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.
The city of Bangkok at the heart of Thailand is probably one of the more popular destinations in Asia. When looking for a worthwhile cultural and religious exposure, a night market bargain or a naughty nightlife, you can very well travel to Bangkok and find all these lumped in one amazing city, with one destination a convenient tuk-tuk ride away from the other.
This Asian city hosts the most elaborate and breathtaking temples in Asia. When you book your last minute vacation to Bangkok, make sure to include in your itinerary a visit to the famed Wat Pho temple which houses the largest gold plated reclining Buddha. Another temple visit that you may not want to miss is the War Arun or the Temple of Dawn. This temple is situated right at the Chao Phraya riverbank and is accessible by boat from the Tha Tien Pier near the Wat Pho.
Not to miss destinations in Bangkok are the weekend night markets that boast of amazing bargains such as the Chatuchak Weekend Matket and the Patpong Night market. Here you can find wares in all shapes and sizes not to mention the famed Thai silk. Make time to visit the floating market and floating restaurant in the waters of the Chao Phraya River. Bangkok did not earn the name “Venice of the East” for nothing.
Your travel to Bangkok, is never complete without having a taste of the amazing flavors that make Thai cuisine legendary. The streets of Bangkok are filled with restaurants and noodle houses that spice up your travels.
Lastly, Bangkok is also popularly known, if not notoriously famed for its red light district. Whether you’re out for a naughty night or just wanting to take a peek at Bangkok’s take on prostitution then check out the bars, you’ll realize one night in Bangkok is never enough.
There is no doubt to the fact that most people who drive across the desert to the famed and notorius city of Las Vegas in Nevada is out to have a great time of gambling and unadulterated mature fun.
It is generally easy to travel to Las Vegas. Las Vegas is a good three to four hour drive along the interstate highway from Southern California. The McCarran Airport located at the southern area of the famed strip boasts of having over 500 flights in a day coming in from domestic as well as international destinations. Indeed, the number of people that flock to this city right in the middle of the Mojave desert never seems to end. This is of course not surprising considering what the famed city has got to offer.
One cannot help but be awed at the expanse of colorful neon and dancing lights that crown the Las Vegas Strip. Casinos line the streets and you can practically hear the jingle jangle of coins from slot machines, as the roulette turns and music plays. Along the streets of Las Vegas you will find street magicians, painters and artists as well as musicians and pimps.
Be prepared for the overwhelming sights when embarking on that last minute vacation to Las Vegas. The unbelieveble mix of peoples and culture that flock to Vegas is of course matched by the mix of amazing structures that imitate tourist destinations all over the world. In Las Vegas you will find that New York’s miniature skyline, the canals of Venice and Paris’ Eiffel tower are but a few sights that you should very well not miss.