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FLORIDA BEACHES

FLORIDA BEACHES

Panama City Beach
Getting there : Tampa is about 9½ hours from the UK and Miami 10 hours .
Best time to go : High season is from mid-December to mid-April with warm temperatures and low humidity . The heat rises in the summer along with the humidity and thunderstorms are likely . Spring and Autumn vary from mild to cool .
Crystal River
Indian Shores Clearwater St Petersburg
Longboat Key
Sarasota
Captiva Sanibel Cape Coral
Naples
Amelia Island
Orlando
Winter Haven Tampa
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Fort Myers
St Petersburg Beach
Daytona Beach
Atlantic Ocean
West Palm Beach
Fort Lauderdale
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK Miami
Gulf of Mexico Key Largo
Duck Key Islamorada Key West
UNMISSABLE FLORIDA BEACH EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
THRILLER SPEEDBOAT ADVENTURE from £ 49
Board a 55 ’ jetboat for an exhilarating 45 minute ride around Biscayne Bay , Star Island , the Venetian Islands , Port Miami and Rickenbacker Causeway , catching a unique perspective of the Miami skyline as you whirl , turn and splash ! Minimum age 3 years .
MIAMI CITY TOUR & BISCAYNE BAY CRUISE from £ 55
Admire picture-postcard skylines , experience Ocean Drive and see colourful Art Deco buildings . Visit Miami ’ s neighbourhoods like Little Havana before boarding a sightseeing cruise for a 1½ hour tour of Biscayne Bay where you can admire the mansions of the rich and famous .
EVERGLADES SAFARI from £ 55
This three hour tour starts with pick up from your Miami Beach hotel and then heads to Everglades National Park , the largest tropical wetlands in the world . Learn about the flora and fauna before keeping watch for alligators during a 30 minute airboat ride .
KEY WEST TOUR WITH CATAMARAN & SNORKEL from £ 149
Depart your Miami hotel for a fascinating journey towards Key Largo and then on to Key West , over 42 bridges and 32 islands on the way . On arrival , board a catamaran for a three hour boat trip during which you can snorkel and admire the colourful underwater world .
LEGOLAND FLORIDA 1 DAY TICKET from £ 95
At LEGOLAND ® Florida , which is located in Winter Haven , discover over 50 rides , shows and attractions designed specifically for children aged 2-12 years . Curious minds can ride ‘ pink knuckle ’ roller coasters , enjoy hands-on LEGO ® building activities and so much more . 2 day ticket also available from £ 139 .
From Gulf shores to Atlantic coastlines , Florida ’ s beaches shine
Where better to see and be seen than South Beach Miami . Set against a landscape of beautiful beaches with candy-coloured lifeguard stations , Miami is known for its Art Deco district , lively Ocean Drive , Little Havana , eclectic shopping and vibrant nightlife . Neighbouring Fort Lauderdale tantalises with stunning golden sands and a picturesque two-mile long beachfront promenade . Known as the Venice of America for its 300 miles of inland waterways , Fort Lauderdale is a boating hotspot with fun for all ages .
On Florida ’ s south west coast fabulous Fort Myers Beach sits on a little barrier island and is heaped with sugary white sand . Sophisticated Naples sweeps languidly along the Gulf of Mexico with talcum-soft beaches , great golfing , luxurious hotels and fine dining . In historic downtown Naples , elegant streets host shops , boutiques , art galleries and restaurants . The quaint coastal community of Cape Coral is a prime boating location and will appeal to nature lovers , families and couples . Sarasota offers both big-city living and close access to pristine natural areas and beautiful islands such as Longboat Key with its glorious beaches and St Armand ’ s Circle ’ s shops and eateries .
In central west Florida discover popular St Petersburg and Clearwater with 35 miles of award-winning , impeccable white sand beaches and invitingly clear , shallow water . You ’ ll also find attractions aplenty , wonderful dining and an array of bars and music venues . Tampa serves up a mix of historic architecture and a Riverwalk brimming with hip bars and restaurants . Crystal River ’ s warm waters provide a sanctuary for hundreds of manatees , plus there ’ s snorkelling , diving , boating and kayaking .
Dive into tropical life on the Florida Keys , a famous island chain which begins in Key Largo , leads to Islamorada and Marathon before reaching Key West , the USA ’ s southernmost point . Your time in the Keys can be as action-packed or low-key as you desire , with options like watersports , boat trips , browsing galleries and museums or feasting on seafood . The drive from Miami to Key West is one of America ’ s great road trips .
Florida ’ s Panhandle is renowned for outdoor adventure , family fun and stunningly white beaches and nowhere is this more apparent than Panama City Beach . On the north east coast , Amelia Island provides a tranquil getaway beside golden-hued sands while Daytona Beach boasts thrilling attractions such as the Daytona International Speedway . On the Space Coast Cocoa Beach is a renowned surfing spot with a fantastic beach and close proximity to the Kennedy Space Centre .
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