Coral Reef Inn & Condo Suites, Alameda

Advantages: Such an unforgettable experience
Disadvantages: Cost (well not when parents pay!)

...The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was established in 1975 and is the world's largest marine protected area in the world. It is approximately 2,300 kilometres long, running from just north of Bundaberg to the tip of the Cape York Peninsula. A lot of people think that the Great Barrier Reef is one massive reef in the middle of the ocean. It is actually made up of over 2,700 coral reefs! The Reef is also quite a young reef compared to many other is the world at around 500,000 years old. The GBF is home to such classes as corals, anemones and sea pens and has waters ranging in temperatures from 18 - 33 °C. The individual corals range from 3 - 56 mm in diameter or height; while colony size varies from 75 mm -1500 mm (1.5 m) in width, height or length. They're massive really! The animals that live among the reef are spectacular... Read review

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Advantages: You get to see the Great Barrier Reef
Disadvantages: All this tour company want is your money

...4 in our group but I think some had 6 people in it. You were told different facts about the reef and shown some different species and fish. It was very interesting and definitely worth while if you are nervous at being in the water, also if you are a nervous swimmer, as you don't have to swim at all.  Adventure Marine Snorkel Safari ($35 per adult and $25 per child) - This tour took you to an area that is outside the boundaries. You can only go here with a guide. It is strictly for people who are experienced at snorkelling and know what they are doing. You are promised that you will see more variety of fish and coral as there are fewer people and the area is different.  You can do introduction Scuba Diving, there is 2 available. The first dive costs $80 per adult or child. The second costs an additional $50 per adult... Read review

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Advantages: free shuttle bus to all the theme parks
Disadvantages: none

...when we were here in 2004 of april we had ensure that we were reserved for the exclusive use of our paying guests as there were installed security gates at all entrances and require all guests over the age of 4 years old to wear Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn wristbands at all times. this was so the receptionist knew who you were we slept in a one beddroom suite were there were a king size bed and a 25" TV Combination vanity/work station Safe and Iron and ironing board and there were also a kitchen with Full-size refrigerator and Stovetop range Microwave Dishwasher Coffee maker the nick family suites were near Epcot 2 miles and Walt Disney World Sports Complex 3.5 miles and Disney's MGM Studios 5 miles and Animal Kingdom 5.5 miles and Magic Kingdom 6 miles and Sea World Orlando 6 miles and Orlando Convention Center 8... Read review

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