Experience this truly unique underwater hotel in Key Largo, Florida. Jules Undersea Lodge sits 21 feet beneath the mangroves of Emerald Lagoon. Jules Undersea Lodge has been featured in countless magazines and TV shows such as “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous”. Visitors enter the Key Largo underwater hotel through an opening underneath the Jules Undersea [...] [...more]
Experience this truly unique underwater hotel in Key Largo, Florida. Jules Undersea Lodge sits 21 feet beneath the mangroves of Emerald Lagoon. Jules Undersea Lodge has been featured in countless magazines and TV shows such as “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous”.
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Visitors enter the Key Largo underwater hotel through an opening underneath the Jules Undersea Lodge. Knowing how to scuba dive would be a great skill to have before going to the Key Largo underwater hotel. There are 42-inch round windows through which you may observe aquatic neighbors. For more information on the Key Largo underwater hotel, visit jul.com.
Some of Florida’s popular theme parks are offering discount packages for lodging and admission. The Orlando Convention and Visitor Bureau has a Free-for-Fall promotion in which you can find deals on various hotels of all different price ranges. Universal Studios: The Miami Gory Getaway starting at $59 per person: * Buy 3 Halloween Horror Nights tickets and get [...] [...more]
Some of Florida’s popular theme parks are offering discount packages for lodging and admission. The Orlando Convention and Visitor Bureau has a Free-for-Fall promotion in which you can find deals on various hotels of all different price ranges.
Universal Studios:
The Miami Gory Getaway starting at $59 per person:
* Buy 3 Halloween Horror Nights tickets and get 1 free
* One night stay at a partner hotel
* Admission to some of the CityWalk venues
You may upgrade to on on-site hotel for $101 per person
For more information, visit halloweenhorrornights.com/mia. Florida residents can save up to $40 on regular day admission. For other package deals, call 888-445-5411 or visit halloweenhorrornights.com.
Walt Disney World:
Package for two Florida resident adults, starting at $69 per night:
* Florida residents may stay at Disney’s Pop Century and All-Star resorts for $69 per night.
* This package is based on two adults for stays from October 4th through November 24th.
For more information, call 407-939-7429 or visit Disneyworld.com/fldeals.
Busch Gardens:
Overnight Fright Package starting at $238 per room:
* Two tickets to Howl-O-Scream
* 1 night at a Busch Garden’s preferred partner hotel in Tampa Bay
Thrills and Chills Weekend package starting at $350.85 per room (based on 2 nights):
* Unlimited admission to Busch Gardens Thursday through Sunday (daytime)
* Unlimited admission to Howl-O-Scream Thursday through Saturday (night)
For more information, call 888-800-5447 or visit houseofVayne.com.
SeaWorld Orlando:
Package starting at $30 per person per day based on a group of 4.
* Rent 3 nights at hotel room at one of over two dozen hotels, and get two additional nights for free
* Unlimited admission to two of the three parks (Sea World, Aquatica or Busch Gardens)
Valid for stays through August 31st, 2010. Must be booked by December 31st.
For more information, call 888-800-5447 or visit seaworldorlando.com.
Another option that you have year-round is to stay in Orlando vacation rentals or Tampa holiday rentals. You can find Orlando vacation rentals or Tampa holiday rentals with multiple rooms to accommodate your group and are more affordable than multiple hotel rooms.
Sarasota is a small city by South Florida’s standards but it is a secret gem in what is America’s arts industry. People who live and work in Sarasota are very product of its art culture. Sarasota houses an orchestra, a ballet company, several fine professional theaters, an opera company, a film festival and finally, the [...] [...more]
Sarasota is a small city by South Florida’s standards but it is a secret gem in what is America’s arts industry. People who live and work in Sarasota are very product of its art culture. Sarasota houses an orchestra, a ballet company, several fine professional theaters, an opera company, a film festival and finally, the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art on 66 acres of beautiful landscape.
From October 7th to the 11th, the museum partners with New York’s Baryshnikov Arts Center to celebrate the inaugural Ringling International Arts Festival. The intention of the Ringling International Arts Festival is to share what has been Sarasota’s well-kept secret of the arts. The Ringling International Arts Festival will open with an opening night gala and concert and follow with four days of performances. You can expect to see young artists pushing boundaries and several free performances and panels. Performances will each last about an hour and feature various forms of arts and revolutionary aesthetics. Thanks to a multiyear $1.5 million grant from the state of Florida, ticket prices start at $10 and go up to $30 for performances.
Sarasota’s arts culture is seasonal. It starts in late fall and runs throughout spring. They chose the aforementioned dates for the Ringling International Arts Festival to kick off Sarasota’s arts season and attraction international attention. There are plenty of Sarasota vacation rentals ready to accommodate international visitors. They also do not want to compete with or distract from Sarasota’s existing arts culture. The Ringling International Arts Festival also serves as what they hope will be the first of a biennial event they hope will expand. The Ringling International Arts Festival hopes to attract other South Floridians to drive up from places such as Miami or Fort Lauderdale to spend a night in Sarasota vacation rentals and see up to six performances.
