Synopses & Reviews
Grab your flip-flops, sunscreen and mouse ears, sunny Florida awaits. Idyllic beaches and palm trees border America"s subtropical paradise, where alligators, art deco, classic kitsch and theme parks create a subculture that surprises and delights. Our detailed guide goes beyond the usual to illuminate what"s great in the Sunshine State.
Kick Back with the trip of your choice, be it poolside in Miami, fishing the Florida Keys, paddling the Everglades or chasing Mickey at Walt Disney World
Have Fun at South Beach clubs, Sea World Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, Daytona International Speedway
Lose The Crowds - in Amelia Island, Bahia Honda, Ocala National Park, Tampa-St Pete - our authors go where tourists don"t to reveal a timeless, untapped Florida
Hit The Road - handy maps detail antebellum Tallahassee, Spanish-colonial St Augustine, festive Fort Lauderdale and fun, funky Key West
Review
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Synopsis
Discover FloridaSnorkel coral reefs, or hunt for treasure on unspoiled Treasure-Coast beaches
Twist the pan-American kaleidoscope and sample the colorful cultures of Cuba, Colombia and Haiti in Miami
Spend a night in the only underwater hotel in the world
In This Guide:
Six authors, 40 baskets of conch fritters, 20 hours spent waiting in line for amusement-park rides
Dedicated Florida for Kids chapter and extensive coverage of theme parks helps you embrace the family fun
Environmental coverage that supports the preservation of Florida's delicate landscape
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