About Florida
When you think of Florida you probably imagine Sun, Sea and Theme Parks and while the sunshine state has these in abundance there is a whole lot more to America's most southerly state than meets the eye.
Photo taken from Hot Air Balloon near Orange Tree.
Florida has something for every member of the family, whether they enjoy lazing by the pool soaking up the sun, brushing shoulders with Mickey Mouse and freinds or discovering the natural beauty of Florida's water ways, lakes and parks.
Golfing in Florida
If you play Golf then Florida offers you more Golf Courses than any other world destination so you are sure to find courses that suit your playing abilities. Florida's climate and over 900 golf courses make an ideal combination whether you want to practice your skills in a relaxed environment or play serious golf on professional grade courses. Within 15 minutes drive are the well known courses Champions Gate, Kings Ridge, Legends and Polo Park!
If spectating is more your thing then you will be spoiled for choice, Florida hosts the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, LPGA, PGA of America and more professional golfers than any other state. Arancia makes an ideal base for a golfing holiday. Related Link: Play Florida website.
Ecology and Wildlife
Florida is not just about Cities, theme parks and Golf, it is also an area of outstanding natural beuaty and contains many unique eco-systems such as the Florida Springs, the ever-Glades and miles of natural water ways. There is an abundance of wildlife in Florida including many unique creaures such as the graceful Manatees (Sea Cows), Armadillo, Turtles, Otters, Ospreys and, of course, the ubiquitous Alligator.
It is easy to see these wonderful creatures in their own environments and amazing to think that some them roamed the earth alongside the dinasaurs. Related Link: Florida Springs
Eating and Drinking
All apetites and tastes are catered for in Florida with it's thousands of resturaunts and diners. They say, if you want to eat it, then you'll find it in Florida. Haitian, Brazillian and other Carabean food is prevelent in the south while Fish is king in the North. Sample Rock Lobster, Blue Crab or even aligator tail but if your prefer you will always find a traditional Steak house or Hamburger joint. You certainly will not go hungry in Florida.
Nightlife
The Orlando Area offers a rich and diverse nightlife so that you can live it up after sundown. Orlando has high energy dance clubs, multi venue complexes, laid back pubs and resturaunts that offer free live music. Of course, you may just prefer to kick back at home with a DVD or use Arancia's Wireless Internet to plan out tomorrows' activities. Alternatively, if you live in the USA, Canada or the UK you can phone home using the free international telephone facility installed at Arancia, or just around in the Spa/Pool. Related Link: Orlando Nightlife
Kennedy Space Center
The Kennedy Space Centre is located on Florida's East coast at Merrit Island and offers a fascinating insight into human space program, past and present. See the massive Saturn 5 Rocket which launched Armstrong and Apollo 11 towards the Moon or take a guided tour around mission control.
Space Shuttle launches can be watched from near KSC. The Space Shuttle burns over 1/2 million gallons of fuel during it's 8 minute climb to space,this and the unique atmosphere surrounding a launch make it an awesome and unforgetable day out. The Kennedy Space Center offer many packages to view launches, get a behind the scenes tour and even to dine with an atronaut! Related Link: KSC Visitors Center Related Link: Tickets Available from KSG Tickets
Theme Parks
Theme parks are synonomous with Florida and Arancia is in a prime location to enjoy all of these. Rub shoulders with Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom, salute the world of showbiz at MGM Studios or be dazzled by the future at Epcot.
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