Tinez Farms is one of our favorite farms, and we absolutely love visiting in the fall! If you're…read morelooking for a fun family outing with beautiful fall decorations, adorable animals, tons of activities, and delicious food, this place is definitely worth the trip. The fall decorations and photo spots are beautiful! There are pumpkins everywhere, so many cute photo opportunities, and plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained for hours. It's the kind of place where you can easily spend an entire day with your family. The petting zoo was one of our favorite parts. The kids got to pet and feed rabbits, see llamas, and even meet a capybara! We also enjoyed pony and horseback rides, plus a super cute barrel train made from barrels decorated like little cows that takes you through a cornfield. The kids absolutely loved it! There is so much more to do here, including tubing, a zipline, a playground, swings, little tractors to ride, and even an area where kids can draw and make crafts. There really is something for everyone. And the food deserves its own mention! We were pleasantly surprised by the café. The food is fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced, with organic options available. We ordered the organic gluten-free, grass-fed chicken tenders, which came with a side salad, fresh berries, and a bag of chips. Everything was delicious! The strawberry matcha was another highlight. It wasn't overly sweet, and the strawberry layer at the bottom tasted like homemade strawberry preserves the kind your grandma would make from freshly picked strawberries and save in jars for the winter. Not that overly sweet syrup or artificial-tasting jam you sometimes get. It was absolutely delicious! We also tried a hot dog and two milkshakes, chocolate and vanilla. They were creamy, delicious, and made with farm-fresh milk without being excessively sweet. We were genuinely impressed! They also offer acai bowls, and the farm is known for its organic eggs. One of the coolest seasonal experiences is their Easter egg hunt, where children can collect eggs directly from the chicken coop and place them in their own baskets. They also sell eggs in a refrigerator at the farm, although unfortunately, they had sold out by the time we visited this time. Pricing and value: Our admission and activities came to approximately $86 on a weekend for one adult and two children. This included two pony ride tickets, two train ride tickets, and two animal-feeding tickets. The café, capybara experience, and other extras were paid for separately. With so many activities available, I think there is plenty to enjoy here. The only downside for us was the heat! Florida fall weather can still feel like summer, especially when you're spending hours outdoors. I think visiting during the cooler winter months would be absolutely perfect. We drove about an hour and a half from Parkland, and honestly, it was worth it. Between the fall atmosphere, adorable animals, fun activities, and surprisingly great food, Tinez Farms is a place we keep coming back to. Highly recommend for families, especially during pumpkin season! Bring your camera, wear comfortable clothes, and plan to stay for a while there's so much to explore!

I'm so happy to have found Tinez farms! It's very far from my home but well worth the drive. My…read morehusband and I continued to say how this is the most well kept farm we've gone to with our young son. We went with our family on Easter morning and it was perfect. I also looove how they did many rounds of Easter egg hunts so that all the kiddos could truly enjoy and gather a sufficient amount of eggs. We will be back soon and I encourage any locals to visit their beautiful grounds. The animals look happy and well kept.

We went here for a 4-year-old birthday party this weekend. We had not been here before, nor had…read moreanyone else in our party. This was such a unique set up in that there were areas for the kids like normal, amongst all the regular arcade games, but there was also a full bar and area with pool tables, etc. I really liked that the trampoline area was split into age groups AND that they were supervised by a staff member. These types of places are notoriously unsafe, partially due to the inherent danger of trampolines, but also because of the difference in age and size of the kids in one area. I felt like my 4-year-old was safe, and that the "toddler" trampoline area was perfect for her age. Another great thing was the food. We had pizza and croquettes, and everyone raved about how good the food actually was which was unexpected for it being a kid play place. Some of us also had margaritas, and that was also great and they did not skimp on the alcohol. (This made sense later when I realized it was an actual bar). The downsides, and the reason I am giving it 4 stars: 1. Most of the staff at the front desk, of which there were many people, were not friendly. At least 5 were standing there at the "party check in" as I waited, looking at them. None of them looked at me or made eye contact, including a girl typing away at the computer in front of me. I realized later there was a designated party check in person, but any of the other girls could have acknowledged our existence and let us know that person would help us. (The party check in person was super friendly, fortunately, and very helpful). 2. Several of the game machines were broken or not functioning, and even the machine to check balance and add of the card was out of order. 3. The games were expensive. I'm used to having unlimited play game cards for birthday parties, but this one was limited to 500 pts... which sounds like a lot until you realize the claw machines are 50, and some other ones we did were 36 a pop. It goes by super fast! 4. Our friend's party was at 2pm, and set up was supposed to start at 1, but the team wasn't ready. So my friend was setting up her party as it started at 2 pm. In all, though, we enjoyed our time here and will definitely rely consider returning as our child gets older.