Disney World is a place of magic. I think magic is always more delightful when it’s free. Believe it or not, there are a few free activities in Disney you can enjoy while you are in the famous theme park on a Disney trip. Partake in the simple free activities in Disney that add an extra [...] [...more]
Disney World is a place of magic. I think magic is always more delightful when it’s free. Believe it or not, there are a few free activities in Disney you can enjoy while you are in the famous theme park on a Disney trip.
Partake in the simple free activities in Disney that add an extra something to your Disney trip. Magnify the pleasantness of your Disney trip with the following free activities in Disney.
Songs and Movies by the Campfire
Every night, guests huddle around the campfire for the sing-along and outdoor movies at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Bring marshmallows for toasting!
2009 Disney Birthday Special
Throughout 2009, Disney is granting guests free park entrance on their birthday. Register in advance at disneyparks.com and make sure to bring ID.
Build a Lego City
Outside of the Lego Imagination Center in Downtown Disney, kids are free to build anything they want on the 3,000 square foot Lego area.
Captain the Monorail
Before you board the monorail, just ask a staff member if your child can ride with the captain. Up to four people are allowed per trip.
Learn the Jedi Arts
Several times a day, about two dozen kids are picked to learn the Jedi arts from a full-fledged master on a stage at Hollywood Studios. Make sure to show up early for a better chance of getting picked.
Florida (Florida vacation rentals) is full of surprises. It seems like the state always has these unheard-of cities and locations popping up. For example, A seven-mile island called Anna Maria Island (Anna Maria Island vacation rentals) sits in the Gulf of Mexico about 40 miles south of Tampa. This island has preserved its old-style ways and [...] [...more]
Florida (Florida vacation rentals) is full of surprises. It seems like the state always has these unheard-of cities and locations popping up. For example, A seven-mile island called Anna Maria Island (Anna Maria Island vacation rentals) sits in the Gulf of Mexico about 40 miles south of Tampa.
This island has preserved its old-style ways and is a place where people rent a bike, and take a free trolley bus around the island. Colorful old houses line the island. In Anna Maria Island, you won’t find high-rise hotels, party beaches and barely any chain restaurants. Another thing the island is known for is its great dining options.
Sandbar
100 Spring Avenue
941-778-0444
Sandbar-restaurant.com
Located in the island’s northernmost village called the North End. The deck is generally reserved for sunsets and resembles a laid-back, grown version of Key West’s Mallory Square. Every night, the table which best guesses when the sun will sink into the gulf will win a bottle of champagne.
Sign of the Mermaid
9707 Gulf Drive
941-778-9399
Signofthemermaidonline.com
With the exception of scallops and salmon, every fish served is from Florida waters.
Rod & Reel
875 North Shore Drive
941-778-1885
A two-story restaurant on the east of North Shore Drive, at the end of an old pier over sea-green Tampa Bay. A great sunset-watching spot where locals gather.
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf Drive
941-778-6444
Beachbistro.com
This restaurant located in Holmes Beach is the most commended in Anna Maria. It has one of the highest Zagat rankings in Florida.
Duffy’s Tavern
5808 Marina Drive
941-778-2501
Duffystavernami.com
In 1989, USA Today readers named its hamburgers some of the best in the entire country.
Skinny’s Place
3901 Gulf Drive North
941-778-7769
Became the burger rival of Duffy’s Tavern
South Beach Vacation Rentals - South Beach Holiday Rentals Prices aside, there are many reasons why South Beach vacation rentals completely surpass hotels in regards to customer expectations. South Beach holiday rentals are more of an entire experience. In South Beach vacation rentals, you can be as secluded as you wish to be or not secluded at [...] [...more]
South Beach Vacation Rentals - South Beach Holiday Rentals
Prices aside, there are many reasons why South Beach vacation rentals completely surpass hotels in regards to customer expectations. South Beach holiday rentals are more of an entire experience.
Provence Villa in Miami
In South Beach vacation rentals, you can be as secluded as you wish to be or not secluded at all. South Beach vacation rentals are not just a place to go to sleep. They are designed to make you feel as comfortable as you feel at home with plenty of resources at your disposal including internet access and a full-size kitchen. In South Beach holiday rentals you:
• Will often have a bicycle included in your rental
• Have more privacy
• Have a more private pool
• Have the option to save some money when you prepare your favorite meal at home
• Have the concierge to:
Vacationing in Key West - Artists in Key West Key West is isolated from the mainland by a thread and this is exactly why residents and visitors love it. It is part of the U.S. but is very different. People here tend to be different and rebel against the norm. Key West is a small town measuring [...] [...more]
Key West is isolated from the mainland by a thread and this is exactly why residents and visitors love it. It is part of the U.S. but is very different. People here tend to be different and rebel against the norm.
