Everything Family Guide to Coastal Florida
by Brooke, BobFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-10-30
Publisher(s): Adams Media Corp
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Summary
There's more to Florida than Orlando! The Everything[Registered] Family Guide to Coastal Florida is your perfect guide to the rest of Florida-from, the panhandle to the Gulf Coast and from Key West to Jacksonville. Filled with family-friendly advice on the best restaurants and hotels for every budget, this book is an extensive resource for activities and sports, shopping and spas, and, especially, Florida's beautiful beaches. Loaded with tips and ideas for exploring, water sports, and beach fun, The Everything[Registered] Family Guide to Coastal Florida is all you need to plan a Florida vacation the whole family will enjoy!
Table of Contents
| Top Ten Family-Friendly Activities to Experience in Coastal Florida | p. x |
| Introduction | p. xii |
| Welcome to Coastal Florida | p. 1 |
| Getting to Know Coastal Florida | p. 1 |
| A Brief History of Coastal Florida | p. 2 |
| Who Are the Floridians? | p. 5 |
| What Does Coastal Florida Have to Offer Your Family? | p. 8 |
| When Should You Visit? | p. 10 |
| The Climate of Coastal Florida | p. 11 |
| Deciding How to Get There | p. 13 |
| Getting Around | p. 13 |
| The Land of Coastal Florida | p. 17 |
| The Lay of the Land | p. 17 |
| The Regions of Coastal Florida | p. 18 |
| The Coast | p. 20 |
| Woodlands | p. 24 |
| Wetlands | p. 25 |
| Rivers and Lagoons | p. 27 |
| Plants | p. 28 |
| Wildlife | p. 29 |
| Planning Your Vacation | p. 35 |
| Suggested Travel Itineraries in Coastal Florida | p. 35 |
| Budgeting Your Trip | p. 45 |
| Keeping Your Family Safe in Coastal Florida | p. 47 |
| It's Time to Go | p. 49 |
| Getting There | p. 55 |
| Getting to Coastal Florida by Air | p. 55 |
| Airport Information | p. 60 |
| Driving to Coastal Florida | p. 61 |
| Taking the Train | p. 68 |
| Staying and Eating | p. 71 |
| What Are Your Family's Needs? | p. 71 |
| Keeping It Affordable | p. 73 |
| Picking the Right Vacation Scenario | p. 75 |
| A Taste of Coastal Florida | p. 76 |
| Coastal Florida's Top Ten Family Destinations | p. 79 |
| Family Activities in Coastal Florida | p. 87 |
| Considerations when Planning Your Activities | p. 87 |
| On the Water | p. 88 |
| Fishing | p. 91 |
| Under the Water | p. 92 |
| On the Links | p. 94 |
| Outdoor Activities | p. 96 |
| Cultural Activities | p. 98 |
| R&R | p. 101 |
| Miami | p. 105 |
| Getting to Know Miami | p. 105 |
| Getting Around Miami | p. 106 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 108 |
| Things to Do | p. 109 |
| Exploring | p. 114 |
| By Day | p. 120 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 123 |
| Miami Beach | p. 127 |
| Getting to Know Miami Beach | p. 127 |
| Getting Around Miami Beach | p. 128 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 129 |
| Things to Do | p. 131 |
| Exploring | p. 136 |
| By Day | p. 137 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 143 |
| Fort Lauderdale | p. 147 |
| Getting to Know Fort Lauderdale | p. 147 |
| Getting Around Fort Lauderdale | p. 148 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 149 |
| Things to Do | p. 150 |
| Exploring | p. 156 |
| By Day | p. 161 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 166 |
| Cocoa Beach | p. 169 |
| Getting to Know Cocoa Beach | p. 169 |
| Getting Around Cocoa Beach | p. 170 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 170 |
| Things to Do | p. 171 |
| Exploring | p. 175 |
| By Day | p. 182 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 187 |
| Jacksonville | p. 189 |
| Getting to Know Jacksonville | p. 189 |
| Getting Around the Jacksonville Area | p. 190 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 191 |
| Things to Do | p. 192 |
| Exploring | p. 195 |
| By Day | p. 204 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 208 |
| The Florida Keys | p. 211 |
| Getting to Know the Florida Keys | p. 211 |
| Getting Around the Florida Keys | p. 214 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 214 |
| Things to Do | p. 216 |
| By Day | p. 223 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 228 |
| Key West | p. 231 |
| Getting to Know Key West | p. 231 |
| Getting Around Key West | p. 233 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 234 |
| Things to Do | p. 235 |
| Exploring | p. 243 |
| By Day | p. 243 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 246 |
| The Everglades | p. 249 |
| Getting to Know the Everglades | p. 249 |
| Getting Around the Everglades | p. 252 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 255 |
| Things to Do | p. 255 |
| Exploring | p. 261 |
| By Day | p. 263 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 266 |
| Sarasota | p. 269 |
| Getting to Know Sarasota | p. 269 |
| Getting Around Sarasota | p. 271 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 272 |
| Things to Do | p. 273 |
| Exploring | p. 275 |
| By Day | p. 282 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 288 |
| Tampa | p. 291 |
| Getting to Know Tampa | p. 291 |
| Getting Around Tampa | p. 292 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 293 |
| Things to Do | p. 294 |
| Exploring | p. 303 |
| By Day | p. 303 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 312 |
| Panama City | p. 315 |
| Getting to Know Panama City | p. 315 |
| Getting Around Panama City | p. 316 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 317 |
| Things to Do | p. 319 |
| Exploring | p. 321 |
| By Day | p. 328 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 332 |
| Pensacola | p. 335 |
| Getting to Know Pensacola | p. 335 |
| Getting Around Pensacola | p. 336 |
| Family-Oriented Resorts and Hotels | p. 337 |
| Things to Do | p. 339 |
| Exploring | p. 345 |
| By Day | p. 350 |
| Dining Out and Nightlife | p. 355 |
| Coastal Florida Destination Directory | p. 357 |
| Books to Read on Coastal Florida | p. 369 |
| Coastal Florida Lodging, Transportation, and Attractions | p. 373 |
| Maps | p. 393 |
| Index | p. 406 |
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