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THE SUNSHINE STATE
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 - Friday, 3 April 2020
LISA, OLIVIA & & ISABEL LASKOWSKI
This handbook is your key to a vacation filled with wonderful experiences full of
the back roads, local color, and out of the way places our staff has explored and
enjoyed.
Travel is full of surprises. This country is much more beautiful, and probably much
more friendly, than you expect. Please don’t take the unexpected too seriously a
change of plans may well result in even better fortune right down the road!
Have a wonderful time!
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Helpful Hints
ADMISSION FEES & OPERATING HOURS: SMOKING:
We do our best to provide accurate information regarding admission fees, days Cigarette smoking is becoming more restricted each year in the United States.
of operation and opening times. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee the Most cities in the United States have enacted anti-smoking policies that forbid
accuracy of the information as they are subject to change without notice. smoking in restaurants and other public buildings. Smoking is typically only
allowed 10 meters from the entrance to a public restaurant or building. Each city
HOTEL POLICIES, FACILITIES & AMENITIES:
or county can enact different smoking restrictions and this information is
We provide but cannot guarantee the availability of noted policies, facilities readily available from your hotel front desk staff or local visitor center.
and amenities as these are offered at the sole discretion of the hotel and can be Most hotels in the United States have a 100% non-smoking policy. Smoking in
changed without notice. a non-smoking hotel room will result in a minimum fine of $250 as imposed
by the hotel.
CUSTOMS/IMMIGRATION:
DRIVING:
US officials take their Jobs very seriously, in part to stop the flow of illegal
immigrants to the country, in part to stop the spread of crop diseases. Many of Each state is allowed to set its own speed limit and these vary considerably from
the ports you enter through are in prime agricultural regions. LA, San Francisco, state to state. Speed Limit signs are posted on all streets and highways in
cities in Florida and the areas around them are constantly fighting to keep out the United States and can vary along the same road as you pass from
foreign pests. Please do not bring any fresh produce with you into the US. residential areas to shopping areas to the open highway. Speed Limit signs will
be posted each time there is a reduction or increase in the Speed Limit. As a rule
MONEY: of thumb speed limits are strictly enforced and fines for speeding can cost as
Once beyond the major US cities, exchanging foreign currencies for US dollars much as 500 USD. Many of the areas you will be traveling through are rather
can get difficult. Some banks will exchange, but will charge a fee on any remote. It’s essential that you fill up on gas in the morning and purchase
transaction. ATM machines are now widely available for obtaining cash with additional water before departing.Alcohol in open containers is not allowed in
your VISA or bank card. any state so do not drink while you are driving. Penalties for driving under the
influence of alcohol are strictly enforced and are very severe with a mandatory
PARKING: arrest followed by 24 hours in jail and expensive fines.
Parking fees are not included in the cost of your tour. Parking fees vary by hotel ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
and must be paid directly to each hotel upon arrival day.
Throughout the year and particularly during the warm summer months you may
RESTAURANTS: find construction on some of America’s highways. The following link is a
collection of links from public agencies and other entities that offer information
In most restaurants, particularly the better ones, it is customary to wait at
about current traffic conditions across the nation. The links are organized
the entrance for a hostess to seat you. Most dinners are not served a la carte,
by State and include information on road closures due to weather or road
they come with soup or salad, vegetables and either potato or rice. Gratu-
construction, and traffic conditions. www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo
ities are expected in the US; typically 15%-20% of the meal bill, including
alcohol but excluding tax.
DISTANCES: identification belongs to the name on the National Parks Pass.As you enter a
park, your first stop should be the Visitors Center to get oriented. There is also a
The American West is more vast than the imagination can believe. As one
“passport” system you might wish to use – for about $10 you can buy a small
American author said in 1924, “The grass and trees run with the wind in patterns
book of all the parks and stamps to go in each park you visit. The Rangers
that on a European map would measure states and empires.”! Although we have
at the Visitors Center have stamps to validate your visit.State parks and Indian
tried to advise time and distances, we warn you that these are approximate:
Tribal Parks will charge separate fees, not included in the America The Beautiful
it depends on your driving speeds, weather, and how easily you may be distract-
pass.
ed by curiosity along the way. Not all stops have time built into each day’s
estimated itinerary. CANADIAN NATIONAL PARKS:
CLOTHING: In Canada the fees are slightly different. Parks charge per person entrance fees
on a daily basis. The Canadian annual pass – the Discovery pass – provides
Dress codes are fairly relaxed in the US, particularly when not in a city.
unlimited admission for 12 full months from date of purchase at nearly 100
Only a few National Park restaurants will require a coat and tie for dinner;
National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas and National Historic Sites
typically, any clothing is acceptable. Shoes and shirts are always required by
across Canada that charge entry fees .You can order your Discovery Pass online
health codes. Bring a variety of clothing: you will be traveling through
at: www.commandesparcsparksorders.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/
mostly very warm areas, but with elevation changes and dry climates
parksb2c/discovery-pass. You only need one pass per car. The Discovery Pass
bringing sudden coolness. Bring swimsuits as most hotels (except in
must be hung from the rear view mirror of the vehicle facing forward or it can be
National Parks) will have pools or Jacuzzis.
placed on the front driver side dashboard facing up. If you have any questions
COOLERS: regarding the pass, please contact the National Information Service at 1-888-
773-8888 or email information@pc.gc.ca. Please note: activities such as tours
Consider purchasing an inexpensive cooler or ice chest at a supermarket while or parking that normally carry a separate fee may not be covered by the
you’re traveling to keep beverages and snacks cool. Alcohol, including beer and Discovery Pass.
wine, may not be available in certain places, so you might wish to keep a supply
of those also. ACCOMMODATIONS:
US NATIONAL PARKS: Please be aware most hotels may request a credit card to pay for incidentals –
phone and restaurant charges. Most hotels will charge a fee for both local and
The national park system is one of America’s greatest treasures. Admission long distance phone calls. If you have a credit card, or a debit card, you may wish
to the parks is up to $25 per private vehicle. An annual park pass, called America to use it for long distance calls as hotels tend to mark up these charges con-
The Beautiful Pass, is available and will be worth the purchase if you plan to visit siderably if you use their carrier. Some hotels will offer a free Continental
four or more parks. You should be able to purchase a pass at any entrance gate. Breakfast. These vary, but typically are quite basic with coffee, tea, fruit juice,
Please be aware that you may be randomly checked to make sure your and toast or muffins.
