Swim with Dolphins

Discovery Cove, Orlando is a must see. Located next door to its sister theme park SeaWorld, Discovery Cove is an adventure park where guests get to experience some of the most exciting underwater animal encounters the state has to offer. Swim with dolphins, play with stingrays, and come face-to-face with sharks and barracudas in this exciting underwater theme park.

Other places where you can swim with dolphins include the Miami Seaquarium and the Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys. You can read about both these places in Jennifer Huber's article Where to Swim with Dolphins in Florida.

Places to See and Things to Do

• Orlando - the perfect place to plan your next family adventure. With hundreds of attractions, restaurants, shops, and more.
• EPCOT Center - for inquiring minds - features technology in Future World and the culture, architecture and enticing food of eleven countries, all encircling a giant lagoon.
• Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando features thrill rides, showbiz-themed attractions and shows, and educational exhibits about the movie-making process, all with a special touch of Disney magic. This is a must see for anyone with a remote interest in the movies.
• The Magic Kingdom, Orlando. There is no magic like the magic of Disney, and no trip to Florida - no lifetime in fact! - is complete without a trip to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
• Islands of Adventure®, Orlando, is made up of five "islands", each with it's own distinct theme. Cartoon and comic book heroes come to life along with other loveable characters in some of the wildest and most innovative rides and attractions around.
  
• Universal Studios® Orlando is filled with exciting rides, and those who enjoy loud, fast, high-energy attractions couldn't find a better place to spend the day.
• Disney's Animal Kingdom is a totally unique Disney World theme park. A wild adventure that roars with excitement, the Animal Kingdom is an animal lover's paradise.
• Discovery Cove®, Orlando is an adventure park where guests get to experience some of the most exciting underwater animal encounters the state has to offer. Swim with dolphins, play with stingrays, and come face-to-face with sharks and barracudas in this exciting underwater theme park.
• SeaWorld® Orlando with its educational exhibits, entertaining shows, and edge-of-your-seat thrill rides, a visit to SeaWorld is an exotic and exciting adventure into the world beneath the water.
• Kissimmee and Lake Tohopekaliga - located in the heart of Florida, a stay in Kissimmee promises great weather and good times. When you're in Kissimmee the best Florida has to offer is right at your fingertips.
• Gulf Coast - One of the world's top tourist attractions, with award-winning beaches, bustling resorts, picturesque quays, numerous attractions, great hotels and restaurants, nature reserves and parks, what more could you want?
• Englewood and Rotonda - Coastal communities along Florida's Gulf Coast that have long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches, and a quiet, laid-back atmosphere.
• Fort Myers Area - The Fort Myers area has everything you could want in a Florida holiday. From relaxing on the beach, to playing on the water, to checking out some of Florida's varied wildlife and historic attractions.
• Sarasota - Cultural capital of Florida and an affluent waterside area. There are big city amenities yet the region still has a charming small town feel.
• Atlantic Coast - Beautiful beaches, sparkling water and a laid back lifestyle await visitors to Florida's Atlantic coast. From relaxed and budget-friendly coastal towns, to pricey and tony resort communities, the Atlantic Coast of Florida is an easy place to find exactly what you're looking for.
• Cape Canaveral has long been associated with space travel and holidays to the area just aren't complete without a visit to the world-famous Kennedy Space Center.
• Daytona Beach - Ever dreamed of driving on the beach in a convertible with the top down and the wind in your hair? Well, Daytona Beach is the place where it can actually happen.
• Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach - Fort Lauderdale's 20 miles of beaches are its biggest draw. Pompano Beach is an ideal beach holiday destination with about three miles of sandy beachfront.
• Miami and Miami Beach - Florida's most exciting city! Blessed with year-round beautiful weather and unparalleled ocean access, America's largest southernmost resort city is also a sought-after international entertainment destination.

Florida Weather & Climate

Florida is divided into two climatic zones: warm temperate in the north and tropical in the south. That said, most of the sunshine state experiences warm weather and plenty of sunshine year round.
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Florida for Film Fans

Famous Locations Featured in Hollywood Films

From The Creature From the Black Lagoon to Edward Scissorhands and The Truman Show, the state of Florida has long been a favorite location for moviemakers. Thanks to its year-round sunshine and moderate climate, Florida is a prime destination for filmmakers looking for a wide variety of landscapes and locations.
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Florida Timeshares

Florida offers many attractions for the overseas traveler to enjoy. One of the many decisions you need to make before booking that flight is where you may want to stay. Resorts like Disney Vacation Club, or DVC as it is known offer great accommodation's right in the heart of all the action. Timeshares can be found in most resort area's and unlike flying offer really great deals in all the great places.