When vacationing as a family in Florida, images of happy beach goers and sunburned tourists at Disney World flood the mind of the sun seekers on their way to the tropical state. But what happens when a tropical storm kidnaps what should have been a peaceful family excursion? You make due! Here is a well thought out and experienced list for all you Florida goers planning for the worst!
1. Hit The Beach
With the incoming storm, you are going to want to hit the beach as fast as possible. Get off the plane, get in that bikini, and do not forget the sunscreen! Cloud cover or not you will have some serious issues without some sun protection, especially if you are a redhead like me whose porcelain skin rarely sees the sunlight. Just one warning to you: beware of monster waves. Yes, body surfing is very fun but if you surf the wave as it crests and crashes you will be pounded into the ocean floor—face first mind you—and end up picking sand out of your hair for the next three weeks. Have fun you beach going thrill seekers!
2. Know The Difference Between Rain and Flood
The tropical storm will bring a little rain before it really hits, kind of like the previews before the scary movie that everyone has been talking about. Do not let a little rain stop you from having a fantastic Floridian retreat! Pack a bag of extra clothes and hit the road for the closest amusement park. Join the flocks of sun burned tourists waiting in line at Disney World and enjoy the fact that the impending storm has kept most of the lines short. Enjoy the cool drizzle as you fly through roller coasters and hit the inside shows when the rain gets a little heavy. You will leave the park damp, yet satisfied.
3. Where’s Noah When You Need Him?
When the tropical storm has finally reared its ugly head, know how to bring the party in doors. A quick trip to the grocery store for junk food, soda, playing cards, board games, and DVDs should do the trick. Just make sure you know how to play more than one card game. And when the boys win during Battle of The Sexes, blame it on the undeniable shift in the atmosphere caused by the storm and move on. Dad will definitely try to watch Monty Python or The Hobbit. Just let him; they will may end up surprising you. Last but not least, when your mother begins to drive you crazy with her questions about your boyfriend and what you think of Dad’s new hair cut, resist the urge to open a can of shaken soda in her direction. It is just not a good life choice.
Now that you know how to make it through a tropical storm, pack up the car or hit the friendly skies and point your compass south because Florida is calling your name. Have fun fellow tourists!