Snapshot
9 Nights | Wednesday, 25 March 2020 – Friday, 3 April 2020
DATE DESCRIPTION
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 Flight: AC1674
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Wed, 25 Mar 2020 Orlando/Kissimmee
Welcome to America’s biggest playground! Orlando is the top family destination in the USA. The Greater Orlando
area counted more than 50 million domestic and more than 3.5 million international visitors. That’s mainly thanks
to Walt Disney for choosing the little town of Lake Buena Vista as the site for his Magic Kingdom, which opened its
doors in the early 70s. The park was so successful that it spawned a whole empire and attracted many other large
theme parks to establish a presence in the area. No matter how old you are, there are attractions for you to enjoy
here.
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 - Crowne Plaza Orlando-lake Buena Vista
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Standard Room
Address: 765 Horizon Dr, Orlando, Florida, United States of America
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 Walt Disney World Park Hopper
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Orlando/Kissimmee - Clearwater
Drive Time: 1 hr 45 mins (Approximately)
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 Clearwater
Clearwater is located on the Pinellas Peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico on the west and Tampa Bay on the east.
It’s part of the Tampa-Bay Metropolitan Area, connected with the mainland by the Courtney Campbell Causeway,
also known as Highway 60.
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 - Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 Standard Room
Address: 521 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States of America
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 Clearwater - Fort Myers
Drive Time: 2 hrs (Approximately)
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 Fort Myers
It’s time to spend a day at the beach! Fort Myers serves as gateway to a stretch of islands known for their beaches,
bird life and recreational opportunities.
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 - Wyndham Garden Fort Myers Beach
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 Double Room with Beach View
Address: 6890 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, Florida, United States of America
Snapshot
9 Nights | Wednesday, 25 March 2020 – Friday, 3 April 2020
DATE DESCRIPTION
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 Fort Myers - Key Largo
Drive Time: 3 hrs 15 mins (Approximately)
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 Key Largo & The Florida Keys
The Florida Keys stretch approximately 150 miles into the Golf of Mexico. They consist of limestone and coral
reefs. An overseas highway connects the islands with the mainland through 42 bridges. The longest bridge is seven
miles long.
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 - Holiday Inn Key Largo
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 King Leisure Double
Address: 99701 Overseas Highway, Florida, United States of America
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Key Largo - Key West
Drive Time: 2 hrs (Approximately)
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 Key West
Key West, the end of the road and the southernmost point in the continental USA, is surrounded by the beautiful
waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 - The Gates Hotel Key West
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Standard Room
Address: 3824 North Roosevelt Boulevard Key West, Florida, United States of America
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Cruise
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 The Florida Keys - Miami
Drive Time: 3 hrs 15 mins (Approximately)
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 Miami
White sand beaches, the blue water of the Atlantic, palm trees and pastel-colored Art Deco buildings – this is the
Miami we grew up to love in the TV shows and the destination of choice for many fashion and film shoots.
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 - The Stiles Hotel
Fri, 03 Apr 2020 StandardTwin Room
Address: 1120 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America
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Arrives: Zurich Sat, 04 Apr 2020 08:05 AM
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Orlando/Kissimmee
Welcome to America’s biggest playground! Orlando is the top family destination Even though most visitors come for Disney, they are able to take in just as many
in the USA. The Greater Orlando area counted more than 50 million domestic and cultural attractions and exiting outdoor adventures as they want during their
more than 3.5 million international visitors. That’s mainly thanks to Walt Disney stay. There are interesting museums featuring wonderful art collections, science
for choosing the little town of Lake Buena Vista as the site for his Magic Kingdom, exhibits and local history. You can take airboat rides, get up close and not too
which opened its doors in the early 70s. The park was so successful that it personal with the dreaded alligators, even rent a bike to discover the outer areas
spawned a whole empire and attracted many other large theme parks to of Western Orlando.
establish a presence in the area. No matter how old you are, there are attractions
Dining and Entertainment:
for you to enjoy here. You can pretty much go to a different large theme park
every day of the week. Disney is generally considered to lead the way in enter- Also here, there is something for everyone, for all ages and all tastes. You can
tainment value, but don’t discount the others. These family attractions are dine in and around the theme parks. From hamburgers and Disney Character
popular, so expect crowds, particularly during holidays, school breaks, the shows to Elegant dining and avant-garde bars and lounges all over town. Orlando
summer months and just about any weekend. also has a great selection of diner shows and live entertainment.
Visiting Orlando/Kissimmee: Shopping:
There are fun things to see and do for every member of your family. You can ride Orlando is a shopper’s paradise. There are several outlet malls, souvenir stores,
into space or take a journey below the oceans at one of the theme parks, shop ‘til specialty stores and beautiful shopping centers, but also a number of charming
you drop and enjoy a dinner show with the kids or musical entertainment without shopping streets in neighborhoods around Central Florida.
them. You can ride the movies, watch special effects shows, even play with the
technology of tomorrow. Each large park will take you one to two days to fully Communities In and Around Orlando (South to North):
explore, so choose ahead of time which attractions you want to focus on. All All of the various attractions are located in unique neighborhoods in Orlando/
hotels and many restaurants and shopping centers offer multi lingual brochures Kissimmee. If you wish to explore the Orlando communities beyond the attrac-
and information about all of the area’s attractions, current schedules and special tions, this section is a general guide of the background and other points of
officers. interest in the area.
TIP: Get an early start. It gets hot and humid in Orlando during the summer and Resort Areas in Orlando (South to North):
the lines are shorter in the morning. Also expect rain showers in the mid-after-
noon, but they normally don’t last long. Add a half hour to your driving time from Orlando is not a big town, but it is very spread out. You can take the I-4 to travel
your hotel to the parks, to allow enough time for you to park your car and get to between attractions, restaurants and shopping malls, but the highway can be
the entrance gates. On certain days, or if you are staying on Disney property, you very busy and you may get stuck in traffic. To avoid this, it is important to plan
can enter the park earlier than the official 9:00 opening, just to line up for rides. your day according to the area you will be in and combine a visit to an attraction
As you arrive in a theme park, you’ll be immediately drawn into its scenes: Main with a dinner or a break at a nearby restaurant, rather than traveling across town.
