Rates the sights, attractions, lodgings, restaurants, shopping, surf, and sand at Florida's beaches

Frommer's Best Beach Vacations: Florida

Travel

Walton, Chelle Koster

United States

Frommer

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting. Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images Written and photographed by Florida residents The best restaurants, resorts, beaches, and museums Detailed color maps Theme parks from Disney World to Weeki Watchee Springs Beautiful paintings and archival illustrations Essays on Art Deco, new Florida cuisine, and hurricanes Birdwatching in the Everglades, diving in the Keys, and beachcombing along the Gulf Shore About the Author Chelle Koster Walton, a 17 year resident of Florida, lives on Sanibel Island with her husband Rob and son Aaron. She is author of Fun for the Family in Florida, The Sarasota, Sanibel Island and Naples Book: A Complete Guide, and Caribbean Ways: A Cultural Guide, winner of the Lowell Thomas Bronze Award for Best Guidebook. She contributes regularly to Caribbean Travel &amp; Life magazine, Miami Herald travel section, and Endless Vacation. About the Photographer Tony Arruza's photography began in the surf of Puerto Rico some 20 years ago. He has traveled extensively for Surfing magazine, and now concentrates his energy on travel guides and magazine assignments. His work has appeared in APA publications, Reader's Digest, and Smithsonian. Tony resides in West Palm Beach with his wife and son.

Compass American Guides : Florida

Caribbean

Compass America Guides

A guide to fun-tastic places for families to enjoy together in the Sunshine State, from riding the St. Augustine Sightseeing Train or the Marco Island Trolley to exploring Solomon's Castle in Ona or the Kennedy Space Center in Titusville.

Fun With the Family in Florida: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips With the Kids (Fun With the Family Series)

Kennedy, Sara

Reference

Globe Pequot Pr

The Sunshine State abounds with more family fun than fits in Orlando. Experience the magnificient views of the Seven Mile Bridge connecting Marathon to the Lower Keys, snorkel among Spanish-American War fort ruins at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, or send the kids to daily circus practice at Club Med Sandpiper.

Fun With the Family Florida: Hundreds of Ideas For Day Trips with the Kids (Fun With the Family Series)

Families will find current information on a wide assortment of kid-friendly attractions beyond Disney World and other Florida theme parks with this easy-to-use guide.

Fun With the Family Florida

Morrill, Stephen

Woodyard, Adele

Specialty Travel

GPP Travel

The four regions of the South Gulf Coast (Sarasota, the Charlotte Coast, the Sanibel Island area, and the Naples area) are discussed in separate chapters, each of which covers lodgings, dining, culture, recreation, and shopping, making this definitive guide even more accessible.

Great Destinations the Sarasota, Sanibel Island & Naples Book

Berkshire House Pub

From the Tampa Bay area to Naples and the Everglades, this guide covers all of Florida's coastal cities, towns, nature preserves, wilderness areas, and beaches on the state's western shore. Information on watersports is given, plus details on eco-treks into gator territory, hot air balloon rides, airboat excursions, biking trails, cycling routes and historic walking tours.

Adventure Guide to Florida's West Coast (Adventure Guide Series)

Hunter Pub Inc

A fully updated and expanded edition of the popular guidebook previously called the Adventure Guide to Florida's West Coast. Visit vibrant cities, charming hometowns, nature preserves, wilderness areas and the famous white-sand beaches of Florida's Gulf shore. The book covers all of Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg and north to Withlacoochee State Forest, and south to Sanibel Island, Naples and Everglades National Park. Canoeing the Everglades, fishing on Marco Island, biking in Boca Grande, diving with manatees in Crystal River, sailing along St. Pete Beach, theater-going in Sarasota, shopping the sponge markets of Greek-flavored Tarpon Springs, exploring the history of Tampa's Latin Ybor City - it's all here! Town and regional maps. Fully indexed.

Adventure Guide to Tampa Bay & Florida's West Coast (Adventure Guide Series)

Discusses the tourist attractions of the islands along the Gulf Coast of Florida, and profiles amusements, restaurants, and accomodations from the Panhandle to the Ten Thousand Islands

Florida Island Hopping: The West Coast

Pineapple Press

According to the Travel Industry Association of America, almost half of all trips taken in the U.S. include children. Globe Pequot's Fun with the Family "TM" series (formerly Family Adventure Guides "TM" ) caters to this growing market. Like asking a trusted friend for advice, this series gives the low-down on the most entertaining and educational places to go with younger children.

Florida Family Adventure Guide (Fun With the Family Series)

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