Florida: There is probably no sense in my saying the typical things about Disney World, Sea World, Busch Gardens, etc. Though I do recommend a visit to EPCOT center to all of you science geeks out there and a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for you animal lovers, I’d like to offer up some experiences that are not so obvious. If you must fight the crowds in touristy Orlando-Kissimmee, sign up for one of the half-marathons or marathons that race through the Disney compound, make a stop in historic downtown Kissimmee to do some antiquing, visit the Tiffany museum (Morse Museum), play mini-golf at one of the many themed courses in the region, and wrestle a gator at the Gatorland Zoo (yes, I was able to actually straddle a real-live gator). Along any of the coastline, find an out-of-the-way beach to go seashell hunting.
Georgia: I had generally been unimpressed with Georgia until I went to Savannah, which stole my heart. There are many B&Bs there, but the one where we stayed was called Savannah Bed and Breakfast Inn, and we absolutely loved it. A short walk to everything in the historic/arts district, extremely friendly staff, interesting guests, and no children (not that children were not allowed, but it wasn’t really the kind of facility where most people would be likely to bring their brood). Just wander the streets to enjoy the architecture, specialty shops, and culture. Don’t miss Savannah’s Candy Kitchen by the river and the Six Pence Pub on Bull Street. Socialize with the artists working in the many galleries in the heart of the district. This place is full of life, creativity, and beauty.As always, feel free to comment with your experiences in these places.
I am in a similar situation as you and often find that Florida travel is heavily weighted to "family travel" meaning traveling with kids.
ReplyDeletevisitkissimmee(dot)com does a fair job of separating one from another, but it's still hard to do.
Kudos to you, though, for offering this support mechanism for your POV.