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Fun-Filled Florida Vacation Attractions

Posted on | December 25, 2009 | 9 Comments

Fun-Filled Florida Vacation Attractions

Florida, the Sunshine State, is home to much more than just beaches. The entire state is a wondrous place filled with numerous attractions for vacationers.

Sure, you might know about Universal Studios and Walt Disney World, but here are a handful of vacation attractions you may not know of. We’re going on a wild Florida vacation ride that will include everything from romance to history.

Let’s just see what we can dig up in Florida.

Let’s Ride

If you like to hike or ride a bike, the Grayton Beach State Park offers a four-mile off road trail. There’s even a 10-mile bike path along Hwy.30.

Bikers who like a leisure pace and eye-popping scenery will enjoy all this great park has to offer.

Romance

For the romantic couples out there, I have a perfect place for you. Sanibel and Captiva Islands are as romantic as it can get. Take a walk on the white sandy beaches. You and your loved one with walk hand in hand experiencing pure tranquility.

History

If you are looking for stuff to do with the kids, take them to Jacksonville Museum of science and History. It’ll be fun for the whole family, and educational at the same time.

Silver Springs – Ocala, Florida

Silver Springs is a beautiful 350-acre “nature’s theme park.” Here you can see the underground springs from the famous glass-bottom boat. The Silver Springs surrounds the headwaters of the Silver River, the world’s largest artesian spring.

The Wild

For my money, the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, which spans over 35,000 acres, is also another must-see attraction. Enthusiastic nature lovers pack your backpacks and your tents and let’s go camping.

Florida Beaches

Fort De Soto Park North Beach is a great Florida beach.

It’s located near St. Petersburg, Florida, the Fort De Soto Park’s North Beach was ranked as the #1 beach in the nation in 2005 by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman also known as Dr. Beach, an environmental studies professor at the Florida International University in Miami.

Next stop, Clearwater and St. Pete beaches.

If you like playing volleyball with friends, the St Pete and Clearwater Beaches is the place for you to show off your moves.

Sunset Key Guest Cottages

Sometimes where you stay is an attraction all by itself. And Westin’s Sunset Key Guest Cottages is one of those places.

The Westin’s Sunset Key Guest Cottages is one of the top 500 places in the world to stay.

The 27-acre private island is located just 500 yards from the “Old Town” Key West. The island has 37 guest cottages.

So Much More in Florida

Florida has countless opportunities to enjoy. As you can see from this short list, we have beaches, romance, history, water fun, nature and so much more. Florida really is one of those special places to visit.

I hope this sampling of vacation attractions sparked an interest and gave you more ideas. From the beaches to canoeing to culture to fishing, Florida definitely has it all.


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9 Responses to “Fun-Filled Florida Vacation Attractions”

  1. Jake
    December 25th, 2009 @ 9:57 am

    The only all inclusive trips I have taken have been cruises which I liked because I just unpacked once, settled in, then could choose if/when I wanted to go on shore excursions, or explore all the wonderful activities offered aboard the ship.

    As the other answerer said – drinks, massages, beauty salon, etc. on board were NOT included, but there was a lot that was. It all depends on what you like to do & what your tastes are.

    Best thing would be for you & your wife to do what he did – type in all inclusive vacations in your browser search line & review what comes up, then keep adding a keyword until you narrow it down to just those that fit the activities, locations, etc. that both of you like.

    Good luck!!

  2. CitizenGirl
    December 25th, 2009 @ 10:27 am

    My brother & I took a vacation, or more like a trip. Here is our story:
    The wildwood flower grew wild on the farm
    And we never knowed what it was called
    Some said it was a flower and some said it was weed
    I didn't gave it much thought…
    One day I was out there talking to my brother
    Reached down for a weed to chew on
    Things got fuzzy and things got blurry
    And then everything was gone
    I Didn't know what happened
    But I knew it beat the hell out of sniffin' burlap

    I come to and my brother was there
    And he said, 'What's wrong with your eyes?'
    I said, 'I don't know, I was chewing on a weed'
    He said, 'Let me give it a try'
    We spent the rest of that day and most of that night
    Trying to find my brother, Bill
    Caught up with him 'bout six o'clock the next mornin'
    Naked, swinging on the windmill
    He said he flew up there
    I had to fly up and get him down
    He was about half crazy

    The very next day we picked a bunch of them weeds
    And put 'em in the sun to dry
    Then we mashed 'em up and we cleaned 'em all
    And put 'em in the corncob pipe
    Smokin' them wildwood flowers got to be a habit
    We didn't see no harm
    We thought it was kind of handy
    Have you ever take a trip and never leave the farm