This place is so much fun ! It's an indoor arcade with jump…read morezones , rock climbing , good food and even alcoholic beverages for the kids over 21. We decided to come after a long day of meetings to let out some steam and also be kids again . You have to sign a waiver upon entry and then you pick your play pass. What I liked the most is how clean everything was and the 2 employees working were absolutely amazing . Food was really good too ! I ordered a smash burger with fries and a cold beer and my friends ordered pizza and wings and we all enjoyed our food. The kids that were here playing were having a blast , perfect for hot or rainy days , team outings and birthdays for sure!!!!

This was my second time at this place and it's always great…read more You can park on the parking lot or around the streets and I was able to find a spot where the free parking was. It's really nice inside with different rooms, great service, and everything was impeccable. This is a good venue for events!

Coral Gables Golf and Country club. The Country Club of Coral Gables constructed in 1924 as a…read morepivotal component to the city founder George Merrick's "Mediterranean Riviera", is a gem situated in a first-class community. The protection of the historic nature of this property is the key to maintaining its reputation as a valuable community asset. As one of Coral Gables' few traditional ballrooms and special event venues in Miami, the Coral Gables Country Club is the perfect location for groups of one hundred to one thousand people. Originally constructed in 1924, this complex gracefully blends the traditional Mediterranean style of the exterior with elegant classical interior finishes. The facility boasts a magnificent grand ballroom and three satellite banquet rooms. With coral stone waterfalls, stunning crystal chandeliers, spectacular black marble foyers, rich Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, ornate Italian marble columns and cornice molding, you will enjoy the luxurious sense of understated elegance. Dedicated to the highest standard of hospitality, the Coral Gables Country Club offers the ultimate experience in ambiance, cuisine and customer service.

I went to this beautiful place for a nice life coach conference from the people of Coaching Hub…read more First of all, I loved the fact that they had free parking. Yesssss, free parking in Wynwood! There's one room where we waited there with chairs and sofas and I thought that the master live talk was going to be at that room, but like an hour after I got there, they opened the red curtains and we all went inside another room prepared with a stage, wonderful sound system, and chairs. The bad thing was that we had poor or no signal inside the room. I enjoyed this conference very much at this great place. Fui a este hermoso lugar para una agradable conferencia de coaching de la gente de Coaching Hub. Antes que nada, me encantó el hecho de que tenían estacionamiento gratis. ¡Sí, estacionamiento gratuito en Wynwood! Hay un salon donde esperamos con sillas y sofás y pensé que la charla del master talk en vivo iba a ser en esa habitación, pero como una hora después de llegar allí, abrieron las cortinas rojas y todos entramos a otra habitación preparada con un escenario, un maravilloso sistema de sonido y sillas. Lo malo fue que tuvimos poca o ninguna señal dentro de la habitación. Disfruté mucho esta conferencia en este gran lugar.

This is an excellent place to come to specially if you are looking to change up your routine and do…read moresomething different. This is a unique ways to see plays; you have the option of 15 minute plays that are offered through the night or there is also one hour plays. The website is always updated and has the option to buy tickets online. We bought our tickets on site without a problem. I will definetly be returning monthly to see the new plays. Highly recommended