Street at the Magic Kingdom or the New York Street sets at Universal. Bypass Listed below are the various resort areas in the Orlando/Kissimmee areas and
these and go directly to the most popular attraction. You can always come back what attractions are located near them.
to the starting point later. Also, consider getting a good breakfast at your hotel
Background Notes on Orlando:
or at one of the many buffet restaurants near the hotels before driving to the
parks. Also, eat at odd times. Avoid the lunch rush from 11:30 to 13:30 and the Most people don’t come to Orlando to learn about the history of the area. But in
dinner rush from 18:30 to 20:00. This is a good time for attraction, since the lines case you’re curious: Orlando was settled in the early 1840s by army volunteers
there will be shorter. Save shopping for later in the day; the stores will always be who remained after the Seminole Indian Wars, and the town was supposedly
less crowded than the attractions and they are open late. Also consider that there named after one of them. You can find a statue of Orlando Reeves at the Lake
are thousands of souvenir stores with official merchandise outside the parks, Eola in downtown. Cotton was the first major crop, but the region was devastated
even at the airport. by the Civil War. There were no field hands and there was no transportation to
major markets after the 1860s. Orange groves really took off in the 1890s as the
Cultural Attractions & Outdoors Activities:
Orlando/Kissimmee citrus industry took over central and southern Florida. Over the last 40 years, There are hundreds of shaded tree lined residential streets with charming agriculture has dwindled and other industries, such as high tech and space wooden houses and beautiful gardens, interspersed with cute shops and unique related technologies have moved in, alongside baking and of course: tourism. restaurants. Many of the areas in and around downtown were developed early 20th century.
THINGS TO DO &
SIGHTS TO SEE
SeaWorld & Aquatica
This is the most natural peaceful of the theme parks areas. You can find 200 acres Entrance fee to Aquatica only is $55 or $154 for both Sea World and Aquatica.
/ 80 hectares of beautifully landscaped terrain with large stadiums, shows, rides You can save up to $10 per person if you purchase your tickets online. Sea World
and fun exhibits. Sea World is much more laid-back than the other large parks. At is located at 7007 Sea World Drive, at the junction of I-4 and the Beachline Ex-
the large shows, visitors can be splashed by killer whales, sea lions and dolphins. pressway (SR 528). Refer to website for current admission prices and hours of
At the smaller exhibits you can touch stingrays, laugh at penguins or view operation. [Sea World Phone: 888/800.5447 / Aquatica Phone: 800/327.2420 /
manatees underwater. Every attraction is designed to teach visitors about the Sea World Website: http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando / Aquatica
marine world and how that world is environmentally threatened; wonderful Website: http://aquaticabyseaworld.com]
exhibits take you from tropical reefs to icebergs and to the polar bears of the
Note: Disney, Universal and Sea Word are the three main theme park areas in
Arctic. In 2008, Sea World added the water park Aquatica to its existing exhibits.
Florida. You could easily spend a day or two at each of those attractions. In
It’s inspired by the colors, flora and personality of South Sea Islands and
addition, there are several smaller parks. If you plan on visiting more than one
combines wide, sandy beaches and exotic trees with thrill rides. There’s plenty
attraction look into the combination passes or look into park hopper tickets.
of opportunity for up-close animal experiences, such as the Dolphin Plunge. A
These combinations will save you money and time. There are many places where
clear tube sends riders plunging through a lagoon inhabited by dolphins. Hours
you can purchase tickets: at your travel agency, online, at your hotel, at attraction
of Operation: Sea World opens at 9:00, Aquatica at 9:00 or 10:00 depending on
booths at restaurants and shopping malls, but also at the park gate. Generally
the season. Closing times also vary depending on the season. Admission to Sea
speaking, the prices you will pay to book your tickets in advance are always lower
World only: $97. Aquatica is located just across the street from Sea World.
than at the park gate. So do your homework ahead of time.
THINGS TO DO &
SIGHTS TO SEE
Winter Park
Winter Park was the original representation of local wealth in Orlando, well The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. The galleries of Morse
before the ‘new rich areas’ such as Windermere were developed. It has a cute main Museum contain a very comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort
street, called Park Avenue with elegant boutiques and outdoor dining and enter- Tiffany. Highlights include the restored Byzantine-Romanesque chapel interior
tainment. The Winter Park art festival early April is very popular. On Saturdays that Tiffany designed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
they have a wonderful Farmer’s Market. You will find the wonderful Morse There are prize-winning leaded-glass windows, Tiffany lamps, and custom fur-
museum here, but also Winter Park’s Scenic Boat Tour, a 1-hour boat ride that nishings. The museum was founded by Jeannette Genius McKean and named for
allows visitors to see the mansions surrounding the lakes and canals from the her grandfather. Admission: $5. Hours of Operation: It’s open Tuesday - Saturday
water (narrated). Boats depart every hour from 10:00 to 16:00 daily. Location: 312 (9:30 – 16:00) and on Sunday (13:00 –16:00). It’s closed on Mondays. From
Morse Boulevard, a few blocks from Park Avenue. Phone: (407) 644-4056. November – April, the museum is open until 20:00 on Friday. Location: 445 North
Website: www.scenicboattours.com. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789, exit Fairbanks Avenue East off I-4 to Park
Avenue. [Phone: 407/645.5311 / Website: http://morsemuseum.org]
Walt Disney World ®
Beautifully laid out over 40 square miles, there are four major theme parks, a Animal Kingdom is the newest one of the Disney parks which brings both wild and
complex of nightclubs called Pleasure Island, Disney’s Wide World of Sports and imaginary creatures to the public. You can find Disney World 35 miles / 54 km
two water parks. The theme parks are: south of downtown Orlando, in a town called Lake Buena Vista. There are several
exits to Walt Disney World from the main Highway through town: I-4, as well as
The Magic Kingdom with its quaint Main Street USA and the famous Cinderella’s
from the main Highway through Kissimmee, Highway 192. Theme parks generally
Castle offers many attractions that are based on magical places from fairy tales
open at 9:00. Closing times vary depending on the season. Ticket options start at
and childhood fantasies. Epcot Center offers attractions that combine Disney fun
$97 for one day one park. Multiple day ticket options allow “hopping” between
and imagination with the wonders of the real world and technology. Disney’s
theme parks and admission to other entertainment areas. Refer to website for
