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Florida Vacation & Travel Guide

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

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Choosing A Destination

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Planning a great vacation starts with choosing the perfect destination — one that each member of the family can enjoy.

Beach Destinations If life is a beach, then Florida is where to live it! Here you'll find Florida's finest pristine white sand beaches and those left the way nature made them along some of the most interesting coastline in America.

Day Trips These popular destinations make perfect day trips. They're not too far from the major attractions, and often you can make the trip on just one tank of gas.

Popular Destinations

  • Disney World - Information on everything Disney including resorts, shopping and theme parks!
  • Daytona Beach/East Coast - The Atlantic coast of Florida boasts many top rated beaches, is home to the nation's space program, and port to many major cruise lines.
  • Florida Keys - Visitor resources and information on the Florida Keys including the islands Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Key West.
  • Florida Panhandle - This Northwest and North Central Florida Region boasts some of the top rated Gulf beaches as well as natural areas that provide for a variety of activities.
  • Miami/South Florida - Vacation with celebs in trendy, sophisticated surroundings.
  • Orlando/Central Florida - One of Florida's most popular destinations with major attractions, hotels and themed dining.
  • Tampa/West Coast - The Gulf Coast of Florida boasts many top-ranked beaches and some of the best shelling areas in the world.

Now it's time to choose your travel arrangements.

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