Better known as the Sunshine State, Florida lies on the Gulf Coast in south eastern USA. The state comprises of some of the best known cities across the world. It is also one among the most popular tourist
destinations in the USA with tons of international and domestic holiday makers thronging into its cities all throughout the year making holidays in Florida a firm favourite with tourists.
The largest cities of the state are as follows – Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Cape Coral and Port St. Lucie. Spread all across the state’s length
from Key West on the Southern tip of the state to Pensacola in the far west corner, each one of these cities has its own specialties and keep visitors engaged with entertaining activities and interesting sightseeing attractions.
Orlando: Home to the Sea World, Epcot Center and the Universal Studios, Orlando is one among the most popular cities in Florida. With so many family attractions and with the Disney World to top it all,
Orlando is a paradise for people out on family holidays. The city which boasts of world class entertainment options and a nightlife that never stops sees more than 40 million visitors a year.
Jacksonville is the State’s largest city in the state in spite of the fact that many people still assume Miami to be the largest. This East Coast city is the biggest in terms of population and has a dozen
tourist attractions visitors will be delighted to visit. The Atlantic Ocean and St. Johns River make up for most of the natural beauty of this city which whisks with shops, restaurants and an entertaining
nightlife.
Miami: The city of Miami is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), a huge urban area which comprises of several smaller municipalities. With a population of more than 1 million, Miami
(including Coral Gables, Hialeah and Miami Beach) is one among the most densely populated cities in Florida. In the heart of South Florida, Miami is dominated with a strong Latin influence and owing to
the large influx of Latin and Caribbean Islanders who flocked to the city, Miami is today widely regarded a cultural melting pot. With asmany as 300 lakes in the area, Miami is one of the best places you can
be in for windsurfing, boating, water skiing and angling.
Tampa Bay, Saint Petersburg and Clearwater and the other areas that make up South West Florida. With fantastic boating facilities and great beaches, these areas are some of the most beautiful places in
Florida. Sited in Pinellas County, St. Petersburg is fondly called the ‘Sunshine City’(an average of 360 days of sunshine each year ). The warm and sunny climate coupled with its natural beauty, parks
(including America’s #1 Fort De Soto Park ) and water front areas has made this city a popular tourist destination of late. Located on the West Coast of Florida, Tampa is the state’s third largest city. The
Sunshine Sdkyway park is the most notable landmark here. Located on the Southeast of Florida is another famous city of Florida – Fort Lauderdale. The city has earned for itself the tag as “the Venice of
America” and “Fort Liquordale” thanks to its clubs, bars, beaches and party atmosphere.
To step back in time and to get a taste of how Florida was in yesteryear’s take a trip to the city of Apalachicola. Equally worth visiting is the quiet city of Clearwater, the beaches and water sports
avenues in Bradenton, Fort Myers known for its tropical beauty and Key West for its nightlife.
These and many more reasons throw light on why Florida and its areas are a favorite choice amongst tourists.