If you are in that vacation mood, one of these events might just tip you over the edge. I love to time my vacations with local events that I can attend. Vacations need to be more than just a week of not working. They can be an enriching experience that opens your minds to new thoughts, ideas and can possibly change your outlook altogether. When was the last vacation that you remember coming back a different person?

Some of these events might just be that thing for you. We are listing only a few here. But trust me, you can find fun events in almost any corner of Florida at almost any time of the year. With summer approaching, this is an especially great time to plan a trip.

Events in March

Daytona Beach Bike Week -Daytona Beach, Florida

A tradition since January 24, 1937 – marked by the inaugural running of the Daytona 200 – Bike Week has become a 10-day festival that takes place throughout Daytona Beach and Volusia County. Hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts now enjoy hundreds of events annually.

Florida Film Festival - Orlando, Florida: The Oscars just got done. Slumdog Millionaire captured America's hearts. What's it gonna be in 2009? Relax to the latest movie hits at the Florida Film Festival. Cutting-edge American independent and international film paired with fine cuisine and wine will take a bow at the 18th annual Florida Film Festival, March 27 through April 5, 2009. If you and your family are into movies, this could be a perfect evening event during your vacation.

Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City, Florida (near Tampa and Orlando): The Florida Strawberry Festival® takes place in beautiful Plant City, Florida, the "Winter Strawberry Capital of the World", just minutes from Tampa and Orlando on Interstate-4. If you are a connoisseur of food and wine or natural fruits, this might be the one for you. Florida citrus fruits are famous around the world. You will taste the best strawberries you've had in your life!

There are many more events in Florida this March and April. Check them out at the Annual Calendar here – http://goflorida.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/a/events_fests.htm.

Get one of Florida's famous vacation rentals and relax at these events. I am almost tempted to make a reservation myself. Hey, writing about all this fun stuff and not getting to do all of it is not easy ..