Florida Travel
Posted by Diana in Florida Travel, tags: florida, Florida Travel, travel to florida
Did you know that Florida Travel is one of the most affordable vacation destinations available today? Yes, you can plan that family vacation and count on Florida for its value. While I can understand that most of us should be concerned about the economic times that we are facing, I can assure you that you can still afford that Florida vacation that you have been dreaming of for some time. How do I know this? Well, it is precisely our economic downturn that is forcing the airline industry, hotels and all theme park attractions in Florida to reduce prices and create discounted vacation packages for travelers.
The first step in planning your Florida vacation is to make a commitment to take that vacation. Once your mind is made up, decide where you want to go and remember that Florida is one of those places that has a little something for everyone and every budget. Next, start looking for discounted vacation packages. In future posts, I will provide you with several places that offer discounted packages to get you started.
Why Florida? First of all, I live in Florida and I am familiar with the entire state and its beauty. I know that through the years, Florida has been a favorite vacation place for many people. There is so much to do and see in Florida that it would be impossible to mention it all here but millions of people flock to Florida every year. Let’s face it, Florida is called the “Sunshine State” and we do have lots of it here. With its exotic resorts and gorgeous beaches, coupled with great weather, it is no wonder that more and more people choose Florida Travel for their vacation destination. Consider this…
Florida is the home of the famous Disney World theme park. It has been said that Disney World with all its magic is Florida’s most popular vacation destination and is the largest resort in the world with four theme parks and over 20 hotels. Disney World is a place where you can experience those magical days of princesses, castles and all your favorite Disney movie characters from your childhood story books. It is a place where dreams come true for children and adults alike. It is a place that every child alive wants to visit.
In addition to the wonderful world of Disney characters, Florida is also the home of the famous SeaWorld, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, Epcot Center, the famous Busch Gardens, Daytona International Speedway, and NASA which is also known as Kennedy Space Center. I live twelve miles from Kennedy Space Center and can honestly tell you that the shuttle launches are breathtaking!
Florida is also the place for fairy tale weddings and honeymoons. Couples just come down to Florida to get married and they don’t need a fairy godmother to find the perfect setting for their wedding. While there are many choices for wedding locations in Florida, couples can really make their fairy tale dream come true by planning their wedding with Cinderella’s coach and even her famous glass slippers. Other couples choose a romantic sunset wedding by the beach and we do have plenty of beaches and beautiful sunsets here. Tropical weather and plenty of sunshine make Florida’s beaches some of the most romantic vacation destinations for an unforgettable 
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And, if a Cinderella style wedding or a sunset wedding is not your type, then you can plan your wedding at the Lovers Key State Recreation Area which is located in Southwest Florida. Here you will have over 700 acres of natural habitat and almost 3 miles of beaches and a unique turn-of-the-century gazebo that is available for weddings. The park’s secluded gulf front setting and its stunning open air structure have made Lovers Key one of Florida’s most romantic state park and a preferred location for weddings.
The places mentioned above are just a few of the many options you have when planning your Florida Travel vacation. But, you can just get a discounted travel package that includes airfare and hotel and visit other areas of interest to you. Florida with its sandy beaches and beautiful bays, outstanding lush waterside golf courses, abundant fishing, ancient art museums, exotic coral reefs, tropical wetlands and forests, over 5 million acres of wildlife, and an average temperature of 81 degrees, has become the preferred destination for millions of travelers.
If your ideal Florida travel vacation is spending lots of time at the beach, then Daytona Beach is for you with its sandy white beaches. An estimated eight million tourists flock to the city of Daytona and its gorgeous beaches every year for a time of fun and sun. Did you know that this is one of the few beaches in the world where its hard packed sand makes it possible for motor vehicles to drive on the beach? Yes, just bring your car right to the beach as it is permitted in designated areas from sunrise to sunset. (photo courtesy: uptake.com)
Daytona Beach is not only a year round family friendly resort but also a seasonal vacation place as record breaking crowds show up every year to attend the opening of the Daytona 500 car racing normally held in February every year. This is followed by the famous Bike Week event where several thousand bikers from all over the world visit the Daytona Beach area and this takes place early March. In July, another record breaking group shows up again to Daytona Beach to attend the Coke Zero 400 car race. The Daytona International Speedway opened its doors in 1959 and since then it has been the home of NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) Sprint Cup Series as well as the famous Daytona 500. (photo courtesy: wikipedia.com)
If you really want the most thrilling car racing experience of your life, then the Richard Petty Driving Experience at the Walt Disney World Speedway is for you. Most of us just dream about getting behind the wheel of a stock car and racing around a track at 150 miles per hour. Well, now your dream can become reality with the Richard Perry Driving Experience. This attraction has been making racing dreams come true for the past 10 years. It puts you in the action for a thrilling, pulse throbbing and adrenaline pumping spin around the asphalt where you will zoom around the track with the pedal to the metal in a robust 600 horse power V-8 engine stock car. Awesome! (photo courtesy: allears.net)
While Daytona Beach is basically known for its beautiful beaches and motorsports, you can also enjoy an array of activities and entertainment like sporting events, cultural events, nightlife and abundant shopping. For example if you like aquatic activities, there are multiple ones to choose from like kayaking, parasailing, a banana boat ride and jet boat thrill rides. Or you can go on a scenic riverboat excursion along the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. If you like ice skating, there is a state-of-the-art facility at Daytona Beach where you can enjoy recreational ice skating or just watch the pros. Maybe you just want to take a walk along the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and the Daytona Lagoon and there you will find thrill rides, arcades, go-karts, miniature golf, rock climbing, souvenir shops, restaurants, the clock tower, an exhibit called ‘Speeding through Time’, and much more. (photo courtesy: goflorida.com)
Discovery Cove located not far from SeaWorld in Florida is a secluded tropical get away where dolphins and birds welcome you to their home. It is the home of more than 30 species of exotic birds and you can touch, talk, feed and mingle with these birds. It is also the home of bottlenose dolphins where you have the opportunity to swim with them and become acquainted with these incredible creatures through hugs, kisses and rubdowns. You will experience an unforgettable personal connection with these amazing animals of the sea.
The choice is yours at Discovery Cove. You can choose to spend time swimming with the dolphins and playing with the birds or you can spend a relaxing day at one of the pristine beaches. You can snorkel in a coral reef with crystal waters full of rays and exotic fish of all kinds in park-provided snorkeling equipment. And while there, be sure to find an underwater tank with sharks and barracudas behind protective glass. Or, you can just float through beautiful landscapes into a peaceful tropical hideaway where the stresses of the day fade away.
Discovery Cove is a place where the fresh water pool is maintained at 80 degrees temperature year round and is complete with waterfalls. It is a tropical sanctuary, a paradise of rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, underwater ruins, unique coral reefs and heated tropical rivers. It is a place with sandy beaches and lots of Florida sunshine. And, if you are staying at Disney or SeaWorld, complimentary transportation will be provided to Discovery Cove.
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