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Florida Day Trips
While you’re on vacation in one of Florida’s major airport and attraction hubs, why not try a day trip off the beaten path?
Tags: Pensacola, Seaside, Tallahassee, Amelia_Island, Fernandina_Beach, St_Augustine, Ormond_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Charlotte_Harbor, Anna_Maria_Island, Key_West, Naples, Sebastian, Key_Largo,
Favorite Florida Beaches
Since the sheer number of stunning shores in Florida can be a bit overwhelming (unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to visit them all), we’ve made a list of some favorite Florida beaches according to interest.
Tags: beaches, family, surfing, romance, Hollywood, Panama_City_Beach, Siesta_Key, Venice, Key_West, Pensacola, Sebastian, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Ormond_Beach, Jacksonville_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Fort_Lauderdale, Miami_Beach, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
Space Coast
With its nature preserves, prairies and wetlands, the Space Coast is a haven for wildlife.
Tags: Orlando, surfing, Sebastian, Melbourne, Kennedy_Space_Center, Merritt_Island, Titusville, wildlife, sightseeing, sports, outdoors_and_nature, beaches,
Central East Florida Overview
Long a haven for bikers and spring breakers, the Central East region has reinvented itself as a family destination with kid-friendly attractions, beaches and restaurants, as well as upscale resorts, boutiques and spas for adults.
Tags: Cape_Canaveral, Cocoa_Beach, Melbourne, Daytona_Beach, DeLand, Fort_Pierce, Jensen_Beach, Merritt_Island, New_Smyrna_Beach, Ormond_Beach, Port_St_Lucie, Sebastian, Stuart, Vero_Beach, Titusville,
Been There, Haven't Done That!
You've seen the theme parks, the big cities and the major attractions. Now it's time to go off the beaten path. On your next Florida excursion, plan for some extra travel time to visit these offbeat, quirky roadside attractions.
Tags: dining, museums, history, historical_sites, outdoors_and_nature, parks, culture, Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Fort_Walton_Beach, Marianna, Milton, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Santa_Rosa_Beach, water_sports, Cross_Creek, Gainesville, Madison, Suwannee, Tallahassee, White_Springs, Steinhatchee, Amelia_Island, beaches, Flagler_Beach, Jacksonville, Palatka, St_Augustine, Crystal_River, St_Petersburg, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Kissimmee, Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Winter_Park, Hobe_Sound, Okeechobee, Ponce_Inlet, Sebastian, Stuart, Titusville, kayaking, Vero_Beach, Bradenton, Clewiston, Punta_Gorda, Coral_Gables, Delray_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Florida_Keys, Miami, Key_West, Homestead, Palm_Beach, Marathon, been_there_havent_done_that, Monticello, downtowns_and_small_towns, resident,
Florida Beach Camping Guide
Whichever camping rig you bring, you'll find a beach campground to accommodate you, and many will even accommodate your pet. Most campgrounds offer sites that are ADA accessible.
Tags: beaches, camping, Florida_Keys, Key_West, Sebastian, Cape_Canaveral, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, St_George_Island, Grayton_Beach,
Sea Turtles, Surfboards and Sky Rockets
The only sign of civilization you'll spy from this protected dunes-edged beach is a launch pad off in the distance.
Tags: Sebastian, Melbourne, Cocoa_Beach, beaches, Cape_Canaveral, Titusville,
Florida's Shoreline Treasures
If you’ve got gold fever in your heart – and so many of those with an adventurous heart do! – plan on spending an extra day or two on your next vacation looking for real Spanish treasure.
Tags: Vero_Beach, beaches, Sebastian, Melbourne, museums, Fort_Pierce,
Fantasy Islands
It's a place where nothing is too extravagant when it comes to wowing your partner. As the Resort reminds, "all you have to do is ask."
Tags: Amelia_Island, Anna_Maria_Island, Clearwater, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Marco_Island, Miami, Palm_Coast, Panama_City_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Sebastian, parks, romance, beaches, spas, resorts, St_George_Island, weddings,
Insider Tips to Florida's Beaches
And lest we forget, it's beautiful! It continually makes several of America's Top 10 lists of best beaches based on sand, water quality and facilities.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Grayton_Beach, Key_West, Naples, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, beaches, shelling, water_sports, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, family, wildlife, surfing, sunsets, New_Smyrna_Beach, Daytona_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, birding, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, equestrian, Sanibel_Island, Hollywood,
Beaches 101
Seekers of relaxation and tranquility go to Dunedin's state-protected Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island for a serene visit with nature.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Anna_Maria_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Cape_San_Blas, Captiva_Island, Cedar_Key, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Dunedin, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Myers, Fort_Walton_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Grayton_Beach, Key_Largo, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Naples, Navarre, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Sanibel_Island, Sebastian, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, beaches, parks, camping, sightseeing, Honeymoon_Island, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
Walk on the Wild Side
The grand sight of a whale splashing in the water is not usually associated with Florida. But northern right whales choose our northeastern coastal waters, almost exclusively, to give birth in winter months. They are among the most endangered species of large mammals in the world.
