Get ready for the 25th Annual National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Pro Am Surf Festival in Cocoa Beach, FL.  Cocoa Beach is just a short drive from Orlando and it’s not too late to find budget-saving travel deals to the festival.  The festivities begin September 2 and continue through September 6.

Surfing for a Great Cause

The NKF Pro Am Surf Festival has raised a lot of money over the years, over four million dollars to be exact, and the money goes toward patient programs provided by NKF of Florida.  It is the largest charity surfing competition in the world and is attended by thousands of surfing enthusiasts each year.

A Fantastic Way to Spend Labor Day

There are many fun-filled activities leading up to the surfing finals on Monday, September 6th.  Of course you will want to see all the surfing leading up to the finals but you can also participate in the luau, silent auction, hear lots of great music, and sample foods from some of the area’s finest restaurants.

Make Your Last Minute Travel Plans Now

Use OrlandoTravelHotels.com to make all your travel arrangements to the NKF Pro Am Surf Festival.  Whether you choose to fly in/out of Orlando International Airport, Orlando-Sanford International Airport, or Melbourne International Airport, you will find great prices on flights, hotels, and car rentals.  Make your travel plans now and don’t forget to bring your surf board!
 

Busch Gardens  has a little bit of everything.  Maybe that’s one of the reasons it is one of the more popular attractions in Central Florida.  Located just an hour from Orlando in Tampa Bay, Busch Gardens can make a great day trip  from Orlando or a destination for a few days of vacation. 

Rides, Rhinos, and Restaurants

I think one of the most amazing things about Busch Gardens is the number and range of exotic animals that call it home.  Interacting with animals ranging from Bengal tigers to rhinos, you will feel as though you are in the middle of an African safari. 

Busch Gardens has thrilling rides and many opportunities for animal interactions.  My favorite ride is SheiKra, the floorless rollercoaster, but you will find all sorts of rides to meet varying levels of daredevilry. 

Jungala offers the opportunity for up-close interactions with beautiful animals as well as a ride through the rainforest.  There is no doubt all the exhilaration created with a trip to Busch Gardens will leave you with quite the appetite.  Have no fear because you will have many restaurant  options to keep your energy level up.

Memories of a Lifetime

There is little doubt that you will be able to create memories of a lifetime with a visit to Busch Gardens.  Take advantage of unbeatable savings  on flights  and hotel  accommodations in the Central Florida area by booking your travel through OrlandoTravelHotels.com .  You can find hotels conveniently located to Bush Gardens or anywhere else for that matter.  Book your travel  now and see all the Busch Gardens has to offer.    

 

 

Experience the beautiful natural habitat of Florida firsthand by taking a trip to Forever Florida and participate in Florida EcoSafaris.  Florida EcoSafaris will put you up close and personal to many of the incredible wildlife, streams, and wetlands found in the Sunshine State.

Take a Break from the Theme Parks

We all know the theme parks  in Orlando are a huge draw for tourism.  However, there are so many wonderful things to experience in Florida, and you should take a short drive over to St. Cloud and spend the day at Florida EcoSafaris.  Florida EcoSafaris is one of the great day trips  available to you when vacationing in Orlando.

An Unforgettable Journey

Choose from three fully-guided safaris or experience all of them.

• Zipline Safari – strap up and hang on as you zip along cables at up to 25 mph and up to 55 feet in height.  This two-and-a-half hour tour allows you to soar over wetlands, view native wildlife, and experience the ecology of Florida.  This is a great choice of safaris for the thrill seeker.  You can even take the safari at night on the Starlight and Moonlight Zipline Safaris.  Florida residents receive special discounts through August 15, 2010.
• Coach Safari – this two-hour safari is a bit tamer and more relaxing.  You will traverse through the 4,700 acre Forever Florida wildlife conservation area.  See nine different ecosystems and many of Florida’s most prized flora and fauna.
• Horseback Safari – saddle up and move ‘em out and choose from a one, two, or three hour safari on horseback.  Ride through incredible ecosystems and on historic trails dating back to the 1500’s.

When making your travel  plans for a trip to Orlando, be sure to include time for a safari, Florida-style.  You will be exposed to some of the incredible ecosystems native to the state. 

Book your travel needs through OrlandoTravelHotels.com .  Save on average of $535 when making your flight  and hotel  reservations together.  Look for the yellow save  tag for hotels offering guaranteed rates.

 

 

You might be surprised to learn that the town of Ocala, just a short drive north of Orlando, is known at the horse capital of the world.  Horseback riding probably isn’t the first thing that springs to your mind when you think about Orlando.  I was the same way until I took my first Florida horseback ride at Horse World Riding Stables .  You can horseback ride in breathtaking scenery and get away from all the stresses of everyday life.  Horse World is located just south of Orlando, FL in the Walt Disney World Resort  area.

Horseback Rides for All Levels of Riders

Horse World Riding Stables offers three levels of guided trail rides.  I grew up around horses and have always enjoyed riding.  I never considered that upon moving to Florida, I could find such a wonderful, convenient place to continue my love of horseback riding.  Horse World not only provides a great setting for riding, they also provide a safe haven for abused and neglected horses.  They rescue horses and give them a safe home for rehabilitation. Anyone that helps animals is okay in my book.

Dust Off Those Chaps for Your Trip to Orlando

Your visit to Orlando can now include horseback riding along with visiting the beaches , theme parks , or any of the other great things to do  you can find in and around Orlando.  So dust off those chaps and get to OrlandoTravelHotels.com  to make your travel reservations today.

 

 

While there are plenty of things to do in Orlando, there are some wonderful top destinations within driving distance. Rent a car and take a couple of day trips while you are in town.