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Florida is famed for its fantastic beaches, enthralling theme parks and tempting temperatures all year round. If you fancy Florida for your next vacation destination, be sure to continue reading to avoid missing out on any amazing experiences.

1. Walt Disney World Resort

No one is ever too young or too old to appreciate the magic of Disney. Walt Disney World comprises several theme parks and water parks with no one ever being able to complain of being bored. There is simply so much to do, which is why people visit time and time again. For others, this is a once in a lifetime experience and being why they opt for a 7- or 14-day pass, ensuring there is time to cover everything they want to. As well as meeting all your favorite Disney characters, perhaps even dining with one or two, and experiencing a wide range of rides, you can also go on the hunt for some superb Disney merchandise in one of many shops.

2. Kennedy Space Center

Whether you are a Space enthusiast or have zero knowledge of things beyond our earth, the Kennedy Space Center’s Visitor Complex in Orlando holds a lot of appeal for most, young or old, male or female. There are so many aspects to this wonderful experience, from exploring a genuine moon rocket to the astronaut hall of fame, and from an array of exceptional IMAX movies to live interactive theatrical performances. There are several bolt ons that you can add too, such as special tours and behind the scenes looks. You may even be able to time your visit perfectly and see an actual launch. Imagine being so close to something so remarkable. The complex itself is an enormous 140,000 acres, so a bus will allow you to take the weight off your feet for a little while, ensuring you do not miss out on anything from being unable to move.

3. Dolphin Cruises

Many people dream of seeing dolphins up close and personal, some even wishing to swim alongside them. However, a dolphin cruise is a safe way of witnessing these beautiful sea creatures in their natural habitat. Dolphin watching is a marvelous way to spend time. Be sure to take a camera along to capture the sights and make long lasting memories. Finding out about the history of the area as well as facts about these mammals can be fascinating. And who doesn’t love it when a boat ramps up the speed? Hold on to your hats and enjoy the waves crashing around you. Daytime cruises can be wonderful, but sunset ones magical and certainly more romantic. Watching the sun lower on the horizon while breathing in the salty air can be simply breathtaking.

4. Everglades National Park

Whenever anyone mentions Florida, the Everglades are one of the first things most people think about. This is the second largest national park in the country behind Yellowstone. Consisting of over one and a half million acres of subtropical marshes and swamps, it is definitely worth paying a visit. If you are keen to spot any of the exciting wildlife native to this area, a boat trip here could be absolute perfect for you. From crocodiles to otters, turtles to panthers, there are so many opportunities to capture a glimpse of these stunning creatures. There are many ranger-led trips you can take part in, and as this is one thing you certainly would regret not visiting, you are bound to find one perfect for you.

5. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens is an African themed safari animal theme park with a lot of appeal. With nine rollercoasters, two water rides and an array of others to test out, you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to this theme park. In addition to the excellent rides for thrill seekers out there, those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground will still have plenty to see and do. From gorillas and chimpanzees to tigers and Komodo dragons, elephants and cheetahs to crocodiles and alligators, the animal enclosures offer an experience not to be missed. The fairly recent addition of the Animal Care Center gives visitors the chance to see the vital work of the Busch Garden veterinarians in the state-of-the-art animal hospital. As well as the usual day to day attractions, Busch Gardens also hosts many special events such as food and wine festivals, live music performances and specific shows for Hallowe’en and Christmas.

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For families that travel together, you likely accumulate a lot of travel photos. What should you do with all of those photos? The idea of just throwing them away is terrible. They’re captured memories, after all. So, what do you do? Here are five ways you can use your travel photos.

1. Create a Photo Book

Perhaps you’ve heard of a scrapbook, but have you ever heard of a photo book? A photo book is a bit different than a scrapbook in that the photos, themselves, tell a story. In a scrapbook, you often write little messages here and there in the book. While that’s fine, it doesn’t always utilize the photo as the main feature.

That’s exactly what a photo book does. And you can  make a photo book with your own pictures. Some may take up the entire page. Others may be minimized and placed on a page alongside others that help tell a story.

