The kids have finally broken you down and youve agreed on that family vacation getaway to Florida. Theyre excited. They want to go to Orlando, and youre fairly certain that if you hear one more thing about Goofy or Micky your head is going to explode. Whats a poor mom or dad to do? While its true that Disney World is one of the premier family vacation getaways in Florida, it is by no means the only fun place to be.
The Orlando/Kissimmee area boasts a plentiful array of family vacation getaways. In fact, Kissimmee can be considered the laid-back, historic alternative to Orlando. Residents of Kissimmee have gone to great lengths to keep the hometown charm that the area is noted for. While there are some water parks and resorts, attractions such as Old Town, rodeos, horseback riding and a petting farm make it a wonderful family vacation getaway.
Other towns in the area which are ideal family vacation getaways include: Mount Dora, perfect for biking trips; Polk City, for the family of aircraft enthusiasts; and Sanford, home of the Central Florida Zoological Park.
Further south lies Palm Beach County. Yes, thats right; I did say Palm Beach. I know what youre...