Discover Florida Through Fun, Adventure and Cultural Experiences

No matter what age you are in now, no matter what station in life you belong, you will find a reason to go to Florida. There are two great ways to explore Florida, namely (1) for adventure and fun, and (2) for its culture. Don't be surprised! You read it right.

Adventure and Fun Trips

Visit Florida to have adventure and fun. Known as the world's theme park capital, Orlando receives more than 34 million sightseers every year. Seaworld, Disneyworld and Universal Orlando Resort are must-see theme parks that no adventuring tourist should fail to visit. Wait! There's more! Do not leave Florida without stepping on the Gwazi of Busch Gardens in Tampa, or watching the adrenaline pumping races in Daytona International Speedway, or walking leisurely at the picturesque hiking trails of Everglades National Park.

Never ever miss the "Space Coast" shuttle launch at Cape Canaveral. It is the only Western spot where you can experience the NASA shuttle launches and see real people sent to space.

In Busch Gardens, Tampa, experience the pulse-raising thrill of the Sheikra, the tallest roller coaster in Florida and the highest dive coaster in the world. Feel the adrenaline rush at 70 mph then from 200 feet up plunge down to the underground tunnel's pits, ending with a splash of water. Don't forget a change of clothes!

If you are an animal lover, you do not need to go on safari to have your fill of fun. With more than 2,600 animals, the Busch Gardens Zoo will beyond doubt loved by both kids and adults. Busch Gardens Zoo is considered one of the top zoos in America.

Cultural Trips

If you are looking for a more serene location and want to go beyond mere attraction, then you'll be stunned to find that Florida has these too to offer, with their art galleries, museums, forts and magnificent architectural works.

Relics, historic wrecks and other cultural and historical legacies are unearthed before you when you go to Pescola. These riches consist of the San Pablo Russian freighter, the World War I battleship USS Massachusetts which is 500-foot high, an A-7 Corsair aircraft that knocked off the deck of the USS Lexington, among others.

Do not let your vacation pass without going to Ocean Drive, Miami, and stroll down the turquoise, lavender, and pink art deco buildings that are lined up in the walkway adorned with palms in South Beach.

Drive down to Coral Gables in Miami, one of the richest neighborhoods. A driving tour at Coral Gables while truly delight you with its stylish houses down winding avenues sheltered by oak and banyan trees. The tour will take you to these cultural sites:

The Alhambra Water Tower constructed in 1925

The Biltmore Hotel, which was brought back to its '20s splendor, is one of the most striking hotels in the US

The Chinese Village

The City Hall of Coral Gables

The Spanish Baroque style architecture of Coral Gables Congregational Church

The Coral Way, adorned by Spanish-style houses and oak tree

The entrance to Country Club Prado, with its decorative pillars

The Dutch South African Village

The international French City Village, created to add diversity to the city

The French Country Village

The French Normandy Village

The Granada Entrance, a reproduction of Granada's gate in Spain

The Lowe Art Museum famous for its Native American and European art

The shopping street of Miracle Mile

A gorgeous public Venetian swimming pool

Other cultural sites include The Ringling Museum of Art (Sarasota); Amelia Island's Fernandina Beach, a delightful Victorian resort; St Petersburg's Salvador Dali Museum. In Key West, there's Hemingway's House where the notable writer stayed from 1931-1940. For a taste of Cuban lifestyle and culture, there's Miami's 3.5 square miles of Little Havana.

With the calm, serene lanes full of greeneries plus the beautiful cultural scenes, it is beyond doubt a relaxing cultural experience!