Mar 04
Florida travel is known for its wide variety of attractions, entertainment and panorama. The consistently warm and sunny weather is great for outdoor Florida travel activities. While Florida may not have mountainous Florida hiking trails, it does offer an array of different types of Florida hiking trails. You can catch a glimpse of some gorgeous [...] [...more]
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Tags: Blackwater River State Forest, Florida hiking trails, florida travel, Florida travel activities, Kissimmee River National Scenic Trail, Ocala National Forest, Wekiwa Springs Loop Trail, Withlacoochee State Forest
Florida travel is known for its wide variety of attractions, entertainment and panorama. The consistently warm and sunny weather is great for outdoor Florida travel activities. While Florida may not have mountainous Florida hiking trails, it does offer an array of different types of Florida hiking trails. You can catch a glimpse of some gorgeous vistas and experience a number of different ecosystems from pine forests to prairies. There are Florida hiking trails of all lengths and intensity levels. Take a 5 minute walk or hikes that last a whole day.
Some of the Florida hiking trails may require permits. The FNST, a trail under construction from Big Cypress Preserver to the Panhandle, is a 1,300 mile trail special for longer trips. For more information on that Florida hiking trail, contact the Florida Trail Association at 1-800-343-1662 or www.florida-trail.org.
Find accommodations and Florida vacation rentals near any of the best Florida hiking trails. Ask your travel agency or Florida vacation rental agency where are the best places to go hiking in Florida.
Important necessities for Florida hiking trails:
• Sun block
• Bug spray (particularly in the summer months)
• Drinking water
• Proper gear
• Information and conditions on the trail
Following are some of the top Florida hiking trails. Take a look at the Florida Guide for additional trails:
1. Ocala National Forest, Ocala, FL
2. Withlacoochee State Forest, Brooksville, FL
3. Kissimmee River National Scenic Trail, Lake Wales, FL
Some of the most remote hiking in Florida. 23 miles.
4. Blackwater River State Forest, Milton, FL
The largest of the Florida state forests. Hilly terrain and red soil.
5. Florida Trail - Ocala National Forest: Clearwater Lake to Juniper Springs, Umatilla, FL
24.7 miles.
6. Florida Trail - Ocala National Forest: Juniper Springs to Salt Springs Island, Ocala, FL
18.4 miles. Crosses the rugged Juniper Prairie Wilderness. Minimal maintenance.
7. Florida Trail - Ocala National Forest: Salt Springs Island to Rodman Dam, Ocala, FL
17.6 miles. Crosses over three “islands”: Kerr Island, Salt Springs Island and Riverside Island. These islands are surrounded soil, not water.
8. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, Palm Beach, FL
14 miles. See red-cockaded woodpeckers, bald eagles, deer and wild hogs.
9. Wekiwa Springs Loop Trail, Orlando, FL
13 miles. A 6,900-acre pristine scenic wonder.
10. Turkey Lake Park Nature Trail, Orlando, FL
7 miles. A 300-acre park in a rural setting with picnic tables, barbecue grills, playgrounds, bike paths, swimming and an authentic farm with animals.
11. Along the Park Road - Everglades National Park, Miami, FL
Walk or drive the paved roads.
12. Apalachicola National Forest, Tallahassee, FL
Walk through the forest, you’ll pass through the habitat of about 10,000 deer, 2,000 turkeys and 175 black bear.
13. Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, FL
A 28,875-acre state park known for wildlife such as bald eagles, sandhill cranes, deer, turkey, ospreys, bobcats, otters, wild hogs, alligators and waterfowl.
14. The Flamingo Area - Everglades National Park, Flamingo, FL
Previously a fishing village only reachable by boat.
15. Econ Loop Trail, Geneva, FL
4.6 miles. Short for the Econlockhatchee River.
16. Disney Wilderness Preserve Loop and Interpretive Trails, Kissimmee, FL
3 miles. This 12,000-acre region (not-related to Disney World) is being returned to wetland conditions.
17. St. George Island, Apalachicola, FL
9 miles. Famous for white sand beaches and a fishery known for their oysters.
18. Dead River Trail, Temple Terrace, FL
2.5 miles. Runs along the Dead River.
19. Alderman’s Ford Park Loop, Lithia, FL
1.9 miles. One of Hillsborough County’s ELAPP sites. One portion is developed as a park but the majority of the area is still in its original condition.
