This from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection website.
The DEP has just launched a program called Rediscover Florida - 100 ways in 100 days - to encourage all Floridians to explore the natural, cultural and historic treasures that exist throughout the state. It's a great idea. How many of us never get out to enjoy the free natural resources at our disposal?
Florida has 160 state parks, hundreds of miles of trails and numerous coastal and aquatic areas with activities to meet every visitor's need and budget.
Beyond the traditional activities of hiking, bicycling, picnicking or camping, visitors can enjoy a variety of festivals, concerts, historic reenactments, museums, gardens, workshops and education centers. Dollar for dollar, Florida’s public lands provide an entertainment value that is hard to beat with the added bonus of being close to home.
Learn more about the 100 ways you can Rediscover Florida today. Click here to learn more about what to do for free in Florida. Here are a few examples:
Take a swamp walk.
Witness American history at a battle reenactment.
Enjoy a scenic walk along the ruins of Bulow Plantation.
Monday 29 June 2009
Friday 26 June 2009
Free for those who pay a price
The best things in life are free, and that extends to some of the best attractions in Florida.
For instance, did you know that if you visit a Disney theme park in California and Florida on your birthday you get in free?
And if you are on active duty, activated or drilling reservist or national guardsman you, and up to three of your family members will be admitted for free at Anheuser-Busch theme parks. Register online or show a photo ID from the Department of Defense to take advantage of this deal.
Parks participating include SeaWorld in its three locations: San Diego; San Antonio, Texas; and Orlando, Fla., as well as Busch Gardens in both Tampa, Fla., and Williamsburg, Va., Watercountry also in Williamsburg, and Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pa.
A couple of the Six Flags theme parks have their own days of free admission for U.S. service members. Six Flags Great Escape in Lake George, N.Y., offers one free ticket per active duty military member during "Heroes" week from Aug. 10-14.
Then, in September at Six Flags Over Georgia, military personnel can get in free on selected days depending on the branch they belong to. The day for Air Force members is Sept. 19, when the park is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For the Navy and Coast Guard, it's Sept. 20, when the park hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Army personnel get their turn on Sept. 26, when the park is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Marine day is Sept. 27, when park hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
At Disney theme parks, each active or retired service member may receive a complimentary five-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" ticket with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options. The ticket, which is valid for five days, admits military members to the four Walt Disney World theme parks and also allows a total of five visits to a Disney water park, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park or certain other attractions.
Active or retired military personnel may also make a one-time purchase of up to five five-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for $99 per ticket, plus tax, for family members or friends. These tickets allow entrance to one theme park per day. Tickets purchased for family members and friends do not include either the Park Hopper or Water Park Fun & More options, but can be upgraded to add either option, or both, for an additional $25, plus tax, per option.
For instance, did you know that if you visit a Disney theme park in California and Florida on your birthday you get in free?
And if you are on active duty, activated or drilling reservist or national guardsman you, and up to three of your family members will be admitted for free at Anheuser-Busch theme parks. Register online or show a photo ID from the Department of Defense to take advantage of this deal.
Parks participating include SeaWorld in its three locations: San Diego; San Antonio, Texas; and Orlando, Fla., as well as Busch Gardens in both Tampa, Fla., and Williamsburg, Va., Watercountry also in Williamsburg, and Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pa.
A couple of the Six Flags theme parks have their own days of free admission for U.S. service members. Six Flags Great Escape in Lake George, N.Y., offers one free ticket per active duty military member during "Heroes" week from Aug. 10-14.
Then, in September at Six Flags Over Georgia, military personnel can get in free on selected days depending on the branch they belong to. The day for Air Force members is Sept. 19, when the park is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For the Navy and Coast Guard, it's Sept. 20, when the park hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Army personnel get their turn on Sept. 26, when the park is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Marine day is Sept. 27, when park hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
At Disney theme parks, each active or retired service member may receive a complimentary five-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" ticket with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options. The ticket, which is valid for five days, admits military members to the four Walt Disney World theme parks and also allows a total of five visits to a Disney water park, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park or certain other attractions.
Active or retired military personnel may also make a one-time purchase of up to five five-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets for $99 per ticket, plus tax, for family members or friends. These tickets allow entrance to one theme park per day. Tickets purchased for family members and friends do not include either the Park Hopper or Water Park Fun & More options, but can be upgraded to add either option, or both, for an additional $25, plus tax, per option.
Monday 22 June 2009
A good Buddy to have
Want the cheapest flight prices from Europe to Florida? Or are you already in the States but don't want to waste hours of your life searching through all the booking websites to find the best deal?
