Florida Continues to Shine as a Vacation Destination.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- As the weather begins to cool and fall approaches, Florida continues to shine as an ideal vacation destination - anytime of the year. The YPB&R/Yankelovich Partners 2004 National Leisure Travel Monitor reports Florida is the number one destination leisure travelers are interested in visiting within the next two years. "Florida is open for business," says Bud Nocera, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of VISIT FLORIDA VISIT FLORIDA is the first ever private/public marketing partnership in the United States and is designed to increase Florida's number one industry--tourism. On June 19, 1996, Governor Lawton Chiles signed a bill that dissolved Florida's Department of Commerce and turned its , the state's official source for travel planning. "Hurricane Charlie affected a small portion of the state and more than 90 percent of the state is welcoming visitors." Following are a few Florida vacation ideas for that last-minute summer or fall getaway. Florida Travelers Find a Gas Tax Break An eight cents per gallon gallon: see English units of measurement. tax break at the gas pump throughout the month of August continues to allow travelers to go home with a little more change in their pockets. For a few more days, take advantage of the opportunity to fill up for less. To learn about all of the places that you can "Travel on a Tankful," visit http://www.VISITFLORIDA.com. Scenic Routes Explore a road less-traveled by exploring any of the nine scenic highways in Florida. Wherever your vacation takes you, a scenic highway is not far away. To request a free Worth the Drive guidebook, call 1-888-7-FLAUSA (352872). Sizzlin' Celebrations Florida's festivals ensure fun and excitement for the whole family. Whether it's the Caladium caladium (kəlā`dēəm): see arum. caladium Any of the tropical New World tuberous herbaceous plants that make up the genus Caladium, in the arum family, widely cultivated for their showy, fragile-looking, variably Festival in Lake Placid Lake Placid, village (1990 pop. 2,485), Essex co., NE N.Y.; settled 1850, inc. 1900. In the Adirondack Mts. at an altitude of 1,800 ft (549 m), the village surrounds Mirror Lake. It is a famous resort and sports center. or the Fais-Dais-Dos Cajun Festival in Melbourne, now is a great time to engage in fun Florida festivals. Visit the 'Events' section of http://www.VISITFLORIDA.com for more information. A Little Taste Florida is home to several of the most exclusive restaurants and dinner theaters and is also home to six fine culinary cu·li·nar·y adj. Of or relating to a kitchen or to cookery. [Latin cul  n schools, offering a great education in a beautiful setting for those who would like to cook that fabulous food for themselves. In a state as culturally diverse as Florida, the food promises to be just as interesting as the people. For dining options, visit the 'Interests' section of http://www.VISITFLORIDA.com. Cool Spots The idea of a Florida vacation usually evokes thoughts of spending time "Spending Time" is the first single released by Christian artist Stellar Kart. The lyrics describe the band members desire to spend "more time with God". "Sometimes it’s a real struggle to spend time with God. in the sun at outdoor destinations such as theme parks and beaches. For a "cool" Florida vacation, consider checking out what Florida has to offer indoors at theaters, world-class museums and performing arts centers A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. in communities across the state. http://www.culturallyflorida.org |
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