Florida Yuletide Holidays 2008 and Beyond
Maybe you can’t stop thinking about that long-overdue vacation you’ve always wanted to take during the winter holidays, and for now you happen to prefer Florida over all the other vacation locations. You’ve chosen Florida, but you simply don’t know which places to go or what fun activities to do there. Go ahead and take that much-needed respite. You’ll surely have an unforgettable time checking out these fun spots this coming Yuletide holidays.
If you love Christmas carols, don’t miss the Historic Bok Sanctuary, where the carillon plays every 30 minutes. There are daily performances for the entire month of December at 1:00 and 3:00 in the afternoon. Entrance to the gardens is free.
Okay, so you’ve lost all that energy and you need to put some sugar into your system. Walt Disney World’s culinary experts showcase their sweet masterpieces at the Beach Club Resort, Epcot, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Boardwalk, Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, the Contemporary and Polynesian resorts, and at the Yacht Club Resort’s lobby. Oh, and yes, you can eat the displays.
Maybe you’re into health and fitness and can’t let the day go by without getting some exercise. Maybe you’re a little homesick and miss the snow and ice. Go ice skating. Yes, ice skating in Florida. Don’t laugh. There are many ice skating rinks to be found in Florida, and you’d surely want to try out Countryside Towncenter’s Centre Ice in Clearwater.
If you love Christmas carols, don’t miss the Historic Bok Sanctuary, where the carillon plays every 30 minutes. There are performances each day of December at 1:00 and 3:00 in the afternoon. Admission is free for everyone.
One place you must really go to while in Florida is Fort Christmas Historical Park. The park is a replica of the fort that was built in 1837 sometime during the Second Seminole War, which started from a battle called the Dades Massacre. History enthusiasts won’t want to miss this Fort Christmas recreation.
Christmas won’t be complete without gifts, and one really memorable place to go shopping in west central Florida is at Rogers’ Christmas House and Village. You’d swear that that Santa Claus was a Florida native after you’ve visited this winsome village. Rogers’ Christmas House and Village consists of five houses, namely the Main Christmas House, Storybook Land, the Magnolia House, the Country Cottage, and the Little House under the Oak Tree.
Christmas won’t be complete without presents, and one really memorable place to go shopping in west central Florida is at Rogers’ Christmas House and Village. You’d swear that that Santa Claus was a Florida native after you’ve toured this captivating village. Rogers’ Christmas House and Village consists of five houses, namely the Main Christmas House, the Magnolia House, the Country Cottage, Storybook Land, and the Little House under the Oak Tree.
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December 23 2008 04:55 am | travel-tips