Well, why not try Booking Buddy? It's fast, free and like all the best things in life, simple.
A bit like those insurance sites which search through for the best quotes, Booking Buddy goes to a variety of different travel providers for their best deals and brings them back to you like a faithful puppy bringing your favorite slippers.
Check out www.bookingbuddy.co.uk for travelers in Europe and www.bookingbuddy.com for those in the States.
They don't just provide flights to Florida, but really, where else is there to go?
When you get to Florida, be sure to call in on Anna Maria Island, a little gem of a place off the Gulf Coast. Check out www.annamaria.com for the very best in vacation rentals on this paradise island.
Well, why not try Booking Buddy? It's fast, free and like all the best things in life, simple.
A bit like those insurance sites which search through for the best quotes, Booking Buddy goes to a variety of different travel providers for their best deals and brings them back to you like a faithful puppy bringing your favorite slippers.
Check out www.bookingbuddy.co.uk for travelers in Europe and www.bookingbuddy.com for those in the States.
They don't just provide flights to Florida, but really, where else is there to go?
When you get to Florida, be sure to call in on Anna Maria Island, a little gem of a place off the Gulf Coast. Check out www.annamaria.com for the very best in vacation rentals on this paradise island.
Friday 12 June 2009
Universal attraction
Families looking for summer vacation deals might be interested in the new Kids Free Package, offered by Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, for certain trips booked by July 31 for travel through Oct. 8.
The package includes four nights of lodging at a property near the resort, like Doubletree Hotel or Hyatt Place, free transportation to the theme parks and free unlimited admission for ages three to nine to all theme parks, starting at about $34 per person per night, or $533 for a family of four.
For about $62 per person per night, which comes out to a starting rate of $986 for a family of four, the on-site package includes four nights of lodging at hotels in the resort, free theme park admission for children and free Universal Express access, which allows families to bypass regular lines for rides like the new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, a roller coaster opening this summer that allows passengers to select their own soundtracks.
Details can be found at www.universalorlando.com.
Don't just stay in Orlando, come and relax in paradise on Anna Maria Island. Check out www.annamaria.com for the best vacation rentals on the island.
The package includes four nights of lodging at a property near the resort, like Doubletree Hotel or Hyatt Place, free transportation to the theme parks and free unlimited admission for ages three to nine to all theme parks, starting at about $34 per person per night, or $533 for a family of four.
For about $62 per person per night, which comes out to a starting rate of $986 for a family of four, the on-site package includes four nights of lodging at hotels in the resort, free theme park admission for children and free Universal Express access, which allows families to bypass regular lines for rides like the new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, a roller coaster opening this summer that allows passengers to select their own soundtracks.
Details can be found at www.universalorlando.com.
Don't just stay in Orlando, come and relax in paradise on Anna Maria Island. Check out www.annamaria.com for the best vacation rentals on the island.
Tuesday 2 June 2009
Flaming hot deals from Phoenix
If you live in Phoenix and you want to come to Florida (and let's face it, who wouldn't?) there are some great offers around at the moment for you. In fact, you can visit a variety of destinations as airlines continue to offer discounted fares from Phoenix in an effort to bolster sales hit by the slide in consumer and business spending.
American Airlines (NYSE:AMR) is advertising $102 one-way flights between Phoenix and Chicago, $99 for trips between Phoenix and Tampa, Fla., and $158 one-way tickets between Phoenix and Montreal.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is offering $57 fares each way between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Burbank, Calif., Albuquerque and Las Vegas. Both Southwest and American are based in Dallas.
Tempe-based US Airways Group (NYSE:LCC) is pitching $154 one-way flights between Phoenix and Boston.
Check out their websites, and get on an airplane to Florida. And when you get here, check out Anna Maria Island, where the sun always shines. For the best in Anna Maria vacation rentals, visit www.annamaria.com and see what affordable luxury looks like.
American Airlines (NYSE:AMR) is advertising $102 one-way flights between Phoenix and Chicago, $99 for trips between Phoenix and Tampa, Fla., and $158 one-way tickets between Phoenix and Montreal.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is offering $57 fares each way between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Burbank, Calif., Albuquerque and Las Vegas. Both Southwest and American are based in Dallas.
Tempe-based US Airways Group (NYSE:LCC) is pitching $154 one-way flights between Phoenix and Boston.
Check out their websites, and get on an airplane to Florida. And when you get here, check out Anna Maria Island, where the sun always shines. For the best in Anna Maria vacation rentals, visit www.annamaria.com and see what affordable luxury looks like.
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