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Crystal Horton • Aug 11, 2022
Seaside Adventures on The Big Show 99.1 WQIK
We were so thrilled to be personally invited onto WQIK's The Big Show! by John and Robbie Rose. As a family, we have listened to John and Robbie for years in the mornings, so you can only imagine the "cool mom points" I scored with my kiddos when they heard my voice being interviewed by John and Robbie.
It was such an honor to discuss what it was like to take the leap of faith and start our family owned and operated business here in Jacksonville, Florida. We launched Seaside Adventures in Jax with Polaris Slingshot rentals in 2020, and have since expanded to an additional location in St. Augustine, Florida. Our St. Augustine location is also the home of the only custom 4 Seater slingshots for rent in Northeast Florida, as well as electric MOKE rentals.
We also got to share our excitement about recently receiving the 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award. This was a huge moment for a small business like ours to be recognized by Tripadvisor. Hopefully what we do as a family will inspire others that it's never too late to pursue your dreams. It's not easy, but it's worth it.
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to listen to our full interview with John and Robbie on 99.1 WQIK. Again, we can't thank them enough for taking the time to recognize Seaside Adventures winning this award. It means the world to us.
SEASIDE ADVENTURES WINS TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARD With locations in St. Augustine + Jacksonville, Seaside Adventures offers Slingshot + MOKE rentals JACKSONVILLE, Florida (August 2, 2022) – For tourism and hospitality-based businesses, winning awards from well-known, user-generated online sites like Tripadvisor can help catapult brand awareness and sales. For husband-and-wife team, Tommy and Crystal Horton, they’re hoping that the recent Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for the Jacksonville location of their Seaside Adventures business will do just that. With locations in St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Seaside Adventures rents Slingshot and MOKE vehicles – offering a unique way to explore Northeast Florida. “Prior to starting our business, we had demanding and opposite schedules where we felt like we rarely saw each other,” Crystal explained of starting Seaside Adventures in 2020. “I also started missing out on major moments in my kids’ lives. We have five children, so I knew it was time to create a new career to be able to spend more time with them. Tommy and I have always had a passion for people and adventure, so this has been a perfect fit for us. We love what we do, and even more that we can be together as a family as we grow the business.” Seaside Adventures rents out two- and four-seater Slingshots, a three-wheeled, open-air autocycle perfect for taking in the sites, as well as MOKE vehicles, an all-electric recreational convertible popularized in the ‘60s and ‘70s in Britain and the Caribbean. With a top speed of 25 mph, this family-friendly adventure vehicle is ideals for cruising the cobblestone streets of St. Augustine’s historic district. “We have some tours that are in the works for those who prefer to be guided instead of venturing out on their own. We also just launched wedding services with our white and mint color MOKES and brides are already falling in love with this classy addition,” Crystal said. “MOKE are perfect for bridal party photos and the couple’s grand exit. As far as the future goes, we will continue to bring more unique vehicle options to North Florida for everyone to experience.” ABOUT TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARD – Travelers’ Choice recognizes businesses that have received top traveler reviews over the last 12 months – ranking among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor has more than 988 million reviews and opinions of nearly 8 million businesses from bars and restaurants to hotels and attractions. Learn more at www.tripadvisor.com ABOUT SEASIDE ADVENTURES – Founded in 2020 by Tommy and Crystal Horton, Seaside Adventures has two locations; St. Augustine, 606 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., and Jacksonville, 2421 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S, Suite 119, as well as partnerships with local hotels; Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort, Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront, and Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Augustine San Sebastian. For rentals, pricing, and more, head to www.seasideadventures.com. Follow along on social media @seasideslingshots