Florida Art
Florida Art
Discover The Real Florida
The following guide was written for those interested in going on holiday to Florida. If you seek the fun and fantasy of Walt Disney World ®, great shopping and dining, or recreation and relaxation on fantastic beaches, Florida, the Sunshine State " has it all!
Kissimmee and Orlando
The Kissimmee resort area located in the heart of the "Sunshine State" with the highest concentration in any part of the theme parks and attractions. The choice is virtually endless entertainment. Walt Disney ® World four parks – the Magic Kingdom ®, Epcot ®, Disney-MGM Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom ™ – as well as Universal Studios ® and Universal's Islands of Adventure ® and Sea World are parks fabulous theme not want to miss. Each park is wonderfully unique, providing fun and safe adventure that will delight visitors of all ages!
The action is nearly nonstop, with the parks open late and a nightlife that is equally unique and fun. In the summer months can even spend a hot afternoon in a water amusement park as nWild ® Wet 'or Typhoon Lagoon. A wide variety of good restaurants often with a all You Can eat buffet, and a wide range of fast food places. You can combine dinner with entertainment in one of the themed dinner attractions in the area. If you find time on their hands, can not afford to fall into one of the big shopping centers or factory stores. Chances are great!
The Florida Suncoast
Suncoast Central are the communities of St Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, Indian Shores and Indian Rocks Beach. These are the beach resorts uncrowded close a multitude of activities that make the perfect holiday. The beach and sea are the main attractions of the zones, but the tourist attractions are plentiful, giving the opportunity to do much or little, anything you want. For years visitors from around the world have enjoyed Busch Gardens, the Salvador Dalí Museum and the sunken gardens, among entertainment and attractions easily accessible. Sports lovers can delight in the range of activities if you are a participant or spectator: fishing, boating, golf, tennis and baseball to name a few. The proximity of St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa offers a wider range of places to explore, to enjoy restaurants and shops to discover. The restaurants range from sophisticated deliciously irresistible for casual, fresh lobster pizza and beer! Madeira Beach has highlighted fishing and is particularly famous for John's Pass Village and Boardwalk – a unique collection of shops, boutiques and restaurants built over water. From here you can rent boats for the day (or forever!). Indian Shores and Indian Rocks Beach are the people of the island 'friendly' with a warm and relaxed lifestyle Florida.
Sarasota Area
The Sarasota / Bradenton area is easily accessible from Orlando. The area has some beautiful beaches, shops and good family restaurant. The Sarasota area offers botanical gardens, fine museums, performing arts, world class golf, luxury shops, boating and other water sports – there's something for everyone!
Anna Maria Island is a peaceful seaside community with no high-rise hotel, beautiful sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Gulf. You can even enjoy the serene beauty of the enchanting island dining facilities on the beachfront. A perfect location for families in the year and couples.
In the far south of the Sarasota area is the island of Siesta Key. Siesta Key award winning beaches are officially recognized as having the most pristine, powder white sands in the world. No sand is very similar, even under the burning subtropical sun, which felt cold to the touch! For visitors who visit each year, the charm is many times walking miles wide white beach, gourmet restaurants, elegant, a picturesque town with interesting shops, resident artists, and atmosphere of the whole island of its own.
South of Sarasota Manasota Key is a virgin. With an average annual temperature of 75 º F and the sea almost always in the 80s, it is not surprising that those who have discovered one of the best kept secrets in Florida have not been in a hurry to tell others! You will often see dolphins playing along the beach and the registrar turtle head in the sand. Collect shells, take a relaxing dip in the sea and watch the sunset. The charming small beach town of Venice is only a few minutes.
The Englewood area offers a selection of restaurants and shops. Fabulous island of Boca Grande, with its fine beaches and picturesque village is near. Keys more small area, such as Palm Island and Little Gasparilla are regular ferry services and tempting to try a desert island real day out.
Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers Beach
The islands of Sanibel and Captiva are a paradise for tourists, enjoying an average annual temperature of 82 degrees F. The area is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico south and west. This unique position makes the area a mecca for shell collectors. The only way 'main' on Sanibel's Periwinkle Way winds its way through the center of the island's crescent-shaped and tree-lined bike paths. Bicycling is a necessity in Sanibel. The "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel is 5000 acre preservation area that can be enjoyed through a landscape by bicycle, walking or driving the route. Two public golf courses, tennis, boat rentals and charters are available. At the southern end of Periwinkle Way are groups of shops and boutiques discreetly Hidden among tropical gardens and offering a delicious mix of clothing, souvenirs, arts and crafts.