This was my second visit to the RBB festival. Like other festivals at Fruit & Spice Park, you can…read moreopt to try your luck parking on the swale of SW 248 St., or you can, for only $5 park in a field on the east side of the park with it's own entrance. You pay the $10 festival admission at the same time as the parking. It is much easier this way. The price of admission lets you see the whole park, if you're into horticulture. The fest itself takes up about half the park. There were several bbq vendors, as well as a Thai food booth and a conch fritter booth (George Mira's: very delicious). I enjoyed my first visit better; some of the things that changed were 1) there were only 2 bands, whereas before there'd been at least 5. One of the bands, Southern Stampede, featuring young guitar virtuoso AJ Gaytan, was great, and alone worth the price of admission. 2) There was only one one beer vendor, Exit One Taproom of Florida City. They were good, don't get me wrong, but you only got a small cup of craft beer for $6. Previously, some food vendors were allowed to sell more mainstream beer at a better price; I bet it's probably some dumb legal rule the Miami-Dade Parks Dept. thought up! Luckily, you ARE allowed (at least through the side entrance) to bring in a cooler, so I had plenty of Bud Light (my preferred choice if I'm going to be in the hot sun listening to music for awhile). 3) The prices of the ribs were high, as they were only selling full, or in some cases, half racks. I thought it'd be a cool idea to have, say, a sampler portion at a reasonable cost so you could pick and choose. I ended up choosing a known vendor, T&W Barbecue, with a smokey Georgia style full rack, as well as an order of redneck nachos, featuring wonderfully tender pulled bbq pork. 4) This is a family friendly event, but it'd be nice if they provided a separate play area. I was seated near the stage trying to enjoy the bands, but a lot of kids and parents were playing ball and blocking the view. For the life of me, I don't know why these parents were letting their kids within feet of PA speakers blasting high decibel music with no ear protection, but.... In any case, this is an enjoyable springtime festival that is worth a visit. Just bring cash for the bbq, and your own beer filled cooler, and you'll be fine!

I had a great time. Food was good and you could see the whole garden while still listening to the…read moremusic. $8 admission which was discounted on groupon. I recommend paying the full price if you can afford it, it goes to a good cause. They had a car show and I enjoyed the music. It reminded me a bit of chili cook-off but more family oriented and with better music and food. I will definitely go next year.

We came for a kid's birthday party, and I can't believe I hadn't been here or heard of it. This was…read morean awesome location for parties! It looked like it wanted to rain, but that's not an issue here as they have a large covered area in case of rain or harsh sunny days. The kids all loved the animals they got to see from goats, ostrich, macaws, and lemurs. Plus, they had a small train ride which was hit. As a guest, I must say this is on my list for birthday party locations.

I was invited to a kids birthday party at Ebenezer Family Farm and we had a blast. It's basically a…read moremini zoo with lots of cool animals. The facility is great for a kids birthday. Plenty of parking and the staff was very friendly.

What a GREAT EVENT! This was my first year attending it and I really enjoyed it to the fullest. I…read morerecommend to get the VIP band to have full access of all the food and drinks then REPEAT AGAIN, lol! It's burger world with beer as well as Jack Daniel Whiskey. The festival has entertainment through the night from band/DJ that's setup on stage in the front of all the vendors. Last night, I got to have Pincho Factory, Clutch Burger, Miller Ale House, Pisco y Nazca, Night Owl Cookies, Samuel Adams, Jack Daniels, Bulla, Doctors Hospital Sunrise Cafe, Shula's just to name a few. The lines aren't too long and move quickly. I enjoyed playing connect 4 while listening to the live music and drinking Rosé. I'll definitely come back next year.

Wrapping up the fourth edition, I can say I've successfully conquered Burgerliscious three times!…read moreWatching it evolve over the years, the only thing that has really changed is that the crowd keeps getting bigger and bigger. Other than that, the location, set-up and restaurants have all been pretty similar because, well, it works! Burgerliscious brings together around 20 of the Gables' best restaurants for a battle royale. You can expect big players (Shake Shack, Swine, ROK:BGR, Pincho Factory) and also some wild cards (Sushi Maki, Bulla, Books & Books). All offer samples to compete for the people's choice, as well as that of the judges. Every attendee has a vote and at the end of the night, one is deemed victor by the crowd and another by the judges! VIP and GA tickets are available and I think the VIP admission is worth it. You get early entry, free Sam Adams beer and all the burgers you want. Even so, with GA admission, you still get plenty of burgers and can experience the thrill of it all. The Sam Adams tent sells four different draft beers for $5 each and Burgerliscious is usually the first event to feature Sam Adams' winter brew. Mad World Orchestra has been the live entertainment, playing cover songs from the 80s that always have the crowd dancing. This year, they also had a DJ spinning some newer stuff so there was really something for everyone. Something else you can expect? A burger coma. Yes, that's a real thing.

