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Best
Florida Beach Vacations
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by: Jolana
Klobouk
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Why
choose a beach vacation in
Florida? One good reason is
because wherever you go in
Florida, you're never more
than 60 miles from the beach!
Florida is also easy to get
to, the temperature is
pleasurable year round, it
offers good value for your
money and that’s just for
starters. So whether you are
looking for a family vacation,
a romantic vacation, a
relaxing vacation or getting
in some golf time, there is a
Florida beach vacation area
for you.
Best Florida Beach Areas for
Families
Siesta Public Beach
Siesta Public Beach in
Sarasota makes a great family
beach because of its gradual
slopes, shallow waters,
lifeguards on duty, fine white
sand and tranquil waters. It
has won awards for best beach
based on sand, water quality
and facilities. The beach
facilities include picnic
areas, rest rooms, concession
stands, playground, trails,
and tennis and volleyball
courts. If you enjoy
collecting shells, try Turtle
Beach, at the south end of the
island.
Tampa Bay Area - St. Petes/Clearwater
Located on the West Coast of
Florida, on the Gulf of
Mexico, the Tampa Bay area is
a waterfront heaven! Miles and
miles of white sandy beaches
along the Gulf Coast offer
unlimited options for a fun
and relaxing vacation. When
you need a break from the surf
and sand, there are plenty of
nearby activities to keep the
kids amused including the
Florida Aquarium, the Museum
of Science and Industry, and
the Lowry Park Zoo.
Daytona
With twenty-three miles of
sparkling white sandy beaches
and beautiful blue-green
waters there is no shortage of
beach fun for whole family.
The beach is up to 500 feet
wide at low tide and is
perfect for castle building,
cycling, jogging, fishing or
just relaxing in the sun. The
Atlantic Ocean is great for
swimming, especially during
the spring and summer when
water temperatures range from
74 to 80 degrees. And you are
only an hour’s drive from
Orlando if you are so
inclined.
Best Florida Beach Areas for
Romance
Miami Beach
A Miami romantic vacation has
everything from relaxing on
the beach by day and dancing
by night. There are lots of
art deco and interesting
hotels on South Beach. A short
drive west will bring you to
the Everglades, where you can
take a Scenic Boat Tour and
see plenty of wildlife,
including alligators. You can
shop at the ritzy Bal Harbor
shops, and at night choose
from plenty of dance clubs or
mellow jazz bars and
restaurants.
Marco Island
Marco Island is located at the
southern tip of Southwest
Florida's Gulf Coast at the
western entrance to Everglades
National Park. The island is
surrounded by the Gulf of
Mexico on one side and natural
wilderness on the other. There
are 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 that
exists in Southwest Florida's
Gulf Coast.
Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach has beautiful
sandy beaches and a great pier
that is available for fishing,
dining & dancing. There is
a large promenade leading to
the beach with an observation
deck overlooking the ocean,
perfect for romantic walks.
While you're on the Space
Coast you can visit the
Kennedy Space Center, go
deep-sea fishing, surf,
windsurf, rent a jet ski, golf
our take a take a river tour.
At night there is lots of
nightlife and great dining for
you to enjoy.
Best Florida Beach Areas for
Relaxing
New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach is a
laid-back beach town without
the crowds, noise or
pollution, which gives
visitors a relaxing beach
experience. Although the
northern beach is accessible
to cars, the majority is
traffic free, allowing for
peaceful sunbathing and
strolls along the beach. New
Smyrna has a small town feel
in its architecture and
atmosphere. There are no
high-rises along the beach,
only low-rise buildings and
these accommodations range
from bed and breakfast inns,
family-size condominiums or
oceanfront motels.
Sanibel Island
Sanibel Island is one of the
unique barrier islands of the
world, having an east-west
orientation when most islands
are north south. This gives
the island great sandy beaches
with plenty of shells. Check
out Bowman's Beach for peach
and quiet, you won't find any
hotels here. You can park and
walk over a bridge to secluded
white beach. There are
barbecue grills in the area so
it is a great spot to have a
picnic and enjoy the beach.
Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda is located about
30 miles north of Fort Myers.
There is plenty of waterfront
in this town, and a very nice
riverfront beach area. Here
you can enjoy swimming,
fishing, canoeing, hiking and
walking in the woods, it is a
great place to get away from
the crowds. The town of Punta
Gorda has street art, water
views and interesting murals
that enrich the historic
downtown district that also
has cobblestone streets and
gaslights, and many fine shops
and restaurants.
Best Florida Beach Areas for
Golf
Sarasota
Sarasota is a sophisticated
resort town near the Gulf of
Mexico. For beach lovers there
is Sarasota’s 35 miles of
fine, pure, sparkling white
sand beach to enjoy. As far as
golf is concerned there are 32
golf courses in the Sarasota
area and almost 20 more if you
include the surrounding cities
of Bradenton and Venice. You
will find one for every level
of ability available for your
golfing pleasure.
Jacksonville
Jacksonville has twenty miles
of Atlantic Ocean beaches and
lots of nearby state parks to
explore. You will find lots of
things to do and lots of
beaches to explore in
Jacksonville. For golfers
there are over 25 golf courses
in the area. Several
championship golf courses are
located nearby; many of which
are ranked among the top in
the country offering
challenges for players of
every skill level, ranging
from top ocean side resorts to
popular public courses.
Naples
Naples, located on a stretch
of southwest Florida that is
not bordered by barrier
islands, has seven miles of
silky, white sand beach that
overlooks the tranquil waters
of the Gulf of Mexico. There
is plenty of shopping and
dining in the area once the
sun goes down beachfront.
There are also dozens of
excellent golf courses in the
area. From May through
October, the golf courses are
not as crowded and you can
pick your tee time and be
assured of a leisurely round.
Also, many private courses are
open to the public during
these months.
This is only a sampling of
some of the great beaches
located along the shores of
Florida. There are many more
that can fill your Florida
beach vacation needs year
round.
About the Author
Jolana Klobouk is a former
travel agent who has traveled
extensively for work and
vacations with her family. For
more travel information, visit
her travel websites: http://www.best-family-beach-vacations.com
and http://www.FlyFromCanada.com
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