20. Split Oak Forest Trails, Orlando, FL
A 1,700-acre forest adjacent to Moss Park and two picturesque lakes: Hart and Mary Jane and also to a very popular county park, Moss Park.
Mar 04
St Petersburg and Clearwater are located on a superb peninsula of the west coast of Florida where the white-sand beaches are pristine and clear. Every year, beaches in Florida receive awards and ranked as the nicest beaches in America. This part of Florida offers some of the nicest beaches in America. The Caladesi Beach in [...] [...more]
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Tags: America, Clearwater, daytona beach, Florida beaches, florida travel, Florida vacations, guide of Florida, Nicest Beaches, Palm Beach, Panama City, Sanibel Island, South Beach, St. Petersburg
St Petersburg and Clearwater are located on a superb peninsula of the west coast of Florida where the white-sand beaches are pristine and clear. Every year, beaches in Florida receive awards and ranked as the nicest beaches in America. This part of Florida offers some of the nicest beaches in America. The Caladesi Beach in the Tampa Bay area was voted # 1 Beach in America by TripAdvisor in 2008 and The Fort de Soto Park, also in the Tampa Bay area, was voted the #1 Beach by TripAdvisor in America in 2005. This area has 35 miles of white, sandy, clear-water beaches and incredible sunsets. Visitors in Florida searching the guide of Florida for a beach vacation should definitely include St Petersburg and Clearwater in their itinerary.
According to the Travel Channel and our guide of Florida, the top ten beaches in Florida are as follows:
1. South Beach, Miami
2. Siesta Key Beach
3. Palm Beach
4. Lovers Key Beach
5. Clearwater Beach
6. Smathers Beach, Key West
7. Sanspur Beach, Bahia Honda State Park
8. Panama City Beach
9. Sanibel Island
10. Daytona Beach
There are several Florida vacation rentals you may choose from near some of these Florida beaches. Browse lists of St. Petersburg holiday apartments or Clearwater holiday rentals.
Mar 04
Driving in Florida is very easy. As long as you obey traffic signs and the basic rules, you will be just fine. Traffic signs in Florida exist for your safety and convenience. If you are driving to Florida or planning on renting a car when you get here, familiarize yourself with a few of [...] [...more]
Posted: under Florida, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: Driving in Florida, Florida Guide, Florida Holiday Rentals, Florida Holidays, Florida vacations, roads in Florida
Driving in Florida is very easy. As long as you obey traffic signs and the basic rules, you will be just fine. Traffic signs in Florida exist for your safety and convenience. If you are driving to Florida or planning on renting a car when you get here, familiarize yourself with a few of the basic signs mentioned in the Florida Guide:
Stop signs
When driving in Florida, bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a stop sign. When you reach a 4-way stop sign, the rule is that the first car to arrive at their stop sign has the right of way and may cross first. The second car may proceed next and so on.
Speed limit
Within the state, speed limitations range between 30 to 45 miles per hour. Should you disobey the speed limit and get caught by a police officer while driving in Florida, be prepared to pay a fine. See our articles in the Florida Guide on radars and radar detectors to better understand and avoid trouble for speeding.
One Way sign
Some roads in Florida will have opposite traffic direction lanes set side-by-side. Some roads, however, are one-way streets. The one-way sign identifies these one-way streets in which traffic may only flow in one direction.
Do not block intersections at a red light
Make sure not to block an intersection at a red light. You can get a ticket for blocking the intersection. You can avoid doing this if you do not move forward to cross an intersection if you are unable to cross the entire intersection.
No U-Turn
Do not make a U-Turn where you see a No U-Turn sign. Again, if you break this rule, you may get a ticket. The Florida Guide suggests that instead, you proceed forward to the next corner that allows a U-Turn.
No turns
Some intersections have a signs indicating that turns are not allowed. Unless a specific turn is mentioned (right or left), you are not to make any turn in either direction. You may only drive forward. Follow these rules carefully when driving in Florida in order to avoid accidents or ticket fees.
Directional Street signs
Some lanes have directional information painted on the actual road. Make sure to be aware of whether the specific lane that you are in requires you to turn right, left or keep straight ahead. Make sure to obey these directions in order to avoid any accidents or fines while driving in Florida.
