Explore Florida

🌤️ Best Time to Visit

• Best Overall:
  March – May or October – early December
  (Great weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices)

• Summer (June–August):
  Hot, humid, and crowded — but ideal for beach lovers and families (watch for hurricanes).

• Winter (Dec–Feb):
  High tourist season — sunny and mild, especially in South Florida (Miami, Naples).

• Hurricane Season:
  June–November (peaks August–October) – monitor forecasts.

✈️ How to Get There

• Main Airports:

  • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)

  • Jacksonville (JAX)

  • Southwest Florida (RSW)

• By Car:

  • I-95 runs along the Atlantic Coast

  • I-75 connects Tampa and Naples

  • US-1/Overseas Highway links Miami to the Florida Keys

• By Train/Bus:

  • Amtrak serves Miami, Orlando, Tampa

  • Brightline offers high-speed trains between Miami ↔ Orlando

🏖️ Top Attractions

🎢 Theme Parks & Cities

• Walt Disney World (Orlando)

• Universal Orlando (Harry Potter World, thrill rides)

• SeaWorld & LEGOLAND (family-friendly fun)

• Miami – Beaches, art deco, nightlife, Little Havana

• Tampa – Busch Gardens, museums, food scene

• St. Augustine – Oldest U.S. city, cobbled streets, Spanish forts

🌴 Nature & Coastal Wonders

• Florida Keys – Key West, snorkeling, coral reefs, relaxed island vibes

• Everglades National Park – Alligators, airboat rides, bird watching

• Clearwater Beach & St. Pete – Soft sand, turquoise waters

• Naples & Marco Island – Upscale beach towns and great sunsets

• Amelia Island – Historic charm and quiet beaches

• Panama City Beach & Destin – Emerald Coast, family resorts

• Siesta Key – Powder-fine white sand beach, near Sarasota

🎯 Activities To Do

• Theme park hopping in Orlando (multi-day passes save money)

• Snorkeling or diving in Key Largo or Dry Tortugas

• Airboat ride through the Everglades

• Visit Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral

• Attend Miami Art Basel or a beach music fest

• Swim with manatees in Crystal River

• Paddleboard or kayak in mangroves or springs (Weeki Wachee, Ichetucknee)

• Scenic drive: Miami to Key West on US-1

• Explore historic districts in St. Augustine or Ybor City (Tampa)

🛏️ Accommodation

Luxury Resorts:

• The Breakers (Palm Beach)

• Acqualina Resort (Sunny Isles)

• Little Palm Island Resort (Florida Keys)

• JW Marriott Marco Island

Family-Friendly:

• Disney or Universal Resorts (Orlando)

• TradeWinds Resort (St. Pete Beach)

• Holiday Inn Club Vacations (Cape Canaveral)

Budget Options:

• Chain hotels & motels along highways and beach towns

• Vacation rentals or Airbnbs in Destin, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando suburbs

• Campgrounds in Everglades or Florida State Parks (many are beachfront)

🥘 Food & Restaurants

Florida Favorites:

• Cuban Sandwiches & Cafecito – Especially in Miami, Tampa

• Stone Crab – In season Oct–May (Joe’s Stone Crab, Miami)

• Key Lime Pie – Best in the Keys

• Fresh grouper, conch fritters, mahi mahi – Coastal seafood everywhere

• Florida oranges & citrus – Try fresh juice or marmalade

• Gator tail – Adventurous Southern dish

Great Places to Eat:

• Joe’s Stone Crab (Miami Beach)

• The Columbia (Tampa, St. Augustine – historic Spanish/Cuban)

• Versailles (Little Havana – iconic Cuban cuisine)

• Bern’s Steak House (Tampa – legendary wine cellar)

• Blue Heaven (Key West – for brunch and chickens running around!)

🎭 Local Culture & Vibe

• 🌴 Tropical & Laid-Back: Sandals, beach bars, and colorful architecture are the norm

• 🏙️ Urban + Island Mix: Cities like Miami, Tampa, and Orlando contrast with the chill vibes of Key West or Naples

• 🕺 Latin-American Influence: Especially in Miami, Hialeah, and Tampa — Cuban, Haitian, Puerto Rican, and Venezuelan communities

• 🎨 Arts & Design: Miami’s Wynwood Walls, Art Deco District, Sarasota Ringling Museum

• 🌿 Eco-Conscious Travel: Florida has 175 state parks and 11 national parks, preserves, and seashores

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