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St Augustine KOA 14 DAYS/1000 MILES Driving time: 20 hours (1.5 hrs per day average) Ocala Wildwood KOA MOTORHOME ITINERARY Apalachee Day 11 About 140 miles south brings you Bay Titusville KOA Orlando to the tropical KOA of Pine Island, west of Renting a motorhome is becoming more and Cape Canaveral KOA tours This itinerary can be booked to start/end Fort Myers. There are two clubhouses, a large more popular with holidaymakers around the in or Orlando – we will simply South West Fort Summit KOA heated pool, tennis courts – and a free shuttle world and the world’s number one, There are so many variables on where you could travel in North America depending on your personal choice of re-arrange the campground bookings to to nearby beaches and attractions. Don’t miss Tampa the local seafood! Cruise America, always recommends KOA - destination and routing. That is the beauty of a motorhome holiday; you go where you want, when you want to, fit. This tour is available year-round. St. Petersburg / Clewiston / Madeira Beach KOA Okeechobee KOA and stay for as long or short a time as you like. Days 12/13 87 miles further south and Kampgrounds of America - with confidence. Lake West Palm Beach / two nights of total relaxation at the Day 1 On arrival into Miami, make your way Okeechobee However, on several occasions we have been asked to make some suggestions of what visitors might do and Lion Country Safari KOA Naples/Marco Island KOA. White You will find motorhome rental information in most to the airport area hotel you have booked and Ft. Myers see on their travels. So here are some suggested itineraries; each currently starts and ends in the city shown in Pine Island KOA sandy Gulf beaches on one side tour operators’ brochures as well as at the back of this enjoy a relaxing overnight stay. bold type, but each can be amended to start in the other cities mentioned below: Hollywood and the vast wilderness of the brochure. But, if you have any outstanding questions, Day 2 Call Cruise America first thing to Naples/Marco Island KOA Miami Everglades on the other; plus you should find them answered on arrange the time for motorhome collection. the elegance of Naples right Everglades NP www.cruiseamerica.org.uk. Unless you have pre-purchased the ‘Early Bird’ outside the gates. Take a dip in Page 3 The Other Side of Florida 14 days/1000 miles from Cape Sable the tropical pool, rent a canoe With around 500 campgrounds located in North America, Miami or Orlando departure special, you will make your own way by taxi to the rental office this afternoon. and float into the Gulf of Mexico from KOA’s KOA is the largest system of campgrounds worldwide. Page 4 The Northeast Border Crossing 21 days/2600 miles from Boston, New York, Once you have your motorhome, get yourself own dock, or take a guided boat tour – a Eight Major Cities and More Washington DC, Montréal or Toronto on to the Florida Turnpike and head north – Day 8 Driving a little further today – great way to see the local sights. Why not you are on your way to stay at West Palm 95 miles in fact to St Augustine KOA sign on for a memorable guided tour through campground on Anastasia Island. You are the Everglades, or maybe to look for Page 5 The Northwest 20 days/3000 miles from Seattle Beach/Lion Country Safari KOA, just 79 miles away near West Palm Beach on well positioned to explore, particularly as manatees and other wildlife with the Briggs Mountains & Glaciers or Portland, Oregon Florida’s east coast. there is a daily shuttle to the downtown Nature Center? On your last full day make the historic district. Alternatively you can take the most of it with a memorable adventure and a Page 6 Attractions of the West 17 days/2500 miles from Los Angeles, Day 3 Ever wake up to the shriek of a 0.75 mile walk to the Atlantic Ocean or enjoy great last night supper. San Francisco or Las Vegas gibbon or the roar of a lion? This KOA sidles the on-site facilities such as the swimming right up to the famous wildlife park where pool, fishing pool and paddleboats. Page 7 The Real America 15 days/2500 miles from Denver lions, elephants and more than 1,000 other The US Rockies or Salt Lake City animals roam free. There is a thrilling 4-mile Day 9 Take the scenic route west today Days 4/5/6 After an early-morning swim, you through the Ocala National Forest and horse As well as allowing individual motorhomes to plug in Page 8 Western Canada 10 days/1441 miles from Vancouver will no doubt be itching to get away to the land country, with its lush pastures and towering to electricity, hook up to mains water and use main of Mickey Mouse and his pals – Disneyworld. trees and the opportunity to tour one of over drainage facilities, most KOA’s feature hot showers and Page 9 Basic details of two more tours. A music-themed tour departing from Chicago or Toronto and a Check in to the South West Fort Summit 500 thoroughbred horse farms to see how KOA campground and then visit the theme horseracing stars are raised. Ideally located laundry facilities, convenience stores, swimming pools South-western USA tour from Phoenix or Albuquerque. Fuller details are available on request. and even access to the internet. park of choice – , EPCOT, south of Ocala is Wildwood KOA. Due west Animal