Costa Rica is perfect for family groups wanting a slightly more adventurous holiday than the regular visits to tourist destinations. The tropical surroundings are very different from the landscapes of the UK, so children will be amazed at the huge difference from home. The great weather and stunning beaches also make for excellent days out, from a simple day on the beach to a sailing cruise into the Pacific. Costa Rica is also home to large national parks, in fact national parks and protected areas make up one quarter of the total land area of Costa Rica. The full range of landscapes from jungles to coasts, and even volcanoes can be explored by intrepid families.

Bird lovers are spoilt on a wildlife holiday in Costa Rica where over 800 species thrive. The Southern area of the country is generally considered better for bird watching and a visit to Corcovado National Park is recommended where species such as scarlet macaws fly. A trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest also reveals many iconic birds including toucans and hummingbirds.

Other wildlife highlights of Costa Rica include tapirs, monkeys, sea turtles, jaguars and a fascinating range of reptiles.

For those interested in the flora as well as the fauna of Costa Rica, there are over 800 species of orchid and the varied microclimates sweeping across the country play perfect host to a diverse plant population.

Organised wildlife holidays operated by experienced guides are a popular way of discovering the pleasures of Costa Rica. Accommodation ranges from five star hotels on white sandy beaches to well-equipped and comfortable lodges and bungalows deep in the jungle. Whether you seek an action-packed activity holiday full of new experiences or relaxation on an idyllic palm fringed beach, Costa Rica can deliver.

As one of the great activities of all time, people throughout history have benefited not just as a source of food but one of unparalleled family pastimes. It doesn’t take much time, money or expertise to enjoy your first fishing trip, and once your “hooked” there are plenty of resources to help you develop your angling skills.

While the world famous Silver King/Tarpon is a mainstay of our summertime angling activities. Tampa’s remarkable Snook, Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Pompano, Permit, Mackerel, and Sharks offer both experienced and beginners unsurpassed angling opportunities.

Group Charters, Corporate Events & Fishing Tournaments

If you’re interested in learning how to fish, improving you’re angling skills or just spending a terrific day catching fish, the person to contact is the Tampa Bay areas top fishing and outdoor guide. Captain Woody Gore. As a professional fishing guide, outdoor writer/speaker and tournament angler Woody’s spent fifty-plus years honing his angling skills. And as Tampa Bay’s number one fishing guide his knowledge and expertise presents you with the opportunity of a lifetime. So, when planning a fishing trip with Captain Woody make certain you’re prepared to experience a day of spectacular and exciting world class fishing.

If you’re planning one of the above Captain Woody’s experience and expertise allows him to coordinate everything from event planning to special activities. Excellent Customer Service and his competent organizational skills, solidifies his outdoors business. He also has the advantage of enlisting the areas top fishing guides with the proper equipment, and attitudes to ensure a positive and successful event.

Northern Florida is composed of beautiful cities and beaches. These cities give you the luxury of indulging in various water sports and recreational activities like fishing.

Ft. Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, Miami and Key Largo are the major cities in southern Florida. These cities are known for the beautiful beaches and nightlife. The famous, Black Beach is located in Miami. Miami and St. Petersburg are also popular as they are centers for arts and entertainment.

Central Florida boasts Tampa bay, the home of Busch Gardens, and Orlando the home of Disney World. You can also find Sea World in Orlando. In east Orlando you can find the popular Daytona Beach. From Daytona beach, the NASA Kennedy Space center is only a short drive. Florida vacations offer a gripping, exciting, and thrilling experience. So pack you bags and explore the world of water and sand.

Florida attractions

Florida is home to a number of unique attractions.  Everglades National Park contains more than 1.5 million acres of beautiful land and water, still in their natural environment.  The parks residents include over 350 species of birds and more than 600 species of fish along with snakes, alligators and turtles.  At Kennedy Space Center you can tour the facility where man still launches spaceships towards the stars.   On the tour, you will see the Space Shuttles Launch Pad, walk underneath a  Saturn V rocket and view a number of specialty made IMAX films.

Of course, everybody is familiar with many of the great attractions Orlando has to offer.  Disney with its 4 themed parks, 2 water parks, Downtown Disney and Wide World of Sports Complex offers something for everybody.  You can easily spend a week at Disney facilities alone.  Universal Orlando makes movies come alive and Islands of Adventure has thrill rides for all.  Animal lovers will enjoy the marine life at SeaWorld.

The Florida Keys, at the southernmost tip of the United States offer both sandy and rocky beaches,  This artsy area was the home where Ernest Hemingway lived for more than 10 years and wrote ‘For Whom The Bell Tolls.’

Culture is not forgotten in Florida.  Theater lovers have choice up and down both coasts.  The Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, the Broward Center in Ft. Lauderdale and the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach bring Broadway style productions to the east coast.  Not to be outdone, the west coast boasts Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater and Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.

This theme park features a unique blend of thrill rides, live shows and attractions along with one of the country’s premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals. Attractions at Busch Gardens Africa include a selection of world-class roller coasters, thrilling rides for all ages, animal exhibits, entertaining shows, plus a variety of shopping and dining choices.

Busch Gardens Africa is located in Tampa, Florida thirty minutes east of area beaches and Tampa International Airport. The park is a short one-hour drive from the Orlando parks and attractions.

Park History

Busch Gardens Africa opened on March 31, 1959 as an admission-free hospitality facility for the on-site Anheuser-Busch brewery. The park offered visitors the chance to see animal acts in a tropical setting before entering a beer garden to sample Anheuser-Busch products for free. After the brewery closed, the park remained in operation focusing on the tropical gardens, exotic animals and eventually began adding amusement rides to entertain guests.