A Florida Vacation That Won’t Break The Bank
Think that a Florida vacation is going to bust you and your family? There are less costlier options than The Mouse or other major theme park, and Fine Living Network’s Christopher Elliott covers one that is out of this world.But for the Pollard family of four, a Central Florida getaway meant saving money and having a stellar experience, too. They skipped Orlando’s tourist traps and headed to the Space Coast, only an hour’s drive east of the Magic City, for a four-day vacation that ended up costing less than $ 1,000.
How did they do it ?
First, they picked the right theme park. Central Florida’s other big attraction, the Kennedy Space Center, offers more than 10 rides and experiences, including real rocket launches. You can spend the whole morning watching riveting IMAX films about the early days of space exploration and wander through larger-than-life exhibits in its rocket garden.
Another lesser-known attraction is the Brevard Zoo:
For another inexpensive but fun day, the family headed to the Brevard Zoo, just an hour south of Cocoa Beach. It’s home to more than 550 animals from the wilds of Florida to exotic Africa.
But since this is a vacation, Mom and Dad had something extra-special in mind: a kayak tour through 22 acres of wild Florida wetlands. The Brevard Zoo Kayak Adventure brought them up close and personal with everything from egrets to otters.
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