Hollywood Studios presents live shows and attractions that are all centered
current admission prices and hours of operation. [Phone: 407/824.4321 /
around popular films, television shows and Disney animation. Finally Disney’s
Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com]THINGS TO DO &
SIGHTS TO SEE
Universal Orlando Resort
The resort brings movies to life through rides and shows at Universal Studios. Universal Studios. During school vacations, summer time and holidays hours are
Next door, at Universal’s Island of Adventure, you enter the land of comic strips, extended. Universal City Walk is open daily from 11:00 to 2:00. Even though
legends and superheroes. Between the parking garages and the parks you walk general admission to City Walk is free; individual clubs reserve the right to charge
through the Universal City Walk with shops, restaurants and music venues. an entrance fee at night and during special events. Universal Orlando Resort is
Universal chooses characters from Steven Spielberg’s greatest hits and the Blues located at 6000 Universal Boulevard, close to the intersection of Kirkman Road
Brothers among others. These parks, too, are popular attractions among domestic and I-4, at the northern end of International Drive. Refer to website for current
and international tourists alike. Expect long lines, especially on the weekends. admission prices and hours of operation. [Phone: 407/363.8000 / Website:
Admission is $102 for one park, one day, $147 for two parks, one day and $194.99 http://universalorlando.com]
for two parks, two days. Both attractions, Universal’s Island of Adventure and
Kennedy Space Center
If you have time for a day trip, consider visiting the Kennedy Space Center. It’s Fifty years ago, launch pads and towers started to rise up one by one above the
located about 50 miles /80 kilometers east of Orlando on Florida’s so called Space scrub land, dotting the shoreline of Florida’s East coast. By 1960, the “Missile
Coast. It is the major repository for information about the US space program— Firing Laboratory” had become an extension of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight
past, present and future. Numerous exhibits detail everything from first genera- Center. On July 1, 1962, NASA officially activated the Launch Operations Center at
tion rockets and missions, to the former space shuttle program and the scientific the seaside spaceport. The following year the center was renamed to honor the
information that was being extracted from space, to future flights and the inter- president who put America on the path to the moon.
national space station.
Spend a day at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Experience Space
The Space Center shares its 131 square miles / 340 km2 home with a National Shuttle Atlantis and get vertical on the Shuttle Launch Experience. See IMAX 3D
Wildlife Refuge and National Seashore. There is some confusion about the name: space films. Enjoy all exhibits and shows at the Visitor Complex and the Apollo/
The space center and space shuttle facilities are named for the assassinated Saturn V Center. Meet an astronaut and take the general Kennedy Space Center
president responsible for pushing the space program; Cape Canaveral is the geo- Bus Tour.Admission is $50. TheKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is open
graphic name for the related peninsula and the air force base located on it. daily (9:00 - 18:00). Bus tours last about 1 hour and depart every 15 minutes
(10:00 - 14:30). [Website: http://nasa.gov/centers/kennedy].THINGS TO DO & SIGHTS TO SEE Kissimmee East International Drive Located south of and along Highway 192, east of I-4. This includes Celebration, Starts across the highway from Lake Buena Vista, on the east side of I-4. On that Poinciana and other areas where there are vacation homes. On Highway 192 side, the southern end, it ties into SR 535/536. There are hotels all along Inter- there are several hotels and souvenir shops, starting with Arabian Night at the national Drive, but also several attractions and many dining and shopping op- intersection of I-4 and Hwy 192. Further down, closer to downtown Kissimmee portunities: It starts with The Premium Outlets, then SeaWorld, the Convention is Medieval Times and just north of downtown Kissimmee is Gatorland. South of Center and Pointe Orlando. Right in the middle it is intersected with Sand Lake downtown Kissimmee is the Boggy Creek Airboat Ride. Access to Disney is along Road, which leads to the Dr. Phillips area on the west side of I-4. At the northern a toll road or all the way down Highway 192 West. SeaWorld and Universal can end you find access to Wet ‘n Wild, Universal Studios and the Millenia Mall. be reached by toll road, or over SR 536/535 and International Drive. Wekiva River Rock Springs Run Wekiva Springs (In Apopka, north of Orlando) - This canoe trip starts near at Kings Landing, just (In Apopka, north of Orlando) - This is a State Park which is popular with local north of Kelly Park and ends in Wekiva State Park at the Wekiva Marina. One-way families as a swimming hole in the summer months when the beach or a pool are rentals and shuttles are available. The trip is 8 miles / 13 km on Rock Springs Run too hot. Families are welcome to bring a picnic and spend the day. The water is and the Wekiva River through the real Florida Wilderness, surrounded by trees, always a cool 71 F / 21 C. You can even dive into the turquoise colored spring and grasses and all the creatures that call Central Florida home (including alligators). take a look up close. Wekiva Springs is open daily from 08:00 to sundown. Canoe rentals and one way transfer: Kings Landing Outfitter. [Phone: Entrance fee is $6 per vehicle, up to 8 people. Location: 1800 Wekiwa Circle, 407/886.0859 / Website: http://kingslandingfl.com] and Wekiwa Springs State Apopka. [Phone: 407/884.2008 / Website: http://floridastateparks.org/weki- Park Nature Adventures. [Phone: 407/880.4110 / Website: http://canoewekiva. wasprings] com]
THINGS TO DO &
SIGHTS TO SEE
Dr. Phillips Lake Eola
(between SeaWorld and Universal) - Dr. Phillips sports some of the best dining (in downtown Orlando) - Lake Eola is the center of downtown Orlando. A few
in Orlando. It backs up to Windermere and other exclusive residential areas, so blocks away you find the History Museum and Orange Avenue. On the east side
the food and entertainment is some of the best Central Florida has to offer. It of the lake a wonderful Farmer’s market takes place every Sunday with live en-
gets very crowded during the week for lunch and Happy Hour and at night on tertainment. On the west side there is an amphitheater that often has produc-
weekends. Since most of them are on Sand Lake Road, west of I-4, the area tions in the spring. The neighborhood around the lake features many beautiful
earned the nickname “Restaurant Row’. A sampling of the restaurants: Christi- historic homes and small, but wonderful restaurants and wine bars. [Website:
ni’s (Italian), Chatham’s Place (Continental), Morton’s (Steakhouse), Samba http://cityoforlando.net/fpr/html/parks/lakeeola.htm]
Room (Cuban), Amura (Sushi), Season’s 52 (American), Ocean Prime (Seafood), J.
