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When it comes to water parks, then Florida is certainly the place to experience the best of the nation’s offerings. The thirty acres of rides and attractions at Adventure Island in Tampa will more than satisfy you and all the thrill seekers of your family. Conveniently located across the street from the famed Busch Gardens, Adventure Island has state of the art water rides as well as outdoor cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas, gift shops and a championship sand volleyball complex.
With a...
•Jungle Island: Where Birds Fly Free and Visitors Delight
Florida’s tropical climate is just right for parks where you can get up close to exotic plants and animals, and one of the most successful of these parks is Jungle Island in Miami. Jungle Island is the home of 1,100 tropical birds, 2,000 varieties of plants and flowers, and one of the world’s most renowned trained bird shows.
It started with the dream of Austrian born Franz Scherr in the 1930s. Scherr began with a feed and supply store in Florida and had a few birds in his store. He found the...
•Monkey Jungle: An Educational and Fun Outing in South Florida
“Where humans are caged and monkeys run wild,” is the identifying phrase of a Florida tourist destination. No, it is not a “Planet of the Apes” theme park, rather, it is the trade mark of Monkey Jungle, an innovative Zoological park where you can see 400 primates running free on a thirty acre preserve.
Monkey Jungle dates back to 1933 when animal behaviorist Jospeh DuMond released six monkeys into the wild. These six monkeys became the Java monkey troop that welcomes visitors today to the...
•Experience the Saga of the Titanic in Orlando
The sinking of the passenger liner Titanic in 1912 has captivated the world’s imagination spawning major movies, dramatizations, books and discussion during the past 98 years. If you are a fan of Titanic lore and would like to get the feel of what it might have been like to be on the Titanic on its ill-fated voyage, then a visit to Titanic, The Experience in Orlando will more than satisfy you.
The exhibit was created by a Titanic expert, G. Michael Harris, who was determined to create a...
•Get up Close to the Gators at the Everglades Alligator Farm
Alligators are one of the distinctive, native species of Florida and if you have some fascination for these ancient critters then a visit to the Everglades Alligator Farm will give you a chance to see them up close and learn all about them.
The Everglades Alligator Farm is a privately owned attraction that was started in 1982. The farm began as an airboat ride attraction, and later was expanded to include alligators and other reptiles.
Alligators are in plentiful supply now but in the 1960s...
•Go For an African Safari While Visiting Florida
It may not be possible to take your whole family for a safari in Africa, but if you are visiting Florida you can go on an authentic wildlife tour of “Africa” by visiting the Safari Country Park near West Palm Beach.
Lion Country Safari is a drive-through wildlife preserve that has been entertaining visitors since 1967. The preserve is divided into seven sections, representing the wildlife in seven different parts of the world, including the Pampas of South America, the Gir Forest of India,...
•Enjoy the Beaches Near Orlando
Orlando does not directly border on the ocean, but it is near to some very good beaches. A vacation in Orlando usually means lots of time spent enjoying the theme parks and other attractions, but be sure to save some time for visits to the beautiful beaches that are not far away. Let’s take a look at what these beaches have to offer.
A famous beach near Orlando is Cocoa Beach. If you have been keeping up with the space program you will know that this is the beach that is near the Kennedy Space...
•Medieval Times, A Dinner Show With Knightly Entertainment
You can enjoy yourself day and night when you vacation in Orlando. The theme parks and other attractions are quite engaging during the day, but at night the fun continues with a variety of entertainment possibilities. Dinner shows of all types are extremely popular here, and one of the most spectacular of all is Medieval Times.
Medieval Times is an 11th Century-style dinner that is accompanied by a tournament in which knights, representing different regions of Spain, battle while cheered on by...
•Combine Music And Camping At The Suwannee Music Park
Do you like camping and do you like live music? If you answered yes to both questions then a visit to the Suwannee Music Park and campground in North Florida will positively delight you.
The park located north of Live Oak, Florida. The camp ground is located on the banks of the Suwannee River and it is home to a variety of musical events throughout the year. You can watch musical performances throughout the week at the park’s music hall and during the festivals you can enjoy the outdoor...
•Treat Yourself to Orlando’s Number One Attraction: Discovery Cove
If you had to guess what is the number one attraction in Orlando you would probably say Disney World or Universal Studios, but you would be wrong. According to a respected source of travel information, the attraction with the most appeal is Discovery Cove, an ocean theme park that will let you get up close to dolphins, tropical birds and other exotic creatures.
Discovery Cove offers a variety of activities including snorkeling on a coral reef and getting safely up close to sharks and...
