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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2009

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This fall enjoy the beautiful Florida weather by spending your time outdoors! Florida has many deals and specials going on during the next few months. No matter if you take pleasure in traveling on your own, with friends or with family, now is perfect time to explore Florida outdoors! Check out www.VISITFLORIDA.com for more Florida fall outdoor happenings.

(Listings are arranged from North to South)

PENSACOLA- With Portofino Island resting between Pensacola Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and miles of federally-protected beaches, it’s the perfect home base for outdoor adventure. Learn to sail, kayak to secluded coves, bike through Gulf Islands National Seashore, or take a guided ecotour. The Outdoor Adventure Package includes a welcome gift, daily round of golf for one, deep sea fishing for one, ferry rides to Portofino Boardwalk, dolphin cruise, unlimited DVD rentals, Adventure Cove early admission, along with 20 percent off food and beverage. Rates start at $199. Call (850) 916-5000 or visit www.VisitPensacola.com.

PENSACOLA- The Paradise Beach Homes-Guy’s Getaway Package includes three nights at Pensacola Beach’s newest luxury condo the Beach Club, a full day deep sea fishing excursion, dinner at the acclaimed Fish House Restaurant and passes to the world famous National Naval Aviation Museum Top Gun Air Combat Simulator. Package price is $549 per person. Additional nights are available for $99. Call (850) 916-0777 or go to www.VisitPensacola.com.

MADISON- Leave your camper on site starting today through December! Earn 20 percent off campsites on the weekends with a two night stay. This is like having a condo only it is your rv/camper and you are camping at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park-Camp Resort. What a relaxing time to fully enjoy the great outdoors and nature at its finest. Don't forget to bring the fishing poles and bikes! Call 800-347-0174 for reservations or visit www.jellystoneflorida.com.

STEINHATCHEE- Steinhatchee Landing Resort is offering a 50 percent discount for cost conscious travelers who stay four or more nights in any of the resort’s 50, one to four bedroom cottage accommodations. Depending on booking dates and cottage type, guests can potentially save up to $760! Valid from November 3, 2009 through Jan. 30, 2010, this discount will also be valid during the Holiday season. To book this special, call toll-free (800) 584-1709, (352) 498 3513 or visit www.SteinhatcheeLanding.com. Please mention “Fall 50” when booking.

ORLANDO- Hundreds of rare and endangered animals including cheetahs, elephants, leopards, baboons and 800 species of plants and flowers are on display at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Children can explore hands-on exhibits and take a ride on a miniature train that circles the zoo. This fall’s special includes one children’s ticket free of charge with the purchase of one adult ticket; limit is one per family. For more information, visit www.CentralFloridazoo.org or print the offer from www.VisitOrlando.com/FallDeals.

ST. PETE BEACH- Green-minded guests can drive their hybrid, ride their bike, or paddle their canoe over to the TradeWinds Island Resorts, to experience the It’s Easy Being Green Package. The eco-friendly package includes three-night accommodations at the Island Grand or Sandpiper Suites, two tickets to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, one day beach trolley pass for two, dolphin watch or sunset sailing cruise for two, and a TradeWinds canvas tote as a take-home souvenir. Beginning at just $560 at the Sandpiper Suites, the package also includes one sea turtle adoption from the Clearwater Aquarium, complete with adoption papers, a biography and photos of the extraordinary sea creature. For reservations and information, call toll-free (866) JUST LET GO (587-8538), or visit www.JustLetGo.com.

FORT MYERS- Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa is offering a Couples Sailing Adventure Package that includes a two-night stay in a double occupancy studio with a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico; complimentary welcome drinks for two; breakfast for two daily; two-hour sailing adventure with an Offshore Sailing School instructor; and Steve Colgate’s basic sailing book. Rates begin at approximately $570, and the package is available until Dec. 24, 2009. For reservations call the resort at (866) 976-6692 or visit www.pinkshell.com. Guests must reserve their offshore sailing adventures 48 hours prior to arrival by calling 800-221-4326 or visiting www.offshoresailing.com.

Check out www.VISITFLORIDA.com for more great information about Florida’s great outdoors. For even more outdoor events and information, also visit www.GetOutdoorsFlorida.org.

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