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When you book a second (or third or fourth) Lake Buena Vista vacation, you might start to think about spreading your wings beyond the first and obvious choices of Disney World or Universal or Sea World. If you’re looking for some variety, there is a lot to choose from and some of them only take up about half a day, so you can use the rest of the day to relax by the pool. This article gives you some brief details about just a few of the alternatives.

If you want to see some of Florida’s oldest wildlife residents then a trip to Gatorland will enable you to get up close to the alligators that can be found all over the State. Here you will learn fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures when you visit the Gator Jumparoo and be able to have a close encounter with gators and other animals.

If you want to be really entertained, make sure you visit the wrestling show where the trainers take on the animals. Then you can cool off in the splash pool but of course you need a change of clothes for the rest of the day. You can reach Gatorland in about fifteen minutes from most Lake Buena Vista locations, so give it a go!

On a smaller scale Jungle Adventures at 26205 East Colonial Drive, Christmas, Florida 32709 (yes there really is a town called Christmas complete with a decorated tree!) is a nature park and zoo. Here you can take a Jungle swamp cruise among about 200 alligators, get close up and personal with baby alligators and snakes and of course see alligator wrestling.

The park takes longer to get to than Gatorland but it does have a wider range of animals including raccoons and even a Florida Panther (an endangered species in Florida). Another attraction is the tour of a replica Native American village that includes examples of tools produced by today’s Native Americans.

Instead of the alligators and panthers you may enjoy the more peaceful experience of the Historic Bok Sanctuary. Located in Lake Wales (south of Lake Buena Vista), it comprises 250 acres of gardens including walking trails and paths and many birds and butterflies are attracted to the Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary is loved by its many visitors for the peace and tranquility available throughout. Take a stroll and experience the calmness of the place, bring a picnic and rest on the grassy areas or the benches or enjoy a meal at the Carillon Cafe. It’s all just very relaxing.

The most prominent landmark is the Bell Tower, constructed of marble and coquina eighty years ago. Carillon music is played every hour. You can also take a guided tour of the Pinewood Estate, formerly the winter home of Charles Austin Buck of Bethlehem Steel in the 1930s and still containing much of the furnishings and decorations from his time.

Finally, why not try Lake Louisa State Park, on Highway 27 and about thirty minutes west of Lake Buena Vista? Unlike the Disney theme parks, the attractions are all strictly natural: deer, butterflies, wild turkeys, opossum, birds and many other mammals are on view along the nature trails. Good hiking shoes are advisable as is lots of insect repellent and supplies of sunscreen.

Lake Louisa is loved by anglers because they can use four of the six lakes as long as they have a license. The Lake does offer the opportunity to swim, which can be very welcome after a hot few minutes or hours on the hiking trails, but pay attention to the restrictions highlighting the water areas to avoid. Also, be sure to take your own food and drink as none is available to buy inside the park.

I hope this has given you some alternative ideas of places to visit during your Lake Buena Vista vacation.

Florida – This state is perfect to visit all-year round. With theme parks galore in Orlando alone, there?s sure to be a place or two able to welcome last-minute travelers like you. While in Florida, you can also head off to Miami and enjoy its beaches and exciting nightlife. For more adventure, you can book a day trip to Key West and enjoy its exotic locale. In Key West, make sure you set aside a portion of your day for fishing and shopping. [I:http://phila-airport-parking.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/BradAlexander8.jpg]

New England Coast – If you need a last-minute destination during the fall, there?s no better place to pick than the New England Coast. Its spectacular fall foliage is famous worldwide and you can enjoy it for free just by walking around. The same beauty shall greet you whether you?re traveling to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, or some other place in the New England coast.

Paris – Lovers will always have Paris at any time of the year. Sure, it?s crowded all the time, but you don?t really notice things like that when you?re in love, do you? In Paris, you immediately know a couple of well-known attractions to visit and activities to check out. Besides the ever-famous Eiffel Tower, there?s also Versailles Palace to check out. You know as well that it?s imperative to give the street-lining cafes a try for authentic French cuisine, to walk around and just enjoy the romantic atmosphere and appreciate the works of Bohemian artists.

New York New York, New York. I just love that Frank Sinatra song that really makes you feel as you already know New York, the city that never sleeps. Last minute travelers should consider this vacation destination at least once as you just never get bored in the Big Apple. Wonderful skyscrapers surround you as you take in the experience of a lifetime and don’t forget to have a meal in one of the restaurants high in the clouds and get some the most awesome views you will ever see. New york has also become a very safe city to travel to, so you can relax and get to know some of the New Yorkers, who are really loving people.

Nevada, which is the gambling state and lies home to the money making town of Las Vegas, with literally millions of visitor every year that arrive from all destinations. Las Vegas in a gamblers town and also reaches out to travelers that like to stay in luxury accommodation, to be able to have a wide choice of banquet meals and who enjoy leading entertainment. The great thing about Las Vegas is that you get all of those travel perks at extremely reasonable rates and you don’t have to gamble if you don’t want to. But if you do you can enter in a number of fantastic casino arenas that make you feel like you really are on top of the world, so chance yourself to a little luck and you may win enough for another last minute travel vacation.

Severe Weather Alert!

A severe nor’easter has dumped up to 10 inches of snow in and around Philadelphia.

Many flights are cancelled or delayed. Call 1-800-phl-gate to get more info on your flight.

Around 20 flights from Orlando International Airport to various cities along the northeast, including Philadelphia and Newark, were cancelled Monday. Hundreds of flights were cancelled at New York’s major airports.

All Philadelphia public and parochial schools are closed today also.

More snow is expected to fall until around noon today, so check or call before you leave the house so you don’t get stuck somewhere in the snow for no reason.

Airport Parking lots are also experiencing problems. If you must go to the airport today, use off airport parking, as they have  their parking lots cleared faster than at the airport.

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Enjoy, Henry

When traveling from one place to another you want to get the best that is offered in your destination. This always includes getting the best in hotels and lodging. As a person who is seeking a good trip and relaxation there are a few things to consider: price, how clean the property is, the accessibility and comfort.

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