As the saying goes, “an image is a thousand words,” your photo book can show exactly that. You don’t need to say anything about your travels. The story is right here.

Photo books are also great as gifts. If your child is graduating high school and off to college, then giving them a photo book of your family’s adventures could be a touching gift. They’ll always have the memories to look back on whenever they’re feeling homesick. They may even pass the book onto their own children when they’ve become an adult.

Photo books can start off a long lineage of shared memories from one generation to the next.

2. Cards

Whether it’s a Christmas Card, Birthday Card, Easter Card, or just a Get Well Soon Card, you could use your travel photos as the main feature. The idea of a card is to send warm wishes to the one receiving it. What better way to make them feel warm than to include a photo of your family from your travels?

It could be a funny photo that can brighten up the recipient’s day. It could be something that your family discovered that could make the recipient feel as though they’re part of the adventure. Or it could be a photo that showcases some breathtaking scenes that will inspire the recipient to make the journey themselves when they can.

Placing your travel photo or photos on a card also makes it more personal. Anyone can just buy a card at the store and send it. Few actually take the time to personalize their card with photos of their family. This can touch the heart of the recipient that you took the extra time just for them.

3. Make a Calendar

Another cool idea that uses your travel photos is to make a calendar. Everyone needs a new calendar every year. Why not have your calendar showcase your favorite photos from your travels? Each time a new month emerges, you’re able to relive the memories associated with the chosen picture of that month.

Some formats even allow you to choose more than one photo for a month. You could have a series of photos that tell the story of a vacation that you took. For those who take several trips throughout the year, may just have enough photos to tell a story of 12 different vacations.

This allows you an opportunity to think back on that vacation and all of the fun that you had with your family. It may even inspire you to set a date for your next great adventure.

Calendars also make for great gifts. Whether it’s to your child who is moving away or extended family and friends, everyone could use a calendar. For those who are near and dear to you, they’ll love looking through the calendar and seeing all of your travel photos. For children, it will allow them to remember the happy times that they shared with their family.

4. Phone Case

With everyone practically getting a new phone case every other year, you could personalize it. Your travel photos could be the perfect background for your brand new photo case. Choosing your favorite one may be difficult. One option is to make a collage of your travel photos, then choose that collage as the background for your phone case.

Every time you look at your phone–which is likely often–you’ll be able to look at the photos and remember the good times. Transforming your travel photos into a phone case means you can take those memories with you wherever you go.

5. Make it Wood

One cool way to preserve your photo is to turn it into wood. There are a few companies that transfer the image of your photo onto a slab of wood. This allows you to decorate your home with travel photos in a totally unique way.

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When it comes to wedding destinations, the island of Mykonos in Greece is one of the most popular in the world. The reason why this island manages to stand out from the hundreds of other islands in Greece and the Mediterranean Sea, is the fact that it manages to combine natural beauty and a traditional atmosphere with extreme luxury. Mykonos is the favorite vacation of many a celebrity and millionaire because it is famous for its many unique and very luxurious villas. Those villas are the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding in Mykonos and this is why hundreds if not thousands of couples get married there each year.

The good thing about Mykonos villas is the fact that they are all located in large properties and thus they come with large outdoor spaces and lush gardens. This means that the couple can get married AND have the wedding ceremony on the villa’s property. It goes without saying that the island’s many picturesque churches and chapels are also ideal places for a gorgeous wedding ceremony that people will remember forever. So, here’s what you need to know before booking a Mykonos villa for your wedding.

Book fast

Like we said earlier, Mykonos villas are very popular which means that they are in very high demand each year. Although there are many properties on the island not all of them are ideal for weddings. The number of suitable villas is definitely finite and during the moths of summer, it can seem like there’s not enough of them to go around! If you decide on having your wedding in a Mykonos villa, you need to book one as soon as possible and preferably quite a few months before the summer starts. That way you will have more options, the chances of finding a good property will be rather big and you might even land a good deal since demand won’t have driven the prices up yet. It’s a win – win situation!

