| Welcome to Travel Tidings Florida's pages on HOTELS & RESORTS - your complete guide to hotels, resorts and spas conveniently located near Florida's beaches, theme parks, shopping, history and culture, outdoor parks and activities, and all the attractions that draw over 86-million visitors a year to The Sunshine State. Find the perfect hotel to meet your needs, whether it's a pet friendly hotel to take your dog along with you, a 4 diamond or even 5 diamond luxury hotel to spoil that some one special in your life, a family retreat close to all the fun... |
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| Florida is the perfect vacation destination for the entire family. From its sandy beaches and breathtaking parks to vibrant city centers and fun-filled theme parks, Florida is the ideal choice for any vacation, with everything on offer from national historical landmarks to the hottest attractions, events and festivities. BEACHES Every kid loves a beach, and while the kids romp in the surf on one of thousands of beaches, mom and dad can relax nearby on the famous sugar-white sands of Florida. In fact, sandy beaches account for 1,350 miles of The Sunshine State's varied coastline. Vegetation, population, dunes formation, sand composition, wave action, and other natural and social influences serve up Florida's beaches in many flavors. In his annual rating of America’s Best Beaches, "Dr. Beach" recognised three of Florida’s beaches including the number one Fort DeSoto Park, number four Caladesi Island State Park, near Clearwater, and number eight Cape Florida State Park, near Miami. PARKS AND WILDLIFE If you're seeking to explore the outdoors, Florida has many great destinations apart from the beaches – like the only subtropical preserve in North America, Everglades National Park – nature’s playground with its luscious wetlands and more than 150 miles of canoeing and walking trails. And there are plenty of other opportunities for canoeing, walking and hiking in the Sunshine State - opportunities too to observe the wildlife. In fact, with more than 1,200 kinds of animals, Florida ranks third in the nation in wildlife diversity, and with a record number of parks, preserves, and refuges, it is no wonder that the Florida State Parks organization was again awarded the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Gold Medal Award, honoring Florida as having the “Nation’s Best State Park Service” making Florida the first two-time winner. FISHING Florida is also a mecca for fishing enthusiasts from all over the world - no surprise since, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida boasts more than 700 world record fish catches. GOLF With more golf courses than any other state, Florida is the perfect destination of golf addicts. Indeed, Golf Digest magazine ranks Punta Gorda 3rd for the “Best in America” for quality of life and golf options. Naples claims to be the “Golf Capitol of the World” with more holes per capita than any other community, and with more than 160 golf courses, Palm Beach County has more golf courses than any other county in the US Florida is also home to the World Golf Hall of Fame and the Tournament Player Course, which is the site of the annual PGA Player Championship. SHOPPING While the partner is out on the links, the golf widows and widowers can head indoors to enjoy another favorite Florida sport : shopping. One of the top attractions of the state Florida is the wealth of enticing stores, from high-end boutiques and design shops such as those on Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive in South Beach to factory outlets and vibrant flea markets. THEME PARKS If the family can’t decide between swanky shopping, golf courses, national landmarks, beautiful beaches, historical highlights or wildlife at its best, combine them all with a visit to any one of hundreds of theme parks across the Sunshine State. Several are centred in the Greater Orlando Area which is known as the home of Disney World and the EPCOT Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Seaworld Orlando. Other theme parks like Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, and Adventure Island in Key West, and waterparks and zoos are scattered across Florida with access from any of the major cities. PLACES, CITIES AND TOWNS Five of the top six most hospitable cities in the nation are in Florida, according to Verizon superpages.com and those cities are Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando (perfect too for Walt Disney World and Universal Studios),, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. All of the cities of the sunshine state have their own flavours and eccentricities, from varied cultures and neighborhoods, to upscale nightlife and world-class museums. MUSEUMS Some of Florida's museums are The Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee which is home to the largest collection of Spanish-colonial gold and silver, the Kennedy Space Center, and the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola where you can learn lessons from naval pilots, astronauts, and pioneers. HOTELS, RESORTS AND SPAS TravelTidingsFlorida.com also provides a complete guide to hotels, resorts, motels and spas for every taste or whim, from pet-friendly hotels and resorts that cater to animals to luxury 4 diamond accommodations , when you arrive at your chosen destination on TravelTidingsFlorida.com you will find an hotel or resort waiting for you on site. |
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Places, Cities and Towns of Florida / Features and Articles About Florida / Annual Events and Festivals in Florida / Florida Hotels and Resorts / Florida Spas and Wellness Oriented Destinations / 4 and 5 Diamond Hotels / Pet Friendly Hotels / Florida Beaches / Florida Theme Parks and Family Oriented Destinations / Waterparks / Zoos / Florida Parks / Wildlife in the Sunshine State / Florida Trails / National Historical Landmarks / Florida Museums / Golf in Florida / Fishing in Florida / Shopping in the Sunshine State / Dining in Florida all images provided by VISIT FLORIDA |
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| About Us: Travel Tidings Florida features vacation travel information for the cities and regions of Pensacola, Destin/Ft Walton Beach, Seaside/Beaches of South Walton , Panama City Beach , Marianna , Apalachicola/Port St. Joe , Tallahassee , Live Oak/Lake City , Cedar Key/Steinhatchee, Jacksonville/Amelia Island, Gainesville, St. Augustine, Flagler Beach/Palm Coast, Crystal River, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Tampa, Ocala, Orlando/Kissimmee, Lakeland,Daytona Beach/New Smyrna Beach, Cocoa Beach, Fort Pierce/Vero Beach, Sarasota/Bradenton, Charlotte Harbor, Fort Myers/Sanibel, Naples/Marco Island, Sebring/Arcadia, Florida Keys & Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Lake Okeechobee, Miami, and Palm Beach and more than 500 destinations throughout the state of Florida. Activities, entertainment and speciality interestes include everything from romantic getaways, spas and secluded parks to family themeparks and holiday resorts, busy places popular for adventure, sports and surfing. General topics covered include dining, lodging, shopping, travel accommodations, attractions, hotels, pet friendly hotes and resorts, AAAA 4 Diamond Hotels, AAA 5 Diamond Hotels and more. Do not hesitate to contact us for further information at info@traveltidingsflorida.com! |
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