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And the beach goes on. 23 Blue Wave miles. 8 unique beach towns. Which one is the most “you”? Take Greater Fort Lauderdale’s beach personality quiz, and when you book online you’ll receive a free custom beach kit with beach towel, flip flops and other goodies. Visit sunny.org to get your summer started.
Our attractions have more bite.
Just beyond Orlando’s theme parks, Seminole County puts you within minutes of some of the best natural attractions Florida has to offer. From enjoying the Great Florida Birding Trail, to canoeing wild rivers, to spotting gators on an airboat tour, Seminole puts nature nearer. So come discover a place just out of town, but with a lot more to sink your teeth into.
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PENSACOLA
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Only 15 minutes yet worlds away from Orlando, Seminole County offers the natural Florida experience.
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If there’s one thing taken seriously in Panama City Beach, it’s fun! It’s more than finding the perfect patch of sand and soaking in some rays. It’s about diving into the great American tradition of sandy, flip-flop fun that can happen only at a place offering a beach bag full of activities and entertainment.
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Catch Some Rays
Whatever You Desire Relax on the quiet beach, fish to your heart’s content or watch the boats in Destin Harbor from your balcony when you stay with Holiday Isle. No matter what you’re looking for, you are sure to find a vacation rental that will be perfect for you.
Oaseas Resorts offers some of the finest vacation accommodations in both Panama City Beach and South Walton Beach. Perched along the Emerald Coast, Oaseas Resorts is your rental specialist in Northwest Florida.
The Perfect View
Stay in Style All throughout the charming communities of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, Dale E Peterson Vacations offers accommodations for every size group or budget in Destin, Navarre Beach, Fort Walton Beach, the Beaches of South Walton and Panama City Beach.
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Old World charm, exquisite beaches and world-class golf await your discovery in sun-drenched St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches. Best of all, the area’s wide range of accommodations offers outstanding values. While you’re here, you can immerse yourself in the area’s stunning natural wonders, take a bite out of some of the most delicious cuisine around, or simply relax in your own little lap of luxury at any one of a number of exquisite accommodations. Start making your own history in America’s oldest city!
CENTRAL FLORIDA Florida’s Natural Choice This season, Central Florida’s best vacation value is in Seminole County. Just a short drive from all the major attractions of Central Florida, Seminole County also offers the classic Florida experience of peaceful rivers, fishing, boating, hiking and more. Nicknamed the “other side of Orlando,” visit just once
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and you’ll see just how relaxing a Florida vacation can truly be. Whether you float down a lazy river, pick your own produce, or simply commune with Florida’s natural wonders, you’ll be enchanted by “the other side.”
Way More Than a Beach! The Daytona Beach area is stimulating the economy—one great vacation at a time! Enjoy 23 miles of sparkling sandy beaches, great accommodations, cultural treasures, unique shopping, tasty dining, world-class golf, relaxing spas and so much more.
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Life’s a Beach Come play on Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Blue Wave beaches. Here, 23 miles of turquoise Atlantic waters are home to eight unique beach towns—a beachhopper’s paradise. But beautiful beaches are only the beginning! From thoroughbred racing or reeling in an award-winning catch to being pampered at a relaxing day spa, the more you do the more you’ll be amazed! With so
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On the Waterfront The perfect summer getaway awaits at Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, a relaxing tropical oasis ideally located in Hollywood between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Unparalleled accommodations, amenities and personal services are provided in a beautiful waterfront setting.
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