Concept art from Busch Gardens. Busch Gardens in Tampa has announced that they are soon to open a 335 foot drop ride. The theme park is already well known and loved for its thrilling rides and exotic animals. To add to this, they are now combining the two in this exhilarating new ride named Falcon’s Fury. The ride will give riders a whole 5 seconds of free falling, enabling them to feel like a bird of prey "rushing to the … Continue reading
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Swimming Safety This Summer
To put it simply, many of us love going swimming, in fact, going to the beach is one of our favourite activities when we go on a summer holiday. The problem is however, that sometimes swimming can be quite dangerous, and it is important to remember simple safety procedures. Remembering the information below could ensure that both you and your family are safe around the pool and coast on your Florida holiday this summer. The Biggest Drowning Misconceptions One of … Continue reading
Florida4Less Photography Beach Snaps Runners Up
Having announced the fantastic winner of our recent photography beach snaps competition, we thought it would only be fair to show you who our top 5 runners up were as all the entries were so great! 1. Dennis ODay (and Piper the dog!) Grand Haven Beach 2. Dan Sakal Unknown Location 3. Luca Renoldi Sanibel Island 4. Jemima Cooper Aberystwyth Boat Jetty, Wales 5. Darren Johnston Praa Sands, Cornwall Thanks again to everyone who entered, there were some really fantastic … Continue reading
Photography Competition Winner Announced!
Here at Florida4Less, we are proud to announce the winner of our beach snaps photography competition! Over the past month and a half we have literally been flooded with a huge range of fantastic photographs of the most stunning beaches from all over the world. Although it was almost impossible to choose our winner, we did in the end find it, so without further a-do, the winner of our beach snaps photography competition is: Alf Bailey! Having entered via email, … Continue reading
Simpsons Mini Theme Park to Open in Orlando
If you’re a fan of The Simpsons and heading to Florida on holiday soon, you’ll be ecstatic to find out that the very first Simpsons mini theme park is set to open inside Universal Orlando this summer! The television series, which has now run for 24 series and one film, is one of the most successful cartoon series of all-time after it was first aired as a series of shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987. According to Universal … Continue reading
Why Orlando is the Place to be This Friday!
As our previous blogs suggest, the summer of 2013 is set to be one of the best yet with an array of new attractions across various theme parks within Orlando. The great thing is however, that two of these are set to begin at the end of this week. So if you're beginning your Florida holiday before Friday, you may just want to check them out! Antarctica – SeaWorld One of the most coolly anticipated rides to open in 2013, … Continue reading
Star Wars Weekends Return to Disney
Starting this Friday, right through until June 9th, are Disney’s Star Wars Weekends. They are hosted to celebrate all that is great about the series and of course, the forthcoming film which is to be released in 2015. If you are lucky enough to be in Florida over the next month, you should prepare to meet the likes of Darth Maul, Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca. In typical Disney fashion however, you won’t be meeting people dressed up as characters, but … Continue reading
Transformers: The Ride to Open in June
If you happen to be visiting Florida this June, then you might just want to stop by Universal Studios in Orlando where Transformers: The Ride is set to officially open on June 30th 2013 . Costing no less than $100 million to make, similar versions of the ride can be found in Singapore and Hollywood, though this will be the first time the Transformers appear in Orlando. Featuring stunning 3D effects, within a completely immersive environment, the ride is expected to … Continue reading
Great Sports Teams in Florida
If you love the idea of going to see a famous American sports team whilst on your holiday, then the great news is that within Florida there are many great teams for you to enjoy; whether you love the idea of eating a hotdog during baseball, or watching the cheerleaders in NFL, they can all be found here. Miami Dolphins One of the most famous football teams in the entirety of the United States, the Miami Dolphins play in the … Continue reading
Celebrities to Watch out for in Florida
Although most of us presume that the celebrities of the world like to hang out in the fabulous hills of Los Angeles, the truth is that Florida also plays host to a wide range of stars. Like Los Angeles however, the vast majority of celebrities enjoy spending their time in one special area, and in Florida they do so on the Southeast coast; around West Palm Beach, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale; three of the most exciting cities in the state. … Continue reading
