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Tampa Bay Ghost Tours (Madiera Beach, FL)

Mondo — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:27:11 +0000

Experience: Tampa Bay Ghost Tours offers a one of a kind experience with your “Ghost Guide” to explore and discover the haunted history of John’s Pass and St. Petersburg, FL and maybe even see a ghost or two.

Cost: $14-$45 depending on area, Group tours available

Time: 1 hour 15 min – 2 hours

Zimala Review: Not Reviewed

Zimala Rating: Not Rated

Website: Tampa Bay Ghost Tours

Address: 150 Johns Pass Boardwalk W, Madeira Beach, FL

Phone Number: (727) 398-5200‎

Directions: Here

Yogani Studios (Tampa, FL)

Mondo — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:01:10 +0000

Experience: Yogani Studios offers a variety of yoga classes including Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar, Shakti Flow, power yoga, hot flow, prenatal, yoga for kids, restorative yoga, gental yoga for older adults and others. They also offer workshops and massage services.

Cost: Click Here for a Breakdown of Prices

Zimala Review: Not Reviewed

Zimala Rating:

★★★★★

Website: Yogani Studios

Class Schedules: Here

Email: yogani@yogani.com

Address: 1112 W Platt St, Tampa, FL

Phone Number: (813) 257-6243‎

Directions: Here

X-Treme Rock Climbing (Miami, FL)

Mondo — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:26:12 +0000

Experience: X-TREME: The Rock Climbing Center of Miami is South Florida’s premiere, state-of-the-art, full service climbing center located in Miami.

Indoor rock climbing, one of America’s fastest growing sports activities, challenges your mind as well as your body. It emphasizes balance, strength, flexibility, and endurance. Anyone from 5 to 85 can enjoy this sport in a safe and friendly environment.

Tired of the same old health club scene? Then get in here and get climbing! You can start right away by bouldering, climbing to a height of up to 12 feet without a rope, or by scheduling an Intro Class and get started on top rope climbing. Either way, we’re ready to get you on the walls!

Cost: Click Here for Breakdown of Rates

Zimala Review: Not Reviewed

Zimala Rating: Not Rated

Website: X-Treme Rock Climbing

Email: info@x-tremerock.com

Address: 13972 Southwest 139th Court, Miami, FL

Phone Number: (305) 233-6623‎

Directions: Here

Mema’s Alaskan Tacos – (Ybor City, Tampa, FL)

Mondo — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:35:19 +0000

Experience – Mema’s Alaskan Tacos offers hybrid Alaskan/Mexican Fare in a fun downtown Ybor City environment.

Cost: $5-$15

Zimala Review: While visiting the historical Ybor district in Tampa, check out the local buzz going on over on 9th avenue, only about 1/4 mile East of Centro Ybor. Indeed, their claim to fame is having the best tacos in Tampa, but many would argue that they’re the best in the Southeast. We here at Zimala agreed, and so they get our praises as well as a spot on the Featured Business section. An independent restaurant whose owner is the grandchild of the great Mema who learned how to make these great tacos in 1950’s Alaska. Using no preservatives, Mema’s tacos have an extremely fresh and fulfilling taste if there ever was one in the world of tacos. Pair your food with over 30 beers to choose from and over 20 soft drinks.

Zimala Rating:

★★★★★

Website: Mema’s Alaskan Tacos

Address: 1724 East 8th Avenue, Tampa, FL

Phone Number: (813) 242-822

Directions: Here

Miami Metro Zoo (Miami, FL)

Mondo — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:58:49 +0000

Experience: Visit one of the top ten rated zoos in the United States by taking a day trip to the Miami Metro Zoo! With over 2,000 animals representing more than 400 species, over 3 miles of walkways on 740 acres of land, Miami Metro Zoo is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida. It is easily a site worth seeing since prices start at just of $15. This is a steal for a chance to get literally up close and personal with some of the worlds most exotic creatures. With activities ranging from wildlife shows to physically feeding the zoo’s loving tenants, Miami Metro Zoo is everything a zoo should be and more. Over 40 endangered species reside within the zoo making it a staple home for endangered species in South Florida.

