From botanical gardens to horseback safaris, Days Out Around Orlando is packed with hidden gems for both visitors and residents to enjoy. Packed with information, directions, tips and photographs, this guide has something for all ages. Get the lowdown on state parks and natural springs and enjoy Florida's wildlife including alligators, manatees and rare birds. See sponge divers, take an airboat safari, visit historic mansions, tour a winery, cycle down a disused railway line or hire a swan-shaped boat on Lake Eola - the choice is yours. This guide book is entertainingly written and brimming with ideas for great days out around Orlando. Best of all, it is full of information from someone who has actually done the trips and thoroughly enjoyed every one of them.

This diverse collection of day trips in Central Florida was compiled from suggestions by residents of 'The Villages, ' who shared their favorite attractions with author and travel writer, Gillian Birch. Whether you are a Florida resident or a visitor, this book is all the inspiration you need to discover hot springs, historic homes, classic cars, museums, and wonderful state parks that are ideal for all ages. More adventurous visitors will find local opportunities to hand-feed elephants, get up-close and "chuff' with beautiful big cats, or spin through 360 degrees on a wild airboat ride Enjoy trolley tours, coach safaris, boardwalks, and wildlife parks where you can see manatees, wading birds, and even a hippo with special Florida citizenship, all just a short drive from your home in 'The Villages'.

20 Best Florida Beaches and Coastal Cities (B&W edition) is a comprehensive overview of some of the best beaches in Florida. Each chapter offers interesting and informative information about individual Florida beaches and coastal cities, making it easy to choose a great destination for your next Florida beach vacation. For those living in the area, or proposing to do so, this book offers a host of local information and photographs so that you can clearly picture each place in your mind before you visit. The book is written by a freelance travel writer who has lived and worked in Florida, and has authored several travel books about Florida. Reading this book is like visiting Florida with a local. It gives clear descriptions of each chosen Florida beach and coastal city, circumnavigating Florida's coastline from Amelia Island in the northeast to Pensacola in the far northwest, providing a wealth of fascinating facts along the way. For example, did you know that Fort Myers Beach sand is perfect for sandsculpting and that is why the annual championships are held there each year? And did you know that Caspersen Beach near Venice is the Sharks' Tooth capital of the world, or that Tarpon Springs still has sponge divers in this traditional Greek community? Each highlighted destination comes vividly to life as the book reveals a wealth of interest, history and things to do for any potential visitor. I hope that long before you reach the end of 20 Best Florida Beaches and Coastal Cities, you have added a few "must-do's" to your wish list. The book is also available from Amazon in a full color edition and as an ebook.