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.

The island of Guam. Tiny as it may seem, this United States island-territory right at the heart of Micronesia is an amazing destination for those seeking a cultural and historical experience, as well as great sea side relaxation.

Very popular among tourists, especially among the Japanese, is the Tumon Bay area. Once you travel to Guam you will find this popular tourist belt which boasts of high end hotel accomodations and beach resort facilities comparable to those that you can find in Waikiki.

Being situated right at the heart of the Pacific Ocean, Guam likewise has a shoreline of pink and white sand coral beaches that tourists will definitely love. Dive enthusiasts who have made their last minute deals to Guam will not regret visiting The Blue Hole, which features a fascinating drop through a hole in Guam’s reef. Right off Apra Harbor is another dive site which features  the Kitzagawa Maru and Tokei Maru, two sunken Japanese warships.

A former Spanish colony, Guam boasts of a culture that is predominantly Catholic and quite Hispanic. Large family gatherings and community activities are frequent. Guam residents, majority of whom are the indigenous Chamorros are very hospitable. They are hearty eaters and often gather in big barbecues. Once you travel to Guam be prepared to get invited and eat to your heart’s content in one of these barbecue events.

Old Catholic churches of the traditional Hispanic architecture can also be found in Guam. The colorful colonial history of the island as well as the Chamorro people’s bid for independence and self determination are very carefully documented not only in these churches but in various historical parks and sites. Tourists interested in Guam’s history may very well find it interesting to visit the War in the Pacific National Historical Park.