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Now is the time to Cruise
     Last-minute deals may be available on a range of cruises that depart Port Canaveral.  Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Line all offer local service and there may be a chance to grab a holiday cruise.
     For more information go to www.disneycruiseline.com, www.carnival.com and www.royalcaribbean.com .
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Carnival Dream comes to Port Canaveral

The Carnival Dream will be home ported at Port Canaveral starting in 2009. Book a cruise now!

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New Spa opens at Mission Inn

     As many start on their New Year's resolutions, going to the spa ranks high on the list. European-style Spa Marbella has opened at Mission Inn Resort & Spa.
     The 6,200-square-foot facility is the latest addition to the resort, which is known for its golf and tennis facilities and is a new amenity for guests, area visitors and the local community.
     Spa Marbella is run by Kathy Neiman, who most recently operated the spa at the historic Langford Resort in Winter Park, Fla. A 12-year veteran, Neiman was ranked in the top three percent of the nation’s massage therapists by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodyworks.
     In addition to Marbella Signature Stone Massage and Marbella Signature Facial, guests can choose from treatments such as Aroma de la Tierra and Tejido massages, Joven and Pearls of the Sea facials, and Leche Tropical and Water Lilly body wraps.
    For more information, visit
www.missioninnresort.com or call toll-free 800-874-9053.

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We are excited that you are visiting our web site. Our company is here to provide unique adventures for any occasion.

On this site you'll find information about our activities and facilities, along with descriptions of our special getaway packages. We hope you will find all of the information you are looking for about our recreation company.

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Simpsons Ride voted world's best

Universal Orlando's The Simpsons Ride has been named the world's best by Theme Park Insider, a Web site that covers amusement park rides.

The motion simulator style ride is the latest to hit Universal, and replaces Back To The Future.

Opinion: Open Cuba to Tourists

While we know that it has not been a positive relationship over the years between the two countries, the United States could benefit a great deal from opening Cuba to American Tourists.

Florida would be a major layover for those who would be looking to get away to the Caribbean Island, and perhaps in a few years the state could see some benefits.

A recent editorial in the Los Angeles Times said it would be a good step for President-elect Barack Obama to step up the relationship, to encourage, trade, travel and reform.

We at Florida Travel Journal think there would be tremendous benefits to enabling U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba.

What do you think?  Email the editor, Dottie Paris at editor@flatraveljournal.com 


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TIA strengthens with merger

     Washington, DC – The Board of Directors of the Travel Association of America has approved a merger with the Travel Business Roundtable.  The newly formed U.S. Travel Association, effective January 1, 2009, will further intensify the voice of America’s $740 billion travel industry.

“Travel supports nearly 18 million U.S. jobs that cannot be outsourced and contributes more than $100 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue,” said Roger Dow, TIA’s President and CEO, who will serve in the same capacity for the U.S. Travel Association. “America’s travel community has created an organization that matches the power and scope of America’s travel economy.”

For more information see www.tia.org

Hotel perks

Kessler Properties' Casa Monica in St. Augustine will offer guests extended hours after checkout, a trend that hotels are using to cater more to visitors.

"We feel that if we can compromise and offer the guest a few more hours after checkout," said Casa Monica general manager Anthony Lazzara.

 

Crowne Plaza's new Beach Club membership

     By Peggy Raron

     Crowne Plaza Oceanfront Resort in Indialantic offers a new program Crowne Beach Club, in order to bring in more local or Orlando-based visitors and weekenders.
     For $599 a year, members are entitled to four free hotel nights, unlimited access to the pool and oceanfront deck and, of course, great Crowne Plaza service. 
For more information call (321) 777-4100.


Great Tennis Getaways:

Amelia Island

 

By DOTTIE PARIS

 

AMELIA ISLAND – A great tennis destination is Amelia Island, where kids, parents and even the teenagers can have a relaxing time.

 

Ritz-Carlton and Amelia Island Plantation have a cooperative venture where guests of the Ritz can play tennis and take lessons at the Plantation, a short drive away.

 

While the clay courts may need a little work, overall the setting at the Plantation is great for tennis with oak trees everywhere, making for abundant shade in a hot state.

 

There is a kids camp at Amelia Island Plantation as well, which can be a good experience for everyone involved.

 

John Watson is the head tennis pro at the Ritz and Kelly Gunterman is the new head pro at the Plantation.  They are top-notch and having a solo lesson with either of the gentlemen is worthwhile.

 

 

The Space Coast: A 'drive-to' winner for the Florida winter

By Sherri Pagliotta
Senior Travel Writer

    From Cocoa Beach to Melbourne Beach,The Space Coast offers a great getaway on only a tank or two of gas from anywhere in Florida. 

     We recently spent a weekend on the East Coast of Florida, known as The Space Coast because of its prominent attraction, the Kennedy Space Center, and the NASA history that is such an important part of this beach destination.
     Other famous places here are Port
Canaveral, where you can grab a Carnival, Royal Caribbean or Disney cruise and the Cocoa Beach Pier, where you can stroll along, go fishing or grab a bite to eat.
     We found a variety of beachside
hotels and a lot of them have activities for all ages to make it part of the fun!  I would recommend this destination and particularly it is a family-friendly destination within a tank full of gas from most points in the state.

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