.

The Gagnons, who own the Voyager Inn in North Bay, stop at campgrounds near Niagara, NY, Summerville, VA, and finally at the Flamingo Campground in Jacksonville, FL, which is conveniently located near big box stores where they can stock up on supplies before heading to Tropical Palms, where the couple spends nearly six months, with Don periodically returning, by air, to Canada to look after their business interests.

Wherever they go, wherever they wander, all four couples agree on one thing: There’s no place like Tropical Palms.

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February 4th, 2010 “Our Life at Tropical Palms” – Retired, never busier, but loving it!

Both Jack & Beverly Robert and Don & Linda Torrey came to Tropical Palms thinking they would retire to a nice quiet life here. Were they ever wrong – and they couldn’t be happier about it. If fact, they’re enjoying themselves so much, these two first time families have already booked reservations for next year.

Jack and Beverly Robert
When Jack and Beverly Robert came to Tropical Palms for the first time this October, it was their intention to spend their six months with us doing little but taking it easy and relaxing.  Things didn’t quite work out the way the couple from Manchester, Connecticut expected.

Jack and Beverly have barely stopped since their arrival. They’ve gotten involved with our Monday, Wednesday and Friday game nights. They’ve been playing Bocce Ball, Miniature Golf and Shuffle Board; they can’t wait to get a Wii bowling league started.

They’ve also been spending a lot of time visiting and enjoying the nearby parks: Disney World, Sea World, Busch Gardens and the Hard Rock Cafe. Now they’re thinking of volunteering at one of the local community centers or shelters that will earn them a free pass to Disney. It’s been a whirl of activity – and that doesn’t even take into account the time they spend at the pool.

Not that they’re complaining. In fact, they’re having such a good time they’ve already booked a stay for next year. And now Jack’s brother, John, who came to spend the holidays with them, enjoyed himself so much he’s decided to join them and booked space for next year.

“Everybody’s always happy and wearing a smile,” is the way Jack describes both Team Members and Residents at the Resort. “It’s made it a pleasure getting to know the people here. Everyone’s from a different place and it’s fun getting to know them. We’ve made some really good friends. In fact, we’ve been talking to some other couples about possibly taking a cruise together later in the year.”

A cruise may be the only way the Roberts can finally relax.

Don and Linda Torrey

Like the Roberts, Don and Linda Torrey are also retired and are spending their first winter at Tropical Palms. Also like the Roberts, the Torreys, from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, are doing so much and enjoying themselves so much that they, too, have already made reservations for next year.

Don found Tropical Palms on the Internet. He’s been an RVer all his life, traveling with his parents as a child. He and his wife continued the lifestyle and over the years they’ve been to dozens of parks all along the eastern seaboard. In all those years they haven’t found one they like nearly as much as they do Tropical Palms.

“Everyone bends over backwards to make your visit memorable,” Don explains.  “But what makes Tropical Palms really unique is that here everyone knows your name. It makes you feel like part of the community, part of a family. It’s just fantastic.”

Don and Linda have also been spending a lot of time at Disney, where they bought a season pass that allows them to go as often as they’d like. Don, who describes himself as a “gearhead” because of his love of old classic cars – he’s owned more than 70 – enjoys seeing the car shows at Old Town. “I love the muscle cars,” he says.

They also enjoy taking part in the Aquafit classes at the pool, walking with a group of friends, frequenting the poolside cafe and they’re regular attendees at game nights.

Twice a month they get together with friends. “Each gathering has a different theme. Sometimes it’s dinner, sometimes it’s hors d’oeuvres, sometimes we just brown bag it. But it’s always a good time.” Don says.

They’ve also helped turn the dinners into a fund raising opportunity by creating a Brown Bag auction, where everyone buys a little something and puts it in a brown bag. The bags are then auctioned after dinner. Proceeds go to local charities.

It seems the Torreys, like the Roberts, are having too much fun to start taking it easy just yet.

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March 9th, 2010 “Our Life at Tropical Palms” – Planning Ahead

Bill & Janet Eastman
Janet and Bill Eastman are savvy shoppers. Before buying anything they do their homework, compare what’s out there and then buy the best. So when they retired in April, bought their Class A motor home and headed for the warm weather south of their Nashville, Michigan home, they checked out a number of resorts before stopping at Tropical Palms.

“Everyone was so nice and helpful,” says Janet. “They showed us around and showed us all that was available. It was the nicest park we saw and it just seems to have an endless variety of activities.

“We’ve gotten friendly with a number of other folks. We enjoy going to the Bamboo Room for Monday, Wednesday and Friday game nights. We also get together with a group of about 12 to 14 people, go out to eat and explore different local restaurants. We enjoy that because we owned and operated a restaurant.”