Kingdom…SeaWorld…these and is Crystal River and Homosassa Springs Naples/Marco Island KOA For more than 40 years KOA has been offering the The total cost with tax, but excluding motorhome rental, for all of the campground stays featured in the above many more attractions are available. There is a Wildlife State Park; locally canoeing, hiking perfect, convenient getaway and while each KOA may tours are shown on the enclosed price sheet. daily shuttle to/from Disney. When you return and airboat rides. Or just relax and enjoy the Day 14 This is the day you must return the to the ‘campfire’ you can recount the thrills of fabulous pool and hot tub. home-on-wheels and we hope you have offer beautiful scenery and activities based in their We can vary any of these tours if you wish to stay longer at any campground, add in another Lion Country locality, they all share the same KOA promise: the the day to new and old friends. enjoyed your circular tour, seeing more of destination or even miss one out. Each amended tour would, of course, be individually priced. Day 10 Off to the waterfront paradise of Florida than just Mickey Mouse! The drive is opportunity to spend quality time with family and drive through the park as well as amusements Day 7 A day in space! Leaving Orlando the St Petersburg/ Madeira Beach KOA. 104 miles back to Cruise America in Miami friends in a safe, clean and best of all, fun campground and rides to be enjoyed. When you have behind, head east for Kennedy Space Center, It is about a three-hour drive (138 miles) and it will take you just over two hours. You environment. Motorhome information enjoyed your fill of animal excitement, jump just 60 miles away, where the US Astronaut to this mangrove-lined bayou alive with may need to be leaving between 8:30am and aboard for your 67-mile drive to tonight’s Hall of Fame celebrates space pioneers, lets dolphins, herons, egrets and flamingoes, As North America’s camping leader, only KOA offers 9am to be back by 11am; but if you have the campground – the Clewiston/Lake you climb aboard a full-scale shuttle replica 2 miles from the white sand beaches of the ‘Early Bird’ option, then you have a much advance reservations, clean restrooms, playgrounds Page 10/11 Affordable, flexible freedom Okeechobee KOA. and sample g-force conditions. After these Gulf of Mexico. Go to the beach or enjoy more relaxing last day. and pools, and a variety of accommodations from tent thrills, make your way the short distance fishing from the dock, three hot tubs, an sites and level motorhome sites to exclusive cabins and (16 miles) to the Titusville KOA, in the outsize pool, 8 shuffleboard courts and lodges. In fact, for millions of campers, the KOA name Frequently asked questions nearby town of Mims. cycling at this full-service resort. has come to mean home-away-from-home. While you may not notice all the other things that Q If we rent a motorhome where do we stay overnight? Q Do KOA campgrounds have sites for tents? distinguish KOA – a well-lit laundry area, 24-hour accessible public phones and the campground store’s A At any one of over 16,000 campgrounds in A Yes they do and tent-camping prices for the tours popular supply of tasty food – KOA’s Quality Assurance North America. For known quality assurance, and are on the enclosed price-list. At many KOA inspectors sure do! They are sticklers for detail, the ability to easily pre-book, of course we campgrounds you will also find Kamping Kabins checking on everything from a shady bench at the recommend KOA. and prices for the tours using these are also on the price-list. playground to sewer hook-ups in the motorhome sites. Q If I prefer to do my own route plan instead of It’s part of a 675-point inspection conducted at least pre-booking a tour, how much does it cost to stay Q How do I make individual bookings? once a year at every KOA. at KOA Kampgrounds? A You can do this on line at www.koa.com. These super sleuths take a close look at the extra A Several KOA’s are corporately owned but many are Alternatively, if you prefer to speak with someone amenities and features that KOA’s are known for. individually owned and operated. Therefore, the personally, KOA has a UK Tour Department that Inspectors are trusted advisers to campground owners. prices vary depending on location and the time of would be happy to assist with reservations, Many times, campers’ suggestions translate into new year you will be travelling. itineraries and information about KOA Kampgrounds. We do recommend advance booking amenities. For instance, as more travellers wanted Q How do I get a listing of all KOA Kampgrounds? access to their email while on the road, KOA responded during the summer season or holiday weekends. A A copy of our Annual Directory is free; all we by adding internet access in laundry rooms, recreation Q Do National Parks have camp sites? rooms and other areas. charge you is a postage and handling fee. You can order one in the UK by calling 08705 143607. A Yes and the cost can be cheaper. But they don’t Travellers can be assured that if a campground bears A KOA Directory may be provided by your normally provide hook-ups to water, electricity the KOA name, it bears the KOA reputation for excellence. tour operator. and drainage.

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