Alexander (American), Cantina Laredo (Mexican).
TIP: Discovery Cove
To avoid long lines at the most popular attractions take advantage of the This all-inclusive park allows visitors to encounter a variety of animals up-close
FASTPASS system. By choosing that option you will be assigned a time when you and in a lush island resort setting. Visitors get to touch dolphins, wade with
can experience the attraction with little or no wait. To obtain a pass just insert mysterious rays and snorkel through a reef with tropical fish. Admission:
your park ticket into the FASTPASS machine located near the entrance to the $229-339 with dolphin swim, $169-199 without dolphin swim. Tickets include
chosen attraction. Note that you are only allowed to hold one at a time and you all meals and all swim gear, as well as admission to Seaworld, Aquatica or Busch
can’t pick up another until the time frame on the one you are holding has Gardens (Tampa). Discovery Cove is a full day adventure and is often sold out,
expired, even if you have already visited the attraction. since admission is limited to 1000 guests per day. Reservations are recommend-
ed in the off season, but required in the busy season. Check-in begins at 7:15.
Aside from the Theme Parks, Disney also has two water parks: Disney’s Typhoon
Discovery Cove is located next to Sea World at 6000 Discovery Cove Way. Refer
Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach. These can often be combined in
to website for current admission prices and hours of operation. [Phone:
a combination pass and they are a welcome change from the heat of the parks.
877/557.7404 / Website: http://discoverycove.com]
When traveling with kids, it’s always a good idea to plan many splash days to
deal with the heat in summer.THINGS TO DO & SIGHTS TO SEE Florida Forever The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art This is a 4700 acre / 1900 hectare eco-ranch and wildlife conservation area. This The galleries of Morse Museum contain a very comprehensive collection of site boasts 9 distinct Florida ecosystems and an endless array of natural flora works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Highlights include the restored Byzantine-Ro- and fauna including alligators, black bears, nearly two hundred species of birds manesque chapel interior that Tiffany designed for the 1893 World’s Columbian and the endangered Florida panther. Various kinds of safaris (such as EcoSafari) Exposition in Chicago. There are prize-winning leaded-glass windows, Tiffany are offered to explore the area including horseback riding and zip lining. Prices lamps, and custom furnishings. The museum was founded by Jeannette Genius start at $32 for a 1-hour adventure. Safaris are offered Wednesday through McKean and named for her grandfather. Admission: $5. Location: 445 North Park Sunday only. Reservations are required. The safaris leave from 4755 N. Kenans- Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789, exit Fairbanks Avenue East off I-4 to Park ville Road in St. Cloud, just south of Kissimmee. [Phone: 407/957.9794 / Avenue. Refer to website for current admission prices and hours of operation. Website: http://foreverflorida.com] [Phone: 407/645.5311 / Website: http://morsemuseum.org] Orange County Regional History Center and Heritage Pirate’s Dinner Adventure The museum is housed in a restored 1927 county courthouse in the heart of Interactive dinner show featuring wizardry, aerial artistry, swashbuckling downtown Orlando. It features three floors of exhibits that walk you through swordplay, dynamic duels and daring-do. After enjoying a feast onboard a pirate 12,000 years of Central Florida history: from Indian settlement to small town galleon guests are invited to attend the Bucaneer Bash dance party. Admission: surrounded by citrus groves and cattle ranches to today’s tourist-centric $65.95. Hours of Operation: Shows nightly, but times vary. Location: 6400 community. The History Center is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, at the northern end of international Drive, Admission: $9. Hours of Operation: Open Monday – Saturday ( 10:00 – 5:00), and close to Wet ‘n Wild. Refer to website for current admission prices and hours of Sunday (12:00 – 17:00). Location: 65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32801, operation.[Phone: 407/248.0590 / Website: http://piratesdinneradventure. in downtown, close to the Lake Eola. [Phone: 407/836.8500 / Website: http:// com] thehistorycenter.org
THINGS TO DO & SIGHTS TO SEE Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Pointe Orlando Travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age and watch as a tale of Pointe Orlando is an inviting collection of shops, restaurants and entertain- devotion, courage and love unfolds. Cheer your favorite knight to victory. ment. You’ll find more than forty stores including, A|X Armani Exchange, Victo- Marvel at the mighty Andalusian stallions as they defy gravity with power and ria’s Secret and Hollister, as well as fourteen restaurants and bars including grace while enjoying a “hands-on” feast. Admission: $62.95. Hours of Operation: Tommy Bahama’s and Cuba Libre. Enjoy exciting nightlife by listening to live Shows offered nightly. Times vary. Location: 4510 W Vine Street in Kissimmee, music at B.B. King’s Blues Club. Hours of Operation: Open daily, hours vary. between I4 and downtown Kissimmee. Refer to website for current admission Location: 9101 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, located midway between prices and hours of operation. [Phone: 407/396.1518 / Website: http://medie- Seaworld and Universal Studios. [Phone: 407/248.2838 / Website: http://poin- valtimes.com/orlando.aspx] teorlando.com] Boggy Creek Airboat Rides Mall at Millenia Boggy Creek Airboat Rides is located in a rare place of unspoiled natural This beautiful mall has 150 of the world’s finest stores, such as Neiman Marcus, wetlands abundant with fascinating wildlife. You’ll zip through narrow paths Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s. Visitors will be tempted by an international collec- inside the tall reeds and cattails keeping a vigil eye out for nesting alligators. tion of brand name stores, including Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Along the way, you’ll see a multitude of water birds, aquatic turtles and various Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo and Zara. Hours of Operation: other kinds of wildlife. Each tour is unique in this relatively untouched wetland. Monday - Saturday (10:00 – 21:00), Sunday (11:00 – 19:00). Location: 4298 Tours start at $26.95 for a half hour tour. Location: 2001 East Southport Road, Millenia Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32839, just north of Universal Studios, off I-4. Kissimmee, FL 34746, East of Poinciana, along the southern shore of Lake Toho- [Phone: 407/363.3555 / Website: http://mallatmillenia.com] pekaliga. Refer to website for current admission prices and hours of operation. [Phone: 407/344.9550 / Website: http://bcairboats.com]
THINGS TO DO &
SIGHTS TO SEE
Premium Outlets International Drive Celebration
(South of Kissimmee and the Disney area) -
This is a planned community, the Disney way.
