The state of Florida. Taunted as the Theme Park Capital of the world, Florida will probably be voted as the most popular destination for children and an ideal place to go to when having a family vacation.

It is not difficult to see why this south eastern most state of the United States earned the monicker “Theme Park Capital”. Once you travel to Florida, right at its heart, in Orlando, are world famous theme parks such as Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios Florida. Other amazing theme park destinations are the Kennedy Space Center, Cypress Gardens, Daytona International Speedway, and Gatorland.

Kids and adults alike will definitely enjoy the rides and sights of Walt Disney World and enjoy meeting up with popular Disney characters, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse. Little girls will no doubt enjoy seeing the Disney princesses on parade. Also appealing to tourists are the amazing sci-fi and movie effects that they can experience for themselves at Universal Studios. Tourists that travel to Florida find the underwater tours at Sea World enjoyable as much as they are educational.

Of course, one cannot visit Florida and miss the beaches and the nightlife that Miami boasts. Make sure you take time out to enjoy the sights and lights of Miami once you set foot on this popular tourist destination.

Indeed there are so many things to do in Florida that it is always important to remember that one day will never be enough when you plan that last minute vacation to Florida.

Baja California is not California, it is Mexico. It is this busy yet exotic penisula which is part of the Hispanic and predominantly Catholic country off the border of California and is separated from Mexico’s mainland by the Gulf of California. Through the years, Baja California is slowly but surely becoming a very popular destination for tourists for the variety of activities that it has to offer.

Although a lesser known tourist destination in Mexico when compared to Acapulco or Cancun, Baja California boasts of an amazing shoreline, delightful beaches and a great deal of beach activity. Indeed residents will tell you there are more than a hundred reasons why you should travel to Baja California.

Things to do in the Baja California peninsula would include surfing and sea kayaking. The lush coral reefs off the coasts of Baja California also make snorkeling and scuba diving a worthwhile activity while vacationing in the peninsula. The very rich and vibrant Sea of Cortez likewise gives tourists the opportunity to witness whale birthings as well as swim with the dolphins.

It is most likely for you to be passing through the border town of Tijuana when driving from the United States. If that’s the case then be ready as great bargains, cultural and ethnic art works, a rich culture and amazing food  are definitely waiting for you. You will definitely be a witness to the convergence of cultures and music aside from the wonders  and beauty of nature. So go right ahead and start making plans for that last minute vacation to Baja California now.