Florida "The Sunshine State" has something for everyone. There are loads of places you should visit while you're here from The Fantasy of Flight with it's huge private collection of vintage aircraft including the Spirit of St. Louis, to the Florida Fun Train which spans 200 miles from southern Florida to Orlando seven days a week.

Here are just a few of the attractions in the area that have made florida into the Worlds No.1 Holiday destination

Walt Disney World - the umbrella term for the Magic kingdom, Epcot and MGM studios. It speaks for itself, you have all heard of this place, now is your chance! Walt Disney World covers 43 square miles and the main entrance is only eight miles from our home. Disney world is for young and old alike. at the Magic Kingdom you must not miss Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain and Space Mountain! You can always enjoy a relaxing day at typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach. Disney, MGM Studios and Epcot tel: 407-824-4321.

Please do not miss Sea World tel: 407-351-3600 ( home of Shamu the famous killer whale and baby Namu). Sea World is the worlds most popular marine life park combining education, research, conservation and 20 major shows, attractions and exhibits. You must also include the water ski show. Busch Gardens tel: 813-987-5082(both operated by Anheuser Busch, makers of Budweiser ) at Tampa is well worth a visit. An African theme park covering about 330 acres with hair-raising corkscrew rides and dazzling live entertainment it is much more than a zoo! Make sure you can claim "I survived Kumba!"

Universal Studios. Tel: 407-363-8000 There is so much to do here that real enthusiasts will need more than one day.The Studios have over 80 years of movie experience so there is plenty to learn here. There are over 40 rides, lots of them with film themes, as in Twister (find out what it's like to be a storm chaser) or Terminator 2, the world's first 3-D virtual adventure! Be sure to include Jaws and Back to the Future. The Hard Rock Cafe is expensive but great to say you've been there.

Kennedy Space Centre is well worth a trip.Here you can climb inside a full size replica of a NASA space shuttle, let "Junior" astronauts run free with their imaginations at the Play Dome and see rockets of all shapes and sizes in the Rocket Garden. Make sure you include at least one of the coach tours and certainly do make sure you include the IMAX film. Tel:407-452-2121

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Dinner Shows We always eat out at a local restaurant or have a relaxing evening at home, or we may try our skill at the crazy golf, just along the 192. If you are looking for more evening entertainment, there is plenty to choose from. The dinner shows include Medieval Times, Arabian Knights, Wild Bill's Wild west, King Henry's Feast and a wealth of entertainment at Church street Station and Pleasure Island. Do not miss old town Kissimmee on a Saturday evening (free).

Admission Prices There are many offers for attraction tickets. Please ask our management agents if you need advice. We will always arrange our tickets in advance ( to avoid queues at the attractions) at the visitors centre ( tourist information centre ) 4618 W. Irlo Bronson Mem.Hwy (192) - turn right on the 192, about 1/2 mile on the right. Tel: (407) 397 - 9055 or (407) 397 - 1167. it is also worth looking at Belz factory Outlet. Please be aware that some discount booths are linked to time shares. Make sure you pick up you free local magazines with coupons and offers ( there are booths scattered around but the nearest is just inside the hotel next to Macdonalds ).

Guide Books There are quite a few guide books you can buy in bookstores here to help you plan your visit. we have found Disney World and Beyond - the ultimate family guidebook by Stacey Ritz very helpful. ISBN 0-915233-92-4. Also Fodors Disney World and the Orlando Area.

To find out more about Florida try some of these helpful links.

www.florida.com
www.insidecentralflorida.com
www.florida_usa.net
www.funandsun.com

You should be able to find any information you want here including attractions & prices, ticket outlets, the best shops in the area, toll road prices the latest weather reports and much more.

For a list of Florida phone numbers you may find useful for making your holiday arrangements Click here

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