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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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go to DisneyWorld, of course! ...

by kahiwa

go to DisneyWorld, of course! We stayed in Kissimmee, a strip of motels and restaurants. Don't forget to visit the attractions, shops and restaurants in Orlando and Kissimmee. It's the happiest place on earth!

Nice weather during the...

by youngstarpd

Nice weather during the winter!!!!!! Orlando = So much themeparks, Funcapitol of the World as the say.Daytona Beach = This beach is great, only the road on the beach is something you just have too see. Daytona Speedway = World famous racetrack. Kennedy Space Centre = If you want to know something about the US it's spaceprogram? You must visited this....Key West = Tropicale paradise. Great little island. Specially the road / bridges to get there are a unique drive. On the on side the green water of the atlantic and on the other side the blue water of the Gulf of Mexico.Everglades = Take a ride with a airboot. Just like they did in Maimi Vice (TV serie in the 80's) This one is a unique experince you just have to see for yourself

Orlando (Disney world with...

by youngstarpd

Orlando (Disney world with Magic Kingdom, Epcot Centre, Animal Kingdom. Universale studio's Florida, Seaworld)Tampa + St. Petersburg (Bushgardens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ybor City)Fort Meyers + Naples (great beaches and local attractions)Everglades (The swampy nationale park)Key West (Great tropicale atmosphere)Daytona (speedway racing track and it beach)Kennedy space centre (The NASA hometown) There is so much too see?Just see above

you must first understand that...

by GILON23

you must first understand that its not like taking a tour in nature its just like a nice resortwhere you can try all kinds of things from adventure sports to visiting in a nature reserve but its all more artificial cause its america after all. moon beach party ,sisco video on the beach ,the beach ,the babes ,wild night life

visit the amusement parks in...

by JLT

visit the amusement parks in Orlando. Disneyland, of course, but also Bush Gardens, Sea World and Universal studios... the road going from Miami to Key West is really magnificent ! A part of it is just a bridge from which you can admire the extraordinary colour of the sea. If you go to Florida, don't miss the Keys !

DO DISNEY!!I know everyone...

by kitten.purr

DO DISNEY!!I know everyone says it but it is a once in a life time experience. You just seem to return to childhood no matter how old or young you are the Disney spirit is just contagious.And when you have worked up an appetite hit Sizzlers resturant. They do an all you can eat buffet for a silly price. It even includes as much ice cream as you can eat from a Mr whippy machine which you get to opperate yourself!! (I know i'm sad!!) My favorite memory of florida was seeing my childrens faces as Mickey mouse reached out to them for a hug.The look of excitement mixed with sheer disbelife was a picture I will carry with me for years to come.

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If you are there in the Winter...

by bhodgson

If you are there in the Winter you must find the manatees-in the Tampa area-go to the power plant on tampa Bay or go north to Crystal River. In the Keys-look on the gulf side-not sure about the Atlantic side. My first sunset was the best- i was hooked. Some say I have a thing about sunsets-I certainly have lots of them but they are so beautiful to watch and each second seems like the best!

You must walk on the beaches...

by bhodgson

You must walk on the beaches regardless of which area you visit. There are many personalities to the Florida beaches! Lying on a sailboat cruising the gulf and watching the dolphins jump across the bow of the vessel.

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I love the sawgrass mills for...

by genn5037

I love the sawgrass mills for shopping,,,,its a oulet mall that has a lot of selection of stores and great buys,,,,,,my favoite club is downtown ft.lauderdale cafe ingiunan........ I love south beach ,,,the arcitecture of the old hotels and the bright pink, aqua and purple buildingsit really has the spirit of spanish salsa night life,,,,,,,,,

St. Pete Beach should be seen!...

by paulapes

St. Pete Beach should be seen! The sand is like talcum powder, and there is plenty of room for everyone. Sounds silly, but my favorite memory was seeing the pelicans up close..unfortunately I didn't get a photo of one, but they are so different from birds in our area...

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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