Day-tripping to the Beach from Orlando

Orlando tourists looking for Sand, Surf and Sun are only 1 hour away from the "World's Most Famous Beach". Daytona Beach is 23 miles of pure white sand on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The right to drive and park your car directly on the beach makes it very unique and convenient.

Activities and attractions are prominently found directly on and along the beach. Such activities include ATV rentals allowing 2 people on a 4 wheeler to drive on the sand while sight seeing some of the green turtle nesting areas, sand sculptures or just watching visitors having fun. Boogie board rentals give guests the opportunity to venture out into the surf and try to ride the waves all the way back into shore. Parasailing will allow a birds-eye view of the coastline from 1500 feet in the air. There is always an abundance of available choices whether you are looking for beach chairs and umbrellas to bicycles or maybe just ice-cream, you are almost sure to find it here.

The boardwalk aka Main Street Pier is 1000 feet in length and is the longest pier on the east coast. It offers something for everyone for all ages. Discover some of the thrill rides such as the human sling shot or superman taking tourists high above the midway and dropping at a moment's notice. Leave the fear of heights at home before getting in line. Rides offering a little less adrenaline are the motor go-karts or the 9 minute gondola sky-lift above the boardwalk and the 180 foot space needle observation tower.

The games and video arcade is a place where everyone can find a game of interest and if lucky enough, can redeem tickets for prizes. If the fun and games is not appealing, walk to the end of the pier to watch the fisherman and pelicans compete for the next catch, or rent a fishing pole yourself but be careful.......reports of sharks being caught from the end of the pier are never far away, so keep your eyes open. Also take note that when the sun goes down, the night lights draw even more people in so choose the time wisely.

After a long day at the beach, visitors may want to stay in a Florida vacation home rental and have 5 star amenities at affordable prices. Make vacation memories the best they can be.

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Orlando's All Inclusive Dolphin Experience

Tourists vacationing in the Orlando, Florida area have many choices to make when it comes to entertainment. There are several attractions and theme parks targeted towards the demographics of a worldwide audience of all ages wanting to experience thrills, fun and adventure. One such park you may want to consider is Sea World's sister park of Discovery Cove. Waterfalls, caves, sandy beaches and lush greenery make it feel like a tropical oasis.

Discovery Cove is open daily 9am - 5:30pm and runs on a reservations only policy. You will not find the crowds that you do at other traditional theme parks because they limit the number of guests to 1000 per day. When visiting Discovery Cove, enjoy the all inclusive day which includes a 30 minute dolphin adventure and many extras such as:

• parking
• snorkel gear
• swim vest or wetsuit
• towels
• lockers
• sunscreen
• beach chairs

Breakfast and lunch are also provided along with snacks and beverages throughout the day.

Although the main attraction is the personal dolphin interaction, there are many other activities for tourists throughout the day. Visitors may choose to lounge around the resort pool or take a relaxing swim along the tropical river which could reveal some of the over 250 species of birds from all over the world. However, guests feeling adventurous may want to dive in with the snorkel gear and go for a swim amongst the colorful reefs with the thousands of stingray and exotic fish. You never know, some may even spot a shark or come face to face with a barracuda.

Guests enjoying the lush plantation, surrounding water and limited visitors of Discovery Cove may be interested in a Florida Vacation Home offering a similar experience at affordable prices.

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