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Our new luxury townhome with 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms (2x Masters with en-suites) will sleep 10 people in superb comfort. There is a well-equipped kitchen located adjacent to the dining area, with seating for 10. Flat screen TVs in every room, a multi-region DVD player and an Xbox are provided for your home entertainment. Free WiFi is also available. The property has its own private heated pool and patio area with a covered Lanai.

Located in one of Florida’s premier resorts, Paradise Palms is a gated community offering all the amenities you’d expect in a 5-star facility, including a pool, game room, fitness room and movie theatre. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and there is a poolside Tiki Bar and shop. The resort also offers a shuttle service to many of Orlando’s attractions at an additional fee.

Paradise Palms resort is just minutes away from Orlando’s main attractions. Walt Disney World is just a 10 minute drive and Universal Studios, Seaworld, Wet ‘n Wild, Legoland and other attractions are easily accessible. Highway 192 is just a couple of minutes away and here you will find an amazing range of grocery stores, other retailers, restaurants and bars.

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Florida Wildife - The Florida manatee

The Florida manatee, considered an endangered species, is a sub-species of the West Indian manatee and is an aquatic relative of the elephant. They are large, lumbering creatures, grey-brown in appearance with small front flippers to help both steer and crawl through shallow waters as well as a powerful tail to propel them through their aquatic environment.

Habitat

The manatee has a very low metabolic rate and little in-built insulation to retain body heat and these factors combine to confine the species to tropical and sub-tropical climates, with Florida being at the extreme northern reaches of its range. Manatees are found in rivers and estuaries as well as the coastal waters of Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coast and they can be found in large numbers in the Crystal River and Blue Spring areas. The greatest threat to the continued health of the species is the destruction of their warm water environment while boat strikes continue to impact on population numbers. The best current estimate of their population is around 5,000, which is much too small for comfort.

Diet and Behaviour

Like their elephant cousins, manatees are predominantly herbivores and they feed mainly on sea grasses and aquatic vegetation, with the occasional supplement of small fish and invertebrates. In this way they contribute to the health and maintenance of the rivers and estuaries they call home, providing a vital housekeeping service. Although superficially appearing to be gentle, slow-moving creatures the manatee comes into its own when in the water, displaying a surprising agility and a natural playfulness often to be seen rolling and executing somersaults.

Reproduction

Generally speaking female manatees are natural loners but they will congregate with other females during mating periods. They are capable of successful breeding from as young as four years old although first births usually occur around eight years of age. The pregnancy will last from 12 to 14 months with a single calf being born, and mother and calf will remain together for around 2 years.

Orlando Golf - Golf on the Space Coast

Although millions of visitors come to Florida for the Disney experience there are plenty of other attractions and activities which draw in the crowds, chief among them are the fantastic golfing opportunities spread throughout the state. This is the first in a series of articles looking at various aspects of the Florida golfing scene, with this feature concentrating on golf and other attractions that make the Space Coast an ideal venue for a golfing vacation.

The Space Coast runs over seventy miles along Florida’s Atlantic shoreline incorporating Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center as well as a plethora of beach focused towns including Cocoa beach and Palm Bay. As well as the world famous space attractions there are well over 20 golf courses with a huge range of types of course and related facilities. The area is only just over an hour from Orlando so ideally placed if the primary aim of your Florida trip is Walt Disney World, but you find yourself with enough spare time to fit in a round of golf or two.

Great Golf

There is a great range of different types of golf course running from immaculate resort based courses through well managed municipal courses, the latter of particular appeal to anyone on a budget. The course designers have made full use of the area’s natural features including wetlands, pine forests and the ubiquitous lakes. Those designers include Gary Player (Baytree National, which is the pick of the bunch), as well as Arnold Palmer (The Majors Golf Club). For those on a restricted budget, consider Cocoa Beach Country Club or The Habitat Golf Club.

Go on a Cruise

When you have finished playing golf one option is to go on a cruise. Port Canaveral is the starting point for cruises ranging from multiple day outings destined for exotic locations to five-hour long cruises which operate twice daily.

Lie on a Beach

There are a large number of beaches running along the Space Coast, ranging from the hectic Cocoa Beach to the largely undisturbed and under-developed stretch of beaches which make up the Canaveral National Seashore. Cocoa beach is a particular favourite spot for surf enthusiasts.

Go Fishing

Again there is a lot of variety to suit all fishing tastes, ranging from the spectacular deep-sea fishing which can be enjoyed off the Atlantic Coast to the renowned Mosquito Lagoon, which consists of 20 miles of flats running from New Smyrna Beach to Merritt Island.

Space Walk..

..and finally you would be mad to go to the Space Coast without actually experiencing the thrill and excitement of visiting the space region itself, a place that is synonymous with mankinds early exploration of space. The Kennedy Space Center is a must!

Florida Villas - 10 Things to do in Miami

Many visitors to Florida split their time between the theme park attractions around Orlando and an alternative holiday base, giving them a chance to see a little more of Florida than just Walt Disney World. A frequent choice for that alternative is in and around Miami. Miami is located on the south-eastern coast of Florida, on the Atlantic coast and is a city of 500,000 people at the centre of a metropolitan area with a total population of nearly 5.5m. Miami has a tropical monsoon climate, with hot, humid summers and warm dry winters, making it a favoured destination for those snowbirds seeking to escape the worst of the North American winter. As well as its many other attractions the Port of Miami is famous for its cruises, riding the recent popularity for cruises to become the number one cruise port in the world.

Here are 10 things to do in Miami, not necessarily the most obvious;

#1 - Lock and Load Miami

Located just a short walk from mid-town Miami, this shooting gallery focuses on automatic weapons, providing packages for parties to experience the thrill of firing fully automatic firearms, in a safe and well ordered environment. Avoid if guns are not your thing!

#2 – American Airlines Arena

Where the NBA’s Miami Heat play, architecturally amazing and the atmosphere during a tight game has to be seen to be believed.

#3 – Vizcaya Museums and Gardens

Described as a palace by the sea, this museum is built in the Italian style, instantly transporting you to the beauty of Florence or the magnificence of imperial Rome. It also houses some very important artworks and objects.

#4 – Zoo Miami

A fantastic zoo, featuring a wide range of animals, many of whom are endangered, including crocodiles and the Komodo Dragon.

#5 – Marlins Park

Another one for the sports lover, this time American baseball, Marlins Park is home to the Miami Marlins and provides a fantastic venue. The atmosphere during the game is second to none and the retractable roof ensures the game always gets played.

#6 – Miami Trolley

Part of the Miami transport system (albeit a fairly recent addition) the Trolley is a good way to get around Miami and take in the sights. It isn’t expensive either but make sure you bring plenty of small change!

#7 – Lumus Park Beach

Lumus Park is a City of Miami beach with adjoining park to be found in the South Beach area, running along Ocean Drive. The beach itself is beautiful with stunning white sand and crystal clear water. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards and you can hire sun beds and umbrellas.

#8 – Olympia Theater at Gusman Center

A fantastic and historic place to visit, this venue was originally opened in 1926 as Miami’s finest silent movie house and is now the home of a variety of films, live performances and other social events.

#9 – Miami Design District

The Miami Design District is an area of the city focusing on the creative arts as well as housing extensive shopping and dining opportunities. Look out for the wide variety of art, fashion and architecture.

#10 – Miami Exotic Auto Racing

If you are into motor sport this might be the place for you. Featuring a professional race track, visitors can hire an exotic car (the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini) and take it for a spin under the expert tutelage of a professional race driver.

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