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My gorgeous very young looking hubby will be 50 this August when we are out in Florida - as we go the same month every year and he always has his birthday out there I would welcome ideas for his birthday please. It has to be something for the whole family 2 adults 21y/o. 20y/o, 16 y/o, 8 y/o and 3 y/o.
We went to Cirque de Soliel last year and he loved it!
Being Aviators, take them all to the Space Centre.
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Being Aviators, take them all to the Space Centre.
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Already been several times! Thanks though CDV - would go if there was a Shuttle going up that is one thing he wants to see[msnwink]
How about a day in Clearwater, something for all the family.
i had my 42nd birthday there and we went to the pirates dinner show on carrier drive i personally had a great time(so did everybody else)
Why not go the full enchilada and charter a flight down to Key West to watch the sunset?
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Why not go the full enchilada and charter a flight down to Key West to watch the sunset?
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Now that sounds really cool, got any ideas of cost or any other details Steve?
sounds lovely and romantic! ahhhhhhhhh! but would the kids like that? Russ might, but dont know about the young ones or take a sitter and go alone just the two of you and noooooooo kids!!!!!!!!!!
How about a day at Discovery Cove, you don't all have to do the Dolphin swim (3 year old couldn't)but there is plenty to keep you occupied. THis would of course be quite costly and you would need to think about booking soon
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sounds lovely and romantic! ahhhhhhhhh! but would the kids like that? Russ might, but dont know about the young ones or take a sitter and go alone just the two of you and noooooooo kids!!!!!!!!!!
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Kids would love it too - they love doing stuff that we do they are great!
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How about a day at Discovery Cove, you don't all have to do the Dolphin swim (3 year old couldn't)but there is plenty to keep you occupied. THis would of course be quite costly and you would need to think about booking soon
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That is another good idea and I know it is something he has mentioned in the past - my daughter is 16 in May and it is one of the things she wants to do so could kill 2 birds with 1 stone!!!
my daughter is 17 in Nov and we're trying to get her to do it in nov when we go,
yes must admit my kids would probably like the sunset, just thought it would be nice for the 2 of you, Lauren, (my youngest at 9) would go anywhere and pretend to like it just so long as she is with me!
i know I would like this sunset trip down to Key West
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my daughter is 17 in Nov and we're trying to get her to do it in nov when we go,
yes must admit my kids would probably like the sunset, just thought it would be nice for the 2 of you, Lauren, (my youngest at 9) would go anywhere and pretend to like it just so long as she is with me!
i know I would like this sunset trip down to Key West
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You are right it would be more romantic but Florida is always family time so we do everything together - i took him on the Orient Express Northern Belle 4 years ago on Valentines Day and that was soooooooooooo romantic![msnwink]
Lucy - would you believe that just as an experiment I typed in www.floridaaircharter.com to see if there was anything on the end of it ... and lo and behold it's exactly what I was thinking of. They have a selection of aircraft from small-ish twins right up to Learjets. Most of the twins look to be configured as 6 seats but you might be able to put hubby in the right-hand seat in the cockpit.
I've no idea of cost, other than it isn't going to be cheap. Couldn't hurt to give them a call though.
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Lucy - would you believe that just as an experiment I typed in www.floridaaircharter.com to see if there was anything on the end of it ... and lo and behold it's exactly what I was thinking of. They have a selection of aircraft from small-ish twins right up to Learjets. Most of the twins look to be configured as 6 seats but you might be able to put hubby in the right-hand seat in the cockpit.
I've no idea of cost, other than it isn't going to be cheap. Couldn't hurt to give them a call though.
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Thanks Steve, just had a look and it would be perfect but I think its going to be above my budget, but like you say it won't hurt to enquire[msnwink]
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
Being Aviators, take them all to the Space Centre.
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Already been several times! Thanks though CDV - would go if there was a Shuttle going up that is one thing he wants to see[msnwink]
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I agree with CDV (as usual [msnwink]), but arrange the excellent ATX (Astronaut Training Experience) at the KSC for him as a birtday gift. I've went on this when my dear wife gave ut to me as an anniversary gift while I presented her with a pass to Discovery Cove. ATX is a wonderful experience which your other half will appreciate. Look it up in the KSC website. While he is doing it, the rest of you can enjoy KSC as usual.
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by lal
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
Being Aviators, take them all to the Space Centre.