Key West is a small town measuring 2 by 4 miles with a population of 23,000 people. Key West willingly accepts diversity. The city has a very strong and unusual character. Key West’s reputation started when writer, Hemingway, moved here in the 30’s. Hemingway spent 10 years in Key West and he wrote 70% of his literary output here. Key West was his main inspiration. Other writers and would-be artists in Key West followed in his footsteps to find their inspiration.
Many of Key West’s residents are artists in Key West. Non-scientific statistics may indicate that there may be more writers and artists in Key West per square foot than in New York. Vacationing in Key West offers incredible energy and a laid back atmosphere. Key West offers plenty of lodging options from traditional hotels to bed and breakfasts and Key West vacation rentals. You can also Key West vacation rentals apartments or beachfront Key West vacation rentals holiday cottages.
While spending holidays in Miami Beach, visitors have the opportunity to easily visit other nearby South Florida vacation destinations such as Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Palm Beach or Key West. South Florida offers plenty of vacation villas in Palm Beach, Palm Beach holiday rental apartments and hotels where you could stay while enjoying tours, sightseeing or [...] [...more]
While spending holidays in Miami Beach, visitors have the opportunity to easily visit other nearby South Florida vacation destinations such as Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Palm Beach or Key West. South Florida offers plenty of vacation villas in Palm Beach, Palm Beach holiday rental apartments and hotels where you could stay while enjoying tours, sightseeing or activities. Visitors have two routes that they can use to get to Palm Beach: I-95 to Palm Beach or exiting I-95 around Pompano Beach and then using A1A towards the beach until you reach Palm Beach.
The quickest way to reach Palm Beach is also the most boring route which will get you there in 75 to 90 minutes without traffic. If making this trip during the week, it is best to leave Miami Beach before 7 AM or latest, by 10 AM. Many visitors in Miami will go to Palm Beach for the day.
The route along A1A provides a truly nice drive through the adorable towns of Del Rey Beach and Lantana. On this route, you will see multimillion-dollar waterfront mansions paving a large portion of the way.
The cities of Lantana and Palm Beach feature their architectural magnificence through huge modern palaces. Visitors in Palm Beach instantly love this upscale historic seaside town with expensive taste. The main commercial street in Palm Beach is named Worth Avenue. It boasts a concentration of the world’s most luxurious brand names such as Cartier, Prada and more. Shopping in Palm Beach is not for everyone; if you are on a tighter budget, hop on a taxi and head towards West Palm Beach, which is a 5-minute drive from Palm Beach. West Palm Beach is the downtown of Palm Beach with high-rise buildings and its new commercial district City Place. City Place features restaurants, cafes, bars, night clubs and stores.
Our trip to Palm Beach was at the end of June and the city was dead. The streets and restaurants were all empty. High season in Palm Beach is from December to April. If you plan to spend the night in Palm Beach, you may stay in the legendary Breakers Hotel or alternatively, in Palm Beach holiday rental apartments or vacation villas in Palm Beach.
Siesta Key is 35 square miles of a variety of different kinds of beaches. For example, couples and families can enjoy the quieter beaches while young adults can enjoy a party beach. The beaches are covered in jelly-soft sand and surrounded by extraordinary Gulf and bay views. Siesta Key is low key yet high-energy and [...] [...more]
Siesta Key is 35 square miles of a variety of different kinds of beaches. For example, couples and families can enjoy the quieter beaches while young adults can enjoy a party beach. The beaches are covered in jelly-soft sand and surrounded by extraordinary Gulf and bay views. Siesta Key is low key yet high-energy and elegant yet laid back. The tree-lined residential streets run along old and new condos, mansions and cottages. There are three different beaches in Siesta Key. The public beach, the largest of all three, offers skimboarding, volleyball, concession stands, lifeguards and more. On Sundays, locals gather on the beach for sunset to watch drummers, hula hoopers and belly dancers. Siesta Key Village, just a block away from the Beach Palms beachfront bungalows, has a high-energy atmosphere. Here you can sit outside of cafes among the colorful architecture and live entertainment. Crescent Beach is the more private beach. Enjoy Sarasota’s best snorkeling around the coral and slabs at Point of Rocks. Make sure to stroll along Turtle Beach and search for sharks’ teeth.
In the 1920s storms divided Captiva Island and separated what is now known as North Captiva Island. North Captiva Island is a four-mile crescent of the coast of southwest Florida. The island has a private, exclusive feel. Vacationers came with a week’s worth of groceries and disappear into their North Captiva Island beach house rentals. [...] [...more]
In the 1920s storms divided Captiva Island and separated what is now known as North Captiva Island. North Captiva Island is a four-mile crescent of the coast of southwest Florida. The island has a private, exclusive feel. Vacationers came with a week’s worth of groceries and disappear into their North Captiva Island beach house rentals. The public beach has families and honeymooners but in Cayo Costa State Park, the beach is all yours. You will see gopher tortoises burrowing into the sand and dolphins playing close to the shore. One of the unique beauties of North Captiva Island is that there are no hotels. Rent North Captiva Island beach house rentals or North Captiva Island Florida vacation rentals.
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