In the unlikely event that the kids get bored of the pool or beach then there’s always something in the area to keep them amused as they encounter wildlife, and adventure in the outdoors.

Day Out Ideas:-

Real Wildlife!

For some action packed adventure, head for Babcock Wilderness Adventures, where you can lunch on alligator “bites” and barbeque before taking a swamp buggy tour through the Telegraph Cypress Swamp among four natural habitats. Bring your camera and snap keepsake photos (see Outdoor Action & Adventure section for more information).

Wild Florida comes alive at Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center’s Cedar Point Park location in Englewood rich in young sea life. Or show the kids the wonder of wildlife being cared for at the Peace River Wildlife Center, a rehabilitation center within Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda.

In the afternoon, head out to Don Pedro Island State Park via Grande Tours’ ferry from the Fishery Restaurant Docks in Placida, or launch a kayak from the park’s landbase on Placida Road. Pack a picnic for lunch at the pavilion. Kids of all ages will enjoy searching for shells, swimming and fishing on this barrier island park accessible only by boat.

Water Fun!

When you’re looking for fun in the sun, Sun Splash Family Waterpark, Cape Coral is the perfect place to make a splash for the whole family of all ages.  After much anticipation, Sun Splash has officially opened three exciting, new high-speed slides for guests (over 48") to enjoy. Experience the thrill of plunging five stories down the park's newest attractions:

• Free fall up to 40 feet per second on the X-celerator, the park's fastest and most extreme slide; 

• Face your fears on the Terror Tube, an enclosed flume with gradual descent into a sudden, heart pounding drop;

• Dare to catch air on the Thunder Bump, an open chute with 264 feet of steep, speed bumps!

Alternatively, hitch a ride with Boca Boat Cruises and cruise the barrier islands, watching dolphins put on a spectacular show.

Or get outfitted at Big Kid Kayaks for an exciting kayak excursion in a paddler’s paradise.

Local Attractions:-

Nav-A-Gator

www.nav-a-gator.com

Play 'Spot the Gator' aboard one of these exciting riverboat tours, or take an expeditition canoe trip.  Grill and bar provided.

Dolphin and Wildlife Spotting

www.tropicstarcruises.com

Take a cruise and try and spot dolphins, manatees, osprey, egrets, pelicans, magnificent frigate birds, bald eagles - the list is endless! 

Geocaching

Kids will love to trying this new craze sweeping the world.

This is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.

For their website and to get clues for where some of Rotonda's hidden treasures are located click Geocoaching and enter the Zip Code of 33947.

Shark Teeth Hunt/Shell Collecting

Lose yourself for hours on the sandy beaches of Stump Pass Beach State Park while hunting for sharks teeth or collecting shells.  Costs nothing but it's excellent fun!

Rotonda Park

Just minutes from the villa is a lovely safe playground, bike trails, multi-purpose fields open space, nature preserve, nature trails, picnic area, tennis courts and rest-rooms.

Kidstar Park

www.kidstarpark.com

Children’s amusement park rides, go-kart rides, rock climbing wall, giant slide, snack bar.

Pelican Pete's Playland

941-475-2008

An entertainment center for the whole family that includes a miniature golf course, go carts, batting cages, train rides, arcade games, and food concessions.

Port Charlotte Bowlerama
Bowling and restaurant.

Roller Magic Skating Centre - Charlotte Harbour
Skate sessions Sunday – Friday.

Shell Factory - South of Port Charlotte at North Fort Myers
Offering over 5,000,000 shells, historical displays, trains and fire trucks and wacky events

Further Afield:-

Busch Gardens – Tampa (approx 90 mins drive)
Busch Gardens is the ultimate family adventure park offering an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens provides unrivalled "real" excitement for guests of every age.
Definitely worth a day trip.

Disney/MGM/Epcot/Universal/Sea World – Orlando
Don’t forget that everyone loves a trip to the Disney attractions – at any age!

It’s only a 2.5/3 hour drive North so if you wanted to try and do it all in a day trip then you could do it – just bear in mind you need to get up very early and leave very late!

Park Tickets:-

We can also help you with competitively priced park tickets for all the Disney attractions as well as Busch Gardens. 

Click on the below link to take you direct to their web page where you can view all the various tickets options available and compare prices:-

Disney & Busch Garden Tickets

We can personally recommend this site as we have used them ourselves for 4 years running and their prices and service are normally hard to beat! 

• Genuine park tickets

• No vouchers

• No timeshare tours

• No gimmicks

• Various delivery options

• Some of the cheapest on the net!