Estero Fort Myers Beach on the island is 7 miles sandy beach in front of sugar along the Gulf of Mexico invitation. The coastal slope is gentle, calm waters and relaxed atmosphere that Fort Myers Beach, a favorite of all families. The location is also ideal for a trip to the Everglades or a visit to the nearby isolated islands of Sanibel and Captiva. The city of Fort Myers is a short drive and offers many golf courses, shopping and attractions such as the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Back on the beach, enjoy sporting activities such as cycling, tennis or boat, or take a leisurely stroll at sunset in the pristine white sand beaches. Eating in restaurants on the beach, where fresh local seafood will hold or enjoy the casual atmosphere of the many restaurants and bars.
Naples and Marco Island
Naples is a major theme park après exhaust for visitors to Florida. Only 3 1 / 2 hour drive from Orlando and 11 / 2 hours drive from Miami, its wide beaches of the Gulf are just a stone's throw from the Everglades. The magnificent Naples lifestyle is still relatively unknown to visitors, but a visit here will reveal why so many people want to return again and again. Every corner of Naples has a picture of happiness tropical palm trees and technicolor sunsets communities and waterways greens. Naples is known for its luxury shops. Both South and 3rd Street Village offering Bay Venice a unique group of specialty shops, cafes and outdoor restaurants. Activities include a resident cultural Philharmonic, theaters and art galleries and museums of the first kind. Leisure and entertainment includes the dock, Zoological Gardens Jungle Larry Collier Automotive Museum, and even a teddy bear museum! For those who are passionate about golf, you'll find paradise on a par with the unprecedented lifestyle.
Located at the corner of the Sunshine State's Marco Island, the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands "and a gateway to the Everglades. Only six miles long and four miles wide, the island has more than three miles of beautiful white sand beaches and waterways to reach every corner of your inner landscape. Marco Island, just around you with opportunities: nearly three dozen golf courses nearby conveniently close to restaurants than seventy years, the Everglades National Park, Historic Trail with charming boutiques, factory outlet stores and a host of water sports.
Florida Keys & Key West
The Florida Keys Highway 1 'Overseas Highway "and forty-two bridges connecting the island chain of coral rock. Bounded on the east by the crystalline waters of Atlantic Gulf Stream and west by the tranquility of the Florida Bay and outside the periphery of the Everglades, the Keys to enjoy the second largest Coral Reef system reef in the world. The reef protects the keys and is the reason why no sandy beaches on these islands. Parks America's foremost underwater – John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the adjacent Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary – covering approximately 178 miles square nautical area and are of the star attractions. You must see and experience the wonderful charm of the landscape of ancient coral, home to a variety of fish and marine life, either as snorkeling, shallow or deep water diving. Stores diving, guides, charters and equipment in the upper area are plentiful.
133 miles from the southernmost tip of the peninsula of Florida is an island of Key West where the famous and infamous alike come to enjoy a lifestyle with a European flavor and an all-American style. Key West is home to poets, writers, artists and artisans all attracted by its special way of life. Stay in Key West and leave the car parked. Key West is a city that never seems to sleep, but seems to come alive when sunset. Every night, jugglers, musicians and street performers convene at Pier Sunset Mallory for the celebration. The streets are lined with cafes, outdoor bars free, legendary pubs and world class restaurants. Discover Duval Street, "the longest street in the United States because it extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico! Here lies the world famous Sloppy Joe's, Rick's Cafe and the home of the pina colada. The nightlife is exceptional, with cabaret theater, and many aspects of cooking fresh seafood from the Cuban cuisine.
Southeast Florida
Palm Beach offers a rich variety of the pleasures of water, including boating, fishing, diving and deep-sea diving, and has over 150 golf courses. On the western border is the Everglades, truly unique ecosystem. Enjoy a quiet picnic lunch in Palm Beach itself and see the rich and famous spend. Palm Beach, charming and elegant is totally on an island and is home to the historic mansions of some of the world's best known families better.
South Beach is the red-hot destination for visitors worldwide. South Beach has been a magnet for celebrities, sophisticated and fun lovers from around the world who prosper on its cosmopolitan, chic restaurants and nightclubs and beautiful beaches. Seen throughout the city …. Cindy Crawford, Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Robert De Niro and Gloria Estefan to name a few. South Beach is also a mecca for shoppers looking for trendy boutiques. Adding to the light hearted fun palette of color are painted pastel Art Deco hotels, the landmark of the historic area.
Fort Lauderdale, is characterized by the wide esplanade and boulevards, shaded by towering palms, chic sidewalk cafés and sports filled with gleaming yachts. Sawgrass Mills, with over 400 branded stores and largest mall in the world. Las Olas Boulevard in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale landscape is a beautiful gas-lit street is full of fashionable boutiques and places to eat well.
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