You have been dreaming of a great vacation and you finally have enough money saved and now your are ready to go, but where? There is no place better than Florida to vacation and relax. The beach if often the main attraction if you want to relax and have fun but there are many other attractions for you to explore and experience.

The Sunshine State is a fitting nickname for Florida as the weather is near perfect all year. The average temperature is in the mid 80′s during the summer and only drops to the mid 70′s in the winter. Florida is also one of the most popular vacation spots in the entire world not only because of the great weather but because the larger than life theme parks and the long stretches of white sand beaches with the surrounding clear blue water are almost irresistible. Florida is an interesting blend of tropical sunshine, modern Miami culture and Southern hospitality twisted together to give an atmosphere of welcome fun and excitement.

Experiencing Florida at it’s best is as easy as renting a vacation home or a beach front condo. This can provide you with a sand and sea vacation you will never forget. Swimming in the clear waters and lazing on the sandy beaches as you bask in the Florida sun are only a few of the things that can make this vacation unforgettable. Golf if the beautiful countryside of Naples. Canoeing the amazing waterways of Sarasota, fishing in the clear blue waters at Fort Myers Beach, or dining of the feast of seafood in Tarpon Springs. Florida will be unforgettable whatever you do, indoors or out in the sun.

Shopping is one of Florida’s great attraction. Miami is a blend of cultures that creates a unique fashion and style that attracts world wide attention. You can’t visit Florida without stopping by the birthplace of Mickey Mouse, Orlando. Known as America’s theme capital, Orlando is full of amazing theme parks, shopping malls, all night bars, restaurants and family oriented entertainment.

Vacationing in Florida takes a good two weeks because the Sunshine state has so much to offer and because it is a large state. You will need time to travel from the panhandle to Key West and many of the other cities. One week is simply too short a time to experience all of the activities and sites you will feel you just can’t miss.

If you want to work a little while you are on vacation remember to call ahead to verify the internet connection your hotel offers. Wireless connections are common but it is best to check ahead. Florida vacations are available in the cooler seasons and are not quite as crowded then even though the average temperatures are still in the mid 70′s. The cooler season months often offer better service and sometimes even a break on prices. February and October are the popular cooler season months. Some local Florida events to keep in mind if you want a great vacation are the lobster mini season in the Florida Keys, the seafood festival in Cedar Key and NASCAR’s Daytona 500 race at Daytona Beach. Don’t forget the sunscreen!