In a desperate bid for a break from Florida’s unrelenting summer sun, the Elliott kids explore the 100-year-old Sunken Gardens of St. Petersburg. Next time they’ll save time for the neighboring attraction, Great Explorations.
We stayed at the Sandpearl Resort in nearby Clearwater Beach, which offered another respite from the steamy weather. The kids loved the pool.
Aren tried his hand at the beanbag game.
Christopher Elliott is the author of Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals. Critics have called it “eye-opening” and “inspiring” — it’ll “grab your attention and won’t let go.” Order your copy now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or iTunes.
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