By Jane Stokes
(NC)—A complete break from routine — with guaranteed
sunshine, sand and surf — is the only way to get a genuine taste
of the mythical endless summer.
During July and August when the kids are at loose ends, when
the corporate world finally slows down and our pace of life allows
a little more time for relaxation, consider exploring a lot more
of Florida at your leisure — and for as long as you like.
Daytime air temperatures in summer will hover around 30 C. The
Gulf waters will be tepid, the Atlantic, fantastic. And once you’re
off the beach, air conditioning is second nature to switching on
the light. There are other reasons to go during the summer as
well.
Family Summer Schools:
• Family Sleepovers at Sea World, Orlando: Two days of
camping out with Beluga whales, polar bears and harbour seals lets
you learn everything about them. Lots of fun and activities are
planned too. Restricted to families with children in kindergarten
through grade 5. Call 1-800-406-2244 or 1-407-363-2380.
• Space Camp Parent-Child Program at the United States
Astronaut Hall of Fame, just west of the Kennedy Space Center,
near Cocoa Beach. This is non-stop fun and education for families
interested in space technology. The program takes place on most
weekends. Call 1-800-637-7223 or 1-321-267-3184.
Highlights Any Time of Year:
In North Central Florida, don’t miss Devil’s Millhopper
State Geological Site near Gainesville. It features a giant
sinkhole with cascading waterfalls and unusual flora.
In the Northeast, don’t miss the Jacksonville Zoological
Gardens.
Visit Tarpon Springs in Central West Florida — a Greek
fishing town where an entire industry flourishes on the netting,
production, and sale of deep-sea sponges.
In Central Florida, enjoy nature and learn more about these
sub-tropical eco-systems on the Boggy Creek Airboat Rides.
In the Southeast, look for turtles on the beach at Port
Everglades, or go snorkelling at the three-tiered reef off
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Beach.
In the Northwest, look for dancing dolphins in the shallows
along Santa Rosa Sound and Destin Harbour.
- News Canada
For Kid Friendly Accommodations in Florida go to Florida Hotels and
Resorts
