Florida Makes it to the Best Beaches List

Jun 17

Best U.S. Beaches, Travel tips Florida International University’s own professor Dr. Stephen Leatherman is perhaps better known as Dr. Beach. Every year, Dr. Beach puts out a source of popular travel tips, a list of the Best U.S. Beaches based on 50 different factors including safety, sand quality and environmental management. Two of Florida’s beaches made [...] [...more]

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Tags: 2009, Best U.S. Beaches, Bill Baggs, Dr. Beach, Florida beaches, Key Biscayne, sarasota, Siesta Beach, Stephen Leatherman, travel tips

Best U.S. Beaches, Travel tips

Florida International University’s own professor Dr. Stephen Leatherman is perhaps better known as Dr. Beach. Every year, Dr. Beach puts out a source of popular travel tips, a list of the Best U.S. Beaches based on 50 different factors including safety, sand quality and environmental management. Two of Florida’s beaches made it to the 2009 Best U.S. Beaches list.

The list features travel tips regarding beach destinations. His recently released 2009 Best U.S. Beaches list follows:

1. Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii
2. Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Florida
3. Coopers Beach, Southampton, New York
4. Coronado Beach, San Diego, California
5. Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii
6. Main Beach, East Hampton, New York
7. Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks, North Carolina
8. Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Florida
9. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
10. Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, South Carolina

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Siesta Key: One spot for all Beaches- Florida Vacation Rentals

May 13

Siesta Key is 35 square miles of a variety of different kinds of beaches. For example, couples and families can enjoy the quieter beaches while young adults can enjoy a party beach. The beaches are covered in jelly-soft sand and surrounded by extraordinary Gulf and bay views. Siesta Key is low key yet high-energy and [...] [...more]

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Tags: accommodations, beach, florida, Florida Holiday Rentals, Florida vacation rentals, sarasota, Siesta Key, siesta key village, smart travel, snorkeling, turtle beach

Siesta Key is 35 square miles of a variety of different kinds of beaches. For example, couples and families can enjoy the quieter beaches while young adults can enjoy a party beach. The beaches are covered in jelly-soft sand and surrounded by extraordinary Gulf and bay views. Siesta Key is low key yet high-energy and elegant yet laid back. The tree-lined residential streets run along old and new condos, mansions and cottages. There are three different beaches in Siesta Key. The public beach, the largest of all three, offers skimboarding, volleyball, concession stands, lifeguards and more. On Sundays, locals gather on the beach for sunset to watch drummers, hula hoopers and belly dancers. Siesta Key Village, just a block away from the Beach Palms beachfront bungalows, has a high-energy atmosphere. Here you can sit outside of cafes among the colorful architecture and live entertainment. Crescent Beach is the more private beach. Enjoy Sarasota’s best snorkeling around the coral and slabs at Point of Rocks. Make sure to stroll along Turtle Beach and search for sharks’ teeth.

For the best rates on vacation rentals in Siesta Key or Florida vacation rentals in Siesta Key, check Escaperental.com.

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Florida Airports, Florida Vacations

Feb 12

Florida is a top travel destination and, therefore, very well equipped as far as airports are concerned. Below is a list of the International Florida airports. Aside from these listed, there are a variety of other domestic regional Florida airports. Visitors on Florida vacations travel by Florida’s extensive roads or via airplane. The state of Florida [...] [...more]

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Tags: daytona beach, florida, Florida airports, Florida Holiday Rentals, Florida vacation rentals, Florida vacations, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Key West, Melbourne, Palm Beach, sarasota, Tampa

Florida is a top travel destination and, therefore, very well equipped as far as airports are concerned. Below is a list of the International Florida airports. Aside from these listed, there are a variety of other domestic regional Florida airports.

Visitors on Florida vacations travel by Florida’s extensive roads or via airplane. The state of Florida runs about 750 miles in length from north to south. Travel time within the state is relatively short and inexpensive.

Daytona Beach Intl. Airport (DAB)
Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Fort Myers - Southwest Florida Intl (RSW)
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Key West International Airport (EYW)
Melbourne International Airport (MLB)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Ocala International Airport (OCF)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Panama City - Bay County Intl. Airport (PFN)
Sarasota Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ)
St. Lucie County International Airport (FPR)
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. (PIE)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)

No matter your destination in Florida, travelers on Florida vacations are sure to find a nearby airport. You can also find a variety of Florida vacation rentals near the airports including, Fort Lauderdale vacation rentals, Orlando vacation rentals, Fort Myers vacation rentals and Key West vacation rentals.

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Florida Travel Coupons, Florida travel

Feb 12

Everyone could use some help financially these days. Especially if you are need an escape or a vacation. Make a Florida travel vacation easier and more affordable with Florida travel coupons. Florida Coupons and Discounts: 1. See Visitors Magazines provides a wide selection of coupons for almost every city in Florida - www.see-florida.com 2. Theme Park and [...] [...more]

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Tags: AAA, Bush Gardens, daytona beach, disney, florida, Florida Fun Card, Florida theme parks, florida travel, miami, Miami Beach, orlando, sarasota, Senior travel clubs, Tampa, travel coupons, travel deals

Everyone could use some help financially these days. Especially if you are need an escape or a vacation. Make a Florida travel vacation easier and more affordable with Florida travel coupons.

Florida Coupons and Discounts:

1. See Visitors Magazines provides a wide selection of coupons for almost every city in Florida - www.see-florida.com

2. Theme Park and Attraction Discounts:

Butterfly World Coupon -  http://www.butterflyworld.com/images/coupon.gif

Monkey Jungle Discount Coupon - http://www.monkeyjungle.com/discount.htm

Flamingo Gardens and Coupons - http://www.flamingogardens.org/coupon.htm

AAA Membership Card Discounts - http://www.aaasouth.com/SYCS_attractions.asp

Sarasota Jungle Gardens - http://www.sarasotajunglegardens.com/jungle/?page_id=39

It is highly advised to revise Florida theme parks and attractions’ websites when planning a visit since the usually offer Florida travel deals, discounts and special offers.

Florida Fun Card - Florida residents can purchase a SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Fun Card and enjoy unlimited visits in 2009 to that same park for nearly the price of a single-day admission. The Fun Card can be bought at www.seaworld.com and www.buschgardens.com.

3. Senior Travel Clubs

AAA - https://www.aaasouth.com/home.aspx

AARP (American Association of Retired People) - http://products.aarp.org/

It is always good to plan your vacations in advance and check online travel magazines or guides such a Miami guides to find the best discounts or even travel coupons.  Usually, Florida travel coupons often provide discounts on attractions, shopping and lodging such as Miami vacation rentals, vacation rentals in Florida, Orlando vacation rentals and Sarasota vacation rentals.

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