ARTICLES BY JANICE MCSHERRY

When it comes to water parks, then Florida is certainly the place to experience the best of the nation’s offerings The thirty acres of rides and attractions at Adventure Island in Tampa will more than satisfy you and all the thrill seekers of your family

Florida’s tropical climate is just right for parks where you can get up close to exotic plants and animals, and one of the most successful of these parks is Jungle Island in Miami Jungle Island is the home of 1,100 tropical birds, 2,000 varieties of plants and flowers, and one of the world’s most renowned trained bird shows

“Where humans are caged and monkeys run wild,” is the identifying phrase of a Florida tourist destination No, it is not a “Planet of the Apes” theme park, rather, it is the trade mark of Monkey Jungle, an innovative Zoological park where you can see 400 primates running free on a thirty acre preserve

The sinking of the passenger liner Titanic in 1912 has captivated the world’s imagination spawning major movies, dramatizations, books and discussion during the past 98 years If you are a fan of Titanic lore and would like to get the feel of what it might have been like to be on the Titanic on its ill-fated voyage, then a visit to Titanic, The Experience in Orlando will more than satisfy you

Alligators are one of the distinctive, native species of Florida and if you have some fascination for these ancient critters then a visit to the Everglades Alligator Farm will give you a chance to see them up close and learn all about them The Everglades Alligator Farm is a privately owned attraction that was started in 1982

It may not be possible to take your whole family for a safari in Africa, but if you are visiting Florida you can go on an authentic wildlife tour of “Africa” by visiting the Safari Country Park near West Palm Beach Lion Country Safari is a drive-through wildlife preserve that has been entertaining visitors since 1967

Orlando does not directly border on the ocean, but it is near to some very good beaches A vacation in Orlando usually means lots of time spent enjoying the theme parks and other attractions, but be sure to save some time for visits to the beautiful beaches that are not far away

You can enjoy yourself day and night when you vacation in Orlando The theme parks and other attractions are quite engaging during the day, but at night the fun continues with a variety of entertainment possibilities

Do you like camping and do you like live music If you answered yes to both questions then a visit to the Suwannee Music Park and campground in North Florida will positively delight you

If you had to guess what is the number one attraction in Orlando you would probably say Disney World or Universal Studios, but you would be wrong According to a respected source of travel information, the attraction with the most appeal is Discovery Cove, an ocean theme park that will let you get up close to dolphins, tropical birds and other exotic creatures

Would you like a peaceful and quiet outing after a visit to the bustling theme parks of Orlando Do you love gardens and the scent of fresh roses and flowers

You can enjoy a great vacation in Orlando even if economic conditions have left you with a reduced budget The secret to vacationing in Florida and staying within a budget is to make proper choices in your accommodations and taking advantage of attractions that are modestly priced and in some cases free of charge

Despite the reality of it all, the pirates of literature and legend are romantic figures who never stop to fascinate us If you would like to immerse yourself in a night of swashbuckling pirate lore, have a lot of fun and also enjoy a good dinner then the Pirates Adventure Show in Orlando is what you are looking for

Vacationing in Orlando is not just a daytime experience as there is plenty to do at night too A concentrated area for nightlife can be found at the CityWalk section of the Universal Studios theme park

When you visit Orlando you should definitely visit some of the amazing theme parks and other attractions that have made this area a tourist Mecca However great the theme parks are the natural attractions of Central and Southern Florida are not to be missed

If you are planning to visit Orlando for a vacation, you have probably already made plans to visit Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and the other famous attractions If you want to do something a little out of the ordinary you can also consider some eco-tours in the rich nature of Central Florida