By Olivia Savoie
With great weather and wide variety of activities and attractions, Florida is a prime vacation destination for families and couples alike. Take time to carefully plan a Florida vacation, and to save money, search the Internet for coupons and discounts that can save hundreds of dollars on lodging, food and atraction tickets. From theme parks to historical sites, there is plenty to do in the Sunshine State.
Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney World resort is one of the world's top vacation destinations. Travelers can have childhood dreams fulfilled by meeting Disney's characters and visiting the magical world that they inhabit. Walt Disney World includes four theme parks: Animal Kingdom, Epcot, the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios, as well as two water parks and dozens of hotels, restaurants and shops. While the best age to take a child to Disney World depends on the child and her interests, Disney suggests that 7 is the ideal age. Even if your kids are older or younger, or if you're just a kid at heart, but the parks and attractions of Disney World appeal to all ages.
Walt Disney World Resort
1494 E. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-6244
Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens is designed for anyone who wants to experience the exhiliration of a roller coaster combined with the chance to get up close to nature and wild animals. Busch Gardens may be best experienced by older children as the minimum height requirement for many of the rides is 48 inches; and three coasters require riders to be 54 inches tall. However, there is plenty that appeals to younger children, including the opportunity to feed giraffes by hand.
Busch Gardens
10165 N. McKinley Dr.
Tampa, FL 33612
(888) 800-5447
Aquatica
Aquatica is a combination water park and aquarium adjacent to Sea World that's ideal for families. Children can use up their energy at the water park before visiting Sea World the next day. Aquatica is home to a wide variety of fish and animals such as the black and white Commerson's Dolphins, which are not found in most aquariums.
Aquatica
5800 Water Play Way
Orlando, FL 32821
(888) 800-5447
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
For history buffs, a visit to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is a fascinating way to experience history, innovation and science at the winter refuges of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Visitors can tour the homes, gardens and labs of the two men, as well as a museum dedicated to both innovators. The museum alone is 15,000 square feet, and visitors will should allow at least a full day for exploration.
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-7419
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About the Author:
Olivia Savoie has been writing professionally since 2000. She has written numerous articles for national and global publishers, including TheBankruptcySite.org and La Leche League International. Savoie is a certified lactation educator and counselor, an associate of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and is in the final stages of obtaining designation as a chartered financial consultant.
