Quick Escapes Florida: 29 Weekend Getaways in and Around the Sunshine State

Twenty-nine great minivacations start from either Miami or Orlando and give you a chance to: enjoy a peaceful trip on the Everglades Queen for an overview of the flora and fauna to be found in the Everglades National Park on the Southern Everglades escape; meander along the beach on Sanibel Island and discover 200 different kinds of shells on the Lee Island Coast escape; travel back in time and explore famous attractions such as the Fountain of Youth, where you can take a sip from the park's spring fountain, on the St. Augustine escape. This guide includes detailed route maps, travel directions, local sources of information, destination highlights, activities for morning, afternoon and evening, choice restaurants, picnic sites, lodgings, special events and festivals, shopping and detailed route maps.