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1. Jacksonville ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jacksonville
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2. Miami ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Miami
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3. Tampa

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4. Orlando

Orlando
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5. St. Petersburg

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6. Hialeah

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7. Tallahassee

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8. Port St. Lucie

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9. Fort Lauderdale

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10. Cape Coral

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11. Hollywood

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12. Miramar

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13. Gainesville

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14. Coral Springs

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15. Lehigh Acres

Lehigh Acres
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16. Clearwater

Clearwater
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17. Brandon

Brandon
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18. Palm Bay

Palm Bay
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19. Pompano Beach

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Pompano Beach
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20. West Palm Beach

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21. Lakeland

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22. Plantation

Plantation
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23. Boca Raton

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24. Daytona Beach

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Daytona Beach
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25. Delray Beach

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What makes Florida a diverse and unique destination?
  • Answer: Florida is a land of a hundred worlds – from magic kingdoms and Latin American-inspired capitals to wild wetlands and mangrove islands to artists’ colonies.
  • Question: What major tourist attractions draw visitors to Florida each year?
  • Answer: Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios Florida, and SeaWorld Orlando bring in millions of tourists to the state each year.
  • Question: What can travelers expect from Florida’s cities?
  • Answer: Travelers will appreciate culturally diverse and vibrant cities that provide their own unique history, energy, and opportunities for adventure.

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