By Dalia Colon
If you've seen Everglades National Park in the movies or on TV, you've seen someone buzzing through it on an airboat. It's one Hollywood experience that won't break your vacation budget to share. Get up close to one of the last beautiful, truly wild places on earth, then sample a little of the local fare. And the next time you see that airboat on a screen somewhere, turn to the person next to you and tell them you've actually done that.
Florida Travel: Save Money and Do the Everglades on a Budget
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