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theJ U N E - A U G U S T 2 0 0 5Wherever your next vacation takes you, be certain that good times lie ahead— whether it’s taking part in the activities your resort has planned, or steppingout and discovering the destination. Keep in mind your resort conciergeor activities staff can provide additional information, including pricing andschedules, on programs taking place on-site and off. Tickets and discounts tolocal attractions and area activities are also available and vary by site. Be sureto inquire what is offered at your destination!FLORIDAFairfield Destin Experience a rebirth of beautyalong the Emerald Coast this summer. Bringthe family out June 18 for the Sand-sationalSummer Sand Fest with sandcastle building byone of Florida’s best. • June 21-26 the 3rd AnnualEmerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic takesplace at Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina and in theVillage of Baytowne Wharf with family events,music and entertainment. • The summer heatsup with Picnics in Paradise Summer ConcertSeries Monday evenings at the Market Shops inSandestin, through August 29. • Enjoy ongoingsummer fun at the Baytowne Wharf EventsPlaza with the Seaside Repertory Theater andimprov Sunday evenings 6-7 p.m.; Mini Gras— a family-style Mardi Gras celebration — andBoomin’ Tuesdays, Tuesday nights featuringfireworks over the Village lagoon; WednesdayNight Concert Series from 7-9 p.m.; SunsetCinema, a free family movie under the stars,Thursday nights at 8 p.m.; and Friday NiteFlicks at 8:30 p.m. • Celebrate America’s day ofindependence July 3 and 4 at the Red, White &Baytowne 4th of July Celebration, with an oldfashionedbarbecue on the beach, live music,Photo: Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortThe Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic is becoming a premierevent on the world stage of marlin tournaments.Photo: Daytona Beach Area CVBThe Daytona Beach Bandshell, located next door to OceanWalk Resort, will host a series of concerts this summer.contests and a fireworks spectacular over theVillage lagoon. • The Shrimp Fest at the MarketShops at Sandestin Independence Day weekendpromises music, fun and fireworks at dusk overthe Destin Harbor. • Hear local and nationallyrecognized artists during the Mattie Kelly SummerConcert Series at Kelly Plantation CommunityPark Thursday nights in Destin duringJune. • Kids can enjoy free activities and displaysduring Kid’s Day at Fort Walton Beach LandingJuly 14. Join the fun waiting for you in Destin!Fairfield Daytona BeachSchool’s out and it’s vacationtime at the World’s Most FamousBeach! Visit Main Street June 18 forthe year’s largest blues and jazz partyat Main Street Martini & Music Walk. •Enjoy the live entertainment, food and kidsactivities of Juneteenth Family Festival June19, celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S.,at the Cypress Street Park and Police AthleticLeague Center. • Feel the roar of the enginesas drivers tackle 31-degree track banks beneaththe lights at Daytona International Speedway’sIndependence Day weekend, featuring thethrilling 47th Annual Pepsi 400 NASCARPhoto: ©DisneyThe “happily ever after” tale of Cinderella and PrinceCharming continues in Disney’s new “Cinderellabration.”NEXTEL Cup Series Race on July 2. • Hitthe beach for an old-fashioned Daytona Beach4th of July celebration with fabulous fireworksat the Main Street Pier (viewable from theresort). • Join the Seaside Music Theater fora Broadway-caliber production such as Cats(June 30-August 14). • Catch world-class performances— with entertainment ranging frommusic and dance to comedy — at the FloridaInternational Festival July 15 – 31, featuring theLondon Symphony Orchestra. • Don’t miss the4th Annual Reggae Festival at the Inlet HarborMarina & Restaurant August 13 and 14, withgreat reggae bands and activities like hula hoopand limbo contests. • Throughout the summer,Daytona Beach Bandshell Summer ConcertSeries in Oceanfront Park will feature entertainmentfrom bluegrass to jazz. Where betterto spend those lazy days of summer than inDaytona Beach!Fairfield Orlando Orlando opens its arms forsummer fun as the “HappiestCelebration on Earth”continues at Walt DisneyWorld (celebratingDisneyland’s 50 thanniversary) witha newly openedEpcot thrill ride,Soarin’, andenchantingnew shows. •Newly reopened Cypress Gardens AdventurePark debuts its Splash Park featuring wavepools, fun water slides and children’s area inaddition to 38 thrill rides, botanical gardens8