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Legoland Florida

Lego have announced the opening of Legoland Florida on the site of Cypress Gardens in Central Florida.

It will be the largest Legoland to date and will create 1,000 jobs. It is expected to open in late 2011.

Universal U Select

Universal Orlando has announced a new ticket pricing structure called "U Select", in time for the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It follows a similar idea introduced by Walt Disney World in 2005, the Disney "Magic Your Way" ticket system and the idea is to encourage guests to visit the Universal parks for more than just a couple of days.

Free Gift Card

Disney have announced a free Disney Gift Card with a value of up to $750 for selected 5-night/6-day non-discounted vacation packages booked by March 27, 2010 and used by June 3, 2010. There are different 'blackout' dates depending upon resort.

Frommer's Florida from $70 a Day

Even though Frommer's Florida from $70 a Day was published back in February 2005, many of the ideas and tips are equally relevant in today's economic climate.

Format: Paperback
Page: 604 pages
Publisher: Frommers, 5th edition
Date: February 18, 2005
ISBN: 0764577956
Size: 8.4 x 5.2 x 1.4 inches

In total, the book has around 604 pages including 30 maps.

The book is written by Lesley Abravanel with contributions from Laura Lea Miller. Between them, Lesley Abravanel and Laura Lea Miller have written many Florida guide books including Frommer's Florida 2009, Frommer's South Florida: With the Best of Miami & the Keys, Florida For Dummies, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2008, Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando with Kids, Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2009 and The Central Florida Family Vacation Guide: Coast to Coast with the Kids.

The basic premise of Frommer's Florida from $70 a Day is that two people can vacation in Florida from only $70 a day each, including accommodation and at least two meals

This excludes drinks, tips and extras like transportation, entertainment and shopping for gifts etc. but they also include ways to save money here as well. It is not just so much about cheap, but more about getting value for money, whatever you want to do.

Like other Florida guide books, this book has chapters covering each of the main regions including Miami, The Keys, The Everglades including the Biscayne National Park, the Gold Coast, the Treasure Coast, Southwest Florida, Tampa Bay, Walt Disney World and Orlando, Northeast Florida and finally Northwest Florida.

Buy This Book

As well as Amazon.com, Frommer's Florida from a Day can also be bought at other book stores like Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.ca.

The regional chapters include maps, orientation, getting around, cheap thrills; i.e. fun things to do for little or not much money, shopping, details of affordable accommodation, restaurants, sightseeing, museums and loads of other local information.

It also includes a chapter on the Best of Florida including beaches, low-cost vacations, experiences for free (or virtually free), family attractions, cheap golf courses, affordable accommodation and restaurants, camping, natural Florida, shopping, bars and nightspots.

There is also a chapter on planning your trip with 50 money saving tips, health and safety, getting there and getting around, special interest trips and when to go depending upon the region. For example high season in the North is in the Summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day whilst in the South, high season is in the winter between mid-December and mid-April.

If you are an international visitor, then there is a chapter giving basic advice on a range of topics including preparation, currency, safety and getting to the US.

Note that most guide books are re-published annually so you can often pick up a bargain if you don't mind the previous edition.