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Seven Florida Vacation Ideas

Tour Florida by canoeCanoeing the rivers ofbeachfront vacation home for just as much of
Florida is not quite as popular as boatingyour hard-earned money? Located just steps
the waters off of Florida's coast, but it isfrom the beach and many popular tourist
gaining newfound attention from those seekingattractions, most Florida vacation homes
a more than ordinary vacation. Canoeingoffer the ultimate in luxury and convenience
through the tranquil inland waters of Floridaduring  your  Florida  vacation.
offers a visitor a view of the state which is
not seen on any other type of vacation. Only
while touring the state in this way can one
truly experience the Florida wilderness inBy renting a vacation home, you can have
its  untouched  and  most  pristine  state.enough room for each person on your trip to
enjoy the privacy of their own bedroom and
possibly even their own bathroom. The houses
are also equipped with all the amenities that
One of the most popular Florida riversyou expect at home including washers and
navigated by canoeists is the Peace River,dryers, a fully equipped kitchen, towels and
which is located in the central part of thelinens, TV and telephone. All you have to
state. This grand river, lined with lushbring is your clothes. And many beachfront
vegetation and a wide variety of plant andvacation homes boast of a private pool and/or
tree species, meanders more than 130 mileshot  tub.  Now  that's  vacationing.
from Lake Hancock to Charlotte Harbor. It is
said that the gentle curving nature of this
tranquil river affords canoeists an
opportunity to experience nature on anTake  a  walking  tour  of  Key  West
intimate  level.
There are some places that just cannot be
fully experienced or appreciated from the
window of your car or tour bus. Key West,
From the wind rushing through the trees toFlorida is one of those places. Here culture,
wildlife frolicking on the river's edge,history and architecture combine to form one
there are many reasons why the Peace River isof the most memorizing and unique vacation
a top canoeing vacation destination. Indestinations to be found anywhere in Florida.
addition to the Peace River, there areFrom the pastel cottages to the waving palms
numerous waterways and rivers that affordto the long, sandy beaches and breathtaking
canoeists an awesome opportunity to testsunsets, Key West is a place that is only
their skills or simply lay back and enjoy.truly experienced by really getting intimate
That is what makes a Florida canoeingwith the island and breathing in all that is
vacation  a must for any outdoor enthusiast.Key  West.
Visit  downtown  Jacksonville,  Florida
Rich and ornate architecture and landscaping
is one of the most visible ways that the Key
While Jacksonville, Florida offers visitorsWest locals fully express themselves. Key
a great deal of attractions and activitiesWest is full of inspirational and exquisite
outside of its urban center, much can be saidarchitecture. In fact, one of the most
about the charms that downtown Jacksonvilleenjoyed activities of tourists to Key West is
has to offer. A must see for any Floridatouring the National Historic District in Old
vacation, Jacksonville offers visitors a widetown, which includes almost 3,000 structures,
array  of  cultural  and arts entertainment.public homes and museums. This is where the
best architecture of Key West is to be found.
Here you can tour such grand structures as
the San Carlos Institute, the former mansion
Downtown Jacksonville boasts of theof Ernest Hemingway, and the John James
world-famous Landing, an intricate web ofAudubon  House.
shops and eateries where local entertainment
and special celebrations are held. Also
downtown you will find Alltel Stadium, home
of the Jaguars; Veterans Memorial ColiseumGo  on  a  Miami,  Florida  shopping  spree
where many events such as circuses, concerts,
and monster truck shows are held; Wolfson
park, home of the Jacksonville Suns baseball
team; and Met Park, an amphitheater thatIf you enjoy shopping, then you deserve a
plays  home  to  many  concerts.trip to the hottest shopping spot in all of
Florida: Miami. Here you can truly shop till
you drop. In fact, there are millions upon
millions of square feet dedicated to housing
Jacksonville also hosts the Jacksonvillesome of the finest shopping to be had
Symphony Orchestra and Junior Orchestra. Andanywhere.
at the Florida Theatre you can see many
Broadway plays as well as shows from stars
such as David Copperfield and the Nutcracker
Ballet during the Christmas season. All ofMiami is the shopping Mecca of Florida and
this and more, is what makes Jacksonville theboasts endless premier shopping malls and
perfect vacation destination for your nextboutiques. For shoppers who want a taste of
Florida  getaway.the local flavor, Bayside Marketplace and
Biscayne Bay have a number of boutiques and
specialty shops that sell everything from
plastic fruit to high-tech electronics. The
Golf in Daytona, FloridaBoasting of moreMayfair Shops, located in the Grove, is a
than 30 golf courses including 20complex made up of boutiques and nightclubs.
championship golf courses, one could viewAnd Sawgrass Mills, with more than 300 shops
Daytona as a sea of green and a golfer'sand kiosks in a 2.4-million-square-foot
paradise. From beginner courses to advancedfacility makes even the most serious and
courses, Daytona's golfing scene has andedicated shoppers feel like they've died and
attraction for every golfing enthusiast nogone  to  the  great  big  mall  in the sky.
matter  what  his  or  her experience level.
Stay  in  South  Beach's historical district
Daytona's championship golf courses line the
23-mile expanse of the Daytona Beach
coastline. With temperatures averaging little
more than 70 degrees, Daytona's golf coursesSouth Beach is perhaps one of the most
are ideal for spending an entire day on thefamous neighborhoods in the Miami area. The
green. And with great restaurants, resortsSouth Beach Historical District, located on
and area attractions nearby, a golfingthe peninsular southern tip of South Beach,
vacation to Daytona is one that the wholeconsists of only one square mile, but is home
family  can  enjoy.to numerous 1930s to 1950s style Art Deco
hotels. These hotels are only a short
distance away from some of the major Miami
attractions and offer comfortable,
Stay  in  a Florida beachfront vacation homeoff-the-beaten-path  lodging.
The historic district is also home to
numerous other attractions including the
Who wants to cram four or five vacationersHolocaust Memorial, Wolfsonian Museum, The
in a hotel room equipped with only oneJackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts
bathroom when you can rent a deluxeand Lincoln Road Mall.



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