TRAVEL GUIDE: FLORIDA

When it comes to fun, Florida is one of the biggest crowd-pleasers. With a winning combination of year-round sunshine, exotic white sand beaches, the tropical Everglades, Disney resorts and theme parks, there's not much about Florida that doesn't rock. Relax on manicured golf courses or in luxurious spas, or enjoy a wide array of outdoor activities like water sports and fishing. And of course, the dining, nightlife and shopping scenes are enough to keep even the most finicky traveler entertained.

Featured Regions

Daytona, Cocoa Beach

Fort Lauderdale Area

Fort Myers-Naples

Jacksonville Area

The Keys

Miami-South Beach

Orlando

Pensacola-Tallahassee

Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg

TRAVEL

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WHERE THE WHEEL IS KING
72 Hours in Daytona
What would Daytona be without the fast and the furious? A quiet, sleepy little town just basking in the sun along an endless beach of 23 miles. And that it is — in between "speedweeks!" Take things fast or slow — it's up to you on this 72-hour getaway.

MORE THAN MICKEY MOUSE
72-Hours in Orlando
Central Florida's theme-park reputation is deserved, as it is the world's number-one resort destination. But there's another side beyond the amusement center clamor: designer shopping, great museums, top dining and maybe, time out on a scenic cruise past lounging alligators and swaying palms.

RESTAURANTS

FINE FLORIDA FARE
Restaurants Statewide
Browse our extensive restaurant listings in cities throughout the state to find the best dining in Florida. It’s all in the details as you read about some of our favorite cafés, bistros, dining rooms, and more…

HOTELS

An underwater diver at Jules' Undersea Lodge

TOP 10 EXTREME HOTELS
Jules' Undersea Lodge
Dive right into this Jules Verne-inspired underwater research habitat and hotel, located in the Florida Keys. Earn an Aquanaut certificate while enjoying unlimited diving and partake in gourmet dinners, prepared by the hotel's "mer-chef."

RENAISSANCE-STYLE OASIS
The Breakers Palm Beach
A subtropical climate, year-round breezes and a faraway feeling, is why The Breakers is the perfect destination for those in search of a true island escape.

LUXURY IN SOUTH FLORIDA
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
This elegant beachfront property features 192 rooms and offers views over the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Extravagant extras include a skywalk connecting to the beach and a 5,000-bottle wine vault where fine wines are served daily.

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(Updated: 04/18/11 CT)

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