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All Aboard Iconic Florida Trains
I notice an attractive 20ish couple hugging and kissing each other much more intently than I see at airports. Just like in the movies, romance is still alive with train travel.
Tags: transportation, Tampa, Lakeland, Orlando, Jacksonville,
Mystery on Rails
We hit the river crossing just before sunset, and a spectacular view of sunset over the Gulf of Mexico greets us.
Tags: Fort_Myers, transportation, dining,
Hop Aboard Alternative Transportation
If you want to see the "Horse Capital of the World" up close and personal, then hop aboard an hour-long horse-drawn trolley or carriage ride.
Tags: history, historical_sites, St_Augustine, Fernandina_Beach, Amelia_Island, Ocala, Key_West, Tampa, Ybor_City, Dade_City, Fort_Lauderdale, Tarpon_Springs, Fort_Myers, Marco_Island, Kissimmee, Orlando, boating, flight, transportation, parks, tours,
'Round the Clock in Hollywood
USA Today named Hollywood Beach's 2.5-mile seaside walkway one of the top 10 nostalgic promenades in the country, making it the postcard-perfect spot to catch the final light of day.
Tags: Hollywood, beaches, nightlife, historic_districts, culture, transportation, biking, parks, dining, music, hotels,
Getting Around Amelia Island
The island is beautiful beyond belief, with a steady chorus of multiple varieties of birds twittering from overhanging moss-draped trees and lofty palms.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fernandina_Beach, transportation,
Conquering I-Drive
There are countless places to stay along International Drive. Deciding factors vary with each visitor, so do careful research to find a room that suits your specific needs.
Tags: Orlando, transportation, hotels, dining, theme_parks,
Quick Florida Family Road Trips
Families who board in Fort Myers will love traveling north and across the historic Caloosahatchee Trestle and Drawbridge.
Tags: Lake_Wales, citrus, family, museums, Miami, transportation,
Florida Port Tours
Like marine ports, airports also offer tours of their inner workings and some even hold special open houses.
Tags: tours, Fort_Myers, Miami, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Sarasota, Bradenton, Jacksonville, transportation,
More Sun for Less
Many Florida destinations offer travel incentives to encourage summer tourism, when lower prices and fewer people can compensate for less-than-perfect weather.
Tags: transportation, hotels, dining, nightlife,
Florid-able
Browse our visitor information listings for destinations that offer beach wheelchairs and other services or information for the physically challenged. Unlike regular wheelchairs, these “beach wheels” have special tires that don’t get stuck in sand.
Tags: disabilities_travel, transportation,
Float Your Boat to Florida
If you’re thinking about bringing your boat for either a short visit or a prolonged stay, think ahead. If the boat can’t be kept on a trailer or at a private dock, call ahead to reserve a slip in a marina.
Tags: boating, transportation, Miami, Fort_Lauderdale, Fernandina_Beach, Florida_Keys, Okeechobee,
Amtrak's Silver Meteor
Unlike many other overnight trains, the Meteor (and sister train Silver Star) survived through to the Amtrak era when the U.S. government took over the passenger railroad system.
Tags: transportation, Miami, history,
A-Foot in Clearwater Beach
The northernmost pearl in a string of white-sand islands in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, it's known for its wide beaches and casual attitudes.
Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, beaches, transportation, water_sports, walking_tours,
A-Foot in Daytona Beach
Just across the bridge on the mainland along Beach Street, a strip less than a mile long of old and new buildings makes for a pleasant day's worth of shopping, dining, playing and taking in some culture.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, transportation, beaches, shopping, walking_tours,
A-Foot in Fort Lauderdale
Big city meets carefree beach within a three-mile stroll along Fort Lauderdale's most fashionable streets and walkways.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, Miami, Palm_Beach, West_Palm_Beach, transportation, resorts, shopping, hotels, parks, museums,
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