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  For Florida residents, there is no need to leave the state for a vacation. Florida offers a number of exciting and interesting attractions within the state's borders as well as miles and miles of beaches. On top of all the vacation options, you will find that a number of attractions and lodging options offer discounts for Florida residents to make your vacation even more affordable.
  
  

Orlando

• Orlando offers a number of attractions that give special discounts to Florida residents. For starters, Disney World offers discounted ticket prices to all Florida residents. You can also purchase an annual pass that will allow you entrance all year and save you a considerable amount of money if you live close enough to make more than one visit. SeaWorld is another Orlando vacation attraction that offers special discounts to Florida residents. Many hotels and resorts also offer discounts to Florida residents. Nickelodeon Suites Resort offers the "Florida Residents Club," which will give you year-round discounts at the resort.
  
  Disney World
  1-407-939-1289
  disneyworld.disney.go.com
  
  SeaWorld
  1-888-800-5447
  seaworld.com
  
  Nickelodeon Suites Resort
  1-877-642-5111
  nickhotel.com
  
  

Daytona Beach

• Anyone that lives in Florida knows that the interior of the state can get very hot and very humid during the summer months. If you are looking for an affordable beach vacation to escape from the heat, try Daytona Beach. The Boardwalk offers dining, shopping and entertainment options as well as plenty of beach access. Daytona Beach also has one of the few remaining drive-on beaches in Florida. For more water fun, spend the day at the Daytona Lagoon. At the Lagoon, you will find a wave beach, a lazy river and plenty of water slides. The Lagoon also has a mega arcade, miniature golf and go-kart racing, so there is something for everyone. Florida residents always receive a discount off of one-day admission prices and they can also purchase an annual pass if they live close enough to return. Many local hotels also offer periodic deals for Florida residents--just make sure that you schedule your vacation around BikeWeek, Spring Break and the Daytona 500.
  
  Daytona Lagoon
  1-386-254-5020
  daytonalagoon.com
  
  

Tampa

• Tampa is home to both exciting attractions and miles of beaches. In Tampa you will find Busch Gardens, where you can explore the African continent, meet wild animals and ride thrill rides all in the same place. Across the street, you will find Adventure Island, where you can enjoy water slides, waterfalls and a wave pool. Both Busch Gardens and Adventure Island offer daily discounted tickets as well as annual passes to Florida residents. As of 2010, the Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens was offering Florida residents an ongoing 10% discount off of their best available rates. Many other local hotels periodically offer Florida residents discounts as well.
  
  Busch Gardens
  1-888-800-5447
  buschgardens.com
  
  Adventure Island
  1-888-800-5447
  adventureisland.com
  
  Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens
  1-813-979-1922
  tampabuschgardens.place.hyatt.com