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A picturesque Florida sunset (Corel)

Florida Overview

Although it's the state nickname, describing Florida as the Sunshine State is like calling the former Today show hostess Katie Couric "perky." Sure, it's true, but not all the time—and it doesn't nearly begin to describe the state's other marketable assets. There's a lot more to Florida than just sunshine—and, yes, we get those pesky hurricanes. Weather aside, choosing the best of Florida is by no means simple. While millions of visitors flock here to escape the bleakness of winter and landlocked locations, they don't all come down for sun, fun, and Mickey Mouse. Granted, the promise of (mostly) clear skies and 800 miles of sparkling, sandy beaches is alluring, as are the animatronics and roller coasters in Orlando and Tampa, but there's much more to the state than that. In many ways, Florida is like a beautiful, blond beauty queen who everyone thinks is all fluff until they find out she's a Rhodes scholar. Read More

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Cayo Costa State Park, FL
outside
Deserted Islands
Southern Dip
outside
Wilmington, NC to St. Augustine, FL
Dream Destinations for Sightseers
Lake Okeechobee (Florida) and the Huangshan Mountains (China)
Everglades
outside
Florida
The Paradise Coast
Luxury becomes eco- and family-friendly at this resort in Naples, Florida, where views of the Gulf of Mexico and three miles of beach explain why this coast is referred to as paradise.

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Trip Ideas

Tranquility Bay
Marathon, Florida
Deep Key Fishing
Islamorada, Florida
Hotel Victor
South Beach, Miami, Florida
Backyard Playgrounds
Miami
Delray Delightful
Sundy House, Florida

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Florida Everglades Sea Kayaking
Crystal Seas Kayaking
from $359, 7 days
The Everglades are simply amazing...As the weather cools off and winter sets in, the Everglades reach their prime. Sunny clear skies and warm waters...
Florida Sunshine Southbound
Intrepid Travel Inc.
from $596, 7 days
Chase the sun west-bound on this seven-day Overland Adventure. Kick off in the crazy theme parks of Orlando and then regain the equilibrium on a...
Manatee Encounter Adventure
SpiriTravel
from $1295, 3 days
In Crystal River Florida the Manatees 'winter'. It's the best place on the planet to swim with these gentle mammals. Over 300 Manatees gather in the...