Cost:

Adult (13+)	$15.95
Child (3-12)	$11.95
Children Two and Under	FREE

Zimala Review: Not Reviewed

Zimala Rating:

★★★★★

Website: Miami Metro Zoo

Online Coupon: Here

Address: 1 Zoo Blvd, Miami, FL

Phone Number: (305) 251-0400

Directions: Here

Tallahassee Rock Gym (Tallahassee, FL)

Mondo — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:34:03 +0000

Experience: Tallahassee Rock Gym has been providing Tallahassee with experience climbing services since 1995.

A Place to Learn and Practice Rock Climbing, Located Inside a Historic Railroad Warehouse, featuring over 3,300 Square Feet of Varied Climbing Terrain.
Eleven Rope Stations and a Bouldering area (to “boulder” is to climb without ropes on low structures).
The Climbing Walls are Three Stories High and Covered With Over 600 Holds and Pockets. Challenging “Routes” Have Been Established for Different Skill Levels.
NO EXPERIENCE OR SPECIAL GEAR NECESSARY – Orientation Course Can Have Novices Climbing in about Thirty Minutes. High Quality Climbing Shoes, Harnesses, and Chalk Bags are Availible for Rental or Sale.

Cost: Click Here for Breakdown of Prices

Zimala Review: Not Reviewed

Zimala Rating:

★★★★★

Website: Tallahassee Rock Gym

Email: admin@tallyrockgym.com

Address: 629 Industrial Drive, Tallahassee, FL

Phone Number: (850) 224-ROCK (7625)

Directions: Here

Very Beery Winterfest 12/19/09 (Tampa, FL)

Mondo — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:56:21 +0000

Experience: Tis’ the season for awesome Brews! Ho! Ho! Ho! So we’re showcasing those big, spicy, flavorful beers that comes rolling out this time of year. This year’s special pours will be from Rogue, Anchor, Dekonick, Gordan Biersch with more to be added. Tanks will be doing their best Santa impersonation giving out all kinds of neat stuff to all the good little boys and girls. There’ll be new beers on draft, free samplings of all kinds of beverages, live music, games, and as I said before, all kinds of goodies to be raffled away! Tanks, home of 50 taps, your favorite liquors, and great food!

Cost: Free

Time: Starting at 4pm

Zimala Review: Not Reviewed

Zimala Rating: Not Rated

Website: Tanks Tap Room

Address: 13150 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL

Phone Number: (813) 961-2337‎

Directions: Here

ICE! at Gaylord Palms 11/14/09-1/3/10 (Kissimmee, FL)

Mondo — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:11:44 +0000

Experience: Prepare for the coolest winter on record as Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee presents ICE!, a walk-through Christmas attraction hand-carved from nearly TWO MILLION pounds of ice.

Fueled by a dose of holiday spirit and tempered by a cool pinch of irony, sunny Central Florida is home to one of then nation’s most spectacular (and unusual) art attractions, now in its seventh year. Who says the holidays in Florida are all about sunshine and palm trees, anyway?

Inside a simulated winter environment, guests are immersed in a whimsical wonderland of larger-than-life, three-dimensional hand-carved ice monuments and scenes, including fantastic frozen creations, slippery ice speed slides, and heart-warming holiday vistas. As for the chill, visitors are given oversized parkas to stay comfortable inside the attraction, which is kept at a chilly 9 degrees.

This year, ICE! will take guests on a trip to the North Pole. And, tag along on Santa’s journey, beginning with an encounter with Old Man Winter, through an arctic forest, and into the middle of a Christmas Carnival, complete with a life-size carousel! Next, chill-seekers will be able to explore Santa’s ornament room, climb onto his oversized knee (an unusual photo op!), and watch as he and reindeer take flight.

