100% SATISFACTION - NEW DESTINATIONS

I Vacations has now secured new 2013 global travel destinations !  

After visiting Orlando and Disney, I Vacations now has locations worldwide for your travel experience.  With over 30 years of providing customers with vacations of a lifetime, I Vacations now expands into the global market.  Check out some cool and exciting places to see:

Cancun, Mexico

(image source) It isn't a typical college spring break unless you've traveled to Cancun, right?

Earth Day At Lake Tahoe

• If there is one day that everyone looks forward to in Lake Tahoe, it’s Earth Day. Every year during Earth Day Lake Tahoe is teaming with events, activities, music and vendors. What better place to celebrate our planet than the the most beautiful lake in America. Come celebrate with us this Earth Day at the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival at Squaw Valley.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  There are so many interesting and beautiful places in the world that everyone should get the chance to travel to, but especially while you are young. It's the best time to shape your world view, so why wait? Explore the world and experience something new by visiting these places. (courtesy of buzzfeed.com)

DISNEY, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS and SEAWORLD: Not the Only Game In Town

School will be out soon and there's no better way to celebrate summer than with a trip to the amusement park. These amusement parks have something for kids of all ages -- from preschoolers to teens -- with carousels, Ferris wheels and coasters of all shapes and sizes.

LEGOLAND
Carlsbad, California 
Creative LEGO architects will be stunned by the magnificent displays created using the iconic building toy. There are over 50 rides made out of LEGOs, from mini cars at the Volvo Junior Driving School to roller coasters for more adventurous tots. Miniland USA is a replica of 7 regions throughout the US, from the Las Vegas Strip to New York's skyscrapers, constructed from 20 million LEGO bricks.

Cedar Point
Sandusky, OhioCedar Point amusement park is the reigning roller coaster king with 17 coasters that propel visitors through mind-boggling loops, twists and corkscrews. These thrill rides are sure to score mom and dad bonus points with the tweens and teens. But if your little ones aren't ready for the Top Thrill Dragster, the 19-foot-tall Jr. Gemini provides a smaller dose of excitement with top speeds of 6 mph. Beyond the coasters, young families can spend an entire day enjoying the rides at Kiddy Kingdom, Camp Snoopy and Planet Snoopy. Discount tickets are available for guests over 3 who measure less than 48 inches tall.

Sesame Place
Langhorne, PennsylvaniaWhile most amusement parks have a section geared toward little kids, Sesame Place is the only one devoted entirely them, featuring the beloved Sesame Street characters. Preschoolers and their parents can see this magical TV show come to life with colorful rides, waterslides and joyful parades. Get on line early for the live production of Elmo's World where the furry red monster and his pals interact with the kids.

Knoebels Amusement Resort
Elysburg, PennsylvaniaKnoebels has a long history of entertaining visitors since the early 1900s when guests paid for a tally-ho hay ride and the chance to feed and brush the horses. Today, there are plenty of kiddie rides, coasters and classic family rides like the whip and a giant Ferris wheel. The pay-per-ride policy allows families to customize their trip and pay for just those rides the kids want to try for rates ranging from 75 cents to 3 dollars, or you can splurge for the "ride-all-day" plan for endless fun.

Paramount King's Island
Cincinnati, OhioAt King's Island, siblings can blow off steam with some crashing and smashing on the Dodgem bumper cars or take a dizzying spin on the classic midway attraction, the Scrambler. Then the family might separate so the daredevils can take the plunge on the 215-foot steel Diamondback coaster while younger kids enjoy the 4 kiddie coasters at Planet Snoopy. The whole family can work together as a team to avoid getting completely soaked during a rugged river ride aboard the 6-person raft at Whitewater Canyon.

(courtest of http://www.travelchannel.com/interests/family/articles/family-amusement-parks)

BREAKING NEWS - NOW'S THE TIME TO START PLANNING FOR A FLORIDA TRIP

What a wonderful day in Florida !  It truly seems that even after seeing all the snow storms that happened this winter, summer came so early here.  Already we have had 90+ degree weather.  No big thunderstorms yet, but lots of sunshine.

It's only April and the summer buzz is here in central Florida.  Shopping, swimsuits, picnics and the like is being seen everywhere.  Check out some of our specials going on right now on the "Top Promotions" page above.

BREAKING NEWS

New Global Locations Now Added

Have you ever swam with manatees?  Florida has a variety of locations that you can easily get to during your vacation.  The Florida manatee, Florida’s state marine mammal, is a large aquatic relative of the elephant. They are grayish brown in color and have thick, wrinkled skin on which there is often a growth of algae. Their front flippers help them steer or sometimes crawl through shallow water. They also have powerful flat tails that help propel them through the water. Despite their small eyes and lack of outer ears, manatees are thought to see and hear quite well.  Below are some Florida locations to get up close to real mammals of the wild.

Manatees in captivity/rehabilitation

1. Disney's Epcot Center - (407) 824-4321
Orlando, FL
--Manatees are found at the Living Seas exhibit.
Entrance fee required.

2. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - (352) 628-5343
Homosassa, FL
--The Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park has an underwater viewing area at the main spring where visitors may see manatees up close. Wild manatees are now able to enter the headwater area during the winter months.  Park staff or volunteers present daily educational programs about manatees. Entrance fee required.

3. Lowry Park Zoo - (813) 932-0245Tampa, FL
--Lowry Zoo is a manatee rehabilitation facility. Manatees may be seen throughout the year.  Educational kiosks available.
Entrance fee required.

