 FloridaKey West, Ft.Lauderdale, Tampa and Miami all have wonderful beaches and waterfront hotels to enjoy before or after your cruise. A stay in Orlando lets you take in Walt Disney World and the area's other attractions. The choice is yours. Universal Orlando contains Universal Studios (the original movie theme park), Islands of Adventure (the second theme park), CityWalk (the dining-shopping-nightclub complex), and the Portofino Bay Hotel. Millions of visitors, even those who place Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain among the wonders of the world, are hard-pressed to define Walt Disney World. As the world's largest marine adventure park, SeaWorld is devoted entirely to the mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles that live in the ocean and its tributaries. The list of outdoor activities you can enjoy in Florida is almost endless. Visitors have access to public beaches and all are ideal for swimming, sunbathing and picnicking. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun and swimming in the Atlantic on one of Greater Fort Lauderdale's 23 miles of beaches.
From the chic elite of South Beach to the sparkling beaches and nightlife that never sleeps, if you're looking for excitement, Miami is sure to deliver. There’s no limit to the ways in which you can enjoy Miami’s aquatic offerings. The Biscayne Bay islands south of Miami Beach offer visitors a chance to see some of the natural wonders of South Florida. Famous around the world for its fishing, Key West boasts over 600 varieties of fish in its waters. This is also a wonderful place to snorkel and scuba dive. Other options include boating and windsurfing. One of the most beautiful sites in Key West are the sunsets. Tampa, Florida is a Florida
destination full of exciting and fun things to do. Experience
beautiful beaches, historical sights, arts, entertainment,
fabulous restaurants and the nearby city of St. Petersburg.
Explore Africa, with zebras, giraffes, elephants and
more, all roaming free in natural surroundings at Busch
Gardens, a 330-acre zoo and theme park. Head
down to Ybor City, the Cuban district of Tampa, which
used to be the center of production of hand-rolled cigars.
It's a National Historic Landmark District with wrought-iron
balconies, globe street lights, brick-lined walkways
and the architecture of the old cigar factories.
Florida offers
sensational cities to stay in before or after your cruise
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Lauderdale lies along the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth
of the New River, 25 miles north of Miami. Its warm
tropical weather attracts many people throughout the
year. There are also many recreational waterways with
extensive boating facilities, access to every conceivable
watersport, a variety of museums and restaurants, and
an array of entertainment venues. Just
a short distance from Ft. Lauderdale is the Everglades
National Park, Florida’s “River of Grass.”
You can enjoy airboat tours through this enormous and
diverse ecosystem inhabited by alligators, herons, ibis,
turtles, the Florida panther and countless other species.
