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Best Florida Beach Vacations
By Jolana Klobouk, Thu Dec 8th
Why choose a beach vacation in Florida? One good reason isbecause wherever you go in Florida, you're never more than 60miles from the beach! Florida is also easy to get to, the temperature is pleasurableyear round, it offers good value for your money and that’s justfor starters. So whether you are looking for a family vacation,a romantic vacation, a relaxing vacation or getting in some golftime, there is a Florida beach vacation area for you. Best Florida Beach Areas for Families
Siesta Public Beach Siesta Public Beach in Sarasota makes agreat family beach because of its gradual slopes, shallowwaters, lifeguards on duty, fine white sand and tranquil waters.It has won awards for best beach based on sand, water qualityand facilities. The beach facilities include picnic areas, restrooms, concession stands, playground, trails, and tennis andvolleyball courts. If you enjoy collecting shells, try TurtleBeach, at the south end of the island. Tampa Bay Area - St. Petes/Clearwater Located on the West Coastof Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico, the Tampa Bay area is awaterfront heaven! Miles and miles of white sandy beaches alongthe Gulf Coast offer unlimited options for a fun and relaxingvacation. When you need a break from the surf and sand, thereare plenty of nearby activities to keep the kids amusedincluding the Florida Aquarium, the Museum of Science andIndustry, and the Lowry Park Zoo. Daytona With twenty-three miles of sparkling white sandy beachesand beautiful blue-green waters there is no shortage of beachfun for whole family. The beach is up to 500 feet wide at lowtide and is perfect for castle building, cycling, jogging,fishing or just relaxing in the sun. The Atlantic Ocean is greatfor swimming, especially during the spring and summer when watertemperatures range from 74 to 80 degrees. And you are only anhour’s drive from Orlando if you are so inclined. Best Florida Beach Areas for Romance Miami Beach A Miami romantic vacation has everything fromrelaxing on the beach by day and dancing by night. There arelots of art deco and interesting hotels on South Beach. A shortdrive west will bring you to the Everglades, where you can takea Scenic Boat Tour and see plenty of wildlife, includingalligators. You can shop at the ritzy Bal Harbor shops, and atnight choose from plenty of dance clubs or mellow jazz bars andrestaurants. Marco Island Marco Island is located at the southern tip ofSouthwest Florida's Gulf Coast at the western entrance toEverglades National Park. The island is surrounded by the Gulfof Mexico on one side and natural wilderness on the other. Thereare miles of white-sand beaches, lavish real estate, shopping,dining, nightlife, attractions and lots of outdoor activities.Your recreation choices include swimming, sunbathing fishing,golf, tennis, and more. Enjoy the subtropical ambience thatexists in Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast. Cocoa Beach Cocoa Beach has beautiful sandy beaches and a greatpier that is available for fishing, dining & dancing. There is alarge promenade leading to the beach with an observation deckoverlooking the ocean, perfect for romantic walks. While you'reon the Space Coast you can visit the Kennedy Space Center, godeep-sea fishing, surf, windsurf, rent a jet ski, golf our takea take a river tour. At night there
is lots of nightlife andgreat dining for you to enjoy. Best Florida Beach Areas for Relaxing New Smyrna Beach New Smyrna Beach is a laid-back beach townwithout the crowds, noise or pollution, which gives visitors arelaxing beach experience. Although the northern beach isaccessible to cars, the majority is traffic free, allowing forpeaceful sunbathing and strolls along the beach. New Smyrna hasa small town feel in its architecture and atmosphere. There areno high-rises along the beach, only low-rise buildings and theseaccommodations range from bed and breakfast inns, family-sizecondominiums or oceanfront motels. Sanibel Island Sanibel Island is one of the unique barrierislands of the world, having an east-west orientation when mostislands are north south. This gives the island great sandybeaches with plenty of shells. Check out Bowman's Beach forpeach and quiet, you won't find any hotels here. You can parkand walk over a bridge to secluded white beach. There arebarbecue grills in the area so it is a great spot to have apicnic and enjoy the beach. Punta Gorda Punta Gorda is located about 30 miles north of FortMyers. There is plenty of waterfront in this town, and a verynice riverfront beach area. Here you can enjoy swimming,fishing, canoeing, hiking and walking in the woods, it is agreat place to get away from the crowds. The town of Punta Gordahas street art, water views and interesting murals that enrichthe historic downtown district that also has cobblestone streetsand gaslights, and many fine shops and restaurants. Best Florida Beach Areas for Golf Sarasota Sarasota is a sophisticated resort town near the Gulfof Mexico. For beach lovers there is Sarasota’s 35 miles offine, pure, sparkling white sand beach to enjoy. As far as golfis concerned there are 32 golf courses in the Sarasota area andalmost 20 more if you include the surrounding cities ofBradenton and Venice. You will find one for every level ofability available for your golfing pleasure. Jacksonville Jacksonville has twenty miles of Atlantic Oceanbeaches and lots of nearby state parks to explore. You will findlots of things to do and lots of beaches to explore inJacksonville. For golfers there are over 25 golf courses in thearea. Several championship golf courses are located nearby; manyof which are ranked among the top in the country offeringchallenges for players of every skill level, ranging from topocean side resorts to popular public courses. Naples Naples, located on a stretch of southwest Florida that isnot bordered by barrier islands, has seven miles of silky, whitesand beach that overlooks the tranquil waters of the Gulf ofMexico. There is plenty of shopping and dining in the area oncethe sun goes down beachfront. There are also dozens of excellentgolf courses in the area. From May through October, the golfcourses are not as crowded and you can pick your tee time and beassured of a leisurely round. Also, many private courses areopen to the public during these months. This is only a sampling of some of the great beaches locatedalong the shores of Florida. There are many more that can fillyour Florida beach vacation needs year round. About the author:Jolana Klobouk is a former travel agent who has traveledextensively for work and vacations with her family. For moretravel information, visit her travel websites:http://www.best-family-beach-vacations.com andhttp://www.FlyFromCanada.com
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