Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods presents a natural, romantic holiday spiced with nightlife, festivals and local seafood. Turquoise waters lap bright-white sands scattered with pastel shells. Sunsets cast evening skies a changing spectacle of colour. Snowy pelicans contrast grey…
Read MoreHere's your guide to Sarasota beaches. By Lauren Tjaden The Sarasota area encompasses some of Florida's most award-winning beaches -- and they’re as diverse as they are stunning. Some Sarasota beaches are thick with sugar-sand; others are laden with sharks’ teeth and shells. Whether you’re…
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By Kara Chalmers The Cocoa Beach Pier is the epicenter of beachfront fun. The Mai Tiki Bar sits atop the easternmost pilings of the Cocoa Beach Pier. There, frozen strawberry margarita in hand, I sat on the 800-foot pier. I suppose it can get pretty windy up there, where the golden-green Atlantic…
Read MoreVoted one of the top beaches in the U.S., Caladesi Beach, Florida is a pristine, undeveloped island haven off the coast of Clearwater Beach. By Laura Spinale One of Florida's few remaining undeveloped barrier islands, Caladesi Island State Park is rich with beauty and tranquility. Warm breezes…
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By Lauren Tjaden Fabulous Florida beach sunsets are one of the perks of visiting the Sunshine State. Most heralded are the sunsets on the Gulf of America, when the day ends with a blaze of color over the waves. Some towns, such as Key West and Clearwater Beach, celebrate the event with street…
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There's nothing like a trip to the beach to revive the soul and make you smile. Feeling the sand between your toes and the warmth of the sun upon your head as pelicans glide over the sparkling tide is as easy as walking out the door. With 825 miles of beaches, Florida has a paradise around every…
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By VISIT FLORIDA staff Beaches in and near Daytona Beach include 35 miles of sand on Florida’s central Atlantic coast, with a fantastic mix of bustling action and quiet, secluded seashore. Some Daytona Beach beaches feature pedestrian-only areas that are perfect for families with children. Other…
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There are 825 miles of beautiful beaches in Florida. In this treasure trove of sand and surf, the following 10 gems are standouts – award-winning shores that invite you to soak up everything from island-style family fun to beach-town revelry to relaxation in its purest form. By Lauren Tjaden Get…
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By Lauren Tjaden You can discover some of the finest, most pristine beaches in the world at Florida’s state parks. If you want to unplug and reconnect with nature – and at a bargain price – you can’t do better than these Sunshine State shores in our state parks. 1. John D. MacArthur Beach State…
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By VISIT FLORIDA staff Beaches and parks are listed geographically from north to south. This area offers an outstanding number of golden Florida beaches, including many protected state and national parks. The local city and county beaches have plenty of onshore activities, and the area is known…
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