| So, time for your annual holiday. And everyone in the | | | | Educational offerings include viewing the breeding |
| family wants to do something fun, but maybe not | | | | process and other wildlife programs. |
| the same thing. It's more than likely that you don't | | | | Another famous attraction is Busch Gardens, in |
| want to go to three or four places to satisfy | | | | Tampa Bay, about an hour drive from Orlando. The |
| everyone, nor to split up the family into different | | | | gardens are a fair distance from the hustle and bustle |
| vacation spots. | | | | of Orlando, and easy to get to, which is a selling |
| The answer? Orlando. | | | | point for some tourists. |
| Indeed, rarely has such a small city packed such a | | | | Busch Gardens brings the wonders of Africa close to |
| punch for giving the vacationer more than they ever | | | | home. There are more than 2,000 animals here, in a |
| bargained for. | | | | natural setting, though some of the thrills for both |
| There is of course Disneyworld for starters. More | | | | kids and adults include a roller-coaster ride and the |
| than a few families have found that place diverse | | | | Sky Ride cable car, with an excellent view of the |
| enough fun enough for everyone in the family for | | | | park. The park also features the Serengeti Railway. |
| their whole vacation. | | | | There is also the Haunted Lighthouse, which is a 4D |
| I can almost hear you saying: "So, that's one famous | | | | show for kids over seven. You can see KaTonga, a |
| theme park. But we've got a whole vacation and | | | | musical celebrating African fables, and the tomb of |
| don't want to be driving everywhere to find some | | | | King Tut of Egypt. We can also recommend the rides |
| variety and some great fun. Oh well, maybe we'll just | | | | at the Land of the Dragon. And don't worry; you |
| go to New York or to California..." | | | | don't have to hunt for your meals, as there is a wide |
| Well, before you do something that drastic, let me | | | | range of dining at the Gardens. |
| tell you more about Orlando. You want theme parks? | | | | Changing directions quite a bit, Kennedy Space |
| How about the seven world class theme parks in | | | | Center invites you to embark on "Mankind's Ultimate |
| Orlando? Not to mention three water parks. And | | | | Journey". |
| dozens of other classy attractions. One commentator | | | | Just 45 minutes from Orlando NASA's launch |
| claims that you would need 67 days to take in all of | | | | headquarters is located on a huge island wildlife |
| Orlando's attractions. | | | | refuge. In fact, it's about eight times the size of |
| So, let me tell you about some of them. | | | | Manhattan. |
| How about Gatorland for instance? Why a park | | | | The Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex gives |
| devoted to these fearsome alligators and crocodiles? | | | | you a rare opportunity to tour NASA's launch and |
| Well this isn't Iowa and there are a huge amount of | | | | landing facilities. You can get a feel for space travel |
| these reptiles in the Florida swamps. This 110-acre | | | | with their interactive simulators and live shows. Have |
| theme park and wildlife preserve is home to | | | | you seen space rockets on TV or in the movies? |
| thousands of crocodiles and alligators; and though | | | | Well, here you can see how big they really are. You |
| Orlando is a most friendly city, these 'hosts' at | | | | can also meet a real member of NASA's Astronaut |
| Gatorland may give you a bit more of a scare than | | | | Corps |
| you bargained for. Besides 'gators and crocs, you'll | | | | Enough for a few days? Keep in touch and we'll tell |
| also find here an aviary, a petting zoo, a nature walk | | | | you a lot more about a city that's bound to be one |
| and reptilian shows such as Gator Wrestling, Jungle | | | | of your favorite vacation spots for a long time to |
| Crocs of the World, and more. | | | | come. |