Reasons to head to Florida this summer by Carmine Barbetta (FB)

Published: 04/19/12 in Travel Promotions

Looking for somewhere different this summer? Look no further than Florida. There are many things to do in Florida, making it a very popular vacation destination. Florida has something for everyone in the family, whether it is theme parks, sports, beaches, arts and culture, national parks and more. Florida is the home to several theme parks sure to thrill the family. Some of the popular theme parks are Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld Orlando and more. For the sports fanatics, Florida is home of the Tampa Bay Rays, The Miami Dolphins Orland Magic, Florida State Seminoles, UF Gators and more. For a laid back vacation, consider visiting one of Florida’s beautiful beaches. Choose from South Beach in Miami, Siesta Key near Sarasota, Panama City Beach in the Panhandle or Sanibel Island. If arts and culture interest you, check out one of the many museums found in Florida. You can visit the National Museum of Naval Aviation, the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science in Tallahassee, the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island or the Miami Children’s Museum. For nature lovers, Florida is a great place to see wild animals and plants in their natural habitat. Perhaps the most known park in Florida is the Everglades. The Everglades is home to a wide variety of wildlife including, alligators, snakes, birds, plants, panthers, manatees and more. Whether you tour the Everglades via swamp buggy or air boats, you are sure to enjoy a day filled with fun and adventure. To save money on attractions, hotels, resorts, sports tickets and more, shop online for the best deals and rates. Be sure to look for Travelocity, Hotels.com, Orbitz and Expedia promotion codes.

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