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MIAMI, FL
Arrive at Miami International Airport and proceed to your hotel. Miami is an international city rich with multi-ethnic culture reflecting in its cuisine and architecture. The beaches are a great way to relax as you absorb the pastel buildings and turquoise waters. Enjoy a day at leisure. In the evening, visit South Beach’s Lincoln Road, a pedestrian-friendly outdoor Mall home to over 175 specialty shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries. For a special treat visit Ghirardelli Chocolatiers where you will be greeted at the door with a sample of their delectable chocolate; aside from the overwhelming aroma of sweets in the air, the sheer size of the store is enough to impress even the premier chocolate connoisseur. Try one their delicious shakes, malts, ice creams or baked goods.
Day
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MIAMI, FL
Warm breezes, swaying palm trees, and the sound of the waves washing ashore act as a backdrop for pastel colored, Art Deco buildings making Miami’s South Beach a stunning and often intoxicatingly beautiful place. Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Everglades, the largest remaining swamp land in the world. Here, you will experience the thrilling sensation of an airboat ride, witness the serene beauty of its untamed wilderness, and see alligators, turtles, rare birds and all sorts of plant and animal life. Everglades is the only park that guarantees an alligator sighting, because of its unique Alligator Farm. In the evening, visit Bayside Marketplace and its specialty shops and outdoor entertainment.
Day
3
MIAMI I FORT LAUDERDALE I KENNEDY SPACE CENTER I ORLANDO, FL
Depart Miami and drive north toward Fort Lauderdale, known as the “Venice of America” because of the intricate canal system. The arts and entertainment district of Fort Lauderdale runs along the Riverfront and Las Olas Boulevard. Here you will find quaint shops, cafes and galleries. After a brief stop, continue on to Kennedy Space Center, the site of the American Space Program and NASA headquarters, and where all Apollo moon missions were launched and all Space Shuttles lift off. Experience interactive simulators, live shows and close encounters with massive rockets before resuming your journey to Orlando.
Day
4
ORLANDO, FL
Time to go visit Mickey Mouse and his friends in the Magic Kingdom® Park, where the fantasies of Walt Disney become reality with attractions for the young, and the young at heart. See Cinderella Castle at the top of Main Street, USA which shows America as it was nearly a hundred years ago, visit Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Tomorrowland, The Haunted Mansion. Experience the thrill of riding Space Mountain, and make sure to visit Mickey’s Toontown Fair to meet Mickey and the gang in person. After a full day of excitement, enjoy the spectacular fireworks show featuring favorite Disney characters and a stunning music and lights display.
Day
5
ORLANDO, FL
Today, feel like a movie star as you visit the Universal Studios® Florida. Check out the Wizarding World of Harry Potter® and visit Gringotts at Diagon Alley®, or take a ride on the Hogwarts Express. Join the agents from “Men in Black Alien Attack” and zap aliens as you chase them through the streets of New York. Plunge into darkness on Revenge of the Mummy® a psychological thrill ride that combines special effects and speed. See Shrek 4-D an original 3-D film, with an added dimension where you will see, hear and feel the action right from your seat. Fly with E.T. on a star-bound bike as you help him save his home planet. You’ll find something that appeal to kids of all ages at the place where you become part of the movies!
Day
6
ORLANDO I TAMPA I SARASOTA, FL
Today, after departing Orlando, you will head toward Sarasota via Tampa, to visit Busch Gardens Amusement Park. This family adventure park offers a unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country’s premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants and shops. Continue to Sarasota, on the Gulf of Mexico. The many tiny islands that surround Sarasota offer a variety of spectacular views.
Day
7
SARASOTA, FL
Today, join a marine biologist as you explore the Gulf of Mexico on a Sea Life Encounter cruise. Observe Florida’s manatees and resident population of bottlenose dolphins while learning about the ecology, history, and folklore of the area. Rest of the day to get acquainted with Sarasota, home to some of the most spectacular sandy beaches on the Gulf Coast. While it maintains its charm as a sleepy beach town, it boasts great family-oriented attractions. All sorts of water related activities are offered beach-side; canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, jet skiing and snorkeling are just but a few of them.
Day
8
SARASOTA, FL
This morning, visit Sarasota Jungle Gardens, a former banana plantation that was redesigned as a botanic and zoological garden. With over 70 exotic and native animals, and a variety of tropical plants and flowers from around the world, there is a lot to see and do. Among the favorite attractions is the flamingo lagoon, the butterfly museum and the children’s farm.
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