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Some great family travel ideas to FLORIDA....
ORLANDO
Orlando is famous for being the theme park capital of America, a
title that is well-deserved. Orlando and the surrounding areas have
major international parks, smaller attractions, and an incredible
family-entertainment orientation. Orlando is the place every kid
dreams of visiting, and it has something for everyone in the family
to enjoy.
Among Orlando's premier theme park offerings are Disney World,
Universal Studios, and Sea World. Each of those attractions can
be further broken down into numerous smaller parks and locations.
Disney World alone breaks down into the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center,
MGM Studios, Camp Disney, Pleasure Island, and several more themed
areas including a new live animal safari zone. The other parks offer
everything from water rides and science exhibits to movie making
magic. Rides, rides, and more rides abound in Orlando, and they
are constantly being updated and improved... MORE
MIAMI
Sprawling across 2,054 square miles of land, Miami is a huge and
cosmopolitan city. Attracted by year-round warmth and sunshine,
thousands of visitors pour into the area with the hope of capturing
a little sun and relaxation. Greater Miami's list of attractions
is long and varied, the city really does have something for everyone!
Some of the more popular attractions are Viscaya Museum and Gardens,
Little Havana, Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium,
and the Miami Metro Zoo. Biscayne Boulevard is a prime spot for
shopping. It features the Bayside Marketplace- a shopping experience
in the Tropical style. Shopping is also excellent at the Cocowalk
shopping and entertainment complex... MORE
KEY WEST
Less than 90 miles from Cuba, less than 10 miles square in area,
Key West is one of the hottest vacation destinations in the country.
There's more packed into this small island than one would think
possible, and visitors to the Florida Keys are never disappointed.
Key West has a busy central tourist district, but it also has plentiful
quiet, palm-lined streets with beautiful Spanish style houses. While
the numerous beaches and resorts are primary focal points, there
are lots of other family activities on this tiny island to keep
one busy... MORE
TAMPA
Florida's west coast offers an array of outdoor activities in a
beautiful natural setting. There are rolling, pine covered plains
as well as white sand beaches and barrier islands. Camping, fishing,
swimming, boating, and snorkeling are always available. The Gulf
Coast offers calm, warm waters and endless white sand beaches with
memorable sunsets. The crystal clear springs further inland have
drawn visitors for many years. The resort towns to the south, including
Sarasota, are equally popular with seasonal visitors and permanent
residents... MORE
PANAMA CITY
Panama City has over 27 miles of beaches made up of some of the
most brilliant white sand in the world. These beaches are a gateway
into a wonderful selection of sea activities including snorkeling,
scuba diving and fishing. There are also numerous state parks and
nature preserves including St. Andrews State Park and Gulf World
Marine Park. These parks offer tours and educational resources about
the habitat surrounding Panama City. Several tour operations feature
glass-bottom boats. Beyond the beaches, Panama City offers plenty
of entertaining things to do. Several world-class golf courses can
be found here, in addition to more than a dozen miniature golf versions.
The Ocean Opry Show mixes the city life with the water life. That
mix of city and gulf is also evident at the Museum of Man in the
Sea. Several amusement parks compete visitors' time, as do numerous
entertainment complexes. Nightlife in Panama City offers abundant
clubs, discos, bars, and other hotspots... MORE
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