The Florida coastline runs along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. White sandy beaches and blue-green water can be found in Florida, as well as the Miami Seaquarium, Sea World and Walt Disney World in Orlando. Some of the best vacation places are located in Florida, including romantic quick getaways, and family vacations destinations
Orlando, Florida was rated the number one vacation spot by Forbes Traveler, according to the Forbes website. Orlando is home to Walt Disney World, Sea World and Aquatica (Sea World's Water Park), Gatorland, Universal Studios and WonderWorks. There are many activities to do in this area of Florida, like going to the nearby Daytona Beach, paddling a swan boat on Lake Eola, count the manatees at the Blue Spring State Park, or viewing stars from the largest refractor telescope at the Orlando Science Center. Many hotels, resorts and vacation rentals are available in Orlando.
According to Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, the city of Destin has 4.5 million visitors yearly and this generates approximately $1 billion to the local economy. Tourists and visitors come to enjoy Destin's 12 beaches that have white sand and blue-green water. Attractions in Destin include The Track Recreation Center, Southern Star Dolphin Cruises and Blackwater Canoe Rental. The Blackwater Canoe Rental is located on the Blackwater River and is the only sand river in the nation. You can kayak, tube or canoe down this river. Many dinner cruises are also available around Destin and some of these offer dolphin watching as well.
There are many things to do in Daytona Beach for tourists and visitors, according to Great Florida Vacations website. The beach is usually the main reason for tourism in Daytona Beach, with activities like surfing, swimming, parasailing, riding the banana boats, building sandcastles and just relaxing. Daytona Beach is also home to the Daytona Speedway and there are several major races that take place here every year. The Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier is also located here and offers a variety of endless fun for tourists. The Boardwalk has video arcades, restaurants, go-carts, thrill rides, souvenir shops and the "Salute to Speed" exhibit. The Pier stretches out a quarter mile over the ocean and has a restaurant and features fishing from the pier.
