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Getting Around Amelia Island

The island is beautiful beyond belief, with a steady chorus of multiple varieties of birds twittering from overhanging moss-draped trees and lofty palms.

Tags: Amelia_Island, Fernandina_Beach, transportation,

Conquering I-Drive

There are countless places to stay along International Drive. Deciding factors vary with each visitor, so do careful research to find a room that suits your specific needs.

Tags: Orlando, transportation, hotels, dining, theme_parks,

Quick Florida Family Road Trips

Families who board in Fort Myers will love traveling north and across the historic Caloosahatchee Trestle and Drawbridge.

Tags: Lake_Wales, citrus, family, museums, Miami, transportation,

Florida Port Tours

Like marine ports, airports also offer tours of their inner workings and some even hold special open houses.

Tags: tours, Fort_Myers, Miami, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Sarasota, Bradenton, Jacksonville, transportation,

More Sun for Less

Many Florida destinations offer travel incentives to encourage summer tourism, when lower prices and fewer people can compensate for less-than-perfect weather.

Tags: transportation, hotels, dining, nightlife,

Florid-able

Browse our visitor information listings for destinations that offer beach wheelchairs and other services or information for the physically challenged. Unlike regular wheelchairs, these “beach wheels” have special tires that don’t get stuck in sand.

Tags: disabilities_travel, transportation,

Float Your Boat to Florida

If you’re thinking about bringing your boat for either a short visit or a prolonged stay, think ahead. If the boat can’t be kept on a trailer or at a private dock, call ahead to reserve a slip in a marina.

Tags: boating, transportation, Miami, Fort_Lauderdale, Fernandina_Beach, Florida_Keys, Okeechobee,

Amtrak's Silver Meteor

Unlike many other overnight trains, the Meteor (and sister train Silver Star) survived through to the Amtrak era when the U.S. government took over the passenger railroad system.

Tags: transportation, Miami, history,

A-Foot in Clearwater Beach

The northernmost pearl in a string of white-sand islands in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, it's known for its wide beaches and casual attitudes.

Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, beaches, transportation, water_sports, walking_tours,

A-Foot in Daytona Beach

Just across the bridge on the mainland along Beach Street, a strip less than a mile long of old and new buildings makes for a pleasant day's worth of shopping, dining, playing and taking in some culture.

Tags: Daytona_Beach, transportation, beaches, shopping, walking_tours,

A-Foot in Fort Lauderdale

Big city meets carefree beach within a three-mile stroll along Fort Lauderdale's most fashionable streets and walkways.

Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, Miami, Palm_Beach, West_Palm_Beach, transportation, resorts, shopping, hotels, parks, museums,


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