St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is ideal for a Florida Beach Vacation.... located south of Panama City, it has been rated the most beautiful in the continental U.S. from 1998 to 2001.
With over 20 miles of pristine shoreline and one of the nation's top rated beaches, this dune covered peninsula has plenty of drawing power.
Guided nature walks, bird watching, swimming, camping and more are available.
Florida Vacation Spots #2:
Need a Cheap florida vacation spots idea? In the mood for a scenic drive?
Try the Ocean Shore Scenic Highway. It's 7.3 miles of unobstructed ocean view along A1A near Daytona Beach.
Stop at Flagler or Beverly Beach or any of the many camping, picnicking, or fishing spots....bicycle, jog or walk the numerous trails....easily accessible in the parks and recreational areas along the way.
Florida Vacation Spots #3:
While enjoying your Florida Disney vacation drive a short way Northeast of Orlando to Mount Dora.
Famous for it's antiques....including Renninger's Antique Market which attracts thousands to its weekend fairs and extravaganzas.
Bed-and-Breakfasts, cafes and lots of unique shops - all within easy walking distance of each other and beautiful Lake Dora.
The Miss Dora Tour Boat takes you through a canal to Lake Dora and Lake Eustis.
Best Florida Vacation Ideas #4:
Sanibel National Wildlife Refuge makes a nice place for a Florida Family Vacation.
It's a bird sanctuary made up primarily of two islands, Sanibel and Captiva.
The beaches are famous for their excellent shelling and the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is located here.
Besides bird watching and shelling there are observation towers....a 5 mile wildlife drive....4.5 miles of nature trails for walking....guided or self-guided ecosystem tours.
Best Florida Vacation Ideas #5:
Have you ever thought about running a Bed & Breakfast but weren't sure if was right for you?
Well, spend your next vacation at Ash Street Inn, Amelia Island, FL and find out what it's all about.
You can sign up for their mentoring program and learn the nitty gritty of running a Bed & Breakfast.
Things like check-in procedures, interfacing with the guests, serving breakfast, housekeeping and other tasks.
And you can do it while enjoying the atmosphere of beautiful Amelia Island, Florida.
Florida Vacation Spots #6:
Warm Mineral Springs is a popular vacation spot in Florida. It's located on Florida's Beautiful Gulf Coast, halfway between Sarasota and Fort Myers.
The springs here are indeed warm, with a year round temperature of 87 degrees. In fact it is the only truly warm spring in the state that is open to the public.
Warm Mineral Springs is also known for its very high mineral content. The water here has as much as 5 times the amount of minerals that you will find in many of the more famous springs and spas around the world.
Many people believe that the minerals have healing properties for a variety of ailments and come here seeking relief.
This is also believed by many to be the original "Fountain of Youth" discovered by the Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon.
Florida Vacation Spots #7:
Mingle with the birds at the theme park/bird reserve, Parrot Jungle Island.
Located between downtown Miami and South Beach, this unusual Florida tourist attraction was started as a place where exotic birds can "fly free".
It is now home to over 1,000 tropical birds as well as orangutans, tigers, and reptiles.
Take a self-guided tour of the beautiful, lush tropical gardens.
Visit the Manu Encounter which houses over 3000 unique animals including Squirrel Monkeys and Macaws.