And while the Eastmans are having a great time at Tropical, they also enjoy getting out and seeing all that’s nearby. “One of the best things for us is the proximity of Tropical Palms to all the local theme parks. We really enjoy Disney and have bought a seasonal pass so we can go whenever we want. Being so close makes that easy,” Janet explains.

The Eastmans are already taking an active part in the community, participating in last Christmas’ successful Toys for Tots program. They contributed Christmas candy for a class full of kids taught by one of our team members at a local school.

The Eastmans also like our team members. “Whenever I have a question or need help with something and I mention it to them, they’re right on it. We went on a cruise and needed a place to board our cat and dog while we were away. They had a great recommendation.”

So just how happy are the Eastmans with their decision to stay here? They’ve already booked their stay for next winter.

Carol & George Acker
You might think that after 38 years working as a teamster, George Acker had spent enough time behind the wheel. But as he says with a laugh, “I just can’t get enough of the diesel, so now I drive an RV.”

That RV brought him and wife Carol to Florida from their home near Albany, NY four years ago after they’d retired. They tried another RV park but didn’t think much of it. That changed as soon as they drove into Tropical. One look at the pool and the palms and they knew this was the place for them. They stayed three weeks that first year and have been back every year since, staying longer each time. Like the diesel, Tropical Palms has been getting addictive and they’ve already booked for six months next year.

‘It’s a beautiful setting,” George says and Carol concurs. “Lots of palms trees, well maintained, always clean. And every year when we come back they’ve upgraded, especially the last couple of years. This year it’s a bigger, better pool area.”

The other big attraction for the Ackers is all the nearby attractions. They’ve got a ten-day hopper pass to the Disney Parks, where their favorite is the Animal Kingdom. “We see the ‘Tree of Life’ movie every time we go and we always get a kick out of it.” And they enjoy spending time in Old Town, where George likes to watch the car parades while Carol visits the shops. “She’s been in everyone of them about a hundred times and has plans for another hundred.”

But the best part of Tropical Palms is the friends they’ve made. “Carol calls me the ‘Mayor’ because every day I walk Sassy, our Boxer, and stop and talk with everyone I run into. The people here are fantastic and we’ve made lots of friends and do a lot of socializing.’

George likes the parties Tropical throws for the “long term RVers,” those guests that stay for most of the season. “The food and drinks are always terrific. We really enjoy it.”

“Tropical reminds me of when we were kids and loved building forts and being inside them. My theory is that RVers are still like those little kids. Except now the RV is our fort – only this time it has all the conveniences.”

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July 15th, 2010 C’est Magnifique

Every summer, Tropical Palms is filled with the sounds of young people. They’re hanging poolside, playing volleyball, riding bikes, listening to music and generally having a great summer vacation.
This summer promises to be like summers of the past, only with a slightly different accent – and that accent is French. That’s because we’ll be playing host to approximately 160 13- to 17-year old French students who will be staying here while they take English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and visit many of the nearby attractions emblematic of American culture.
They’re part of an ongoing program run by an organization called Anglophiles Academic, a British educational organization that for 35 years has run English language courses and activity programs for students studying overseas in  England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and Cyprus. While many of these youngsters usually visit our sister resort, Butlins, in England, they’ve decided that this year they wanted to add America to their list and have chosen Tropical Palms to act as their host because of our unique location so close to the magic and far from the ordinary.
The young students will spend three days a week for three weeks attending classes heavily immersed in speaking English. That will be supported by the interaction they have with you, our guests and team members at Tropical Palms. This is our chance to show off not only the resort and all that it offers, but just as importantly, the people that make America such a great and welcoming country. You’ll be acting something like tutors for them by speaking English.
Of course, they’ll also be busy exploring the wonders of Florida. The group will spend a day at Daytona Beach, swimming, playing, and picnicking. Whether they’ll have a chance to see a race is still up in the air, but let’s hope so. Also on their itinerary is Melbourne Beach, a wonderful small town on the state’s east coast, where they’ll have a chance to soak up the atmosphere of beautiful “Old Florida.” And they’ll travel to Cocoa Beach, the small barrier island that is our link to the dawn of the Space Age, where they’ll tour the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral and get the chance to learn about our exploration of space.
And what would any trip to America be for young (or old) folks without a trip to visit the “Happiest Place on Earth”? So our French guests will spend a few days at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, meeting its beloved characters and enjoying its classic attractions. They’ll safari through the park’s Animal Kingdom, home to some 250 different species sprawled across more than 500 acres of lush landscape, and they’ll get the chance to play at the DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park, that one-of-a-kind gaming experience where they’ll discover 5 floors of cutting-edge technology and virtual reality, experiencing 3D encounters with the Pirates of the Caribbean, take a Virtual Jungle Cruise, climb CyberSpace Mountain, and encounter Buzz Lightyear’s Astroblasters.
This cross-cultural visit is something new for us, and of course, for the young people who will be visiting. If you have youngsters, it’s a chance for them to make new friends and hopefully share some great experiences. But even if you don’t, we hope that meeting these young people and having the opportunity to talk  with them will prove as educational and interesting for you as it is for them.
You can learn more about the British educational organization Anglophiles Academic at anglophiles.com.
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July 15th, 2010 July’s Hidden Gem