It looks like a movie set from the 50’s, or like a
scene straight out of “the Stepford Wives”.
Celebration has a cute downtown, with a
lovely farmer’s market every Sunday from
09:00 to 15:00. Location: 631 Sycamore
Street. [Website: http://celebration.fl.us]
(Formally Prime Outlet). With over 125 of the hottest brands including Hugo
Boss Factory Store, Converse, Esprit and Neiman Marcus Last Call, but also West Orange Bike Trail and Bikes & Blades Co
favorites like Coach Factory, Gap Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger and Nike Factory Store.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday (10:00 – 23:00), Sunday (10:00 – 21:00). This is Orlando’s only full service rental shop.
Hours of operation are subject to change during the summer and holiday They offer hourly and daily rentals of all types
seasons. Location: 4951 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, at the southern of bikes, including children’s bikes. All bikes
end of International Drive, near Lake Buena Vista. [Phone: 407/352.9600 / can be rented from the shop to ride the 22
Website: http://premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=96] mile long West Orange Trail. Hours of
Operation: Open daily Monday - Friday (11:00
– 17:00), weekends and holidays (9:00 –
17:00). Location: 17914 State Road 438,
Winter Garden, FL 34787. [Phone:
407/877.0600 / Website: http://orlandobike-
rental.com]
Bongos Cuban Café Orlando Science Center
Gloria and Emilio Estefan invite you to experi- This museum is popular with local families.
ence a new world of entertaining where you Visitors can explore hands-on exhibits, enjoy
can relax, eat and most of all, party Latin live programs, watch giant-screen films or
style. Hours of Operation: Open Sunday – participate in sky-watching in the observato-
Thursday (11:00 - 22:30) for Lunch & Dinner, ry. Admission: $27. Location: 777 East
Open Friday – Saturday (11:00 - 23:00) for Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803, close to
Lunch & Dinner. It’s open for Music & Dancing, I-4, just north of downtown. Refer to website
Friday – Saturday (23:30 -00:00) Location: for current admission prices and hours of
1498 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena operation.[Phone: 407/514.2000 / Website:
Vista, FL 32830, in Downtown Disney. [Phone: http://www.osc.org]
407/827.8018 / Website: http://bongoscu-
bancafe.com]
Harry P. Leu Gardens Gatorland
Discover a 50-acre / 40 hectares botanical What started as a roadside attraction in 1949
oasis with roses, tropicals, camellias and is now a 110-acre / 44 hectares alligator
gardenias! Step into the past at the Leu themed park, home to thousands of gators,
House Museum, listed on the National crocodiles and snakes. Hours of Operation:
Register of Historic Places. Admission: $10. Open daily (9:00 - 17:00). Admission: $23.99.
Hours of Operation: Open daily (9:00 – Location: On the Orange Blossom Trail, US
17:00). Last admission is at 16:00. It is closed 441, 6 miles / 9 km south of the Beachline
on December 25. Location: 1920 North Forest Expressway at 14501 South Orange Blossom
Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803, between Trail. Refer to website for current admission
downtown and Winter Park. [Phone: prices and hours of operation. [Phone:
407/246.2620 / Website: http://leugardens. 407/855.5498 / Website: http://gatorland.
org] com]THINGS TO DO &
SIGHTS TO SEE
Orange Avenue Winter Garden
(in downtown Orlando) - this is the place to (West Orlando – on the West Orange Bike
party on the weekends, away from the touristy Trail). This is a town between downtown
area in Orlando. Church Street used to be an Orlando and Clermont, on the Lake Apopka,
entertainment complex similar to Treasure just north of Highway 50. It lays midway on
Island, but now all clubs, restaurants and bars the West Orange Bike Trail and is a great stop
are owned individually. It’s a hopping place for lunch or ice cream at Scoops Old Fashioned
on the weekend, especially with the younger Ice Cream at 99 W. Plant Street. [Phone:
crowd. Wall Street Plaza is a favorite where 407/656.3369]
clubs and restaurants have all been rolled into
one. Location: 19 North Orange Avenue.
[Website: http://wallstplaza.net]
College Park Rock Springs Run at Kelly Park
(neighborhood adjacent to downtown) – (In Apopka, north of Orlando) - This small park
College Park has been voted one of the top 5 concentrates on family entertainment in the
neighborhoods in Orlando for about 25 years form of renting an inner tube and floating
now. Edgewater Drive is its main drag with down the Rock Springs Creek from one end to
small restaurants and shops. Large houses the other. Picnicking areas are available.
surrounding beautiful lakes and views of Hours of operation: summer from 08:00 to
downtown are part of the attractiveness of 20:00 and winter from 08:00 to 18:00.
the neighborhood. For dining options, try Admission $3 per vehicle, Location: 400 East
Taste on the corner of W. Smith Street and Kelly Park Road, Apopka. [Phone:
Restaurant K on Edgewater Drive and Vassar. 407/889.4179 / Website: http:// parks.or-
angecountyfl.net]
Kirkman Conroy Lake Buena Vista
Is an area mostly known for Universal Studios Includes Walt Disney World, but also the LBV
on the west side of I-4. There are several hotel area just west of I-4, north of Disney. This area
and restaurants on either side of Kirkman has many hotels. It is closest to Downtown
Road. On the east side of the Highway is the Disney and Hotel Plaza Boulevard. There are
Millenia Mall and other shopping complexes several restaurants as well. Access to Disney
as well as the popular nightspot: Blue Martini. is simple. Also SeaWorld is easy, since it is just
across the Highway. Universal requires a short
trip on I-4 East.
