Description

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This book of Days Out from The Villages with Grandkids is an essential resource for any grandparent wanting to share quality time when their grandchildren come to visit. It packs in a range of activities that bridge the generation gap, allowing grandparents and grandchildren to share happy adventures and activities all within 90 miles of The Villages in Central Florida.Each chapter covers a specific attraction in detail with a description of what to expect, location, website, tips and contact details so you can choose the perfect days out to enjoy with your grandkids. It includes some recommended family-friendly places to eat to round off your trip on a high. The book covers a range of wildlife attractions including a Big Cat Wildlife Conservation, a Giraffe Ranch where you can take a real safari and handfeed exotic animals and the only place in the world where you can swim with manatees. There are boat tours, farm tours, horseback rides, tubing, zip lines, museums, and one of the top aquariums in the USA. You'll encounter exotic butterflies, dolphins, birds, gators and even dinosaurs on these trips which will be the foundation for many happy memories that you and your grandchildren will treasure forever. Researched and written by an established author and grandmother, this book ensures your grandchildren will eagerly look forward to their visits to The Villages and the exciting adventures and experiences they will encounter in Central Florida. Now it's easier than ever to plan some incredible days out that everyone will talk out for years to come.

About the Author

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Gillian Birch is a freelance travel writer and part-time Florida resident. As the wife of a Master Mariner, she has traveled extensively and lived in some exotic locations all over the world, including Europe, the Far East, and the Republic of Panama. Her love of writing led her to keep detailed journals which are a valuable source of eye-witness information for her many published magazine articles and destination reviews. Describing herself as having "endless itchy feet and an insatiable wanderlust," she continues to explore Florida and further afield, writing about her experiences with wonderful clarity and attention to detail. Gillian has a Diploma from the British College of Journalism and is proud to be a member of the International Travel Writers' Alliance and the Gulf Coast Writers' Association.