Family Getaways 2008 - (Page 52) FLAGLER COUNTY: Marineland This, the world’s oldest oceanarium – an aquarium with windows onto the Atlantic Ocean – opened in 1938 as a Hollywood underwater filming site. In recent years, it has been reinvented as a Dolphin Conservation Center. It puts you in touch – literally with dolphin in nine different ways. You can merely observe them in their 1.8 million-gallon window tank, or you can get wet. Your encounter can last anywhere from 30 minutes to four days. Programs target every age group and interest from the timidly curious to the artistic and dolphin-passionate. 18) WHEN YOU GO A Day Away Kayaking Tours, 321-268-2655, www.nbbd.com/kayaktours Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach, 321-480-8632, www.advkayak.com Brevard Zoo, 321-254-9453, www.brevardzoo.org Dancing Water Spirits, 888-822-7366, www.captainvictoria.com Discovery Cove, 877-557-7404, www.discoverycove.com Dolphin Cove, 877-365-2683, www.dolphinscove.com Dolphin Research Center, 305-289-1121, www.dolphins.org Dolphin World, 866-630-9868, www.dolphinworld.org Everglades Area Tours, 239-695-9107, www.evergladesareatours.com The Florida Aquarium, 813-273-4000, www.flaquarium.org Florida Dolphin Watch, 772-466-4660, www.floridadolphinwatch.com Florida Dolphin Tours, 407-352-5151, www.floridadolphintours.com GAEA Guides, 866-256-6388, www.gaeaguides.com Gulf World Marine Park, 850-234-5271, www.gulfworldmarinepark.com Hawk’s Cay Resort, 888-443-6393, www.hawkscay.com Island Dolphin Care, 305-451-5884, www.islanddolphincare.org Marineland, 888-279-9194, www.marineland.net Miami Seaquarium, 305-365-2501, www.miamiseaquarium.com SeaWorld, 800-327-2424, www.seaworldorlando.com Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat, 888-424-7217, www.dolphin-sstar.com Sunny Days, 305-293-5144, www.sunnydayskeywest.com Theater of the Sea, 304-664-2431, www.theaterofthesea.com 19) DESTIN: Glass Bottom Boat Dolphin Cruise Climb aboard the 80-foot Southern Star and prepare to do a lot of swivel-necking. Dolphin love jumping in the boat’s wake, but you never know exactly where they’ll surface next. You can sometimes catch them in their most playful mode, when the males are showing off for the females or tossing fish to mates. It’s different from a trained dolphin show because it’s spontaneous and unpredictable. You can bring your camera, but it often seems they’re laughing at your attempts to capture them. Kids especially love the ride because besides being able to see dolphin above and below the water, they get to drive the boat. 20) PANAMA CITY BEACH: Gulf World Marine Park Once you’ve seen its daily Dolphin Show, you’ll be hooked and ready to jump right in with these beauties. You’re in luck because Gulf World’s various programs allow you to do everything from shaking a dolphin’s “hand” to making an onstage appearance with the stars of the Dolphin Show and spending an entire day at Dolphin Camp. How would you describe the way they feel? Less on the car. More in the moment. Orlando/Universal Studios Area • Heated Pool • Seasonal Pool Bar & Sundeck • Lighted Tennis & Basketball • Deli, Restaurant & Lounge • Meeting & Banquet Rooms • Free Shuttle to: SeaWorld & Universal Studios For Reservations & Information Our lowest car rental rates in Florida, guaranteed. Do More with Your Dollar www.ClarionUniversal.com 800-445-7299 Ask for discount code: FVG Clarion Hotel Universal ORLANDO Reader Response 51 Reader Response 7299 Universal Blvd. Fax: 407-352-7277 407-351-5009 50 Dollar features quality products from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep® and other fine cars. ©2008 Dollar Rent A Car, Inc. Reader Response 52 52 VISITFLORIDA.com/family http://www.nbbd.com/kayaktours http://www.advkayak.com http://www.brevardzoo.org http://www.captainvictoria.com http://www.discoverycove.com http://www.dolphinscove.com http://www.dolphins.org http://www.dolphinworld.org http://www.evergladesareatours.com http://www.flaquarium.org http://www.floridadolphinwatch.com http://www.floridadolphintours.com http://www.gaeaguides.com http://www.gulfworldmarinepark.com http://www.hawkscay.com http://www.islanddolphincare.org http://www.marineland.net http://www.miamiseaquarium.com http://www.seaworldorlando.com http://www.dolphin-sstar.com http://www.sunnydayskeywest.com http://www.theaterofthesea.com http://www.crystalbeachsuites.com http://www.ClarionUniversal.com http://www.dollar.com http://www.ClarionUniversal.com http://www.crystalbeachsuites.com http://VISITFLORIDA.com/family
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