Work with a property management agency

Property management agencies are essentially middle-men or fixers. They are companies that act as liaisons between the guests and the owners of the properties. A property management agency manages a lot of villas and as such, they know the villa rental market better than anyone. A good manager will listen to your needs and your dreams, will study your budget and will help you pick the perfect property for you. Going through all Mykonos villas looking for the ones that are suitable for weddings is a long and tedious process, leave it to the professionals and focus on your wedding.

Location matters

Some villas can be quite secluded because their main “selling point” is the fact that they offer peace and privacy to their guests. Those villas are usually suitable for weddings but they can be far from “civilization” which can prove troublesome for you and your guests. Also, if you decide to get married in a church, you should pick a property that’s as close as possible to said church. Pay close attention to the location of each villa to avoid bad surprises.

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There are many great places to visit in Europe during the summer. But somehow Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and France usually overshadow all the smaller countries, especially those in Eastern Europe. For that reason, many people have yet to discover the wonders of Bulgaria, one of the most interesting places in this part of the world.

If you haven’t seen that country yet, here are the reasons why you should visit it post haste, especially in the summer.

1.      Bulgaria is cheap

For a budget traveler, there is hardly a better place than Bulgaria among all of the European summer destinations. According to surveys, it’s the cheapest resort in Europe. Therefore, anyone can enjoy some sunshine during Bulgaria holidays regardless of their budget. And you’ll get excellent service everywhere because while Bulgaria is affordable, it’s not “cheap” in the nasty sense of the word.

Here you can find good accommodation and enjoy delicious local meals at a minimum expense. All you need is some planning. Choose Airbnb instead of fancy hotels and small local stalls and cafes instead of luxury restaurants. In fact, do the latter regardless of whether you want to save on food or not, local cuisine is definitely more delicious than any imitation of the Italian that you’ll find in fancy restaurants.

2.      Bulgaria has lovely beach resorts

If you are going there for the summer holiday, you are going for the beaches, right?

Well. Bulgaria has many amazing beaches to offer. They are mostly soft sand beaches with cute small coastal towns. Expect to see many cafes right next to the beach, so you’ll be able to enjoy freshly-caught fish and drinks while relaxing in the sun.

There are quite a few clunky buildings that are leftovers from the Soviet era. But they hardly detract from the beauty of nature. It’s also fascinating to use them as a contrast to see how much the Bulgaria of today has changed compared to those times.

3.      Bulgaria is filled with history

If you are passionate about exploring ancient historical sites in between beach visits, Bulgaria is the perfect destination for you. Some of the buildings here are literally over a thousand years old. There are multiple well-preserved medieval fortresses and local temples are as ancient as they are beautiful.

You don’t even need to travel far away from the coast as some of the most interesting historic sites in Bulgaria are located on the beaches. For example, the Ancient City of Nessebar, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is no doubt the loveliest coastal town you are likely to ever see.

There are also places like the Ancient Plovdiv. Some of the buildings there are standing since the Roman times. There are also many museums that will tell you about some pages in the history of Europe you might not have known.

4.      Bulgaria is a feast

A feast is, basically, any local meal because they are delicious and all include numerous courses. Relax your diet while you are here because you have to enjoy the many local delicacies. From goulash to the multitude of sweets and freshly-baked breads.

Don’t forget local wines as well because those are just as good and go perfectly with the hearty delicious meals.

The “cherry on top” is the hospitality of the local people. They are extremely open and welcoming and love sharing bread with guests.

5.      Bulgaria is fascinating

Bulgaria’s culture is vibrant and full of most interesting and peculiar traditions. If you have a chance, visit as many of the local festivals as possible. This way you’ll get to see such amazing things like dancing with monsters (Kukeri) or listen to bagpipes in the mountains.

You can also watch people dancing on hot embers (come on June, 3) or listen to live music at a mountaintop (1,500m high) during the Blueberry Festival.

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