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Get your thrills at theme parks in Orlando, dance the night away in Miami, or road trip through the Keys. And don't miss the state's phenomenal Gulf and Atlantic Ocean beaches. From families to sun seekers, Florida has something to offer every type of traveler.

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This Is the No. 1 Beach in the U.S. Southeast—and It Has Some of the Bluest and Clearest Waters in the Nation
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Clearwater Beach
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Siesta Key
The white sandy beach of Marco Island, with hotels in the background
Marco Island
beautiful living area in the Keys on a sunny day
Key West

Small-Town Florida

Waterfront homes in Stuart, Florida at the St Lucie River
America's Best Small Retirement Town Is a Hidden Gem Along Florida's Treasure Coast With Perfect Beaches and a Charming Downtown
Aerial shot of Bonita Springs, Florida on a clear sunny morning in spring. Bonita Springs is a coastal town between Naples and Fort Myers, with the nickname "Gateway to the Gulf".
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Bonita Springs, Florida
Downtown aerial of Fernandina Beach, Florida near Jacksonville.
This Florida Beach Town Offers Southern Charm, a Shrimp-themed Festival, and Year-round Family Fun

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America’s Best Small Retirement Town Has Pristine Beaches, Accessible Activities, and 320 Days of Sunshine a Year
A waterfront view with houses boats and palm trees reflecting in the water located in Islamorada Florida
I've Been Visiting the Florida Keys for 36 Years—and This Small Village Is the One I Keep Returning To
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I've Spent 13 Years Visiting the Same Stretch of Florida Beach—Here's Why I Love It
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This Iconic Disney World Attraction Just Reopened With New Tech, Scenes, and Thrills—What to Know
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The Most Exclusive Dinner in Florida Is in a Backyard Farm With a 2-year Waitlist—and It's Worth the Wait
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Florida Has a Snorkel-friendly 'Reef Trail' With an Underwater Museum That Helps Restore Coral
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA at the beach.
I've Lived in Florida for 35 Years—These Are My Favorite Affordable Beach Vacations in the Sunshine State
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This Florida Beach Has the Highest Bacteria Rates in the State—and It's One of the Dirtiest in the U.S.
An airboat navigating through the wetlands of Everglades National Park, with tall grass and water surrounding it
One of the Best Ways to Experience Florida's Everglades National Park Is by Boat—What to Know
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Delta's New Route Connects New York City to This Iconic Florida Destination for the First Time Ever
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I've Been Visiting This 22-mile Barrier Island in Florida for 30 Years—and It's One of the Last Unspoiled Places in the Sunshine State
Aerial view of Cocoa Beach with its beachfront and nearby buildings
The National Weather Service Issued a Warning About Florida's Coastline and Beaches—Here Are the High Risk Spots
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A New 'Pirates of the Caribbean'-themed Bar Is Opening at Disney World's Magic Kingdom—and We Got a First Look Inside
Destin, Florida
This Historic 1950s Ocean Liner Will Be Sunk in Florida to Become the World’s Largest Artificial Reef
Konro in West Palm Beach.
These 5 Florida Restaurants Just Received Michelin Stars—What to Know
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This Unique Florida Hotel Was Once a Bank—Now, It Has a Rooftop Pool, Lively Restaurants, and Easy White-sand Beach Access
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This Coastal Town Was Just Named the Wealthiest Suburb in Florida—and It's Home to 11,500 Millionaires
Path to Panama City Beach
Spring Breakers Love Florida But This Popular Town Is Asking Them to 'Go Somewhere Else'
RVs at The Cove Resort and Pub
This Florida Campground Just Ranked as the Top 'Hidden Gem' in North America
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This Jewel Box Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, Was Named One of the Best New Stays of the Year
ChampionsGate golf course
This Is the No. 1 Public Golf Course in Florida—and It Has 2 Championship 18-hole Courses
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This Florida Hotel Is Located in Tampa’s Coolest Neighborhood—and It Has Chicken Yoga and Historic Charm
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This Disney Resort Is Among the Most Iconic Florida Hotels—With a Tiki-themed Bar, Overwater Bungalows, and 268 New Rooms
RV's parked at the The Cove Pub Campground in Florida
These Florida Camping Destinations Were Just Named Some of the Best in the U.S. for 2024
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Travel + Leisure Readers' 15 Favorite Resorts in Florida of 2025
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7 Best Places to Go Glamping in Florida — From Tiny Cabins to Floating Houseboats