Lake Toho on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades is one Florida’s most pristine spots. And an airboat ride may just be the best way to see it. It’s like an amusement park ride, except that the gators, eagles and wild pigs you’ll see are all real. One bit of advice – bring your camera because without some pictures, you might not believe what you’ve seen. Browse the list of airboat operators »
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July 15th, 2010 How to Clear Your Cache

To make your experience with our new site – and your Internet experience in general – safer, easier and more satisfying, we suggest visiting wikihow.com and following the few easy steps outlined there to clear your cache (pronounced ‘cash’). The cache is where every web browser stores web pages, images, and other downloaded content on your computer. Clearing it regularly will help protect your privacy and free up space in your computer so it’s faster.

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June 7th, 2010 June is RV/Camping Month in Florida

As an acknowledgement to the importance of RVing here in Florida, Governor Charlie Crist has signed a resolution initiated by the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) and the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (FlaARVC), declaring June Recreational Vehicle and Camping Month. The resolution notes some interesting facts about Rvs and RVers, among them:
  • 1 in 12 Americans owns a recreational vehicle
  • Florida ranks as the best and the most popular RV and camping destination in the U.S.
  • More than 5 million people camp in Florida each year
  • 20% of all auto visitors to Florida come in a recreational vehicle
  • Florida ranks 3rd in the number of RV shipments
  • There are 900-licensed recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds with more than 120,000 licensed sites in the state
Read the entire resolution at RVbusiness.com.
The RV has played an important part in our history, making it possible for tens of thousands of Americans to explore our great nation up close. To learn more about the fascinating history of the RV and its place in our history, we recommend the newly published book, The Dumb Things Sold Just Like That: A History of the RV Industry in America, by historian Al Hesselbart. The book, which is filled with photos of vintage RVs, traces the history of the industry and features biographies of eighteen of the RV industry’s most influential leaders. It’s a fun read and we recommend it. You can find it at www.amazon.com

Call 866-928-5693 to make reservations for the weekend of June 25 – 27th when we host our first Great American Backyard Camp Out. Find out all the great activities we’ve got planned for the weekend!

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June 7th, 2010 Tropical Palms Celebrates the Great American Backyard Campout

We’re going to celebrate RV and Camping month in Florida with our first annual Great American Backyard Campout. Of course, because this is Tropical Palms, most of our celebration will be happening poolside.

Days will be filled with crafts, games and entertainment for the kids, including a chance for them to blow up an inflatable waterslide and then use it – over and over again. Nights are meant for campfires, cooking hotdogs over an open flame and toasting S’mores, so all of these activities are part of our agenda.

What would a campout be without a campfire sing-a-long? Ours will happen at dusk, while we wait for it to get dark enough for the Dive-In movies we’ll be screening Friday and Saturday nights.

Plan to pitch your tent at Tropical and  reserve space now.
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June 7th, 2010 Luke Lends a Hand in Haiti

If you know Luke Fraser, you know he is a man of few words, but considerable action. So when you need something done, Luke’s the guy you ask. That’s why his dad, John Fraser, a minister in Ontario, Canada, asked Luke to come down and help out on a mission in Haiti where he was working to help the victims of the earthquake.

“Everywhere you go you see the devastation. There are thousands of blue tarps from UNICEF over the tents. It’s very different than when I was there two years ago before the earthquake,” Luke tells us.

“I worked as a laborer, helping to dig the foundation, mix cement and put up the walls for a new home for a family that had lost theirs,” Luke says in describing his work. It’s work he enjoys. “It’s just a feeling for me. I enjoy the labor. I enjoy the people. They don’t have anything, they’ve been through this incredible disaster, but they’re always smiling as though they don’t have a care in the world. It puts things in perspective. And of course, it’s good to spend time with my parents.”

Luke’s dad has been going to Haiti for the past eight years with groups of about fifty people, ages 19 to 80, from various churches in the Ontario area. They work at the Mission for Hope, a Christian mission founded in 1998 and operated by Brad and Vanessa Johnson. Since January 12, 2010, the day of the earthquake, the Mission has delivered over 6 million meals, treated over 4,000 patients, provided rescue and medical teams, and handed out more than 2,000 tents.

“Things there are a little different than they are here at Tropical. I was in a dorm with a dozen people and I don’t know how many mosquitoes, mice and rats. And things got a little smelly because we were doing labor around the clock with no laundry.” But even with all that, Luke found something that brought a smile to his face.

