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1. Tampa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tampa
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2. Clearwater ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Clearwater
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3. Daytona Beach

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Daytona Beach
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4. Destin

Destin
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5. Delray Beach

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6. Pensacola

Pensacola
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7. Florida Keys

Florida Keys
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8. Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale
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9. Fort Myers

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Fort Myers
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10. Gainesville

Gainesville
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11. Jacksonville

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12. Key West

Key West
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13. Miami

Miami
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14. Naples, Florida

Naples, Florida
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15. Wakulla, Florida

Wakulla, Florida
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16. Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida
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17. Panama City Beach

Category: Beaches
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18. Everglades National Park, Florida

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Everglades National Park, Florida
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19. Sanibel

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20. Sarasota

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21. Siesta Key, Florida

Siesta Key, Florida
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22. St George Island

Romantic Islands
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23. St. Augustine

St. Augustine
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24. St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg, Florida
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25. Biscayne National Park

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Biscayne National Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, Florida is a world of magnificent beaches, spectacular fishing, parks, caves, great diving, and diverse wildlife both above and below water. The cities range from huge, modern Miami to quaint, colorful Key West, and endless fun for the kids of all ages at Orlando’s Walt Disney World. Florida's parks are spectacular, from the world-significant Everglades to the underwater paradise of the Biscayne National Park.

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