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Cheap holidays to Florida are not terribly easy to come by but are well worth the effort. Most people think of Florida as little more than a haven for overpriced theme parks and beaches. However, there is much more to Florida than the places that get the good press. There is a softer side of Florida that goes well beyond the glitzy nightlife in Florida around South Beach or the bikini filled beaches that seam to be everywhere. Of course, if these are the tools for fantastic holidays in your eyes, Florida may very well prove to be the promised land for you.

There are three rules an international driver or tourist should observe while on the road. Prior to driving, do remember to wear your seat belt. Missing or defective seat belts will be penalized with 250-500 rand. On the road, keep left except in instances of heavy traffic going in one direction only. Vehicles in South Africa are right-hand drive vehicles so the gear shift is operated by the left hand. Right of way in certain road junctions must also be closely observed to avoid accidents. A fine of 1000 rand is charged to non-observers of left-side driving.

Other areas of interest for families on holiday to Florida are: Haunted Grimm House of Old Town in Kissimmee, FL, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Gatorland, Happy Days Family Fun Center, Silver Springs, and The Holy Land Experience in Orlando, FL. Those who love learning about the strong happenings in the world will also enjoy Ripley's Believe It or Not! (located in Orlando). All of these great things to see, do, and experience, and you haven't even been to the beach yet!

Probably the highlight of the Wald Disney World holidays in Epcot is the Candlelight Processional, a nightly presentation of the Christmas story with a celebrity guest narrator and a huge massed choir made up of professional, college, and high school choirs from around the country. Although there are 3 showings each night, the line for seats starts well in advance of each show. You can reserve a seat by purchasing a Candlelight Processional dinner package, and I highly recommend. If you don't want to do the dinner package, then assign someone in your group to wait in the stand-by line to be certain of getting a seat. This is a dramatic and powerful performance that is always the highlight of our Disney Christmas visits.

Table Mountain (Cape Town)-The world's highest commercial abseil is found right here at the Table Mountain. It stands at 1000m above sea level with the Atlantic Ocean ready and waiting to catch you. Other than the Table Mountain, extreme sports in South Africa are available at the Bloukrans Bridge (bungee jump-world's highest) and Waterval Boven in Mpumalanga (rock climbing). Self-driving is not so much a problem as it is a ticket to the best Disney's Animal Kingdom Holiday adventure. Drive the whole of South Africa in a 2 to 3 weeks vacation with all roads, even unbeaten tracks, accessible in 2 WD and 4WD. Choose your vehicle and plan your itinerary with Camper Travel Africa.