Families
Parents and children love the magic and thrills
of the Disney theme parks, Seaworld, Universal Studios and the many other
themed attractions. Restaurants cater extremely well with childrens meals,
high chairs and booster seats, all at very reasonable prices (considerably
lower than UK prices).
There are many themed restaurants and family
dinner shows too. The beaches are perfect for families with pristine white
sand and clear turquoise seas. Many beaches also have picnic tables, toilets
and barbeque pits.
Romantics
Many couples choose to marry at the many wedding
venues in Florida, from fantasy weddings in the magic kingdom with possibly
a famous mouse or two in attendance to lavish beach locations.
Honeymooners love Florida too with romantic beaches
such as lovers key and honeymoon island to tear them away from the many
theme parks.
Sports
Lovers
Florida is a mecca for sporting activities. Florida
is one of Americas top golfing states. Florida boasts well over 1100 golf
courses and many golfing schools too. You are never far from a golf course
in Florida. Tennis is also popular in Florida with several professional
schools and municipal tennis courts as well as tennis courts at most hotels
and resorts. Fishing is also well catered for, both deep sea and lake/river
fishing. Florida has masses of lakes linked by various waterways and rivers
for great fishing and wildlife viewing Around the coastline there are
many charter boats and marinas where boats can be hired for deep sea fishing
trips. Big game fishing is very popular too.
Watersports of every type can be found in Florida
from jetskis, parasailing, dinghy sailing, waterskiing, kayaking, boating
and snorkelling. Diving both deep sea and scuba diving is popular around
the coral reefs of the Florida keys and also at the John Pennekamp national
park. Hiking and Horse riding are also popular with several stables offering
packages for both beginners and experienced riders.
Beach Lovers
Florida boasts some of the best beaches in the
world.
Very clean with pristine white sand and crystal
clear seas. Many also have facilities for picnics, showers, toilets and
watersports.
Nature Lovers
Florida is a natural haven for wildlife Palm
trees and beautiful flowers abound as well as miles of citrus groves supplying
the citrus for the ever popular Florida orange juice. Along the coast
Dolphins can be seen playing near the beaches, manatee can be spotted
along the many intracoastal waterways. Alligators are plentiful in the
everglades and other swampy areas. The rare Florida panther or black bear
can sometimes be seen as well as Eagles, Ospreys, Herons and Pelicans.
With a few exceptions Florida is largely unspoilt, a very beautiful wilderness
with fantastic beaches famous for their exquisite shells .There are several
places around the Florida keys where you can interact with the Dolphins
and possibly swim with them too.
Thrill Seakers
Florida has over 20 major theme parks and many
minor theme parks to choose from.
The major ones feature many white knuckle rides
which will keep the most avid thrill seekers satisfied. As well as the
theme parks, trips on airboats and speed boats are also available.
There are also a number of virtual reality and
simulator rides to thrill and titillate the riders.
Shoppers
& Bargain Hunters
Florida has an enormous selection of shopping
malls. Designer outlet malls are situated in most tourist areas, selling
designer products at greatly reduced prices, often 50-75% off. These include
names such as Reebok, Nike, DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, Levis, Ralph Lauren
and Timberland.
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