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This park is only open during the summer, so get in while you can. Wild water rides, lazy lagoons, Caribbean eats and good friends make Adventure Island a cool place to be.

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Busch Garden is the place where thrill-seekers and animal lovers come together. With hundreds of rides, animals, shows and tours, Busch Gardens is a theme park for everyone.

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Formerly the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, this not-for-profit center promotes theatre, art, music, dance and culture for all ages.

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Swim with the fishes at Tampa's Florida Aquarium. Splash around at the water park and chill with the peguins. Opened in 1995, this aquarium is home to 20,000 animals and plants.

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This facility rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine life. You can stop in for a boat ride, an educational visit, a fun summer camp, or a painting session with Winter the dolphin. There's plenty to see and do at CMA.

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Step aboard Captain Memo's Pirate Ship, but don't walk the plank! Children and adults will enjoy the pirate-themed festivities on these fun two hour cruises.

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With the Cinderella Castle, the Hall of Presidents and five other adventure lands, an outing to the crown jewel of the Disney entertainment empire, the Magic Kingdom, is one of the most unforgettable experiences in the modern ...

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Visit 11 countries in one stop at Epcot Theme Park in Orlando. This 300 acre theme park features rides, food, entertainment, culture and of course, our favorite Disney characters.

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Universal Resorts Orlando, with its two main theme parks, Hart Rock Cafe/Hotel and numerous other exciting features for the young, is definitely the major alternative to Disney for those who are in the thrill-seeking mode.

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At Wet 'n Wild Orlando you can ride the waves, shoot down speed slides or wind down on the lazy river. With a kiddie area, sand volleyball and tons of snacks, you'll have a fun day in the sun.

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Thirty-year-old SeaWorld Orlando stands out among the theme parks of Central Florida as a place of wondrous exploration of the seas less than a hundred miles away from this one-of-a-kind vacation destination.

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There are few wildlife entertainment venues where guests literally come nose to nose with their non-human hosts – especially those as unique and intelligent as dolphins. Discovery Cove in Orlando is one of those places.

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Opened in March 2008, SeaWorld Orlando’s Aquatica water park successfully builds on the successes of the original park plus the newer Discovery Cove and embodies the essence of an aquatic paradise.

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Gatorland has alligators, colorful birds, exciting shows and a cool splash park. The kids will love the wild animals and the wild scenery.

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More than 200 animals call Sarasota's Jungle Gardens their home. Most of the animals here are donated or rescued, and visiting the gardens supports an important cause.

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Share your love of nature with others as you stroll through the Selby Gardens by the Sarasota Bay. Take a watercolor class or view the 6,000 orchids at this lovely botanical garden.

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Whether you are Catholic or not, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine’s history and beauty will probably inspire reverence and awe.

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Spit out your gum, sharpen your pencils and get to class. Student or not, you will want to see just how much schools have changed during a visit to the oldest wooden schoolhouse in St. Augustine – and maybe even the oldest in ...

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The history of St. Augustine’s famed Castillo de San Marcos is a story that begins at the discovery of a continent and continues to grow into the birth of a nation. By all accounts, the regal stone fort, which still stands gu ...

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Nothing is more fun for a child than a hands-on museum. Science and fun collide at this imaginative museum and aquarium.

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See classic plays like The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady or Footloose at this fun and relaxing dinner theatre. This theatre seats almost 500 and has been entertaining the area for almost 20 years.

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Can't make it to Africa? This drive-through safari is closer to home (and less expensive) than a tour through the African plains. The park houses more than 900 animals on more than 300 acres of land.

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Sample some sushi, learn the basics of the tea ceremony, and stroll through the tranquil Japanese gardens at this cultural explosion of a museum.

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When your kids are itching to express themselves, pack up the car and head to Fort Lauderdale's Wannado City. Let your child join the circus, edit a newspaper, be a rock climber or a sculptor.

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When your kids are itching to express themselves, pack up the car and head to Fort Lauderdale's Wannado City. Let your child join the circus, edit a newspaper, be a rock climber or a sculptor.

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With more than 40 years of performances, Parker Playhouse brings culture and entertainment to the Fort Lauderdale community. A short distance from I-95, this theater provides plenty of fun.

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Tired of the normal dinner-and-a-movie date? Laffing Matterz adds dinner and theatre with side-splitting laughs.

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This historic landmark in Fort Lauderdale features art, history and music that will transport you to a different era. Take a tour, hear a concert or take a painting class - Bonnet House has it all.

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In the words of Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry, "You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?'" And regardless of the answer, whether you're a gambler, a shopper, a foodie or just in need of a place to stay, every ...

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If you're looking for some inland Florida fun, make the trek out to Gator Park for an airboat ride and an exciting wildlife show.

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South Miami celebrates Christmas in carnival style with a 92 foot Christmas tree, 3 million lights, festive displays, pony rides, delicious treats, fun games and thrill rides.

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Hide away at this daily drained freshwater pool in the heart of Coral Gables. Swim from the pool into grottos and caves or take photos by the two waterfalls.

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You can't miss the Biltmore's illuminated tower in the middle of Coral Gables. With lush landscape and award-winning amenities, this hotel will not disappoint.

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If you haven't been to Books and Books, stop by this independently owned bookstore for a local literary flare. This is one place where no one will tease you for sticking your nose in a book.

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