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Fouth of July in Florida
June 25 , 2008
Florida 4th of July Activities 2008
It’s hard to believe that the 4th of July is only a little over a week away! While trying to cover every event would be a novel length undertaking, We are going to highlight some from our own stomping grounds, some of the most popular events Floridians (and tourists!) love to go and see each year!
Oceanside Fireworks 2007
In
Davie the fun starts at 10 a.m. with a free family splash pool party. A DJ will be playing tunes by the pool. There is also an arts and crafts show and World War I and II military tank, jeep and equipment show. You can buy food and munchies there, or bring a cooler of your own goodies, since grills and tables are available! Country group Shadow Creek will kick off the evening festivities at 6 p.m. in the ball fields. Kids enjoy bounce houses, climbing wall and free birthday cake in honor of this nation's big birthday party. Patriotic fireworks start at 9 p.m. at
Pine
Island
Park on 92nd avenue.
Fort Lauderdale: Celebrate 's Independence by joining the festivities from 1-9:30 p.m. on
Fort Lauderdale
Beach . A DJ will be entertaining with contests and games starting at 1 p.m. on Southeast Fifth Street and A1A. A water balloon toss and hula-hoop contest will be part of the fun. The Storm Riders and the Bulldogs start the live music at 4:30 p.m. The sky lights up at 9:00 p.m. for this annual fireworks show that blasts off from a barge off A1A and Las Olas Boulevard.
Greenacres: Ignite the Night, from 5:30-10 p.m., features amusement rides ($15 covers all the rides you want!) family games and music performed by Tony & Totall Kontroll. Pull up your lawn chairs, sit back and relax to the bang and boom of the fireworks at 9 p.m at the
Greenacres
Community
Park . The Wall Street Plaza annual Fourth of July Block Party is a hotspot for many locals over Independence Day weekend. This is the place to celebrate into the late night hours, with outdoor stages sponsored by local clubs and restaurants, and a fireworks display for the crowds.
Of course, all the theme parks plan a celebration...you can still take in the Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks display at Disney's
Magic
Kingdom at 9 p.m. A fireworks display is also scheduled at
Pleasure
Island in Downtown Disney. If you choose to spend the day at SeaWorld instead, head over to the live animal show s including 'Shamu Rocks America' with a patriotic touch. At night, SeaWorld will host a fireworks display and live entertainment throughout the park.
And for the GRANDDADDY of them all (at least in Orlando).....FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN. Over 100,000 people attended this fireworks show held at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando last year, and free admission and plenty of parking make this a great reason to head to the city. You'll find entertainment at the amphitheater, along with kids' activities and carnival-style games. Fireworks at the Fountain is scheduled from 4p.m.-10 p.m.
If your on the water this fourth of July be safe and be sure to share your
Holiday festivities and patriotism with the Splashvision Community!
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Vacations Abroad
June 22 , 2008
A Foreign Affair!
If you tire of vacationing in the United States, but think an international vacation will hit the bank account too hard- think again!
Cape Town, Africa is famous for its harbor as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, which includes well-known landmarks as
Table
Mountain and Cape Point. Cape Town is the most popular tourist destination due to its good climate, natural setting, and relatively well-developed infrastructure. The city has several well-known natural features that attract tourists, most notably
Table
Mountain . Take a drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, a narrow road that links Noordhoek with
Hout
Bay , for splendid views of the
Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains. The beaches are also favorite spots for locals and tourists alike! The beaches located on the
Atlantic
Coast tend to have very cold water as the water is mostly glacial melt from
Antarctica . But if you go to
False Bay , expect warmer water by up to 18 degrees! Surfing is popular and the city of
Simon ’s Town hosts the Red Bull Big Wave Africa surfing competition every year.
If Africa is a bit far for you, then why not give
Central America a try! Costa Rica is the most visited nation in the Central American region, with 1.9 million foreign visitors last year, which translates into a relatively high expenditure per tourist of $1000 per trip, with an extremely favorable exchange rate ( $1 gets you 520 Costa Rican colones), that’s quite a bang for your buck! For our readers who are attuned to ‘being green’, Ecotourism is extremely popular throughout the extensive national parks systems and protected areas around the country was a pioneer in ecotourism, and is one of the few areas recognized as having a true ecotourism industry!
Go just a tad north, and you’ll find yourself in , which also hosts a favorable exchange rate (10.36 pesos to the dollar). The
Sea of
Cortes , most commonly known as "the world’s aquarium", is one of the most fascinating places in the world thanks to the tremendous number of different species that live in the area. You can find almost everything from fish, dolphins, sharks and coral reefs. You can also observe curious natural phenomena, like the great streams of hot water that gush forth from submarine chimneys, as well as the fantastic cascades of sand which are submarine slides of rocks and other minerals skidding towards the bottom of the sea.
Cancun and
Cozumel offer pristine white sand beaches despite the intense heat. The hotels along the coastline are ideal for relaxing, golfing, scuba diving, and for doing other water sports.
For less than $100 at any of these locations (excluding airfare or gas for the boat!) you can have a truly memorable and affordable vacation! While you’re basking in the sun of affordable fun, take some video and photos and upload them on SplashVision to share your getaway with the rest of the community!
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Race to Mackinac
June 19 , 2008
Race to the Mackinac!
Sailors up north are getting ready! Two of the largest and most famous freshwater races are in final preparations to set sail! The
Port Huron to Mackinac and Chicago to Mackinac races are both fun, both famous, and are only a week apart! But for all their similarities, the two races are not the same, although they are often confused!
Port Huron to Mackinac
The Port Huron to Mackinac feet, which as of last week stands at 238 boats is scheduled to set sail July 12 from lower
Lake Huron .. This makes the 84th annual Bay view Yacht Club
Port Huron to Mackinac Race. The City of
Port Huron is once again the host for all race activities and the downtown waterfront is excitedly preparing for the ships, sailors, and sailing fans! The race will go on the same course as last year, which rounds the NOAA weather buoy 43 miles northeast of Alpena, Michigan and will continue to the finish at
Mackinac Island . In addition to the race itself,
Port Huron events include Family Night (Thursday) and Boat Night (Friday). The race, which has drawn as many as 275 boats through its existence, is expected to attract 250 entries. Registrations were at 238 last Wednesday with about a month to go. The entries for the Port Huron race have been down during the years, especially when it comes before the
Chicago to Mackinac Race. While the race itself is shorter, only 238 miles, fans always seem to prefer this race, and its participation levels rival the larger, and more famous,
Chicago race.
Chicago to Mackinac
Speaking of the Chicago Mackinac race, the 333 statute miles (289.4 nautical miles for our sailing friends) runs from Chicago, and starts just off Navy Pier on July 19, and completes at
Mackinac Island, Michigan . It is the longest annual freshwater sailing distance race in the World. The first Mac Race was held in 1898 as an informal race of 5 boats. Vanenna won in 51 hours. 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Mackinac race! Typically, 300 boats and 3,000 crewmembers participate in the Race to Mackinac. Participation is by invitation from the Chicago Yacht Club. 2008 marks a record number of entrants at 460 boats.
If you are going to be in the area, or if you are one of the lucky participants, make sure to take video and upload it to share with the SplashVision Community!
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