•Enjoy a Floral Outing at the Leu Gardens in Orlando
Would you like a peaceful and quiet outing after a visit to the bustling theme parks of Orlando? Do you love gardens and the scent of fresh roses and flowers? If you answered yes to these two questions then a visit to the Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando should be put on your must-see items when you are in Orlando the next time.
At the Leu Gardens you can wander through three miles of paved walkways that make their way through the fifty acre park. You can see the largest Camellia collection...
•How to Have an Orlando Vacation on a Reduced Budget
You can enjoy a great vacation in Orlando even if economic conditions have left you with a reduced budget. The secret to vacationing in Florida and staying within a budget is to make proper choices in your accommodations and taking advantage of attractions that are modestly priced and in some cases free of charge.
If you think this is an impossible task, then read on and I think that you will probably change your opinion.
Let’s take a look at accommodations. Hotel or motel rooms for you and...
•Enjoy a Pirate Themed Dinner Show in Orlando
Despite the reality of it all, the pirates of literature and legend are romantic figures who never stop to fascinate us. If you would like to immerse yourself in a night of swashbuckling pirate lore, have a lot of fun and also enjoy a good dinner then the Pirates Adventure Show in Orlando is what you are looking for.
This is definitely a family-oriented dinner show and it has won the applause of kids, parents and theater critics alike.
The show has been designed for grownups and kids and uses...
•Try Universal’s CityWalk For Lively Orlando Nightlife
Vacationing in Orlando is not just a daytime experience as there is plenty to do at night too. A concentrated area for nightlife can be found at the CityWalk section of the Universal Studios theme park. There you will find night clubs, cinemas, restaurants, shops and concert venues. The nightclubs span a variety of musical genres and you should be able to find one that suits your tastes. So let’s have a look at the entertainment that is currently on offer at Citywalk in Orlando.
Bob Marley: A...
•Take an Airboat Ride While Visiting Orlando
When you visit Orlando you should definitely visit some of the amazing theme parks and other attractions that have made this area a tourist Mecca. However great the theme parks are the natural attractions of Central and Southern Florida are not to be missed. One of the best ways to get a first hand experience of the beauty provided by Mother Nature is to take a ride on the airboats along the headwaters of the Everglades.
There are a few agencies in the Orlando area that will book your rides in...
•Take a Kayak Tour When You Are in Orlando
If you are planning to visit Orlando for a vacation, you have probably already made plans to visit Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and the other famous attractions. If you want to do something a little out of the ordinary you can also consider some eco-tours in the rich nature of Central Florida.
A kayak tour along the rivers and lakes of Central Florida is the perfect way to get close to nature. Bird watchers who take the kayak tours will rewarded with views of beautiful birds...
•Treat Yourself to a Night Out at an NBA Theme Restaurant
If you are in the Orlando area and are a basketball enthusiast, or have kids who love the game, then you should visit NBA City for one of your evening meals. NBA City is a basketball theme restaurant that has won heaps of praise from visitors and the news media alike.
It was set up in 1999 and has been a hit with sports lovers ever since. What’s the secret of its appeal? It’s the sports atmosphere that permeates every corner of the place.
You will be dining in an environment filled with...
•Flea Market Fun in Orlando
Despite the high-tech attractions of the world’s greatest theme parks, old fashioned flea markets in Orlando rank near the top of the list as one of the most visited attractions in all of Florida. If you are flea market enthusiast and are visiting Orlando then you owe it to yourself to spend some time in the area’s busy flea markets.
Your first stop should be Flea World. It is certainly the biggest in Orlando and it might just be the biggest in all of the United States. It is located outside...
•Take Some Tennis Lessons in Orlando
Florida is the land of great tennis and is the home or training headquarters of many professional tennis players. If you are planning a vacation in Florida you will certainly find good facilities for playing tennis. However, rather than just hoping that the proximity of the tennis greats will rub off on you, you can take some positive steps to improve your game by taking some lessons while you are in Orlando.
Here are some of the places where you can take tennis lessons while vacationing in...
•DisneyQuest: Interactive Technology Taken to the Limit!
For those who are enthralled by concepts like virtual reality, or love playing computer games or simply enjoy all kinds of imaginative challenges, then the place to go when visiting Orlando is DisneyQuest. Located in the Downtown Disney section of Disney World, DisneyQuest is billed as an “indoor interactive theme park with five floors of cutting edge technology.”
Let’s take a look at what you can experience at DisneyQuest. First off, if you would like to design the scariest roller coaster in...
