Daytona International Speedway / Daytona Beach: Race fans will enjoy a pit stop at the world famous Daytona International Speedway, home of Daytona USA, if you do not arrive on a race day you will still find plenty to see and do, take part in the pit crew challenge try your hand at changing a wheel, or enjoy the many informative and interactive exhibits, the giant screen presentation of the Daytona race track is excellent, with videos of cars whizzing around the track and films of race crashes, make time for the 1/2-hour tour of the track just experiencing the 31°angle of the high backed curbs raising more than four stories high is truly amazing, this is a real must for race enthusiasts all that is missing is the smell of high-octane fuel.
Once you have finished at the race track be sure to hit the world famous Daytona Beach where cars are still allowed to be driven on the firm sands, during the annual "Spring Break" this beach becomes the home to thousands of vacationing college students who drink and party until they drop, Daytona Beach will appeal to all age groups.

Cocoa Beach: Is the closest to Orlando being only 60 miles away, this is a picturesque beach, the landmark of Cocoa Beach is the 840ft pier stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean. Surfing is taken very seriously here with the added attraction of Ron Jon's Surf Shop a pink and purple
outlet of warehouse proportions offering all manor of beach and surf wear plus numerous other lines, this shop is open 24 hours.
Cocoa Village is the historic district, with buildings dating from the 1880's, the old down town area has been fully recreated including replica gas street lamps and brick pavements, the Poacher House in Delannoy Avenue on the eastern edge of the village which was original the home of a prominent citrus grower built in the famous coquina stone in 1916 is open to the public, this area is home to many interesting stores and craft shops.

Fort Lauderdale: The Yachting Capital of the World, for tourists and residents alike the attraction of Fort Lauderdale lies in its attractive and buzzing beaches and waterways which the city is built on and around.
Fort Lauderdale is remarkable for its wealth. The many waterways are lined with the huge homes of the rich and famous. Beside many of those homes are yachts large enough to be homes. In fact, Fort Lauderdale claims to be the yachting capital. From appearances alone, that may be true. To support the lifestyles of such residents, the area has a great collection of shops and restaurants.
If you take a cruise on the Jungle Queen an old fashioned river boat you will be taken on a trip along the waterways to see how the rich and famous live.
The centerpiece of Fort Lauderdale is the oceanfront home to an attractive wide beach, with added sidewalks, a low dividing wall and palm trees to create an attractive and popular atmosphere. The strip area is lined with shops, restaurants, hotels and nightspots. This combination makes for a lot going on, all with a view of the beach.

Miami: Most people come to Miami for its beaches, clubs, bars and shops, and to witness one of the most spectacular redesigns in modern architectural history. The Art Deco District, a collection of bright pink, lavender and turquoise buildings dating from the 1920s, its protection and renovation has been one of the major reasons for the rebirth of Miami as a top-notch tourist destination. The Deco district is in the heart of funky South Beach the south western section of Miami. For a city beach, Miami Beach is one of the best around. The water is clear and warm, the sand relatively white and, best of all, it's wide enough and long enough to accommodate the large number of visitors. The Promenade is a Deco-ish, wavy ribbon of concrete at the Beach's westernmost edge. If you've ever looked at a fashion magazine, you've seen it: it's the photo shoot site. If you show up early in the morning, you're likely to see shoots in progress. This is also the hot spot for in-line skaters, bicyclists, skateboarders, dog walkers and people watchers to mill about bumping into each other. Ocean Drive is bustling with visitors from all over the world intent on having a good time with its many restaurants and clubs. There is a lot more to Miami than its beaches and clubs, it is one of North Americas most vibrant and multiracial communities. The downtown skyscrapers proclaim the city's wealth, in areas such as Miami Beach and Coral Gables, be sure to venture further into Miami.

Florida Keys: The keys offer something for everybody, John Pennekamp is home to your underwater adventure, this was America's first underwater park and is still probably the most popular, scuba dive or snorkel amongst hundreds of species of fish and over 50 varieties of coral, those of you who cannot swim can opt for a tour of the reef in a glass bottomed boat, the best beaches on the keys will be found at Bahia Honda State Park brilliant white sandy beaches are backed by dense tropical forest. As you drive through the Keys on your way to Key West be sure to stop off if anything attracts your eye.
Key West the southern most tip of Florida, the last sunset before Cuba, Key West is a city like no other and a magnet for people who want to leave the rest of Florida behind. This is a place to join in with the locals busy dropping out to indulge in the laid-back tropical lifestyle. For holidaymakers, partygoers and escapees from everywhere else, Key West is literally the end of the road, be sure to go easy on your daytime activities so you can devote full attention to the bars, restaurants and clubs in this adult fantasyland, the action starts building up late afternoon with a short break for sunset, then its party until you drop well into the early hours.

