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The Best Places To Go In Florida

We take a look at the best places to go in Florida, from the entertainment of Orlando, to the vibrant beach life in Miami. There’s lots to see and explore in the Sunshine State.

Places To Visit In Florida

There’s 6 main regions In Florida we want to focus on:

Northwest Florida (Florida Panhandle) – also known as the Emerald Coast (or “Redneck Riviera”) and Big Bend from the borders with Alabama along the beautiful white sands to Apalachee Bay

Northeast Florida – including Jacksonville, the largest city (in land area) in the USA and the historic city of St. Augustine on the First Coast

Central Florida – including Orlando with its many theme parks such as the Walt Disney World Resort and the Space Coast

Gulf Coast – the Nature Coast in the north and the Sun Coast in the south on the Gulf of Mexico from Apalachee Bay in the north, to the Tampa Bay area and Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples in the South

South Florida – the Treasure Coast and Gold Coast from Fort Pierce to Palm Beach, the vibrant Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach metropolitan areas on the Atlantic Coast plus the Everglades

Florida Keys – the Florida Keys stretch all the way to the southern most tip of the Continental United States, Key West

Panama City Beach [© CC BY-NC 2.0 Brent Moore https://www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/]

Northwest Florida (Florida Panhandle)

Our guide to the Northwest Florida Panhandle region known for the best USA beaches, here you’ll find Tallahassee, Pensacola and Panama City
Castillo de San Marcos and Bridge of Lions [© CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Matthew Paulson https://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewpaulson/]

Northeast Florida

Let’s take a look at the Northeast of Florida region where you’ll find Jacksonville, St Augustine and Gainsville
Orange groves at the Bok Estate in Central Florida

Central Florida & the East Coast

Central Florida and The East Coast, mixing up Orlando theme parks with the Daytona and Coco Beach, Cape Canaveral, Winter Garden and more
Sarasota waterfront view

The Gulf Coast

Our guide to the Gulf Coast, miles of sandy beaches and year round sunshine. We explore Tampa, Sarasota, Naples and more
Everglades National Park [© CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Vincent Lammin https://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentlammin/]

South Florida and the Everglades

We explore South Florida and the Everglades. The popular tourist destinations of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and of course the Everglades.
Lower Matacumbe, Florida Keys [© CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Susan Smith https://www.flickr.com/photos/cellphonesusie/]

Florida Keys and Key West

Let’s explore the Florida Keys and Key West. We look at the main places to go and where you can visit on your stay.

Traveling Around Florida

There’s a couple of ways to travel around Florida, as well as different ways to travel to Florida. Most people who visit Florida arrive by air, particularly if you are traveling from Europe but of course you can also arrive overland by road or rail or by sea (cruises).

We once met a family who were visiting Walt Disney World for a long weekend, having travelled by car from Wyoming (fours days driving each way).

Whilst in Florida, many people rent a car when they arrive but it is possible to vacation in Florida without a car.

Bugatti Veyron in Miami

Driving in Florida

Useful tips on driving in Florida, renting a car, what to expect and tips on being safe on the roads in Florida.
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Renting a Car in Florida

Although it is possible to holiday in Florida without a car, if you want to get around, you really do need think about renting a car
Amtrak service to Miami pulling into Kissimmee Station [© 2019, floridareview.co.uk, all rights reserved]

Getting To Florida By Rail

Our guide to getting to Florida by Rail, find the best train service and different routes to areas like Orlando and Miami.
Disney Cruise Ship [© CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 row4food, https://www.flickr.com/photos/katebarnum/]

Getting Away By Sea (Cruises)

We explore how to get to Florida by Sea, most likely with a Florida cruise and what cruise options are available to explore
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Getting To Florida By Air

We explore the options of getting to Florida by air, looking at the internal and external Florida flight options you have.
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Getting Around Florida

We look at the options you have to get around Florida, from the public transport (trains and busses) to taxi’s, cars and flights.
Approaching Miami

Getting To Florida By Road

Our guide to getting to Florida by road, from the surrounding states, what to expect and how difficult it might be.

Booking your Florida Holiday

Because of Florida’s popularity as a holiday destination, flights book up very quickly so don’t leave it until the last minute to try and book.

If you plan to travel to Florida over peak seasons such as Christmas and Easter or during school holidays then you need to book well in advance.

Do bear in mind though that if you cannot get a direct flight to the Florida holiday destination of your choice, you can always consider flying into another major US city such as Atlanta, Washington or Chicago for example and then taking an internal flight to Florida.

Northeast Florida
Florida Regions | Places To Go

Northeast Florida

ByJames Last UpdatedMay 10, 2024

Let’s take a look at the Northeast of Florida region where you’ll find Jacksonville, St Augustine and Gainsville

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Central Florida & the East Coast
Florida Regions | Places To Go

Central Florida & the East Coast

ByJames Last UpdatedMay 10, 2024

Central Florida and The East Coast, mixing up Orlando theme parks with the Daytona and Coco Beach, Cape Canaveral, Winter Garden and more

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The Gulf Coast
Florida Regions | Places To Go

The Gulf Coast

ByJames Last UpdatedMay 10, 2024

Our guide to the Gulf Coast, miles of sandy beaches and year round sunshine. We explore Tampa, Sarasota, Naples and more

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Northwest Florida (Florida Panhandle)
Florida Regions | Places To Go

Northwest Florida (Florida Panhandle)

ByJames Last UpdatedMay 10, 2024

Our guide to the Northwest Florida Panhandle region known for the best USA beaches, here you’ll find Tallahassee, Pensacola and Panama City

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Florida Keys and Key West
Florida Regions | Places To Go

Florida Keys and Key West

ByJames Last UpdatedMay 10, 2024

Let’s explore the Florida Keys and Key West. We look at the main places to go and where you can visit on your stay.

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South Florida and the Everglades
Florida Regions | Places To Go

South Florida and the Everglades

ByJames Last UpdatedMay 10, 2024

We explore South Florida and the Everglades. The popular tourist destinations of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and of course the Everglades.

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