How does tipping work? How much should I tip? Am I expected to tip? As a Florida kayaking and eco-tour guide, we see and hear many comments about this from our guests from around the world. Tourists to Orlando come from everywhere, and they land in the service industry capital of the world (or does …
Blue Spring State Park Near Orlando, Florida
A Heavenly Escape From Busy Daily Life Tired of coming to Florida expecting some fun with the family and friends at theme parks, where the fun and excitement of the many attractions and dining “experiences” all just seem to end a little too fast? The Sunshine State is about more than going Disney World, and …
Let’s get outside Florida!
Spending time outdoors is a great way to make you healthier. Escaping to the woods, mountains, river or even your backyard benefits both your brain and body. Orlando and Central Florida certainly have beautiful nature to help you start! Have you thought about how much time you or your kids are spending inside with your …
First Time Kayaking and Dolphin Scares the YKW Out of Me
Learned to Kayak and Saw Some Mermaids (Ok, Manatees!) Today was my first day kayaking! I have never been on a kayak, a boat, or a canoe. So sitting in this kayak alone was rather interesting. A little bit wobbly, but nothing I couldn’t handle. The amazing part, was seeing these manatees swimming right around …
Kayaking with Monkeys on Florida’s Silver River
Are there Monkeys in Florida? When we think of wild monkeys climbing through the jungle, we usually think of the Amazon or the tropical forests of Asia. Florida, though sub-tropical, is not a natural home for monkeys. However, like the millions of human primates that have migrated to the Sunshine State, Rhesus monkeys now call Florida …
Kayaking with Florida Manatees
What to do in Orlando – Haulover Canal Launch Site (Titusville, FL) – Thursday! This is one of the most amazing eco-tour experiences you can have – anywhere! The manatees in the warm waters of the Indian River love to laze the day away in the coves and lagoons of this brackish estuary. Paddle with us (quietly) …