Downtown Orlando Kissimmee West
There are not that many tourist hotels in Is the area where many of the vacation homes
downtown Orlando, but it is an interesting are located (at the intersection of Highway
area with a beautiful skyline. It’s about 8 192 and Highway 27). Also there are several
miles / 13 km north of Conroy Road, mainly popular hotels right on Highway 192, just
on the east side of I-4, south of Highway 50. west of I-4. This area is pretty much right
You will find most dining opportunities on south of Walt Disney World. Access to Disney
Orange Avenue and near the Lake Eola. is convenient. Access to SeaWorld and
Universal is mainly over Highway 192 or a toll
road. So allow at least 1 hour to get to those
parks.CROWNE PLAZA ORLANDO-LAKE BUENA VISTA
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Fri, 27 Mar 2020WALT DISNEY WORLD PARK HOPPER Thu, 26 Mar 2020 TOUR It’s massive, it’s magnificent! The Walt Disney World Resort covers over 47 square miles. The biggest, PHONE: +1 407 824 4321 grandest, and most magical theme park in the world opens its doors for you in Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. As the largest Walt Disney World on the planet, this massive park is a convergence of four different magical worlds: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This world-famous park, which consistently tops the world’s most famous and most visited parks lists, has something for visitors of all ages and interests. Home to Mickey Mouse, a host of other Characters, incredible attractions and entertainment. Enjoy a myriad of thrilling theme park rides and attractions, before embarking on uniquely themed adventures in science fiction or fantasy. From beloved Disney Characters to awesome attractions, splashing good Water Parks to the world’s most spectacular fireworks show! Experience the best of Walt Disney’s world famous fairytales and movies that Disney is so known for and become a part of their world! Encounter the wonder of make believe at Magic Kingdom Park and discover high tech excitement, food and cultures from around the globe at Epcot. Get wild at a place full of animal adventures, loveable creatures and spectacular shows at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and then experience the world of movie making at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If that was not enough, with your Disney world tickets you can plunge down thrilling water slides, float through gentle waves or soak up the sun at either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Or play golf, be dazzled by Broadway-style shows and shop ‘til you drop at Disney Springs. And for the first time ever, use your Disney Florida tickets to live your very own Star Wars™ adventure. At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, find yourself caught in an epic battle between the Resistance and the First Order in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or take control of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. With a whole new land to explore, you can finally live your adventure in a galaxy far, far away.
ORLANDO/KISSIMMEE - CLEARWATER
1 hr 45 mins (Approximately) | Fri, 27 Mar 2020
DIRECTIONS
A. Direct: following Highway 60 West over the Old Tampa Bay and it will put you right into
Clearwater.
Take Interstate 4West towards Tampa. There merge onto I- 275 South and keep
driving for approximately 5 miles / 8 kilometers. Then take exit 39 and continue 105 mi / 168 km - 2 ½ hrs
on the Memorial Highway / Highway 60 towards Tampa Airport/Clearwater. KeepTHINGS TO DO &
SIGHTS TO SEE
Tampa
Columbia Restaurant Ybor City. The Hernandez Gonzmart family has been 17:00), Sunday (12:00 - 17:00). Location: 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard. [Phone:
making restaurant history since 1905 when they opened a corner café frequent- 813/254.1891 / Website: http://plantmuseum.com]
ed by local cigar workers. Now it is a landmark Restaurant in Tampa’s HistoricY-
MOSI, Museum of Science & Industry. One of the largest science centers in
borCity and at the same time the Oldest restaurant in Florida. Guests enjoy many
the country, the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), contains more than
of the same century-old family recipes that have made the Columbia famous like
400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits and demonstrations pertaining to
Paella “a la Valenciana,” and Filet Mignon “Columbia”. The Columbia Restaurant
science and technology, health and the human body, flight and space. Visitors
in YborCity features flamenco dance performances nightly, Monday through
can follow the life cycle of a butterfly or explore the science behind natural ca-
Saturday. Hours of Operation: Open daily, Monday - Thursday (11:00 – 20:00),
tastrophes like Florida’s hurricanes. The children’s science center, Kids in Charge,
Friday - Saturday (11:00 – 23:00) , Sunday (12:00 – 21:00). Location: 2117 East 7th
was designed by kids. It’s the largest of its kind in the US. It emphasizes the value
Avenue. [Phone: 813/248.4961 / Website: http://columbiarestaurant.com]
of learning through play and uses interactive exhibits to show connections
Henry B. Plant Museum. When you’re building a railroad to nowhere, how do you between science and everyday life. Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday
make the journey worthwhile? …. If you’re railroad magnate Henry Bradley Plant, (9:00 - 17:00), Saturday – Sunday (9:00 - 18:00). Admission: $20.95. Location:
in the midst of the sand swamps that would be Tampa, you construct the most 4801 E. Fowler Avenue, North Tampa, just one mile from Busch Gardens. [Phone:
astonishingly magnificent hotel of its day, then fill it with treasures from around 813/987.6000 / Website: http://mosi.org]
the world. With its splendid Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings, and spec-
Ybor City. In 1886, Don Vicente Martinez Ybor moved his Key West cigar manu-
tacular tropical gardens, Plant’s Tampa Bay Hotel attracted a host of celebrated
facturing business to the Tampa area to escape political and labor unrest
guests, from Teddy Roosevelt to Sarah Bernhardt to Babe Ruth. A visit to the
resulting from the Cuban Freedom Movement. For the next 50 years, workers in
HenryB.PlantMuseum and the authentically restored rooms of the Tampa Bay
his cigar factories located just to the northeast of downtown would roll millions
Hotel will transport you back to a time of indulgent 10-course meals, waltzing on
of cigars annually. The area, where 7thAvenue is the main street, became the
the verandah and alligator hunting by moonlight. At the HenryB.PlantMuseum,
cigar capitol of the world and was named Ybor City. Today, Ybor City is a busy
experience the grandeur of an extravagant Victorian palace that opened in 1891
entertainment district with strong Latin influences. The area has been designat-
as the Tampa Bay Hotel and is now a National Historic Landmark. Stroll the grand
ed a National Historic Landmark. It features brick streets lined with globe
hallway and enter magnificent rooms adorned with European furniture and art of
lampposts and buildings adorned with lacy iron balconies, as well as a variety of
the Gilded Age. Experience the elegance of the Victorian lifestyle as a tourist in
shops, restaurants and outdoor cafes in old cigar factories.
