February deals in Orlando shine bright

Family Day Travel:

(NC)—It's no secret that by February, Canadians are ready to trade in their snow boots for flip flops – and it would appear that Orlando is ready to assist. Take a look at the website vistiorlando.com to see dozens of attractions, accommodations and price-points to suit every style of travel, from family-packed adventure to a girls' weekend, or a guys' golf or fishing weekend.

• Family Fun in the Wild: When it comes to experiencing Central Florida nature, airboat tours top the list for seeing alligators, turtles, birds and more throughout nature preserves free of any development or signs of human life. It's 100% pure Florida wilderness at its finest.

The Deal: Get $10 off adult 1-hour tours, $8 off kids' 1-hour tours, $4 off adult half-hour tours and $2 off kids' half-hour tours at Wild Florida through March 31, 2012.

• Girls' Shopping Weekend: Orlando is now the fourth most popular shopping destination in the U.S. thanks to an influx of brand-name outlets, top fashion-designer stores and trendy boutiques. Orlando Premium Outlets on Vineland Avenue and on International Drive collectively offer more than 300 outlet stores and everyday savings of 25%-65%. Travelers are encouraged to bring an extra empty suitcase to help carry home the deals scored.

The Deal: Go to visitorlando.com to print out the Orlando Premium Outlets voucher, redeemable for a VIP Coupon Book filled with hundreds of dollars in added savings. Offer valid through March 31, 2012.

• Guys' Golf Getaway: Home to 176 golf courses, several top instructors and numerous pro players, Orlando was named North America's top golf destination in 2010. Six-time major golf champion, Sir Nick Faldo, shares his knowledge and experience of the game at the Faldo Golf Institute. The ultimate environment for learning and leisure, instruction includes the very techniques that helped Nick succeed on tour.

The Deal: Free lodging in a one-bedroom villa at the Marriott's Grande Vista resort in Orlando for those who participate in a 2- or 3-day golf school. Offer valid through March 31, 2012.

• Theme Park Hopping: SeaWorld has a vast array of live animal shows and attractions for families who love both sea life and exciting rides. Visitors of all ages will find it thrilling to get up close and personal with dolphins, whales, penguins and sharks, while getting a first-hand look at life under the sea. Manta, the park's newest roller coaster, allows guests to encounter numerous species of rays before boarding the manta-shaped train that soars above the park.

The Deal: Buy a SeaWorld Orlando ticket and get Aquatica or Busch Gardens free. Receive 2 parks for the price of one when the second park visit is used within seven days of the first. Valid for visits through April 30, 2012.

More information, including similar Deals Made for Canadians, can be found online at www.visitorlando.com/canada.