    A big ol' puff on the wildwood weed
    Next thing you know
    We's just wandering behind the little animals
    All good things gotta come to an end
    And it's the same with the wildwood weed

    One day this feller from Washington come by
    And he spied us and he turned white as a sheet
    And he dug and he burned
    And he burned and he dug
    And he killed all our cute little weeds
    Then he drove away
    We just smiled and waved
    Sittin' there on that sack of seeds

    Y'all come back now, ya hear

  3. JayJay
    December 25th, 2009 @ 10:43 pm

    It must be a slow day in the J.J. household today. But to answer another of your fabulously funny questions, I will give it my best shot. Go out in the garage, climb up into the attic and get out all the seldom used camping equipment. Then, after you have removed all the camping stuff, take into the living room and set up the tent with your sleeping bags, etc. You may have to go outside to find enough rocks to build your fire pit, but place it near the tent so you will not get cold during the night. Go to your local convenience store and pick up enough wood to last through the night. Then return home, turn your air conditioner down to 60 degrees. When your husband comes home, you can have a nice roaring fire going, with a cup of hot chocolate and only wearing a smile. It will be the best at home vacation ever. Good luck with that.

  4. tropicmama06
    December 26th, 2009 @ 8:30 am

    book supplier direct to avoid cancel or non refundable fares.
    dig up association member cards, like AAA or AARP, you can get 10-15% off the weekly rate, (weekly rates are 5x the daily)
    check with the company you work for, they may have a coporate agreement in place that may be available- many of these agreements waive airport fees and taxes, add'l driver and underage driver fees- real expensive fees here.
    Also return the car to same location to avoid drop off charges and lastly, reserve a Compact car, most people are looking for smaller cars now with the most fuel efficiency. So reserve a smaller car and most likly they will upgrade you for free at counter.. if you wanbt a larger car, reserve in advance as paying for an upgrade at counter is usually much higher. oh, yeah, bring a copy of insurance card with you as well..

  5. KLo
    December 26th, 2009 @ 9:23 am

    This website might help , check it out –

    http://www.usairwaysforum.com/

  6. applecore04
    December 26th, 2009 @ 11:19 am

    You need to get a Japan Rail Pass which gives you unlimited travel for the time you opt to purchase for………1 week, or 2 or 3 weeks .If you are just going to be on Honshu Island you can actually get a pass that is a bit cheaper just for that island.You could also look at the JAL flight passes but you miss the scenery if you fly.You must buy this Pass in YOUR country…………..you cannot buy them in Japan and you will save yourself a huge amount of money.

    Look around Tokyo ………and do take a day trip to Kamakura…….go to the Tsukiji Fish Market on the way.

    If you plan to go to Kyoto which is gorgeous you can mostly walk if you choose accommodation in a good location. There are maps with walking routes you get at the station.You won't get top see it all just do one section – we opted for the area near Murayama Park.There are so many shrines, temples gardens etc near here.

    Catch the bus to Fuji go ko – Fuji Five Lakes…it is only an hour and a half and just beautiful …….at the base of Mt Fuji. Then take the bus to Gotemba which is a beautiful trip round the base of Mt Fuji through old traditional villages with thatched cottages etc.Change to a bus for Mishima – just catch the bus behind they call it Station 2 to Station 3.but was quite literally just the bus behind the one we got off. This bus takes you right to the Shinkansen which you can catch through to Kyoto.

    If you go to Osaka, you should try and go further on to Himeji and see the castle …………probably the best in Japan and the Shrine and then on to Osaka. You could go on a little further to Okayama which has one of japan's best gardens but from Okayama you can take an ordinary train to Kurashiki – only 30 minutes ……..which is a really beautiful Edo period town.

    You can look at these places at http://www.fascinating-travel-destinations.com/japanese-holidays.html

  7. chocolate llamas
    December 27th, 2009 @ 2:35 am

    at grand teton national park go hiking up to lake solitude, its 15 miles round trip but 100% worth it. In yellowstone I would recommend spending time just driving around looking at the wildlife, maybe hike to the top of Mount Washburn (only like 6 miles) oh and go to Bubba's Barbeque in jackson hole!!!!!

  8. KiSS ThiSS XxO
    December 27th, 2009 @ 6:36 pm

    you seem underweight. If you are going on vacation, the best advice i can give you is to HAVE FUN and eat the best and tastiest foods while you are at it. With an active lifestyle, your not going to add or lose too much weight.

  9. Emui
    December 28th, 2009 @ 12:38 am

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