The Florida Keys
"A world apart from Miami within an hour by car, string of islands (Keys) bound together by the Overseas Hwy, turquoise water, diving and sport fishing capitals, great snorkeling, the scenic seven mile bridge, Bahia Honda State Park (MM37) best beach, Big Pine Key camping, casual, conch fritters, conch chowder, four hours from Miami to Key West, parks and attractions"

Key West/Florida Keys
"Southernmost point in the United States, Charming Old Town, Duvall Street shopping, bar hopping, famous Sloppy Joes bar, Dry Tortuga's National Park and Fort Jefferson, Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center, Ernest Hemingway home and museum, Key West Aquarium, sail on the Schooner America, Key West Museum of Art and History. sunset celebration at Mallory Square/Sunset Pier Bar and Grill, Zachary Taylor State Park and beach, Key West cemetery, Little White House
Stay - Casa Marina Resort, Sunset Key Guest Cottage, The Reach, Ocean Key Resort, Southernmost on the Beach, The Gardens Hotel, Key West Harbor Inn, The Mermaid and the Alligator, Marquesa Hotel
Dine - Alice's (La Te Da Hotel), Magnolia's, Seven Fish, Rooftop Cafe, 915 Duval, Cafe Marquesa, BO's Fish Wagon, Conch Republic, Fogarty's Burgers, Antonia's
Breakfast- Blue Heaven, Camille's, Croissants de France

Key Largo/ Florida Keys
"The dive capital of the world, the first Key 1 hour from Miami, national park, national marine sanctuary, coral reefs, ship wrecks, diving, sport fishing, snorkeling, tropical hardwoods, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (MM112), swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Cove or Dolphins Plus, Ocean Reef Club for golf, Capt Sterling Everglades tour"
Stay - Kona Kai Resort, Key Largo Key West Inns, Bay Harbor Lodge, Key Lime Sailing Club
Dine - The Fish House, Bayside, Hobo's, Bayside Grille, The Pilot House, Doc's Diner

Islamarada/Florida Keys
"Village of 6 islands, 90 min from Miami, Sport Fishing capital of the world, feed tarpon at Robbie's Marina, visit History of Diving Museum, Theater of the Sea Marine Park for up close shows, swim with dolphins, historical and scenic Long Key State Park"
Stay - Cheeca Lodge and Spa, Holiday Isle, Moorings Village, Pelican Cove, Casa Morada,
Dine - Pierre's, Morada Bay, Lorelei, Ziggy and Mad Dogs, Hungry Tarpon, Bentleys

Little Palm Island Resort and Spa/Florida Keys
MM 28.5 Little Torch Key (800) 343-8567
" Remote, romantic retreat, exclusive 5 1/2 acre private island, a Noble House hotel, oceanfront luxury suites, no TV, no phone, 16 years+, pool, beach, marina, library, boutique, wine events, full moon dinners, gourmet acclaimed dining"

Marathon/Florida Keys
"Middle of the Keys, family oriented, very marine friendly, Marathon Airport, sailing, fishing, wreck and reef diving, snorkeling, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center, Pigeon Key. Dolphin Research Center, seven mile bridge
Stay - Seascape Motel, Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort, Coconut Cay, Hawks Cay
Dine - ChikiTiki Bar and Grille, Keys Fisheries, Herbie's, Lazy Days South, Key Colony

Disney World/Orlando
"Florida's # 1 vacation destination is Disney World. A fairy tale experience for kids and adults alike. From Magic Kingdom Epcot, and Disney's Hollywood Studios, to Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, and Typhoon Lagoon, this is the ultimate family adventure. and the water parks, this the ultimate family adventure"
Stay - Grand Floridian, Wilderness Lodge, Polynesian, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary Resort, Boardwalk Inn, Yacht Club or Beach Club Resort, Old Key West
Dine - California Grill, Flying Fish Cafe, Victoria and Albert's, Epcot's Windows of the World Restaurants, Be Our Guest, The Cooking Place, Ohana

Orlando
"Universal's Islands of Adventure (Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Lost Continent, Seuss Landing, Super Hero island), Wet and Wild Waterpark, and Universal Studios, Sea World Orlando, Discovery Cove, Legoland Florida, great shopping/outlet stores, Blue Man Group. Giraffe Ranch, Safari Wilderness, golf, nightlife"
Stay - Universal Hotels - Hard Rock, Loews Portofino Bay, Cabana Bay Beach
Dine - Rusty Spoon, K Restaurant, Luma on Park, Prato, Cask and Larder, Bosphorous, Peperoncino, Anh Hong

