Florida, Usa, Orlando and The Florida Keys
by James Chapman on 06/10/10 at 7:54 am
Florida is situated in the south eastern United States and is known as the ‘sunshine state’ because of the warm climatic conditions which it enjoys nearly all year round. Florida is one of the most visited places in the world, with such famous places as Tampa Bay, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville and most especially Orlando, it manages to fulfil many people’s vacation dreams.
Orlando a city of seventy one skyscrapers has a very warm and humid subtropical climate. It is home to Universal Studios, Disney World and the Sea World Adventure Park.
Disney World in Orlando is the world’s famous, largest and most visited recreational complex, it has thirty three resorts and five golf courses, along with four theme parks, one of which is the Magical Kingdom with the Cinderella Castle.
Sea World Adventure Park, Orlando is a theme park as well as a marine life zoological park which has a vast array of attractions, from carousels and roller coasters to animal exhibits and fabulous live shows, such as the acrobatic displays of killer whales and dolphins.
Whilst in Orlando take the opportunity to hire an open top sports car and have a spectacular ride along the Florida coastline, watching the pelicans flying low well within your view.
The Florida Keys are a chain of islands lying southeast of the Florida mainland and the largest and most famous are Key Largo and Key West.
Key Largo is the northernmost island and is reputed to be the diving capital of the world with its many fascinating underwater wrecks and beautiful coral reefs.
With its balmy climate and amazing crystal blue skies, the island of Key West is famous for its diving, fishing and water sports, but when the sun sets a different life emerges with jugglers, musicians and street artists.
The many streets of Key West are filled with welcoming side walk cafes, vibrant open air bars, legendary pubs and world famous restaurants, all rhythmically playing to the beat of the night.
A vacation in Florida will fulfil the wildest dreams of both young and old, staying in your memory for many years and leaving you with a yearning to return.
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