•Kennedy Space Center a “Must-See” Location in Central Florida
When you mention the words “Orlando vacation” to most people they think of Disney World and the other theme parks in Central Florida. The imagination and creative effort that have been put into the theme parks is amazing and has attracted visitors from around the world. However, reality is sometimes just as exciting as imagination, and nowhere is this more evident than at the Kennedy Space Center.
If you are visiting Orlando, then you should certainly set aside some time to visit the Space...
•Have Fun at the Antique Markets in and Around Orlando, Florida
When people think of fun things to do in Orlando, they usually start imagining the theme parks and similar attractions. But if you adore antiques then you can also have some fun at the amazing antique markets in and near Orlando. Let’s take a look at what you can find.
First of all, right in the city limits of Orlando you can head over to Orange Avenue which the antique center of the city. There you will find many antique stores along the north and south sections of Orange Avenue. You can get...
•Enjoy an Orlando Vacation Even in Economically Hard Times
We are going through a time of economic cutbacks and hardship, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a good vacation. If you know how to get bargain accommodations and makes a sensible choice of attractions and amusements, then it is possible for you to enjoy a vacation in Orlando, Florida even in this period of economic downturn. I would like to show you how to do it.
The first place to start your preparation is in the area of accommodations. Hotel living coupled with continuous...
•Birding in Orlando: Treat Yourself to Central Florida’s Bird Watching Paradise
During the winter Central Florida in general and the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge in particular is considered to be one of the country’s premier birding destinations. So, if you are planning a vacation in Orlando, and you are a bird watching enthusiast, then you are in for a big treat.
If you are novice you can enjoy the spring nesting season in Gatorland and if you are a more experienced birder then you will probably want to head straight to the Merrit Island Wildlife Refuge.
This is a...
•Help Solve a Mystery at an Orlando Dinner Show
If you are looking for an unusual night out in the Orlando area, then a visit to the Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows is just what you need. “Thousands of crimes have been committed” at this dinner theater since 1980 and “we need your help,” plead the owners of this theater.
Actually it is all in fun and diners are treated to a good meal while they watch the humorous drama and get a chance to mingle with the characters, watch for clues, interrogate suspects and eventually try to solve the mystery...
•Go Rollerblading or Biking at Florida’s West Orange Trail
If you are going to the Orlando area and you want to do something a little bit different and get some good exercise in at the same time, then you should take advantage of the West Orange Trail. The West Orange Trail is a paved 22 mile former rail route that is ideal for biking and rollerblading.
The trail is only a few miles from metropolitan Orlando and Walt Disney world. It travels through the communities of Winter Garden and Apopka and offers a great experience and also lots of excellent...
•Winter Holiday Attractions Abound at Orlando Theme Parks
The Christmas and New Year holiday periods are peak times at the resorts in Orlando, Florida, and visitors are treated to a number of special attractions during this festive season. Let’s take a look at what is on offer this year.
Universal’s Orlando resort is transforming its Seuss Landing (at the Universal Islands of Adventure) into a wintry setting for “Grinchmas.” As in years past, there will be a live musical performance of the ever-popular show “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
This...
•What’s New at the Orlando Parks and Tourist Attractions?
If you think that Disney World and the other theme parks in the Orlando area just stay the same from year to year, then you are wrong. There is always a new ride, a new attraction and sometimes even a whole new theme park to make this year’s visit to the Orlando area much more exciting than your last visit. Let’s take a look at the latest offerings from the major entertainment centers in the greater Orlando area.
Starting with Universal Studios the big news is that they unveiled a new ride...
•Explore Nature in the Glass Bottom Boats of Silver Springs, Florida
If you are planning a vacation at Disney World or Orlando, it is helpful if you expand your horizons a bit and explore some of the many attractions that are within a short drive of Orlando. One of these nearby places of interest is Silver Springs, Florida where you can see wildlife and enjoy rides in a park set up at the site of one of the largest artesian spring formations in the world, producing nearly 550 million gallons of crystal-clear water daily.
Since the mid 19th century the beauty of...
•Orlando Vacation Villas: Five Star Accommodations at Budget Prices
The costs for a Florida vacation can get out of hand if you are not careful, that’s why it is wise to plan ahead and choose your accommodations wisely. If you are trying to keep your expenses down then you will be happy to know that you can save money without sacrificing the quality of your vacation. The secret to achieving this is simply to rent a vacation villa rather than to stay in a hotel.
Vacation home rentals in the Orlando area have been booming in the last ten years, fueled by the...
