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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 .