| Picnic baskets contain all the essentials for a family | | | | live 45 miles away in Orlando and we still stop and |
| meal except the food. Flatware, plates, glasses, | | | | watch the launches from our homes or from the side |
| napkins and a table cloth are generally included with | | | | of the road. |
| every picnic basket. You will find some baskets that | | | | Imagine how wonderful it would be to watch the |
| are so well equipped that they also include wine | | | | launch from your picnic spot in Jetty Park in Cocoa |
| glasses, bottle opener, cutting board and cheese | | | | Beach, Florida or the National Seashore in New |
| knife. Some picnic baskets also include plastic bags | | | | Smyrna Beach, Florida. Either of these parks provide |
| for the trash and dirty dishes. All you need to do is | | | | a great view of the launch and both are close |
| add in your favorite foods and you are ready to hit | | | | enough that you can hear the rockets as they burn. |
| the roads. | | | | Go "Toes Up" on the Beach |
| I find it odd that people will not plan ahead with their | | | | Florida is a huge peninsula that is surrounded on 3 |
| meals. They know that they are going to have to | | | | sides by the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. |
| eat but they won't plan what or where they will eat. | | | | The hundreds of miles of beach can never be |
| Florida tourists have no problem finding places to | | | | explored in a lifetime of trying. What may come as a |
| spend their money on food. This state seems to be | | | | surprise to you is the varying types of beaches that |
| overwhelmed with dining options. With the numerous | | | | you will find. |
| parks, rest stops and outdoor dining opportunities it | | | | In Daytona you will find the sand is packed hard |
| seems a shame not to take full advantage of these. | | | | enough to drive on. Just south of there in New |
| Theme Park Dining | | | | Smyrna you will find the beach sand soft and banked |
| The most expensive places to eat in Florida are our | | | | high so you can't get a car onto the beach. |
| theme parks. Be prepared to spend a minimum of | | | | On the west coast you will find some beaches made |
| $10 - $15 per person per meal at a theme park. That | | | | up of millions tiny shells and others the powdery sand |
| means a family of 4 will spend $40 - $60 per meal | | | | that you can easily sink into. |
| inside one of the Florida theme parks. Do a couple of | | | | All of these beaches have something in common. |
| those per day and you will quickly spend the vacation | | | | They all are perfect for a picnic meal with your |
| budget on food rather than fun. | | | | family. Pack you lunch and be sure to take along the |
| But did you know that every theme park also has a | | | | sun screen. You may even want to take along a |
| policy that allows you to exit the park to go to your | | | | Frisbee or a kite for the kids to play with while you |
| car? That's right. You can exit the park, grab your | | | | set up the family meal. |
| picnic basket, eat your family meal and then return to | | | | And when the meal is done you can lay back and |
| the park when you are done. While you are heading | | | | relax while the kids build a sand castle or go |
| back into the park you are all smiles as you just | | | | swimming in the ocean. |
| saved yourself about $50. | | | | No matter where you go in Florida you will find picnic |
| Watch a Shuttle Launch | | | | areas, parks and beaches that will welcome you and |
| One of the most awesome sites you can see in your | | | | your family to dine. You already know that you are |
| life is a shuttle launch from Cape Canaveral. The | | | | going to eat out when you vacation in Florida. Plan |
| power and beauty of a launch is something that still | | | | ahead and you will enjoy your vacation more, eat for |
| brings traffic to a stop all around Central Florida. We | | | | less and make lasting memories for your family. |