Vacationers looking for a fun-filled holiday in the sun during the month of September have many choices in the U.S. Florida, the "Sunshine State," provides sunny skies, a wealth of activities and the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The spectacular red rocks of Sedona, Arizona draw tourists year after year, and San Diego in Southern California features world-class attractions along with legendary "perfect" weather.
South Beach is a trendy district located directly on the Atlantic Ocean in south Miami Beach, Florida. Today, the historical district features original art deco hotels that have been painstakingly restored. Some have morphed into upscale restaurants where locals, visitors and the ever-present film crews and models go to see and be seen. Besides the sunny skies, turquoise ocean waters and white sandy beaches, South Beach vacationers will enjoy boutique shopping, nightlife and walking around famous streets like Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue to view the art deco architectural gems.
When many people think of Orlando, Florida, they think of theme parks. The city is home to Universal Studios, which recently added the new attraction Wizarding World of Harry Potter, featuring the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, and butter beer. Disney World presents legendary favorites like Thunder Mountain Railroad, It's a Small World and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger. The Orlando Watersports Complex provides waterskiing and wakeboarding, and world-class golf is available at such courses as Tom Fazio-designed Osprey Ridge. Airboat tours through the Everglades wetlands create a memorable experience viewing alligators, exotic birds and turtles in their natural environment...and more than likely the sun will be shining.
Sunny San Diego, located on the coast in Southern California, is noted for its year-around pleasant weather. Vacationers can enjoy numerous attractions, many of them outdoors. The renowned San Diego Zoo offers a guided bus tour, aerial tram and children's zoo. The zoo paths wind through realistic exhibits featuring more than 4,000 animals. Other San Diego attractions include the USS Midway Museum featuring the Naval aircraft carrier; the Japanese Friendship Garden with its Zen design; and the San Diego Sports Museum located in Balboa Park, featuring 68,000-square-feet of displays including a Hall of Fame.
The geological history of Sedona, Arizona, another place with abundant sunshine, began 500 million years ago when the land alternated between ocean bottom and coastal plains. Over the years, exposed layers of sediment in the Schnebly Hill formation sandstone produced the spectacular vistas of red rocks that mark Sedona with distinction. The city is known for world-class hotels, resorts and bed and breakfasts, and visitors can enjoy cultural opportunities like the Sedona Arts Center and Performing Arts Center. The city's Parks and Recreation Department preserves open space. The Jack Malmgren Skate Park on Posse Grounds is across from basketball courts and softball fields, and visitors enjoy hiking and biking on trails that wind through dramatic red rock areas.