The attraction’s signature scene—a life-size Nativity carved completely of crystal-clear ice—has been described as one of the most breathtaking depictions of the birth of Christ. Dramatic lighting and a stirring narrative track give guests an opportunity to pause and reflect on the story behind the season.

The award-winning Kissimmee attraction is carved by a team of 40 artisans from Harbin, China. The talented artisans spend more than a month in Kissimmee creating this one-of-a-kind attraction. Harbin is best known for its annual International Ice and Snow Festival, where more than 2,000 sculptors annually carve a 100-acre walk-through ice park, using ice from the nearby Songhua River.

ICE! is open daily from November 14, 2009 – January 3, 2010, including holidays.

Cost: Adult – $18.99 – $25.99, Children – $9.99 – $11.99, Seniors – $16.99 – $22.99, Online Advance Ticket Discount Available. Parking cost: $11 for ICE! Guests.

Zimala Review: If your looking for the closest thing to a winter wonderland in Florida, this is it. Be advised: tickets book up quick as this reviewer found when he tried to go the weekend before and all time slots were sold out. Instead, purchase ahead online through the links below and be sure to show up during your time slot. Once inside the well decorated Gaylord Palms Convention Center we were shocked to realize that there was a $12 parking fee, $11 dollars if you are a ICE! Guest and free if staying under 30 min. That coupled with a 40 min wait in line, even though we had a designated time slot is why this reviewer did not give ICE! full stars. Barring that the wait was worth it. After a short, and somewhat cheesy video, we donned our parka’s (you definitely need them its 9 degrees Farenheit) and entered the sculpture area. The ice sculptures are intricate, some colored, and all beautiful. There are various scenes including polar animals, a carousel, ornaments, a giant santa, a nativity scene with lifesize sculptures, and lets not forget a ice slide which was…really fun. Guests are encouraged to take as many pictures as they want, which can lead to some clogging in certain areas and can take as much time as they need viewing. After about 30-45min in 9 degrees this reviewer was more than satisfied. Overall worth it.

Zimala Rating:

★★★½☆

Website: ICE! at Gaylord Palms

Tickets: Here

Address: 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL

Phone Number: (407) 586-2000‎

Directions: Here

Speedy Johnson’s Everglades Airboat Rides (Everglades City, FL)

Mondo — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:48:57 +0000

Experience: Speedy Johnson’s Fun Cruise offers airboat tours about one hour in long. Our small 6 passenger airboats are able to take you from the mangrove jungles of the Everglades to the beautiful expanses of the grassland prairies. Only on these unique boats can you travel through both ecosystems on the same tour and we are the only airboat company in Everglades City that can take you through both. This is because we go to a 1000 acre private preserve that no other companies have access to.

Cost: Ages 11 years and up – $39.95 plus tax, Ages 3 to 10 years – $24.95 plus tax, Ages 2 and under - free

Zimala Review: Not Reviewed

Zimala Rating: Not Rated

Website: Speedy Johnson’s Airboat Rides

Email: speedysfuncruise@aol.com

Address: 621 Begonia St, Everglades City, FL

Phone Number: (239) 695-4448‎, Reservations Suggested.

Directions: Here

CineBistro (Tampa, FL)

Mondo — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:18:04 +0000

Experience: Cobb CineBistro offers a new kind of dinner and a movie experience serving a full menu including appetizers, desserts, coctails, and wine.

Cost: Movie – $14.50 everyday price, $12.50 matinee price + any food purchases

Zimala Review: Not Reviewed

Zimala Rating: Not Rated

Website: CineBistro

Location: Hyde Park

Address: 1609 West Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL

Phone Number: (813) 514-8300‎

Directions: Here

Location: Grove 16

Address: 6333 Wesley Grove Boulevard, Wesley Chapel, FL

Phone Number: (813) 948-5444‎

Directions: Here