Don’t let summer end, grab your honey and head to Florida’s host spots in the land of the Endless Summer! With temperatures hovering in the 80’s and 90’s it’s still hot and a great time of year to get away. During the fall season, the state of Florida is quieter with less tourist traffic giving you plenty of space to stretch out.
Destin – Florida hot spots
Located on Florida’s Northwest Gulf Coast on the Florida Panhandle. Destin is a great vacation option for sporty families, fishermen, and golfers. Destin is also known as ‘The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village’. Now how’s that for incentive for the fishing enthusiast in you?
The Emerald Coast is breathtaking with emerald green water and white sugary sand beaches. It provides the perfect backdrop for beach activities, as well as shopping and dining too. Here you will find incredible resorts and Destin vacation rentals. There are tons of things to do. Don’t miss the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Henderson Beach State Park, Big Kahuna’s Waterpark. Crab Island is also a great spot where boaters and sunbathers gather. Destin hosts coastal festivals such as the Destin Fishing Rodeo and the Destin Seafood Festival which round off this ‘Fishing Village’ destination.
Panama City Beach – Florida hot spots
Panama City Beach is located in the sweet spot of Northwest Florida boasting 27 miles of sandy white beaches. It faces west for the perfect sunset every day of the year. PCB is found in between Pensacola and Tallahassee right on the Gulf of Mexico.
This is an ideal destination for those looking to visit state parks, beach, swim, scuba dive, snorkel, and fish. Replete with a small population of 12,700 people, visitors can escape to this much sought after beach town. It has all the amenities and attractions one could want. Panama City Beach captivates the essence of Florida with world-class, waterfront restaurants offering fantastic seafood. True to its name the ‘Seafood Capital of the South’. The weather averages 320 days of sunshine per year, making this area a predictable and perfect Panama City vacation destination!
Clearwater Beach – Florida hot spots
Perfectly perched on Florida’s Gulf Coast to the West of Tampa. Clearwater Beach is one of the most historic in Pinellas County, offering a beautiful and lovely beach getaway. Clearwater itself is part of the 3 main cities in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area. Making it convenient to fly into from anywhere in the USA, Canada, and many major European cities. Tourists have been flocking to the beautiful, white beaches and shallow waters of Clearwater Beach, for years. And are delighted with the excellent shopping, dining, and live entertainment in Downtown Clearwater. Clearwater is home to the famous dolphins, Winter and Hope, making Clearwater a great destination for families and adults alike.
Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are located at the Southernmost tip of Florida. Stretching about 120 miles off of Florida, this string of beautiful Caribbean-style islands attracts a multitude of visitors. If you’re seeking an idyllic laid back lifestyle this is the place for you. Visitors to the ‘Keys’ love to fish, boat, snorkel and scuba dive the best that the USA has to offer.
You can find a quiet and calm getaway at Plantation Key, Islamorada, Key Largo, Duck Key, and Marathon. If you’re searching for a beach stretch look to Sombrero Beach which is one of the Key’s coveted sandy beaches. For a more lively experience, Key West’s Duval Street offers a heady nightlife experience with bars, restaurants. Enjoy Mallory Square’s Sunset Celebrations.
You can also visit Ernest Hemingway’s home and museum here. Another vacation bucket list moments is the Dry Tortugas National Park and John Pennekamp’s Coral Reef State Park. On Grassy Key’s Dolphin Research Centre you can swim with the dolphins. If you take a Florida Keys vacation it is THE place to try Florida’s famous Key Lime Pie!
Miami – Florida hot spots
Miami is one of the most sophisticated and international cities in the state of Florida. Known for the nightlife and Art Deco architecture that is a landmark in Miami Beach. It’s also fast becoming a Design Mecca for fashion as well as art. Called “Magic City”, Miami has a solid reputation for warm weather year-round, amazing beachfront vacation rentals. It’s an eclectic city vibe like no other. Miami boasts a Latin American influence on both the culture and cuisine. Miami is a great spot for visitors who want to explore the Art Deco beautiful, historical buildings in South Beach. Explore art gallery hopping in Wynwood ant the Design District. Do a little sun worshipping on North Beach, then head out to enjoy the Miami nightlife abundant throughout the city.
Orlando
Smack dab in Central Florida this is one of the largest cities in the state. Making it super easy for travelers to fly into from anywhere in the world. Orlando attracts up to 68 million visitors annually. With something for everyone including business travelers, families, and snowbirds. Orlando is well and truly the number one Florida vacation destination in the USA.
Boasting unbeatable theme parks, sunshine by the bucket-load, world-class golf, endless attractions, fabulous festivals and an eclectic dining scene. Orlando has earned bragging rights! Business travelers love to play golf year round. Orlando hosts frights festivals in the fall, warm weather in winter, sizzling days in summer and endless events in the Spring. There is always something happening in Orlando.
In October, Halloween lasts for weeks! For visitors seeking quiet times, it’s best to book a vacation rental mid-January through mid-February. May and late August/September are also great months to visit with warm weather and fewer crowds. Orlando is a definite Must-Do to put in your vacation bucket list.
Just because the kids are back to school a Florida beach vacation is not out of reach. It’s one of the best times to visit and extend your summer for an epic Florida Vacation. Head to the Florida Rental By Owners website (FLARBO.com) to browse and book your Endless Summer getaway today.
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