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1. Destin, Florida ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Destin, Florida
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2. St. Petersburg and Clearwater ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

St. Petersburg and Clearwater
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3. Deerfield Beach

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Deerfield Beach
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4. Delray Beach

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Delray Beach
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5. Daytona Beach

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Daytona Beach
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6. Everglades National Park

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Everglades National Park
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7. Florida Keys

Florida Keys
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8. Fort Walton Beach

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Fort Walton Beach
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9. Hollywood Beach

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Hollywood Beach
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10. Key West

Key West
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11. Marco Island

Romantic Islands
Marco Island
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12. Miami

Miami
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13. Naples, FL

Naples, FL
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14. Orlando

Orlando
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15. Panama City Beach

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Panama City Beach
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16. Sanibel and Captiva Islands

Romantic Islands
Sanibel and Captiva Islands
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17. Siesta Key

Siesta Key
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18. Amelia Island

Romantic Islands
Amelia Island
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19. Anna Maria Island

Romantic Islands
Anna Maria Island
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20. Boca Raton

Boca Raton
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21. Bradenton

Bradenton
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22. Cocoa Beach

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Cocoa Beach
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23. Singer Island

Romantic Islands
Singer Island
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24. St. Augustine

St. Augustine
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25. St. George Beach

Category: Beaches
St. George Beach
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: Why is Florida a popular family destination?
  • Answer: Florida has always been a family favorite. With great sunny weather and destinations like Disneyworld and Universal Studios, the state is packed with visitors of all ages year-round.
  • Question: What types of attractions make Florida a great family vacation spot?
  • Answer: Florida is full of great nature, with beaches, islands, and great attractions for the whole family.

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