4. Miami Seaquarium - (305) 361-5705Miami, FL
--The Miami Seaquarium is a manatee rehabilitation facility.  Staff are available to answer questions at the viewing area.
Entrance fee required.

5. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - (941) 388-2451Sarasota, FL
--Mote Marine Lab has two manatees and numerous other aquatic wildlife at their research facility.  Entrance fee required.

6. SeaWorld - (407) 363-2613
Orlando, FL
--SeaWorld is a manatee rehabilitation facility.  Also includes a theme park manatee program. Staff available at viewing area.
Entrance fee required.

7. South Florida Museum - (941) 746-4131
Bradenton, FL
--The Parker Manatee Aquarium at the South Florida Museum is the home of Snooty, the oldest captive manatee in Florida.
Entrance fee required.

NOW AWARDED FOR 2013

Travelers' Choice® 2013 Winners

Top 25 Destinations in the United States

• Orlando

See full list

Top 25 Beaches — the World

• Siesta Key Public Beach
• Gulf Islands National Seashore - Florida District
• Fort De Soto Park

See full list

Florida offers an almost bewildering number of vacation possibilities. Orlando’s theme parks, a beach getaway, a romantic weekend in sophisticated Miami, air-boat rides through the Everglades, margaritas and Jimmy Buffett music in Key West…something for everyone.

Travel Exclusives

I Vacations has now secured new 2013 global travel destinations !  

After visiting Orlando and Disney, I Vacations now has locations worldwide for your travel experience.  With over 30 years of providing customers with vacations of a lifetime, I Vacations now expands into the global market.  Check out some cool and exciting places to see:

Cancun, Mexico

(image source) It isn't a typical college spring break unless you've traveled to Cancun, right?

Earth Day At Lake Tahoe

• If there is one day that everyone looks forward to in Lake Tahoe, it’s Earth Day. Every year during Earth Day Lake Tahoe is teaming with events, activities, music and vendors. What better place to celebrate our planet than the the most beautiful lake in America. Come celebrate with us this Earth Day at the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival at Squaw Valley.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  There are so many interesting and beautiful places in the world that everyone should get the chance to travel to, but especially while you are young. It's the best time to shape your world view, so why wait? Explore the world and experience something new by visiting these places. (courtesy of buzzfeed.com)

Top Disney World Rides

Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Do you want to know which rides and shows are must-sees at the resort's four theme parks? Herewith, a list of the very best attractions.

If you want a more customized ranking of the resort's attractions, check out the Best Disney World Thrill Rides and the Best Disney World Rides for Kids. If you (or someone you know) would rather avoid the thrills, I've prepared a guide, Walt Disney World for Wimps.

10. Turtle Talk with Crush

Disney. Used with permission.

• Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 0
  This is a charming show with no gotchas or scary moments.
• Height Requirement: None
• Location: The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion in Epcot
• Fastpass: No

Some might find it odd to choose the "Finding Nemo"-themed show above classics such as Jungle Cruise and Big Thunder Mountain for a top-10 list of best Walt Disney World attractions. But Turtle Talk with Crush, in which the surfer dude interacts with audience members via real-time animation, is an astonishing Imagineering breakthrough. Between laughs, adults scratch their heads in bewilderment, while young kids nonchalantly, if delightedly, chat with the witty reptile. If you haven't seen it, what are you waiting for, dude?

Breaking News for I Vacations

I Vacations is now expanding into the global travel industry.  Our experience and commitment to excellence has driven us to a higher standard than most travel services. Our customer's satisfaction is always the goal of each vacation we design for them.  I Vacations now looks ahead to the future with Five-Star worldwide travel accommodations.

Vacation Testimonials from Florida Travelers

Family Vacation
The Emerald Coast is like visiting a paradise. We absolutely loved the beach and people. We enjoyed the beautiful, white sand beaches. The boogie boarding was awesome. Thanks for a wonderful time. We all loved it! (Big plus!!) The resorts are beautiful and well equipped and welcoming. Coming back after a day of adventure was like coming home. Comfy beds and clean smelling sheets. (Heaven) Hate to Leave, Will be back!!! 

We will be back for sure next year. We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our honeymoon. Wish we got to use the tub but was just too busy. Thanks for everything!
Wedding Anniversary - 40 years

We had a fantastic week! My parents were celebrating their 40th anniversary and 10 of us shared this great place. It was a paradise! We loved every minute! We shared some special memories. The resort and surrounding areas were amazing! What a fantastic place. Thank You! 

Thank you so much for the opportunity of enjoying our honeymoon at such a picture perfect location and at our resort. The resort is filled with unforgettable memories shared by us.  Thank you once again. I look forward to staying again!!!

Florida Vacation & Travel Guide

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com Guide

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The "Sunshine State" has so much to offer visitors besides sunshine. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, there are some 1200 miles of coastline which offers sun worshipers many types of beach experiences. No matter where you are in Florida, you're just a short drive from a beach!

Central Florida is the location of major attractions such as Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios, as well as water parks, themed dining experiences and plentiful shopping.

South Florida remains a popular destination for celebrity watchers and The Keys is the perfect tropical getaway.

Let's not forget Northeast Florida where you can take a glimpse into Florida's ancient history in St. Augustine or into its brilliant future at Kennedy Space Center, nor the Panhandle and its pristine white sand beaches.

From deciding on an ideal destination and how to get there to where to stay and what to do, I've compiled the information you'll need to plan an unforgettable trip — one step at a time.

What should you do first? Decide on the best time to go, or if that is already decided... check out what's going on that month.

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