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Alligator Cove Airboat Nature Tours

5 of 5 stars
Cape Coral, FL
Nov 29, 2009

Our airboat ride was fantastic! Our guides were extremely knowledgeable about the area and about all aspects of nature. I really learned quite a lot while we were out. The airboat ride was a great...more

Drift In Resort

Nov 29, 2009

My two daughters and I visited my parents for Thanksgiving. We checked into the Drift In Resort and were pleasently surprised by the atmosphere of this unique resort. The girls and I went out on an...more

Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven

5 of 5 stars
Tamarac, FL
Nov 27, 2009

We've been coming to Lake Wales for years to visit friends and have been looking forward to this hotels opening. Since we travel with our dog we have had very limited choices and how have found our...more

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