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Walt Disney World   Orlando

Walt Disney World, Orlando

 117 Reviews  For a 4 year old, meeting a favorite character is Very important. Most Disney World cast members have good training and can handle this (complicated, to say the least) job; but I had a sad experience... 

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Drive To   Key West

Drive To, Key West

 9 Reviews  The ride from Miami to Key West might take you around 4 hours, from which 3 hours are crossing the florida keys with amazing blue water below the bridge you are riding. A trip to do with day light if... 

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Beaches/South Beach/Art Deco District   Miami

Beaches/South Beach/Art Deco District, Miami

 67 Reviews  South Beach is generally referred as "America's Riviera" because of its long and wide white sandy beaches, its historic art deco buildings, its multicultural atmosphere and restaurants. You don’t feel... 

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The Beach   Fort Lauderdale

The Beach, Fort Lauderdale

 20 Reviews  A great place to let your inhibitions go. Walking down the beach in nothing but a thong or g-string swimsuit is the life and is quite regular. From time to time you will see topless girls soaking in... 

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Beach   Tampa

Beach, Tampa

 5 Reviews  From downtown Tampa, the big beach towns of Clearwater Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Bellaire Beach, Reddington Shores, Fort Desoto Park, and others. Fort DeSoto Park beach was named... 

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Old City   Saint Augustine

Old City, Saint Augustine

 13 Reviews  It really is impossible to see all St. Aug has to offer in a day or two. If that is all the time you are able to visit then plan a return visit... the city will definately call you back! The months... 

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Downtown Riverfront/Jacksonville Landing   Jacksonville

Downtown Riverfront/Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville

 7 Reviews  Coming to Jacksonville don't get over excited about "The Landing", come see a concert at the Florida Theatre...Primo!!! Tony Bennett decide to do his concert acapella after entering the venue, enough... 

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The Beach   Fort Myers Beach

The Beach, Fort Myers Beach

 6 Reviews  There really is not dunes to speak of here but they do have dune grass that helps to protect the beaches so please obey the law. This does help and maybe our grandkids can enjoy the beach when they... 

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The Beach   Naples

The Beach, Naples

 12 Reviews  I only lived here for about 3 months with my father. While I was down there however there was one thing i noticed. It rained, everyday. Not just a little dirzzle but huge thunderstorm kind of rain.... 

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Beach Activities   Sanibel Island

Beach Activities, Sanibel Island

 17 Reviews  Algiers Beach -Algiers Lane Sanibel Bowman's Beach -Bowman Beach Road Sanibel Lighthouse Park Beach -Periwinkle Way Sanibel Tarpon Bay Road Beach -Tarpon Bay Road Sanibel i use this site to find... 

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Fishing   Marathon

Fishing, Marathon

 3 Reviews  There are various locations, usually marinas, where you can get a Florida fishing license. You will need this not only for fishing, but if you plan to collect any coral species or invertebrates. Don't... 

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Road Trip   Florida Keys

Road Trip, Florida Keys

 13 Reviews  fly into miami then traval down to the keys, you can take the florida turnpike down to florida city then at little further to Homestead, we normally stop here for a couple of days , in the fairway... 

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Thomas Edison's Winter Home   Fort Myers

Thomas Edison's Winter Home, Fort Myers

 6 Reviews  The Edison House is now owned by the city of Ft. Myers, and they do an excellent job of keeping it well maintained. It's located right next door to the summer house of Henry Ford, who was a close... 

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Universal Studios   Orlando

Universal Studios, Orlando

 17 Reviews  CityWalk is one of the best entertainment options. Built to compete with Downtown Disney in the 'nightlife arena. Disney seems to be for families while Universal caters to everybody else. The... 

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Essential KW   Key West

Essential KW, Key West

 20 Reviews  One of the most interesting ways to see Key West is from above. You can climb the lighthouse (photo 2) or to the top of another tall building such as the parking garage downtown (photo 3), or East... 

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Down Town   Miami

Down Town, Miami

 19 Reviews  Miami is called the "City of Change" and you can see why in its downtown area… it’s full of contrasts… little houses and shops and tall modernistic glass skyscrapers... the very same sight you have... 

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The River Walk   Fort Lauderdale

The River Walk, Fort Lauderdale

 3 Reviews  Winding its way through downtown Fort Lauderdale, Riverwalk Park is the location for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Museum of Discovery and Science, and the Opera House among other... 

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University of Tampa   Tampa

University of Tampa, Tampa

 5 Reviews  University of Tampa is located on the Hillsborough River just across from downtown Tampa's Central Business District. UT has nearly 6,000 students who are able to graduate with degrees in about 100... 

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Beaches or Waterfront   Saint Augustine

Beaches or Waterfront, Saint Augustine

 3 Reviews  Take A1A North to Ponte Vedra Beach and visit my Mom and dad. On the beach you can find sharks teeth by the cup full. well, maybe the teaspoon full! The beach in Ponte Vedra Beach is mostly ground up... 

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Flowers, Trees and Wetland Plants   Jacksonville

Flowers, Trees and Wetland Plants, Jacksonville

 6 Reviews  If you're visiting in late April and May it could be the jasmine vines with their tiny fragrant flowers in full bloom. Then again, it could also be the ligustrum hedges that also bloom at this time,... 

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Shopping on Third Street   Naples

Shopping on Third Street, Naples

 1 Review  See Third Street, which is another shopping hotspot. With stores on a smaller scale but far more upmarket than those on Fifth Avenue, some very trendy and stylish people visit here. Indeed, after a... 