Naples and the Everglades: Naples is well positioned for exploring the Everglades. Naples is situated on the edge of the Everglades and within 2 hours of Miami, Naples offers a relaxed atmosphere in an upmarket location, with year round sun a superb 7 mile stretch of beach, excellent water sports, golf courses, sophisticated boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Naples prides itself on its manicured appearance, downtown or "Historic Naples" as it is known dates back to the early 20th century with its pastel coloured buildings and tree lined avenues.
The Everglades National Park covers some 1.5 million acres the main entrance is near Florida City; on your drive through a stop at Everglades City to take a guided boat tour through the Ten Thousand Islands is recommended. On reaching the entrance of the park at Florida City the main road then winds around for about 40 miles with designated points of interest stops along the route. Be sure to stop at the visitor center to obtain your detailed guide as what to look out for as you wander along the trails, each of the five trails will take roughly 45 minutes so a bottle of water and mosquito repellent is a must.
Anhinga Trail: The trail loops through a saw grass marsh home to some 18 varieties of grass and flowering plants as well as alligators and turtles.
Gumbo Limbo Trail: Gets its name from the tree with reddish bark, this is also known as the tourist tree as it is red and peeling, this is a mosquito paradise so be prepared.
Pinelands Trail: This area takes its name from the slash pines that grow here which are unique to southern Florida. These have become a popular building material as they are rot and insect proof.
Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook Trail: The observation tower is perfect for that over look of the Everglades.
Maho Hammockgany: Houses the oldest living Mahogany tree in the United States, the vegetation here is dense in contrast to the other areas.
On leaving here drive down into Flamingo, in the 1800s it was a remote outpost for hunters and fisherman.

Sanibel and Captiva Island: The tropical islands of Sanibel and Captiva offers a paradise of towering palms, exotic birds, lush tropical foliage, immaculate white powdery beaches, unmatched in beauty. Learn the famous Sanibel Stoop and see for yourself why the shelling here is the best in the Western Hemisphere or just relax watching the brown pelicans diving for their daily ration of fish, rise early and watch the richest sunrise you have ever seen, alternatively just sit with a cold relaxing drink and delight in spectacular sunsets. The islands are a sun-drenched refuge from the frantic pace of urban living. Sanibel offers peace and quite, excellent food. It's hard to imagine a better spot to unwind.

Sarasota: The city is known as Florida's cultural centre, this has been credited to John Ringling who was attracted to this area in the 1900s when he moved his winter home to Sarasota, John Ringling invested heavily in the area and his legacy can be seen all around, the finest example of this is his home with its fine art collection. John Ringling was born in Ohio and became a phenomenally successful circus manager; this made him a multimillionaire, with his regular trips abroad he started to purchase European art, he built a museum to his home to house his vast collection.
Sarasota boasts a waterfront setting you can join its affluent inhabitants browsing around its smart shops, along Palm Avenue and Main Street where restored shop fronts dating from the early 20th century house antique shops, bars and restaurants, shopping and eating are also the main attractions at the nearby Sarasota quay or alternatively lay and relax on the tranquil beaches.

St Petersburg and Clearwater: Both of these areas make for an ideal day trip or alternatively an ideal base for a two centre holiday, as you are within striking distance of most of the Gulf Coast attractions.
The sea along the Gulf Coastoffers warm blue water which is safe to swim in, with snow white sandy beaches that are ideal for lazing and sunbathing on, virtually every kind of water activity can be catered for from deep sea fishing, sailing, wind surfing, parasailing, jetskiing and diving, or if you prefer you have a choice of over 30 golf courses or a wide range of land based activities.
St Petersburg boats the title of the "Sun Capital of America", largely because of the record of 768 consecutive days of sunshine, but the area offers a lot more than sun, sea and sand, there are cultural events and activities, sophisticated shops, attractions, entertainment and excellent dining opportunities.

Below are some of the most popular attractions within the area:

St Petersburg Pier: The pier is as long as an airport runway, with a road running its entire length, you have parking along either side of the pier, on reaching the end of the pier there is a five storey distinctive upside-dowm pyramid building housing shops, restaurants, bars an aquarium and an observation deck.

Salvador Dali Museum: To the south of the pier is the world's most comprehensive collection of the Spanish artist's work, the collection was built by an Ohio businessman Reynolds Morse and his wife Eleanor, the museum houses around 90 original oil paintings, along with over 100 water colours and drawings and over 1000 graphics, sculptures and numerous other objects, the works range from Salvador Dali's early figurative paintings through his experiments in surrealism and onto the large-scale compositions described as his "masterworks".

Sunken Gardens: Here you have a collection of over 50,000 tropical plants, which many will bloom all year round, there is a walk through aviary featuring many exotic birds and thousands of rare and fragment orchids.

Fort De Soto Park: Fort De Soto Park consists of a string of five small islands off the coast of St. Petersburg. The fort for which the park is named was built during the Spanish-American War in the late 1890's and is open to the public. The last brickwork fort built in the United States; the fort never saw action and was turned over to the county for use as a park in the 1940's. The beaches in the park are enormous, you can stroll along and sun yourself while feeling totally isolated.

The Florida Aquarium: Florida from under its waters, the aquarium is divided into four different galleries, which follows the course of water from wetlands to the depths of the ocean off Florida's shores. In the Wetlands Gallery you can view alligators, river otters, several varieties of turtle and an entire mangrove estuary containing numerous species of fish. Showcased in the Bays and Beaches Gallery are numerous species of animals who call the shore and near shore communities home. The Coral Reef Gallery houses a spectacular 500,000-gallon artificial reef tank containing over 1,600 reef animals. The last exhibit, the Offshore Gallery, features the larger marine animals; sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish and more, as well as a touch tank allowing you to get up-close and personal with live sharks and rays.

Lowry Park Zoo: This is one of the top three midsize zoos in the country; Lowry Park Zoo features more than 1,500 animals of 375 different species. Several areas within the zoo focus on native animals such as the rare Florida panther, primates, a free flight aviary, and a petting zoo. Sure to score big points with the kids, the reptile encounter showcases lots a slimy inhabitants. The park is also a major research center and hospital for the endangered West Indian manatee.