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The county seat of Manatee County is a popular base for tourists in search of lovely, white beaches. Bradenton Florida offers a beach lifestyle, culture and the natural world. It’s fun to explore the different islands in the gulf. Nearby Long Boat Key is a favorite haunt for beachcombers searching for shells.

The South Florida Museum also incorporates the Bishop Planetarium and the Parker Manatee Aquarium. The museum contains exhibits on the natural history and cultural heritage of the local area. The Planetarium presents an exciting star laser show. One of the most famous residents of Bradenton Florida lives at the aquarium. Snooty is in the record books as the oldest manatee in captivity. Born in 1948, this popular attraction is probably the oldest manatee anywhere. The aquarium celebrates each of the manatee’s birthdays and makes sure it gets its favorite food of fruit and lettuce.

The town is close to another visitor destination, namely Sarasota, also known for its pristine beaches. It also has the impressive Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, seven acres of different types of habitat, including mangroves, palms, succulents, bamboo and koi pond. The gardens specialize in the research and conservation of orchids and bromeliads (tropical plant family). Culture is important to the area and Sarasota has a prestigious resource in the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The collection includes painting, sculpture, photography, drawings and prints. There are numerous galleries of European paintings, artifacts from Cyprus and ancient and modern Asian and American art. The most famous collection is that of the old master, Rubens.

Fort De Soto Park at St. Petersburg is close to Bradenton Florida and is made up of five offshore keys and is open throughout the year. It’s a great place to chill out on the beach or go for a swim or a picnic. There is a camping site and a boat ramp, canoe trail and nature trail. Souvenirs can be bought at the gift store.

The actual fort was built in 1898 and was manned on and off until the park opened in 1962. Visitors can still see the carriage mounted mortar guns on the ramparts. The Quartermaster Storehouse Museum is a replica of the original building where the Quartermaster kept supplies. The displays tell the story of the military conflicts that the area around Bradenton Florida and the fort were involved in, including the Spanish - American War and World War II, when the site was used as a bombing range.

South America is an exciting continent to have a vacation and the most popular choice is Brazil Holidays. The biggest country in the continent contains cosmopolitan cities, golden beaches and scenic countryside. The people are friendly and the streets swing to the samba and the bossa nova bands. Many towns have colorful and spectacular carnivals.

The food is extremely varied with regional dishes and influences from many different cultures. The national dish is black beans, pork and rice and the national drink is the Caipinnha, a concoction of limes, sugar and cachacca. Pizza houses, Lebanese, Chinese and Japanese restaurants are also popular.

One of the most popular tourist destinations is the city of Rio de Janeiro, a must see on the agenda for Brazil holidays. It is an elegant city, dominated by the world famous statue of Christ the Redeemer that overlooks the city from the top of Corcovado Hill. It is also known for staging one of the best annual carnivals and for its many beaches, Copacobana being the most famous. For the best views, an aerial tramway takes passengers to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, another iconic landmark.

Sao Paulo is another vibrant city, bursting with nightlife and entertainment. There is also plenty sightseeing during the day with a number of remarkable churches, including the Zen Temple and the Sao Paulo Municipal Cathedral. There are several museums and galleries, including the Sacred Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum. An Historical City Tour takes tourists round to see and learn about the major sights. The markets are interesting places to browse and to look for souvenirs and there is an arts and crafts market, ideal for choosing a gift for loved ones back home.

Guaruja is a favorite spot for tourists and a popular destination for surfers and divers. There are several beaches to choose from, including Pereque, which has remained traditional and old fishing villages are still maintained. The Acqua Mundo Theme Park is the largest aquarium in South America and has over 700 different animals on display. Brazil holidays are good for history lovers too and the past comes to life at sights such as the nearby Barra Grande Fortress, constructed in 1584.

The natural world can be seen at the protected National Park in Chapada dos Veadeiros, an area of beauty with waterfalls and lakes. Many endangered animals are protected here, including jaguars, rheas, Pampa Deer, anteaters and vultures. The park also contains important plant species such as orchids. UFO hunters, on Brazil holidays, gather here, as there have been a number of UFO sightings over the years.