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J.N. Ding Darling Refuge   Sanibel Island

J.N. Ding Darling Refuge, Sanibel Island

 1 Review  Okay, so maybe I'm crazy, but I managed to visit Universal Studios Islands of Adventures and the Everglades in the three days we had in Sanibel. We also visited the J Ding Wild life refuge that is... 

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Seven Mile Bridge   Marathon

Seven Mile Bridge, Marathon

 4 Reviews  The old 7 mile bridge was quite narrow. I didn't realize how narrow it was until I saw it again. It is only possible to access the ends of the bridge from the Fleming Key end to Pigeon Key, and then... 

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Sunsets   Florida Keys

Sunsets, Florida Keys

 2 Reviews  Key West is justifiably famous for it’s amazing sunsets and there are many vantage points all along the 126 mile length of US 1 from which to enjoy the onset of evening. Driving to Key West, one of... 

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Various Places to Check Out   Fort Myers

Various Places to Check Out, Fort Myers

 2 Reviews  There is a nice Welcome Center at the Shell Factory. If you need any information about things to do or places to eat, the Welcome center is the place to go. What ever you need to know, they have the... 

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There are so many great things...

by jules_rules

There are so many great things to do and see in Florida. If it's your first time visiting, do the tourist things: Disney World, Bush Gardens, Sea World, ect..If you're going for the second or more time, take some time on the beachs, do some deep sea fishing, go orange picking..There's so much do to, you can't get it all in in one trip. Have fun. Orange picking is the greatest experince. You get to pick your own food. As boring as might think it would be for the kids, they'll love it.

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This is a 'Pin Trading Strap',...

by Martin_S.

This is a 'Pin Trading Strap', with pins.You can purchase a strap and then add all sorts of collectors pins. They run in price from $3 to $15.The fun part is that you can find lots of other people who collect and are willing to trade. Also there are people who work there who will trade you for your pins also.

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You have to go to Universal...

by denise_roach

You have to go to Universal Studios, it was the most fun I ever had. There you learn alittle about how some of the movies were made, and even go through adventures that make you feel like your in the movie.i would say Back To The Future was my favourte. This is a great place for the family. I missed the warm sunny weather, it never even rained the whole week I was there.Swimming in the Ocean was really nice and tanning on the beach.

Robin815's General Tip

by Robin815

I love sunbathing. We rented mopeds $30.00 for the whole day and rode around the Island. It is small enough to see everything, you won't miss a thing. It is very fun, laid back and lots of drinking going on.Don't miss the Sunset!

My tip is: take it easy! I...

by TiCompa

My tip is: take it easy! I visited all the great parks in Orlando, but took my time. That way, you get to see it all, even the small details...I liked Islands of Adventure very much, as it had just been opened. Also, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay was very nice and MGM is the best Disney park. Florida is one big playground....you'll love it or you'll hate it! It has beautiful weather and it is one big, enchanting world....Don't forget to visit the Everglades! I went there, but regret the fact that my stay at the Everglades was too short....

When visiting Florida you must...

by jools

When visiting Florida you must take a ride on Hana Barba at Universal Studios for a virtual flight that's histerical. Florida is where I was proposed to in a cool mexican restaurant call Chillies. A starter called Awesome Blossom is quite a sight accompanied but frozen glasses of bud during happy hour helped me make a positive decision.

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Visit Florida beaches and...

by krisssy34

Visit Florida beaches and piers they are the best sometimes you can see dolphins sometimes you can see sharks... I grew up here in florida so all my memorys are fond ones.;o)even when it to hot to move...

the whole disney experience is...

by tripster

the whole disney experience is really amazing. they do a nice job of keeping true to their motto 'the happiest place on earth.' we loved the animal kingdom at disney. the 3D movie inside the central tree was a surprising delight.

margaretvn's General Tip

by margaretvn

I can remember the excitement of sitting with a supply of eats and cool drinks waiting for the launch of Atlantis is 1989. The whole atmosphere of the large group that gathered was so special. The only thing was after waiting all day the launch was cancelled because a cloud drifted over not in Florida but far away. Then later we heard about the earthquake in S.F.

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Go visit one of the beaches. ...

by Ky_Happy_Dad

Go visit one of the beaches. People go to Florida for the sunshine. In my opinion the best beaches for families with young children are in the Panhandle and on the west coast. We spent several days at Anna Maria Island South of Tampa Bay. The water on the gulf coast was much calmer than the beaches on the east coast. Anna Maria Island is perfect for an old fashioned family vacation. I especially loved walking on the beach at sunset as the sun melts into the west. The island still has a small community flavor with small, mostly independent motels or private houses that can be rented. Southern Living magazine described Anna Maria Island as like going back in time to the 1950s before things became too crowded and commercialized.

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Top 3 Hotels in Florida

Homewood Suites Orlando-UCF Area  Orlando

 2 Reviews and 98 Opinions  Everything is great except the fact that the night person NEVER answers the phone. All I wanted was... 

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Ocean Key Resort  Key West

 4 Reviews and 660 Opinions  Stayed in an Ocean front room and was awaken early every morning by the intoxicated homeless... 

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Sonesta Hotel & Suites Coconut Grove Miami  Miami

 2 Reviews and 424 Opinions  Staying at this hotel is the best location in Miami. It is in the middle of the Coconut Grove scene... 

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