In 2018 alone, the state brought in a staggering 112 million domestic visitors and an additional 14 million international visitors. However, it's not just the beaches that have people from all over the globe flocking to the vibrant state. Florida is also famed for its world-class theme parks, ventures into space travel, beautiful fauna and buzzing nightlife. Located in Merritt Island, Florida proudly boasts the iconic John F. Kennedy Space Center. This has been NASA’s primary launch centre of all human spaceflight since 1968 and even saw the launch of Apollo 11, the world’s first successful moon mission. Here visitors get the chance to meet an astronaut in person and can walk among the giant rockets from NASA’s Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs.
Florida is indisputably the theme park headquarters of the world as it is home to seven of earth’s most visited parks. At the centre of all this madness is Orlando, which boasts Seaworld, Universal Studios, Legoland and most importantly Walt Disney World Resort. First opened in 1971, this Disney resort is the world’s most visited and largest recreational resort encompassing 30,500 acres (roughly the size of San Francisco) and attracting annually, an astonishing 46 million visitors.
Florida, the dynamic state that it is, is also known for its incredible natural environments and abundant wildlife. The Sunshine State is the only place on the planet where crocodiles and alligators coexist in the same habitat, the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, Everglades National Park. Home to hundreds of species including the beautiful Florida Panthers, endangered leatherback turtles and West Indian Manatees, this 1.5 million acre wetland is simply jaw-dropping. Florida also has over 500 species of birds that can be easily spotted on the Great Florida Birding Trail, a network of 510 amazing viewing sites.
After the tourist capital of Orlando, Florida’s second most visited city is Miami. Located in South Florida, the city of Miami is an exciting blend of vibrant nightlife and tranquil tropical living. The setting of many Hollywood classics such as Scarface, Bad Boys and of course, Miami Vice, the city itself is a pop culture icon. Miami is also famed for its quirky art deco architecture, tantalizing bars and restaurants, Latin influence and vibrant arts scene.
If you happen to know anyone visiting or living in the dynamic state of Florida, Gifting Owl is inundated with priceless experiences that your special giftee will never forget.
No matter what your special giftee is interested in, Gifting Owl has a whopping 140 sensational Florida experiences bound to have your giftee boasting to all their friends on arriving home. Avoid the mundane task of giving a boring gift this year by selecting an experience they’ll always remember you by. If your giftee is travelling to Florida there is a strong chance that they’ll be visiting the state’s most popular city, Orlando. For an unforgettable introduction to the action-packed city, look no further than the Orlando City Tour. The affordable tour is expertly narrated by a friendly guide that’ll have your giftee equipped with the knowledge of a local in no time! The tour includes all the downtown highlights of the city as well as a boat tour in Winter Park, the Disney town of Celebration and Lake Eola.
Another standout Orlando option for families and space enthusiasts is the Kennedy Space Center Express & Icon Tour. They’ll be over the moon when exploring the world’s most famous space launch centre. One of the most exciting aspects of the day is experiencing the world’s most comprehensive space shuttle attraction, the Space Shuttle Atlantis. It brings visitors nose-to-nose with the priceless Atlantis spacecraft as only astronauts have seen it before!
For the animal lovers among us, the Clearwater Dolphin Encounter Boat Ride is a must. Your giftee will look on in awe as wild dolphins swim, twist, jump and splash alongside the boat in their natural habitat. In addition to the guaranteed dolphin sightings, the knowledgeable Captain will highlight some fascinating facts about the natural wonders of the Gulf Coast as well as point out some of the celebrity mansions along the way. Also including a delicious lunch at a local cafe, this tour makes for an exciting day on Clearwater Beach.
If your giftee happens to be visiting the vibrant city of Miami, an incredible outdoor adventure gift would have to be the Wild Florida Everglades Package. This thrilling experience will have giftees skimming across protected swamps, marshes, and rivers at rapid speeds passing the gators, birds, eagles, trees and plants that make up the Central Florida Everglades. Afterwards, guests are welcomed to an amazing wildlife park full of zebras, deer, lemurs, sloths, monster alligators and more! From gliding through gator-filled waters to exploring the spacecraft that have seen man land on the moon, Gifting Owl has unforgettable Florida experiences no matter what kind of giftee you are buying for. Here at Gifting Owl, we are waging a war on boring gifts and we are here to help you with a dynamic selection of 140 Florida experiences. All Gifting Owl vouchers are fully interchangeable so your gift can't go wrong. Happy gifting!