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Mar 04
How to behave when pulled over by the police for driving violations in Miami?
Aside from keeping the city and its neighborhood’s safe, Florida police officers also need to make sure that traffic regulations are respected. Visitors driving in Florida should immediately stop and pull over when asked to by a police officer. Customs in dealing [...] [...more]
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Tags: Driving in Florida, Florida Guide, Florida Holidays, Florida police, Florida vacation
How to behave when pulled over by the police for driving violations in Miami?
Aside from keeping the city and its neighborhood’s safe, Florida police officers also need to make sure that traffic regulations are respected. Visitors driving in Florida should immediately stop and pull over when asked to by a police officer. Customs in dealing with this situation varies from country to country. Forget what you know about other places. Our Florida guide gives the first tip: Stop safely but promptly. Next, stay in your vehicle, keep your hands on the steering wheel and wait calmly for the officer to approach you. If you see the officer carefully approaching you with his hand close to his gun, do not worry. That is standard procedure.
• Wait patiently and do not get out of your vehicle unless told
• Express yourself calmly and respectfully.
• Be apologetic
• Accept fines and documents given to you. If you disagree with the charges, you don’t have to sign them
• Do not attempt to offer money to get out of trouble. You will end up in jail
After your encounter with the officer, you may hire a traffic lawyer to argue your fines and violations for driving in Florida. Even if you are guilty of the violation, a good traffic lawyer can get you out of trouble. The Florida guide states that on average, violators who win will pay the lawyer about $100 and will not get points on their driver’s license or increased insurance rates. If you lose, there will be points on your license and you will pay legal fees and the fine. Of course, if you are not from the US, points from driving in Florida will not affect your driver’s license. If you intend to come back to the US as a resident, pay any fines you may have from driving in Florida. Otherwise, they may be held against you.
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Mar 04
If you are a visitor planning to rent a car to drive in Florida, the Miami city guide urges you to exercise caution and follow Florida driving rules. In other US cities, drivers begin to stop while the light is yellow and are completely stopped by the time it turns red. In Florida, it is [...] [...more]
Posted: under Florida, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: cities in Florida, Florida Driving Rules, Florida Holiday Rentals, Florida Holidays, Florida vacations, Red Light Signal
If you are a visitor planning to rent a car to drive in Florida, the Miami city guide urges you to exercise caution and follow Florida driving rules. In other US cities, drivers begin to stop while the light is yellow and are completely stopped by the time it turns red. In Florida, it is not uncommon to see drivers speed up and run through the light even seconds after the light has turned red.
Florida Police officers remain strict on the original meaning of a red light Florida driving rules. Stop at yellow lights. The fine for running a red light is expensive. Several cities in Florida have installed photograph robots that shoot pictures of drivers running a red light. The photographed violators of Florida driving rules will receive their ticket in the mail. Many times, a car rental agency will subtract fines from your credit card. Enjoy your holidays without taking risks or breaking Florida driving rules. If you are pulled over by an officer, consider the tips given in the Florida guide “What to do if you are stopped by a police officer” article.
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Mar 04
What to do if you get in an accident in Miami.
Be careful driving in Florida. When renting a car, vacationers should always purchase full insurance or pay with a premium credit card that provides similar benefits in case of a car accident in Florida. If you are responsible for injuries of another person you [...] [...more]
Posted: under Florida, Transportation News, Useful Tips and Gadgets.
Tags: Car accident Florida, Driving in Florida, Florida Holiday Rentals, Florida vacation, smart travel, travel tips
What to do if you get in an accident in Miami.
Be careful driving in Florida. When renting a car, vacationers should always purchase full insurance or pay with a premium credit card that provides similar benefits in case of a car accident in Florida. If you are responsible for injuries of another person you will be liable for what will probably be a large sum of money. Keep yourself well protected with sufficient insurance coverage. If you get injured from a car accident in Florida, it is sure to be costly so be sure to have the best coverage possible. If you have a car accident in Florida, leave your car stationed as it was when it was hit and call 911.
If you must move your car, take a picture of the accident before moving it. If you have a car accident in Florida on a highway, clear they way and move your vehicle to the most right or left lane while you wait for the police to arrive. Be careful driving in Florida and enjoy your vacation.
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