turn-of-the century Florida. Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday (10:00 -THINGS TO DO & SIGHTS TO SEE Busch Gardens This African-themed entertainment park offers naturalistic animal habitats, thrill parking and the main entrance to the park. If you plan to visit more than one park rides, live entertainment, shopping and dining. You can go on a safari and experi- in Florida, we can recommend a combination ticket. These passes will save you ence hippopotamuses, hyenas, vultures, a Nile crocodile, baboons and stroll money and time when entering the parks. You can purchase these tickets in through an authentically recreated African village. Another attraction is the Bird several locations, including on visitor websites and directly at the Gate to the Garden with tropical birds from all over the world. To get to Bush Gardens, travel park. Generally speaking the prices you will pay when reserving them in advance, west on I-4 to I-75. Go north on I-75 to the Fowler Avenue exit #265. Bear left on will always be less than at the gate. Admission: $92. Busch Gardens is normally the exit ramp, and it will lead you directly onto Fowler Avenue. Proceed west on open daily (9:00 - 20:00), but hours of operation vary according to the season and Fowler Avenue to McKinley Drive. (McKinley Drive is the first light past the main holidays. entrance to the University.) Turn left on McKinley. Proceed south on McKinley to Legoland Legoland California is one of four theme parks worldwide created by the famous building; and Volvo Driving School, with simulators that put children in the toy company. The 60 rides and attractions are geared to children ages 2 to 12 and driver’s seat. Legoland also features several small rollercoasters including the built out of multicolored plastic legos. On paper, that might seem like a bit much, Coastersaurus, which moves through life-sized animated dinosaurs. Legoland is but Legoland is actually a lot of fun, and the painstakingly accurate details of the located at 1 Legoland Drive, off the I-5. The park is open daily from the end of june structures will impress even the most jaded visitor. The park’s centerpiece is until the end of august. During the rest of the year, the park is open Thursday Miniland USA, a scale replica of US landmarks. Other park attractions include Lost through Monday and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hours vary. Call Kingdom Adventure, where families armed with laser blasters go on an Egyptian (760)918.LEGO for more information. Admission to the park is: $59 children, $69 adventure; Splash Battle, with individual water cannons that can be aimed at adults. spectators and riders; Fun Town Fire Academy, with a race to hose down a burning
Clearwater
Clearwater is located on the Pinellas Peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico on Visiting Clearwater:
the west and Tampa Bay on the east. It’s part of the Tampa-Bay Metropolitan
Clearwater Beach is a small island, but it’s packed full of restaurants, hotels, and
Area, connected with the mainland by the Courtney Campbell Causeway, also
shops. Parking by the beach areas can be difficult, especially on the weekends.
known as Highway 60. The town’s beach area, Clearwater Beach, is known for its
The best way to explore the island is with the Clearwater Jolley Trolley. The
white and soft sand, as well as its shallow and calm waters. The broad beaches
historic trolleys service Sand Key, North and South Beach, as well as Island
offer lots of popular water sport activities such as jet skiing, parasailing and
Estates every 30 minutes. Price: $2.25per ride. The trolleys operate Friday -
swimming. Caladesi Island, off the north end of the beach, was recognized as one
Sunday (10:00 –Midnight). [Phone: 727/445.1200 / Website: http://clearwater-
of the nation’s best.
jolleytrolley.com]THINGS TO DO & SIGHTS TO SEE Caladesi Island State Park One of the few pristine barrier islands along Florida’s Gulf Coast, this number One You buy a ticket for the ferry at a booth in the parking area, then wait for the next Beach in the US is accessible only by boat. While on the ferry from Honeymoon departure. The ferry will take you on a relaxing 15-20 minute ride over the calm Island you can spot dolphins and osprey. The island features abundant wildlife, a waters of St. Joseph Sound to Caladesi Island where you will disembark at the ranger station, boat docks, beach and kayak rentals, mangrove kayak trails and docks next to the concession on the bay side of the island. Then you will have a 5 even a concession stand. Caladesi was once part of one large island called Hog minute walk across the island to the beach over paved sidewalks and a wooden Island after the hogs that a pioneer family raised there. The Caladesi Connection dune walkover (boardwalk). You will pass restrooms and a water fountain at the ferry service operates out of Honeymoon Island State Park. To ride the ferry you halfway point. The entrance fee to the park which is included in the price of the have to take Curlew Road (Hwy 586) out of Dunedin and drive west. It will take you ferry boat ticket. Location: 1 Causeway Boulevard, Dunedin. [Phone: 727/469.5918 across the Dunedin Causeway to Honeymoon Island where you will have to pay an / Website: http://floridastateparks.org/caladesiisland] entrance fee. Then follow the signs (a few hundred yards) to the Caladesi Ferry. Pier 60 Little Toot Dolphin Adventure Pier 60 features a fishing pier and recreational park. Total length of the current The Little Toot is a 1 hour harbor tour and dolphin adventure that goes out every fishing pier is 1,080 feet / 330 meters. The Pier 60 bait house offers a complete day at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 at sunset. It’s the only Dolphin boat that can go into line of fishing tackle, T-shirts, souvenirs, drinks, and snacks as well as rental the shallows as well as the Gulf to ensure more Dolphin sightings and contact. equipment , a full line of bait, and a staff that is knowledgeable and eager to Because of “tug boat” shape and power, the ship creates a huge wake; one that assist. One of the reasons Pier 60 is so popular is the pier’s many lights, making Dolphins love to jump and play in. Because the boat is lower to the water, it ideal for night fishing. Always open. “Sunsets at Pier 60” are a Clearwater visitors can see the dolphins up close and personal. Price $22.43 +. Location: 25 Beach tradition, with crafts and entertainment daily (18:30 - 22:30). A beautiful Causeway Boulevard, Slip 16, Clearwater Beach. [Phone: 727/446.5503 / view of the sunset makes for a perfect way to celebrate the end of the day. Website: http://littletoot.us] Location: 1 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater Beach. [Phone: 727/462.6466 / Website: http://pier60fishing.com]
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