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Gatorama - Alligator Hatching Season and Festival : 19th June 2009

Gatorama in Palmdale Florida is a popular attraction to those visitors who wish to get up close to alligators during their stay in the Sunshine State. As well as Alligators there are crocodiles, monkey's, bobcats, raccoons, peacocks, ducks and geese. There are various alligator and crocodile shows scheduled throughout the day.
Don’t miss seeing thousands of tiny snapping baby gators as they emerge from their eggs in the hatching season.

Away From the Theme Parks - The Real Florida : 25th March 2009

Renting a villa in Florida provides you with the opportunity to live as Floridians do every day and blend in like a local – rather than a tourist. It also gives you the chance to see the real Florida that exists outside of Disney World and all the other theme parks and tourist attractions available to vacationers. No matter what your taste is – whether you want adventure or relaxation or education – you can find it in Florida away from the crowds.

For those who are looking for some adventure you can find it with the water sports activities available throughout the state – from jet ski rentals to parasailing. You can rent a canoe or a motor boat and escape for a day in the Everglades or take an airboat tour and see wildlife in their natural habitats. You can venture out on the ocean for a dolphin cruise or enjoy sailing for a day. For those into extreme sports you can go to indoor go-karting tracks and make believe you are a racecar driver for a day or experience the real thing at the Daytona 500.

For those looking for more relaxing activities in Naples or St. Augustine you can take sightseeing tours on a train or a trolley or visit the Deering Estate at Cutler in south Florida which has exhibits of fossils dating back 50,000 years along with some of the state’s oldest buildings. In Key West you can visit Ernest Hemingway’s home that has the first pool ever built in that city. The Parrot Jungle is a botanical garden and bird sanctuary with over 1000 animals and birds.

For those seeking some cultural activities there are performing arts in many cities that offer theatre and other entertainment such as jazz, symphony or opera performances. The Ringling Museum of Art features the largest museum in the country with Florida State University affiliated with it and it offers tours of the Ringling mansion as well as the historic Asolo Theatre Company that holds plays – all located on 60 acres of grounds. The Broadway Palm Dinner Theater offers dinner along with theatrical productions.

A visit to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates offers a glimpse into the lives of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford who kept winter homes in Florida. For jazz lovers who are staying in Cocoa Beach you should visit Heidi’s Jazz Club while those close to Punta Gorda can visit Fishermen’s Village with a marina, shopping and restaurants. For baseball lovers a visit to the Ted Williams Museum of Hitters Hall of Fame lets visitors see actual game footage with famous players like Joe DiMaggio.

In St. Petersburg you can visit the Sunken Gardens to see beautiful tropical gardens or visit The Pier to enjoy shopping or dining along with live music and an aquarium. In Tampa you can see the Tampa Bay History Center giving you an educational slant to your visit. No matter where you are, there are beautifully landscaped and challenging golf courses and ways to spend your days that will be exciting or relaxing – whatever you are looking for when you go outside your Florida villa rental .

Things To Do In Florida : 25th March 2009

When people think of Florida they generally think of Disney World in Orlando yet there is so much more to this state that makes it a favorite vacation destination. With beautiful sandy beaches from Key West at the very southernmost tip to Miami or Pensacola on the east coast or Tampa on the Gulf side, you can choose Florida vacation rentals that will entice you to return again and again.

Florida has something for everyone – You can see historic St. Augustine with its quaint shops that is the oldest city in the United States or go visit Cape Canaveral to see the Kennedy Space Center. The Daytona International Speedway offers exciting motorsports for racing enthusiasts or you can take in the Everglades where you can hike or explore it in a canoe or visit the Everglades Museum. For those who want to see alligators you can get up close and personal at the Everglades Alligator Farm where you can take an airboat tour.

If you want to see live crocodiles and other exotic creatures you can visit Gatorama or you can watch Swamp Buggy Races at Florida Sports Park. For those who like a little adventure you can literally swim with the dolphins at A Dolphin World in southeast Florida. The Gulf World Marine Park has sea lion and dolphin shows as well as a sting ray petting zoo for those who like a bit of excitement! Cypress Gardens is a botanical garden that has popular water skiing performances and other regular events for visitors.

In Tallahassee you can visit the Antique Car Museum or go to the Museum of History and Natural Science that is an outdoor museum located on a series of lakes and features many historic buildings including a 1880s farm. For those who like airplanes you can stop by the National Museum of Naval Aviation that has many restored planes from the Coast Guard, Marines and the Navy.

For those who like a more tranquil atmosphere at Butterfly World you can experience tropical flowers and plants in a spectacular garden setting or in Delray Beach you can visit the beautiful Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens that has picnic areas along with nature trails and a bonsai collection. Another site that is great for everyone is the Audubon House and Gardens that has lush tropical gardens as well as lots of local history about the well-known painter.

No matter where your Florida villa rental is you can find a great place for fishing – either deep sea fishing or more subdued fishing on the many lakes in Florida. To experience the thrill of sport fishing in virtual reality you can visit the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum which also offers a four acre wetland and marina. At the Miami Seaquarium you can see all types of sea life including manatees and sea turtles or visit the Monkey Jungle to see monkeys diving for crabs in a tropical rainforest setting.

Wherever you go there is always something for everyone – young or old – to experience a wonderful Florida vacation.