Florida: An experience – not just a holiday

Florida specialist Travel City Direct, has launched a brand new range of tours for its Florida 2008 programme, which offers customers a chance to swim with dolphins at twilight, take elite guided tours of Bush Gardens and have the unique chance to be a animal trainer for the day.

Florida Product Manager for Travel City Direct, Gareth Evison, said: “With so many trips, tours and tickets available - now has never been a better time to travel to Florida. With countless tours exclusive to UK holiday makers who book them before they leave plus a price guarantee, Travel City Direct has really become a one stop shop for the Florida holiday experience.”

Twilight Discovery Summer Package

During the warm Orlando summer nights, visitors can enjoy Twilight Discovery, an all-inclusive evening package that brings the intimacy of Discovery Cove to an extraordinary level for 150 people a night between 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Twilight Discovery immerses guests in a tropical paradise, wrapping them in twilight encounters with dolphins and enchanted evening swims through colourful coral reefs featuring thousands of tropical fish and rays. As night falls, the journey moves to Laguna Grill for dining and dancing. The treats continues with fountains of chocolate fondue, flaming bananas and a variety of cakes - for a sweet ending to a perfect evening in paradise.

Prices start from as little as £89 per person for non swimmers and £134 per person for a swim.

VIP tours in Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens - Elite Adventure Tour

This 8 hour VIP experience includes customers very own private tour guide who will ensure they do not miss a thing at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Front-of-line access to all the major roller coasters and water rides is included, along with reserved seating at the KaTonga show and one-of-a-kind experience hand-feeding giraffes on the Serengeti Safari! The day also includes breakfast at Sultan’s Sweets, bottled water and an excellent lunch at the Crown Colony Restaurant that has fantastic panoramic views over the Serengeti Plain.

Prices start from £112 per person.

Busch Gardens - Sundowner Safari Tour

As the sun sets over the Serengeti Plain and the day of discovery draws to close, customers can experience an animal encounter unlike any Busch Gardens has ever offered. This unique and intimate 45 minute tour begins in the Crown Colony’s Brewmaster’s Club where visitors can sample an amazing portfolio of beers. Then customers journey out onto the 65-acre Serengeti Plain, where they will hand-feed giraffes, encounter zebras and other African wildlife while indulging in premium Anheuser-Busch lagers.

Prices start from £22 per adult only.

Become a Trainer For The Day

The Trainer For A Day program gives customers a glimpse into what it takes to be able to work with and around dangerous animals. The day starts with an introductory course that includes safety procedures, handling exercises and basic behavioural animal training. Now it's time for a hands-on training session with one of the reptile experts. This up-close interaction includes a chance to learn all about crocodilians and an opportunity to test peoples skills at croc wrangling! Experience may range from moving large alligators and crocodiles to assisting a reptile trainer in daily activities. Customers must be sure to prepare for the unexpected when completing this Gatorland exclusive package.

Prices start from £65 per person

Other new Travel City Direct tours include:

Street of Dreams

Customers are offered the chance to take a look though the key holes at 3 multi-million dollar homes in Orlando Florida.

Prices start from £25 per child and £30 per adult.

Cocoa Beach and Airboat Adventure

Visit Cocoa Beach and experience an Airboat ride. This trip also includes a visit to Ron Jons Surf Shop before lunch at a beachside hotel. The afternoon is spent on the beach.

Prices start from £30 per child and £40 per adult.

Now with over 100 Florida trips, tours and tickets available, Travel City Direct is committed to providing the full Florida experience comprising of a mixture of fun family, adult only and group excursions.

Booking a Florida holiday has never been so easy and such great value for money. Customers only have to make one phone call to Travel City Direct’s friendly experienced staff to make the most of all these fabulous offers and ensure they get the most for their money.

With weekly flights from Gatwick and Manchester, and Glasgow and Cardiff during peak season, including free meals, drinks and headsets, there is plenty of choice. Travel City Direct also work with selected partner scheduled airlines to provide even further flexibility for holiday plans.

To book visit Travelcitydirect.com.