“Every morning I would take a tractor with water for cement from the Mission up to this mountainside village where we were building the house. And every morning there’d be a dozen or so kids waiting for me that wanted to ride the tractor up the hill. Managing to stay on became a game they loved to play and they carried on like it was one of the coolest things ever.”

We think one of the coolest things ever was the way Luke got out there and lent a helping hand.

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May 5th, 2010 May’s Hidden Gem

Plant City, Florida
If you’d like to get away from all the hustle and bustle of the big name amusement parks, and visit a place reminiscent of what Florida was like before Disney, then Plant City is the perfect escape.

Named for railroad tycoon Henry Bradley Plant, the man who brought the railroad to central Florida in order to bring the region’s crops to market, Plant City is less than an hour west of Orlando. Ironically, Henry Plant never set foot in the town that bears his name.

Bonnie and I start our trip at the Whistle Stop, a lunchtime eatery that once housed a drug store on its first floor and hospital on its second. Famous around town for their coffee, the family business serves sandwiches, soups, and salads, with Marti dressed in an old conductor’s uniform, her husband Jerry and their son Jerry doing the serving. A true family affair, it’s Marti’s sister who handles the cooking back in the kitchen. The history of the town is depicted on a wonderful mural on the side of the building.

After lunch, Bonnie decided to check out one of the town’s 14 Antiques and Collectibles shops while I took a walk through its old neighborhoods. My tour took me past a number of historical homes and the Railroad Depot Museum.

After an afternoon of walking and shopping, we headed over to the Parkesdale Farm, the largest family-owned strawberry and citrus farm in the state. They claim to be world-famous for their strawberry shortcake and they certainly deserve to be. They serve it nine different ways while you sit at a table amid a tropical garden of lush flowers and foliage. If you like, you can even have your picture taken as the strawberry king and queen, seated upon your strawberry throne.

There’s always something going on in Plant City that lends to its small town charm: a Bike Festival the first Saturday of every month; an Antique Street Fair the second Saturday of every month from October through March; and on the third Saturday of each month, the Strawberry Classic Car Show. It’s all topped off with the annual Florida Strawberry Festival (flstrawberryfestival.com) held in late February and early March. One of Florida’s most popular festivals, it has rides, food – particularly foods with strawberries – and top name entertainers every night.

To learn more about Plant City and all that’s going on there, check out these sites:
www.plantcity.org
www.parkesdale.com
www.flstrawberryfestival.com

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May 5th, 2010 Our Man’s on a Mission

 

Luke Fraser is always ready to lend a helping hand when you need one. Recently, the helping hand he lent was in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Luke’s parents are on a mission there with about 50 people from Luke’s hometown in Ontario. His Dad takes doctors, nurses and construction people to work at the Mission of Hope in Titanyen, about 30 minutes from Port-au-Prince. We’ll interview Luke when he’s back and tell you more about his work there in next month’s issue.

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April 5th, 2010 Let’s Get This Party Started

We’ve planned great weekend events all through the summer so why don’t you plan on joining us because we’re ready to get this party started!

APRIL
April 17 – It’s Casino Weekend! A thrilling gator wrestling exhibition! Bingo with fun prizes for the winners. Food & drink specials like the Golden Winner Platter and a frozen concoction that will help you hang on called the High Roller. Entertainer Jason Martinez gets everyone in on the act by the pool with music, games and good times!

April 24 – It’s Pajama Party Weekend! Grab your jammies – something sublime, or something ridiculous – cause it’s your turn to play celeb and have your photo op when our paparazzi snap pictures of you, your family and friends on our big old Spoof Bed Set by the pool. Steel Drums will be making music to pose by at the pool.

MAY
May 1 – Put on your finest Derby hat. We celebrate the Kentucky Derby and the start of Summer with a kick off weekend filled with Hay Sack and Spoof Horse Races, as well as the best of Derby Day Fashions.

May 8 – The first 75 Moms to come to the Cafe for Mother’s Day Brunch get a free flower. So make it a special day for Mom; she deserves it. We’ll look after the rest of the family with fun crafts, a Hot Dog & S’mores Roast at sunset and lots of great Tropical Palms games and musical entertainment.

May 15 – Begins our tribute to our men and women at arms with Armed Forces Day Weekend. Show your patriotic spirit and post a photo of your military loved one, share their story, and your pride for them! Wear the colors and symbols of your national pride!

May 22 — We continue our tribute celebrating Canada’s Victoria Day. Fly your flag and wear the colors and symbols of your national pride.

May 26 – Memorial Day is another chance to show your patriotic pride! Wear your red, white & blue and be a part of our Bicycle & Golf Cart parade. Join in the fun of an old-fashioned BBQ. See how much you can gobble up at our pie eating contest, or try eating a donut on a string without using your hands! And, don’t miss the gator wrestling exhibition.

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