Florida Travel

Florida travel for most people conjures up images of sunny days on ocean shores and visits to world-renown amusement parks. Given its year-round average temperatures and its hundreds of miles of white sand beaches, vacationers find that traveling to the "Sunshine State" offers something for everyone no matter the season or the area of the state they're visiting. Many families find that Florida is the ideal place to "lie down in green pastures" with their family and find the restoration from the Lord that they need (Psalm 23:2).

Because Florida is a peninsula, the state has thousands of miles of ocean shoreline, which is perfect for families to enjoy the climate. The Sunshine State boasts average temperatures of 60 to 78 degrees in the winter months and 75 to 89 degrees in the summer months. Being closer to the equator, the southernmost parts of the state are warmer than the northern, and they enjoy sub-tropical climates nearly all year long. The great weather is one of the reasons that Florida travel is a big industry. During the winter, many people from the northern states and Canada break from the frigid temperatures and snow to bask in Florida's warmth. Foreigners also come to the states to experience the many amusement parks. In addition, due to its excellent year-round climate, the state offers year-round golfing, fishing, tennis, and other outdoor sports.

There are many well-known destinations for traveling. Some of the better-known destinations for Florida travel include Daytona, Miami, and the Orlando/Kissimmee area. Daytona is located on the Atlantic seashore and boasts 23 miles of family-friendly, sandy beaches. Millions of visitors go to Daytona every year to enjoy not only the beaches, but also the Daytona International Speedway and the more than 20 championship golf courses. Miami is located on the southeastern coast. The city's cultural diversity is an attraction in itself for many visitors. Almost half of Miami's population is Hispanic, and the Spanish language is just as prevalent as English. Those traveling in Miami may enjoy a sampling of the Hispanic culture through visits to Little Havana, the Latin American Art Museum, or an evening of music at a Latin nightclub.

Orlando and Kissimmee are other popular travel destinations that are located nearer to the center of the state. Although everyone knows Orlando as home to Disney World, the city also boasts many other theme and amusement parks, including Sea World, Wet 'n Wild, and Adventure Island. A short drive from these Florida travel adventures can bring tourists to the Kennedy Space Center, home of America's space program, and Gatorland, an alligator farm which has been billed as the best half-day attraction in Florida. Whether the family's idea of a good vacation is swimming in the surf of the ocean, experiencing the thrill of roller coasters, swinging a driver at the links, or just taking it easy poolside, they are bound to find it traveling in the Sunshine State.

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