Where to Go in Florida for Birthday Attractions for Adults
- Florida has birthday getaways and attractions to suit every adult interest.Clearwater Beach, Florida image by Andrea Gerak from Fotolia.com
Florida is an ideal location for adult-themed birthday getaways because there is such a wide variety of activities and attractions available from visiting alligator farms to strolling miles of beach, and from boating through the 10,000 Islands on the Gulf Coast to airboating in the Everglades. In each of the five major metropolitan areas, there are dozens of entertainment and recreation opportunities that can be rolled into memorable birthday weekends. - party boat image by brelsbil from Fotolia.com
Although Key West in the Florida Keys isn't a major metropolitan area, it is the southernmost "urban" destination in the state and possesses a population of about 30,000. A person celebrating a birthday can enjoy the bars and entertainment on Duval Street. An art lover can shop for hours at the Studios of Key West artist colony. For science and history, the botanical forest and garden and the Mel Fisher and Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters museums beckon. For this birthday destination, there must be a party, and the Tortuga IV is available for group charters for birthday parties. The catamaran "head boat"---meaning it welcomes and caters to the younger adult set---fishes the reefs eight to 10 miles offshore when not hosting partiers. Snacks and beverages are provided and special charter catering can be arranged. The 64-foot long vessel possesses modern bathrooms, air conditioning and a huge deck. A fishing license, rods and bait are included with the charter.
Tortuga Fishing Charters
Located at Conch Harbor
951 Caroline Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305-293-1189
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More than half of the attractions at Walt Disney World are geared toward adults and late teens. Other attractions in the Orlando area include SeaWorld, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme park---theme parks that bring out the kid in almost every adult. Disney World attractions include four golf courses, Cirque du Soleil performances and the see-the-entire-world in a day experience of Epcot Center. Disney World will customize a getaway package for adults, which includes special rates and surprises for the birthday guest.
Walt Disney World
West Buena Vista Drive
Orlando, FL 32830
407-939-6244
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Hitting the links may be the best way to honor a golf lover for his or her birthday. The town of St. Petersburg---10 minutes from Tampa and Clearwater---possesses restaurants and galleries, shops and beaches, and just about every type of adult-oriented entertainment. For the golfer, eight courses are in St. Pete and dozens are within a 30-minute drive. In the heart of it all is the Vinoy Renaissance St. Pete Resort and Golf Club with 347 rooms and 14 exclusive suites. This hotel has pools and tennis courts, a private marina and a private 18-hole golf course.
Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club
501 5th Ave. NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-1000
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Miami is a city of glamour and glitter, and nothing says sexy and sandy more than South Beach, home to exclusive condominiums, resorts competing for star ratings, and finely toned women and men flaunting their tans and more on the beaches and bike trails. The Mandarin Oriental offers 326 rooms and 31 suites that have private balconies and views of Biscayne Bay. Its ballroom can accommodate 880 people if a large party is planned. This high rise is on its own island, surrounded by private beaches. It also offers a spa.
Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive
Miami, FL 33131
305-913-8383
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The St. Augustine/Jacksonville area delivers history and modern trappings: St. Augustine with its historical old town and Jacksonville with its steel and glass skyline. Jacksonville has many museums, a planetarium, botanical gardens, a zoo and a water park, all suitable for a birthday visit. Just 20 minutes from downtown and 30 minutes from Old Town St. Augustine is the Mediterranean-styled seaside Lodge and Club. Amid the dunes and palms on the beach, this luxury hotel has 66 suites with views of the ocean, two restaurants with bars and extras like afternoon tea.
The Lodge and Club
607 Ponte Vedra Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904-285-1111
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On what is affectionately referred to as the "Redneck Riviera" because of its endless vacation attractions and values, the Florida Panhandle city of Pensacola has about 60,000 citizens and is a half-historic and half-contemporary town. Its best asset may be the miles of beaches and the public access to them. Dive charters cater to the snorkeling and scuba fan. Blue Water Adventures of Pensacola offers part- and full-day charters for dives on the world's largest man-made reef, the sunken USS Oriskany aircraft carrier, as well as Emerald Coast marine life snorkel excursions. Custom charters and catering bookings for birthday trips are encouraged.
Blue Water Adventures of Pensacola
711 S. Palafox Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
850-944-4257
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Florida Keys
Orlando
St. Petersburg/Tampa
Miami
Jacksonville/St. Augustine
Pensacola/Panhandle
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