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This Florida National Park Is 95% Water—and You Can Kayak Through Mangroves and Scuba Dive Around Shipwrecks
Sunrise in Jupiter Beach, Florida
This Florida Town Has the Clearest Beaches in the U.S. South
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Florida's Naples Beach Club Hotel Will Be Back This Fall as a Four Seasons—Take a First Look Inside
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This 8-mile Barrier Island in Florida Has Some of the Best Beaches in the State—Plus Frequent Dolphin Sightings
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This New Circus-themed Florida Hotel Has Access to a Private Beach and Carnival-inspired Cocktails
Sunset over St. Andrews Bay, Panama City Beach, Florida, USA
This Florida Town Is Perfect for Retirees and Families — With 300+ Days of Sunshine a Year and Some of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches
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This Semi-private Airline Just Launched Flights Between Florida and Nantucket—With Business-class Seats and No TSA Lines
A view of Panama City Beach with hotels and the ocean at sunset in Florida USA
This Florida Destination Has Rare Dune Lakes, Quartz Crystal-sand Beaches, and the First Permanent Underwater Sculpture Garden in the U.S.
Beach boardwalk in Maimi
This Is the No. 1 Honeymoon Spot in the U.S.—and It’s Not in California or Hawaii
People at a beach bar in Clearwater, FL
This Barrier Island in Florida Gets 360 Days of Sunshine a Year—How to Plan the Perfect Visit
A trolley passing the Parkshore Grill in St. Petersburg, Florida
This Gorgeous Coastal Florida Destination Was Just Named the Best Food City in the U.S.
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One of the Best New Hotels in the World Is a Florida Resort With a White-sand Beach and 500,000-gallon Saltwater Lagoon Pool
Flamingo Lodge exterior
Florida's Largest National Park Has Only One Hotel—and It's Made Entirely From Shipping Containers
Myakka River State Park in Florida
This Florida State Park Has Lush Wetlands, Wildflower-laced Prairies, and Canopy Walkways—and It's Just 20 Miles From Some of the State's Best Beaches
Overseas Highways in Florida
This 113-mile Highway Was Named One of the Most Scenic Road Trips in the U.S.—and It's Nicknamed 'the Road That Floats'
The white sandy beach of Marco Island, with hotels in the background
This Florida Island Is Just 6 Miles Long — and a Gateway to Everglades National Park
Beach and lifeguard tower on Delray Beach, Florida
This Beach Was Named the Cleanest on the U.S. East Coast
Moat wall of Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park
This Florida National Park Was Named One of the Most Underrated in the U.S. — and It Has 7 Islands, Crystal-clear Waters, and Isn't Accessible by Car
St. Pete Beach during sunset
This Florida Destination Is the Newest Bachelorette Party Hot Spot — and Was Just Named the Best Food City in the U.S.
Lummus Park along the beach in Miami Beach, Florida
This Is the Best Value Vacation Destination in the U.S. — and It's Known For Its Impeccable Weather
A man with an orange backpack in a Florida swamp
The Everglades Is One of America's Most Overlooked National Parks—Here's Why You Should Visit This Watery Wilderness
Boca Grande Lighthouse & Shoreline, Gasparilla Island,Florida
America's Best Small Beach Town Is an Old Florida Gem With Crystal-clear Waters and a Scenic Bike Path
Patio at Islander Resort
This Florida Keys Hotel in Islamorada Village Is Steps From White-sand Beaches and Just Got New Ocean-view Bungalows
Entrance to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
This Florida Landmark Keeps Retired Astronauts on the Payroll — and You Can Meet Them in Person
West Palm Beach, Florida
This Florida City Was Just Named the Top Trending Destination in the U.S.—and It Doesn’t Even Have a Beach
Ginnie Springs fresh water spring Florida
16 Most Beautiful Freshwater Springs in Florida
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The Florida Keys' Brand-new Floating Bungalows Let You Stay Off the Coast of Key Largo
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Naples, Florida, Just Got a New Boutique Hotel With 2 Pools and a Rooftop Restaurant — See Inside
The pool at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This Iconic Florida Hotel Just Reopened After a $1-billion Renovation—With a Rotating Rooftop Bar and a Massive Superyacht Marina
The exterior facade of The Riding Academy Hotel
The Horse Capital of the World Just Got Its Second Luxury Hotel — Here’s What It’s Like to Stay
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Florida’s Gulf Coast Has a New Family-friendly Beachfront Hotel — Here’s Our Review
A beach in St. Augustine, Florida
This Charming Florida City Was Just Named the Most Welcoming in the U.S. — and It Has Pristine White-sand Beaches, Quaint Cobblestone Streets, and Impeccable Weather
Boardwalk on Red Reef Park
This Florida Destination Is Called the 'City Within a Park' — and It Has Secluded Snorkeling Spots, Scenic Hiking Trails, and Pleasant Weather Year-round
Sunset at a beach in Cape Coral
This Florida City Is the No. 1 Warm-weather Destination for Retirees, Seniors, and Snowbirds