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Already been several times! Thanks though CDV - would go if there was a Shuttle going up that is one thing he wants to see[msnwink]
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I agree with CDV (as usual [msnwink]), but arrange the excellent ATX (Astronaut Training Experience) at the KSC for him as a birtday gift. I've went on this when my dear wife gave ut to me as an anniversary gift while I presented her with a pass to Discovery Cove. ATX is a wonderful experience which your other half will appreciate. Look it up in the KSC website. While he is doing it, the rest of you can enjoy KSC as usual.
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Thanks I will take a look!
How about a hot air balloon flight. They do a champagne breakfast flight. As we always watch them go over our villa in the mornings when we are over in Florida, my husband is quite keen so this is what I've been thinking of for his 50th in a couple of years time.
Instead of watching a sunset he watch the sunrise on his next 50 years!
Or for real magic what about a short cruise on the Disney cruise liner. They have some 3 or 4 day ones which are usually cheaper in August.
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How about a hot air balloon flight. They do a champagne breakfast flight. As we always watch them go over our villa in the mornings when we are over in Florida, my husband is quite keen so this is what I've been thinking of for his 50th in a couple of years time.
Instead of watching a sunset he watch the sunrise on his next 50 years!
Or for real magic what about a short cruise on the Disney cruise liner. They have some 3 or 4 day ones which are usually cheaper in August.
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Thanks for these, great ideas! He won't got in the balloon though, every year we see them too and they are beautiful its something I want to do but not him. Disney cruise sounds good though[msnsmile2]
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Why not go the full enchilada and charter a flight down to Key West to watch the sunset?
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Now that sounds really cool, got any ideas of cost or any other details Steve?
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Have to agree!! That sounds like something a bit special[msnwink]If it is within your budget it certainly sounds like a good idea. A meal somewhere special doesn't cater for the young ones quite as well, but Victoria & Alberts at the Grand Floridian is a god call!
If anyones into fishing you could charter a boat for the day and go Tarpon fishing.
If you fancy Key West and don't mind the drive to Fort Myers ( about 3 hours) theres the boat trip I've mentioned before:
http://www.keywestshuttle.com/
May well be cheaper than the plane and if you get 2 x one ways you can stay a couple of days; do the Champagne Sunset Cruise from Mallory Harbour or something similar.
andrew
Wanted to post as just put my avatar on.
It is my brothers 50th this weekend, and all he is having is a party at home...which means loads of people and lots of booze.
Now we have the villa...our holidays in future may well include some of the great ideas you have all mentioned.
I fancy the early morning air balloon!
Also fancy the 'back-stage disney trips'
What is the general feeling about them.
David
Another alternative is to arrange the 3-hour 'Full Adventure' session at Buena Vista Water Sports in Lake Bryan. We did this and it was very good. Involves Jeski, Waterski and the exhilarating 'tube' riding. Suitable for absolute beginners and great fun for all the family.
Here is the link: http://www.bvwatersports.com/index.html
(I checked the sublinks the best I could Blott, and found no interlopers)
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Here is the link: http://www.bvwatersports.com/index.html
(I checked the sublinks the best I could Blott, and found no interlopers)
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We can recommend this place as well.
I think that one will be left in Nostromo, I've posted it before and it hasn't been blotted [msnwink]
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Another alternative is to arrange the 3-hour 'Full Adventure' session at Buena Vista Water Sports in Lake Bryan. We did this and it was very good. Involves Jeski, Waterski and the exhilarating 'tube' riding. Suitable for absolute beginners and great fun for all the family.
Here is the link: http://www.bvwatersports.com/index.html
(I checked the sublinks the best I could Blott, and found no interlopers)
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This sounds great but I think I will do this for my two oldest boys who both turn 21 this year - thanks!!
Keep the ideas coming in please!!
Road trip to Miami for a couple of days.
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Road trip to Miami for a couple of days.
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I'll remember that in just under 13 years from now CDV. [msnwink][msnwink]
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Road trip to Miami for a couple of days.
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I'll remember that in just under 13 years from now CDV. [msnwink][msnwink]
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Been there done that, got the T shirt...South Beach Babey!
[quote]Originally posted by Snapper
Lucy - would you believe that just as an experiment I typed in www.floridaaircharter.com to see if there was anything on the end of it ... and lo and behold it's exactly what I was thinking of. They have a selection of aircraft from small-ish twins right up to Learjets. Most of the twins look to be configured as 6 seats but you might be able to put hubby in the right-hand seat in the cockpit.
I've no idea of cost, other than it isn't going to be cheap. Couldn't hurt to give them a call though.
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Thanks to Steve who very kindling did more research for me and for all those who are interested chartering a flight for a day down to KW is around $3000 - so not as expensive as I first thought[msnwink]