Subtropical Sanctuary Of The Sunshine State
By Elyse Morgan
From the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic seaboard, travel to
Florida is the ultimate adventure and getaway for spring
breakers, singles, couples, and the entire family alike. The
Sunshine State is packed with amusement park extravaganzas,
wildlife sanctuaries, pristine beaches, and cruise ship island
escapades. Don’t miss your chance to escape to one of the most
dynamic vacation destinations in the USA.
Florida is also rife with pertinent heritage before becoming
the 27th state of the Union. Florida’s history dates back
thousands of years, prior to any European settlements in the
region. By the time the first European explorer landed in
Florida, the Native American population was thriving, including
the Seminole and Apalachee tribes. The region changed hands from
Spain to Britain, back to Spain then finally to the United
States in 1845. Several war-torn forts and battlefields from
the Civil War era and earlier can be found throughout the
peninsula and panhandle, including Dade Battlefield Historic
State Park in the Southwest District and Castillo de San Marcos
(Fort Marion), a National Monument.
Disney, Deco, and Diving in Florida
Once you find your airfare to Florida, you’ll be ready to
explore the extensive amusements the state has to offer. Disney
World, near Orlando, is one of the most popular destinations and
is a short drive away from Canaveral National Seashore, home of
the Kennedy Space Center and periodic shuttle launches. On the
Atlantic shore, Miami boasts hundreds of historic Art-Deco
buildings and hotels along the famous avenues of South Beach.
Just north of Miami, Fort Lauderdale is the place to catch a
cruise or flight into the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the
Florida Keys.
Popular leisure activities in Florida include SCUBA diving,
snorkeling, yachting, horseback riding and exploring the
National Parks. Everglades National Park is a stunning 1.5
million acre expanse of green wetlands, hundreds of endangered
or rare species like the American crocodile and the Florida
Panther, bird and flamingo sanctuaries, and numerous boat and
land tours.
Dry Tortugas National Park is also a must see, made up of a
cluster of islands west of the Florida Keys in the Gulf of
Mexico. The park is teeming with exotic wildlife, both above
and below water, and fantastic legends of pirates, gold and a
history of military development. Grab your oxygen tank and your
airfare to Florida for some of the most spectacular underwater
photography opportunities the world has to offer.
The Finer Side of Florida
Many travelers make their pilgrimage to Florida to experience
fine seaside dining in the major cities like Miami and luxury
communities like Jupiter Island. Hotels and full-service
resorts are generously scattered throughout the coastal
regions, Orlando and the Keys, and bayside mansions attracts
their own class of renters and sightseers alike.
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