Continuing our countdown of my dream family vacations, we have reached #1…
Florida
Not only is this another WHOLE STATE…you can also tell I started this list before we made our plans to move, right? And with this you can probably picture me dreaming of living there being just one big vacation for me…trust me, I don’t. I’m gonna be working FT, as is hubby, and kids will have school…BUT I totally AM looking forward to all the different things we’ll be able to do when we have time off. Trust me, I’ve been saving up ideas. Ideas that go beyond the obvious of the theme parks (which we will visit with regularity, but oh, there’s so much more I want to see).
Because just like there’s supposedly more than corn in Indiana…
There’s more than theme parks in Florida.
From wildlife preserves and nature parks scattered throughout the state with hiking trails galore, and photo opportunities everywhere. To the Buddhist temple with a farmer’s market every week full of all sorts of foods I can’t wait to try.
To the beaches everywhere – so many I can’t even count, and I want to check them all out (Siesta Key is at the top of the list right now).
To Key West, which I’ve never seen and can’t wait to drive my girls over that bridge to see (Erik won’t join us…he’s got that phobia of bridges).
I keep finding all sorts of “hidden gems” that I need to uncover in Florida. It’s good we’re moving there because it would take a lifetime of vacations to uncover all there is in Florida to see and do.
Yes, I believe I have been to Florida, heh. I’ve lived here now for 16 years or so. My favorite part is the weather. Not the hot summers, those I hate. But the winters are awesome. I haven’t lived in the north for decades and I never will again.
You’re right, lots to do in Florida. I don’t really get out and DO any of it, but there is plenty. I’m only 90 minutes away from Orlando and haven’t been to a theme park in 5 or 6 years. They’re a bit cost prohibitive for me, even as a Florida resident (lower prices). I AM wanting to go to Harry Potter World, though. And with Star Wars land opening in Disney this fall, it’s looking like that’s a must.
LOL. Of course YOU have Karl. 😀
I’m definitely looking forward to the weather most of all. Those winters, man. We’re likely moving in during summer, so that will suck…but the winters…and the beaches…and…and…oy.
Planning to hopefully get annual passes which will make going cost effective…even with 4 of us. Not sure what to do about Universal. Seems silly to get annual passes for Harry Potter World alone…even though it’s worth it. I may get the LOWEST possible pass with the fewest dates so we still save money in the end, but it’s not as pricey.
Oh yeah, Star Wars land looks like an absolute must. Without a doubt.