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Delights for

the whole family

BY STEVE WINSTON

LEGOLAND, WINTER HAVEN • LEGOLAND FLORIDA RESORT/CHIP LITHERLAND PHOTOGRAPHY

or a memorable family vacation, 46 annual SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo at
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consider Central Florida where you the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. It is
Fare only 45 minutes from Orlando’s the second-largest event of its kind in the
theme parks and from the Tampa Interna- world and the whole family will be amazed
tional Airport. This natural wonderland at the daredevil aerobatics of the renowned
features 554 lakes and 375 miles of nature U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
trails. Central Florida (Polk County) is also Where to stay? Accommodation options
filled with popular family attractions, range from the luxurious Streamsong Resort
including a world-class theme park of its & Spa, with three of the top golf courses in
own. North America, to the rustic Westgate River
LEGOLAND Florida reignites the child in LEMUR FEEDING, SAFARI WILDERNESS RANCH • Ranch Resort, the largest dude ranch east of
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all of us, with more than 50 rides, shows and the Mississippi River.
attractions. The park itself is an immersive among the “10 Best Safaris in the U.S.” by
experience in brilliant technicolour and Fodors.com. Here you can book a tour by
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best expressed with shouts of joy as kids kayak, camel or safari vehicle. The Circle B
view spectacular architectural LEGO Bar Reserve was listed among USA
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales
marvels displayed throughout themed Today’s “Top 50 Places to See Wildlife” and
boktowergardens.org
zones, among them The Great LEGO Race, an attracts hikers, photographers, painters Central Florida Visitors & Convention Bureau:
incredible virtual-reality roller coaster. and nature-lovers who come from around visitcentralflorida.org
The resort’s newest attraction, THE LEGO the world. Florida Southern College, Lakeland
MOVIE WORLD, just opened last spring. Built by a Dutch immigrant in 1929, Bok flsouthern.edu/arts-centers.aspx
And, in April, will see the opening of Tower Gardens is a unique attraction Safari Wilderness, Lakeland:
the third lodging choice on the property— featuring beautiful landscapes, hiking trails, safariwilderness.com
Streamsong Resort & Spa
Pirate Island Hotel. As with the existing a boardwalk and a 205-foot “singing tower”
streamsongresort.com
LEGOLAND Hotel and LEGOLAND Beach with some bells weighing several tons. At
SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, Lakeland:
Retreat, the new hotel will feature LEGO- Florida Southern College in Lakeland, there
flysnf.org/sun-n-fun-intl-fly-expo
themed décor. are 13 extraordinary buildings designed by
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
LEGOLAND, however, is just one of Frank Lloyd Wright. westgateresorts.com/hotels/florida/
many great attractions in Central Florida. If you love airplanes, visit Central Florida river-ranch/westgate-river-ranch-resort
Safari Wilderness, for example, was named from March 31 to April 5 to attend the

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