Tags: Big_Pine_Key, Crystal_River, Marco_Island, Naples, Orlando, Oviedo, Pensacola, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Sebastian, Tallahassee, Titusville, Vero_Beach, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife, manatees, dolphins, Everglades_National_Park, Florida_Keys,
Turtle Watch
All Florida beaches are potential nesting sites, but the greatest concentration of loggerhead nesting turtles lies on the east coast between the Canaveral National Seashore (Titusville) and Fort Lauderdale.
Tags: Boca_Raton, Fort_Lauderdale, Jensen_Beach, Melbourne, Naples, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Sebastian, Titusville, Vero_Beach, outdoors_and_nature, tours, beaches, sealife, Dania_Beach,
Florida Romance
The front desk operator greeted us with a smile and warm chocolate chip cookies before ushering us to a suite with a view of the private, white-sand beach below.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fernandina_Beach, Sebastian, Vero_Beach, romance, resorts, hotels, Fort_Pierce,
Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Highway
Located on more than 6,000-acres of the Canaveral National Seashore, this world-class facility is known not only for its advancement of space exploration, but also for its dedication to preserving the natural environment and providing a home for thousands of native wildlife species.
Tags: Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Merritt_Island, Sebastian, driving_tours, Scenic_Highway, Titusville, outdoors_and_nature, Melbourne,
Kayak Adventures
We bank on a sandy beach and take photos of an eagle flying overhead. There are no other humans in sight. It is as if we are discovering the new world.
Tags: Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, New_Smyrna_Beach, Sebastian, Titusville, kayaking, outdoors_and_nature, wildlife,
More Than a Museum
The history of fishing in these parts is fleshed out with nets and scales - and a rowboat with a set of oars that symbolize the work ethic of early fishermen.
Tags: Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Sebastian, Titusville, museums,
City Profile: Sebastian
Sebastian is a lovely showcase of "Old Florida" - a great getaway for those seeking total relaxation while learning to appreciate Florida's natural wonderlands.
Tags: Sebastian,
City Profile: Vero Beach
For sports buffs there are challenging courses for every level of play, tennis on riverside courts or in a serene park setting.
Tags: Sebastian, Vero_Beach,
Birding in Northeast Florida
Belted kingfishers, brown pelicans, double-crested cormorants and a variety of herons and egrets live in nearby marshes and are regularly spotted.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fernandina_Beach, Melbourne, Merritt_Island, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, Sebastian, Tallahassee, Titusville, Vero_Beach, birding, wildlife, parks, driving_tours,
Fort Pierce/Vero Beach Area Beaches
The park features lifeguards and a river boardwalk on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard leading to the Indian River.
Tags: Jensen_Beach, Jupiter, Sebastian, Stuart, Vero_Beach, beaches, disabilities_travel, Fort_Pierce,
Snook Around Sebastian Inlet and the East Coast
Located about 35 miles south of Port Canaveral on Florida's east coast, Sebastian Inlet - day in and day out, year after year - probably yields more huge snook than anywhere else in the world.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Cape_Canaveral, Daytona_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Palm_Beach, Sebastian, Stuart, West_Palm_Beach, fishing, St_Augustine, Fort_Pierce, Okeechobee, Melbourne,
Saltwater Fishing
It's deep, it's blue, and it's full of large game fish that can turn the shape of a rod into a pretzel. Here lurk awesome battlers such as blue marlin, wahoo, sailfish, dolphin, kingfish, swordfish, yellowfin and blackfin tuna, and sharks longer than the width of some boats.
Tags: Charlotte_Harbor, Miami, Pensacola, Sebastian, Tampa, fishing, piers, boating, outdoors_and_nature, beaches,
Surfing Schools
Look for a school that teaches with longboards because they are easier to ride, and as a result, you will be more likely to stand up faster.
Tags: Cocoa, Cocoa_Beach, Miami, Sebastian, Vero_Beach, surfing, Jupiter,
Fort Pierce/Vero Beach Area
The Treasure Coast is one of Florida's least commercial, most affordable, least touted shorelines.
Tags: Jensen_Beach, Sebastian, Stuart, Vero_Beach,
Wildlife Calendar
Nowhere else can you see reclusive alligators, playful manatees and beautifully plumed water birds all in a single day.
Tags: Big_Pine_Key, Crystal_River, Gainesville, Key_Largo, Marco_Island, Melbourne, Merritt_Island, Navarre, Orlando, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Sebastian, Titusville, outdoors_and_nature, kayaking, hiking, canoeing, wildlife, parks, Everglades_National_Park, dolphins, Florida_Keys, manatees,
Best Beaches For...
The grains are so fine, so white that you'll feel you are on packed sugar.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Daytona_Beach, Estero, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Key_West, Melbourne, Naples, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, parks, shelling, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, water_sports, beaches,
Florida's Best Surf Spots
Florida's Gulf coast doesn't offer the surf of the state's Atlantic coast, but all winter, you'll find surfers lined up at the best breaks from St. Petersburg to Venice Inlet and all across the northwest.
Tags: Bradenton, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, Flagler_Beach, Fort_Walton_Beach, Jacksonville, Palm_Beach, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Ponce_Inlet, Sarasota, Sebastian, Venice, New_Smyrna_Beach, St_Augustine, surfing,
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