•Disney Vacation Rentals: Great Accommodations at Bargain Prices
It may be hard to believe, but you can enjoy a vacation at Disney World in Florida and stay in plush accommodations at bargain prices. You don’t have to win a lottery or contest to get the discount accommodations, either. The secret to it can be expressed in three words “Disney Vacation Rentals.” These are three to seven bedroom homes located within 15 minutes of Disney World that vacationers can rent a on a daily or weekly basis. In case you are not familiar with Florida vacation option, then...
•Orlando Vacation Homes: Bring the Whole Family and Save Money!
“The more the merrier” might be a good slogan for the Orlando vacation homes that are available to visitors to Disney World and other Orlando area attractions. Why is it a good slogan? The more people that you bring in your group, the greater the savings you get in your accommodations budget. And when I talk about savings, I am not considering budget lodgings, but fully equipped luxury mansions with up to 5000 sq. feet of space. If you would like to bring a large family or sizeable group to...
•Disney Vacation Home Rentals: Get Luxury, Convenience and Save Money Too
Getting ready for a great time at Disney World? One of the most important parts of your preparation will be to reserve the right kind of accommodations. Before you start searching for hotels, you should consider renting a condo, home or villa. The Orlando area, and in the Disney World locality of Kissimmee, you will find a great selection of vacation home rentals. These rental homes combine luxury, convenience and price advantages which could make you change your mind about staying in a...
•Where to Stay When Visiting Disney World?
A family vacation at Disney World and the other theme parks of Orlando is for many people a once in a lifetime opportunity, and it is important to plan it properly so that you and your family can enjoy the experience and also do it in a way that will save money. One of the most important decisions that you will have to make is where to stay? Should you stay at a luxury hotel at Disney World or nearby or should you take a vacation home rental?
As someone who is experienced in Orlando vacations,...
•The Advantages of an Orlando Vacation Home Rental
Orlando is a vacation paradise and there is no doubt about it. If you are planning to visit Orlando with your family then you are sure to enjoy it, but if you would like to get the most out of your vacation and also stay within your budget then you have to consider where you are going to stay. In most places going on vacation means that you are going to stay in a hotel but in Orlando another possibility is available, renting a condo, home or villa. In case you haven’t already made your hotel...
•Planning Your Orlando Vacation
If you and your family are heading to Orlando for a vacation you are in for a big treat. Orlando is a vacation destination without equal because it is home to countless tourist attractions and places of interest. In fact there is so much to see and do in Orlando and the surrounding area that you will have to plan and choose carefully from what is on offer. It is just not possible to see everything in one visit and it is best to plan ahead and choose the activities that are most attractive to...
•A Brief Guide To Disney World
f you are planning a vacation in the Orlando area, Disney World is surely one of the places that you are going to visit, but in order to make the best use of your time it is good to have a general overview of what is available there before you set off on your vacation.
First thing to know is that Disney World is not a theme park, rather it is four theme parks, two water parks, other attractions and several themed resorts all covering an area the size of Boston. In this article we’ll look at...
•Movie Lovers, Enjoy Your Visit To Universal Studios, Orlando
If you are fascinated by the movies and made-in-Hollywood films then a visit to the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando Florida is the golden opportunity to go on thrilling rides based on your favorite movies and to get behind the scenes and see how movies are actually made.
There is a lot on offer at Universal Studios so here is a brief guide to what you can enjoy there.
The first stop for film and movie buffs is probably the Production Central area of Universal Studios. You will find it...
•Don’t Miss Sea World When You Visit Orlando
When people visit Orlando, Florida they are sure to include visits to the main theme parks: Disney World and Universal Studios, but if I were to choose the third must-see attraction in this region then my choice would be Sea World. This is a theme park that manages to combine fun, education, nature conservation and amusement park thrills all in one locale. If you are curious to know what you can expect to find in Sea World, then read on and we will have a look at the main features of the...
•Where To Stay In Orlando: A Hotel Or A Vacation Rental Home?
There is no question about it, Orlando is a vacation paradise. There are enough theme parks, amusement attractions, night life and nearby places of natural beauty to keep you and your family joyfully occupied day and night. But, where should you stay, in a hotel or in a rental condo, villa or home? I am a firm believer in the value of a vacation rental home and I would like to explain the advantages that they have over hotel accommodations.
There are several things to think about and they come...
•The Kennedy Space Center: A Must-See Destination For Orlando Visitors
There is a lot on offer in Orlando and it is not possible to see everything in one vacation, however, there is one attraction that should not be missed when you are in this region, and that is the Kennedy Space Center.
While the inventors of the Orlando theme parks used their imagination to conjure up all the special effects and thrill rides, the fascination of the Kennedy Space Center comes from the real achievements of the space program and the possibility that it offers for the future.
The...
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