Listening to the tide brush the shore, feeling the cool, salty air through the open window, lying between clean smelling sheets – this is a wonderful way to be lulled to sleep at night. Waking up to the crash of the waves with the early light brightening the room around you is wonderful. Spending the day strolling along soft white sand, wading in the shoreline, swimming with the waves, basking in the sunshine - this is the way to spend a relaxing day. Welcome to Florida where the beaches surround the state on three sides.
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| Vintage Postcard prior to Disney World when the Space Center was called Cape Canaveral |
Florida is a state that is probably well known all over the world. It is a state that seems like a dream come true with tropical or sub-tropical weather all year long, lots of fun places to go, a four hundred year old history and sparkling white beaches. Oh yes, don’t forget Disney World, the Everglades, The Kennedy Space Center and a few other attractions. This state is truly a vacation spot.
If you like history, St. Augustine is commonly called the nation’s oldest city and has many interesting buildings to see. If you love the beach, you have your pick of those on the Gulf of Mexico side or the Atlantic side. A trip to the Keyes involves a highway that skips along from one key to the next. This has been the playground for many of the rich and famous for years.
Even though I have been to Florida a number of times, there are so many places that I still have not visited. I’d like to see a manatee and perhaps swim with the dolphins. An airboat ride in the Everglades sounds like it would be a lot of fun. Epcot Center is one of the places I have never been and would really enjoy seeing.
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| Old Spanish Inn |
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| St. Augustine City Gate and Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse in the USA |
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| Cindrella Castle Fantasy World |
One of the most impressive things about Florida is the abundant plant life. Everything seems to be green. The warm temperatures and high humidity allow for so many tropical and sub-tropical species to thrive here. Summers feel very hot because of that humidity. Many travelers prefer the spring, fall or winter when it is usually more comfortable. Occasional dips in the jet stream send cold air to the region but they are uncommon and normally last only a day or two.
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| White Sand Beaches |
Because of the multitude of things to do and places to see, a trip to Florida should be planned in advance to choose your favorite places. To view all available places, the official state tourism site is http://www.visitflorida.com
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