Tampa - Event

Follow the signposts for "fun" and you'll probably end up in Tampa Bay's Busch Gardens. It's a park that epitomises the claim that everything is done on a much grander scale in the US of A.

A much more attractive proposition than its presidential namesake, the Busch Gardens offers visitors unadulterated entertainment. From the water rush of the Congo River Rapids to the 360º spin and 60ft drop of the Scorpion rollercoaster, these attractions are not for anyone who prefers their motion to be kept to a minimum.

The park also offers visitors the chance to admire animals from all over the world. Crocodiles, baboons, meerkats and vultures are a selection of the creatures in the Edge of Africa section, while the three aviaries should keep all ornithologists happy. For many though the highlight will undoubtedly be the Rhino Rally, a jeep journey that is essentially Jurassic Park without the dinosaurs.