We travel a lot and the 2018 Havana International Jazz Festival was the best trip ever! We have…read morealso taken 6 tours in other countries. Some were a single day and some were for 10 days. We have had some great guides, but none come close to our guide in Cuba, Ms Linnett Brown. When we go back and we will go to this festival often we want Linnet as our guide again. I can't say enough good about Jazz Cuba, Cuba Explorer, and the San Cristobal Travel Agency. There were no problems even minor ones. Before we left they sent us very detailed instructions that covered everything. The arrival was just as we were told it would be and our driver was easy to spot. He dropped us at our hotel where we met our guide and some of the other folks on the tour. We also traded some USD for Cuban Pesos. The actual tour was hosted by The San Cristobal Travel Agency which is a branch of the Cuban government and they did an excellent job. Most of our meals were furnished. All were good and some were excellent. Breakfast every day at the hotel. Then on the tour, we ate different places for lunch and dinners. The last night we had 2 lobsters each! The tour left the hotel at 8 or so each morning and we returned about 3 in the afternoon. Just the right time as the festival started about that time each day. Touring we went to see lots of interesting stuff. Museums, Ernest Hemingway's estate, Old Havana, the Havana Club Rum Museum, Plaza de la Revolución, Callejón de Hamel, and a huge marketplace full of vendor shops with interesting things. I bought a Guayaberas for $13 that was well made and nice looking. In the States it would be $40+. After the tour each day we were free to party on and we sure did. Opening and closing nights where at the National Theater of Cuba. Opening night was a concert by Chucho Valdés probably the greatest piano player alive today. Not just him either as his band is one of the better Latin Jazz quartets. His percussionist was wailing on a set of 4 congas. Yup 4 congas! I'll get back to the festival, but there is music year around everywhere in Cuba. Many of the restaurants and even a few shops have live music. The tour bus pulled over at just a place along the coast for us to check out the ocean. There were a couple of dudes there playing guitars. After the weirdness at our newly opened Embassy with the sound problems, the U.S. government went back to restricting what U.S. citizens can do in Cuba. BTW the problem with the ultrasonic waves turned out to be feedback between 2 different sets of spy microphones hidden in our Embassy. Neither set was put there by the Cubans who were very happy to be seeing more Gringos. They were hidden by the Russians and Chinese probably. Anyway, our administration blacklisted two of the most famous hotels in Havana, the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, and the Hotel Capri. So we stayed at the Hotel Capri. It is a beautiful, but older hotel and we will stay there again. Yes, we are going back next year I hope. I want to go to this festival every year from now on. It was that good. You can't go to all the festival as there are different stages around the city with performers appearing at the same time. Across the street from our hotel was a trade center with wandering walks between the buildings. There were 4 stages set up on the grounds. We heard some excellent music by different Cuban bands on those 4 stages. Groups that would have been a treat if that was all the festival had to offer. On the main stages on different nights in addition to Chucho Valdés we saw the Buena Vista Social Club and Aragón. OMFG Aragón! Orquesta Aragón was founded in 1939. Yes, there has been a huge turnover of its members. They are simply the best Latin Jazz group on the planet. All the members are total pros and during the show, other musicians came on stage to do a number with them. People were coming and going, but at one time there were 37 people on stage performing. Aragón was the musical high point of the week of performances. A few other things about Havana. The old American cars are everywhere. Some are perfect showpieces ready for a Concurs de Elegance and some are rolling death traps. Most are somewhere in between. The nicer ones can get an official taxi license. But, there are gypsy cabs roaming all the avenues. Some are the old American cars and many of those cars are powered by small Russian built Diesel engines. I'd say about 30% of the cars in Havana are the old American built cars and many of them are Chevys. Another about 30% are Russian built Ladas. The Ladas are Fiats built in the USSR and are total crap cans. The rest of the cars are an interesting mix of old and new. One thing you won't see is many German cars. A few VWs, I think I saw 3 Mercedes, no Porsches or BMWs. Oddly there just aren't pick up trucks in Havana. I don't know why? We came home on what turned out to be Alaska's last flight from the island. All my photos were shot with an iPhone using Camkix lenses.