Amelia Island
"Northeast Florida, southernmost of the barrier islands, 26 square miles, peaceful, charming town, 7 golf courses, tennis, beach, shopping, surfng, sailing, horseback on the beach at Kelly Seahorse Ranch, visit Cumberland Island and Fort Clinch State Park, exclusive resorts, seaside villa's, quaint oceanfront cottages, 13 mile beach, dunes, marshes, annual shrimp festival, 30 min from Jacksonville Airport"
Stay - Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, The Amelia Inn, Greyfield Inn, Addison, The Ritz Carlton, The Williams House
Dine - Golden Grouper, 29 South, Bright Mornings, Joe's Second Street Bistro, Marina Restaurant, Brett's Waterway Cafe

Harbour Island, Bahamas
"Unspoiled, upscale getaway island, pristine 2 1/2 mile beach with pink sand, colonial, candy colored houses, charming town, quaint shops, travel by golf cart, fly into North Eleuthera then ferry to the island"
Stay - Pink Sands, Dunmore, Landings, Rock House, Coral Sands, Runaway Hill
Dine - Landings, Sip Sip, Queen Conch, Dunmore Deli, Rock House, The Dunmore

Atlantis, Paradise Island/Bahamas
"Resort and water park on Paradise Island, opened in 2007, 141 acres of aqua adventure, Mayan Temple slide, The Current, The Dig, Power Tower, numerous slides, lazy rivers, Atlantis Live concerts, fly to Nassau then 30 min by car, taxi, or limo"
Stay - The Beach Tower, Coral Towers, Royal Towers, The Reef, Harborside Resort

Resorts World Bimini/Bahamas
"50 miles east of Miami, round trip cruises aboard 669 foot vessel equipped with bars, restaurants, and live action casino or take a 45 minute flight, great beaches, clear, turquoise waters, diving, snorkeling, fishing, gambling"

Marco Island
"Gulf Coast retreat, near Naples quaint beachfront town, luxury resorts, beautiful beaches, unspoiled parks, clear blue water, canoeing, fishing, boating, island shelling, boat rentals, golf, tennis, spas, mile long nature park"
Stay - Marco Beach Ocean Resort, Marriott Beach Resort, Hilton Marco Island

Sanibel and Captiva Islands/Fort Myers
"Three mile causeway to paradise, no tall buildings or stoplights, white sand beaches covered in shells, amazing sunsets, kayaking, water sport rentals, shelling, boating, fishing, Shell Museum, golf, wildlife refuge, Sanibel and Captiva are twenty miles apart"
Stay - South Seas Island Resort, Casa Ybel, Sundial Beach Resort, Tween Waters Inn, Island Inn
Dine - The Lighthouse Cafe, Over Easy Cafe, Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar and Grill, Lazy Flamingo, Il Cielo, Old Captiva House, Sweet Melissa's Cafe

Best Surf Spots
"Sebastian Inlet - beautiful, clean, parking, showers, Kelly Slaters launching pad, surf First Peak, Spanish House. New Smyrna Inlet - located near Ponce Inlet and Daytona Beach, sharks numerous, consistent waves. Reef Road - West Palm Beach, ritzy beach, clear, warm water, waves can get big especially in cold fronts. Anastasia Island/St Augustine - varying sandbars, laid back scene"

St Augustine
"Historic old world charm, nations oldest continuously occupied city, Northeast Florida oceanfront. quaint, brick lined streets, Castillo de San Marco's National Monument, St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, Colonial Quarter, unique shops, galleries, great golf, boating, fishing"
Stay - Casa Monica Hotel, The Cedar House Inn, Inn on Charlotte, Hilton Historic Bayfront, At Journeys End, Bayfront Wescott House
Dine - Bistro De Leon, 95 Cordova, Collage, La Pentola, A1A Ale Works, Opus 39, Amici. Aunt Kate's, Harry's Seafood, Cafe Alcazar, Gypsy Cab Company, The Tasting Room

Palm Beach
"The Gold Coast, playground for the wealthy, 16 mile long barrier island east of West Palm Beach, charming, pedestrian friendly Town of Palm Beach, beautiful beach, upscale shopping and outlet stores, signature golf, Lion Country Safari, Palm Beach Zoo, Norton Art Museum, Loxahatchee River trips, theater, opera"
Stay - The Breakers, Brazilian Court, The Chesterfield, Four Seasons. PGA National Resort
Dine - Cafe Boulud, Echo, Cafe L'Europe, Top of the Point, Chez Jean Pierre, Michelle Bernstein's, Palm Beach Grill, Pizza al Fresco