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Florida i/ˈflɒrɪdə/ (Spanish for "flowery land") is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida and the country of Cuba. Florida is the 22nd most extensive, the 3rd most populous, and the 8th most densely populated of the United States. Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. The Miami metropolitan area is the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Tallahassee is the state capital.
A peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida, it has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km), and is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea level and is characterized by sedimentary soil. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. The American alligator, American crocodile, Florida panther, and manatee can be found in the Everglades National Park.
Jacksonville is the largest city by population in the U.S. state of Florida, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. Consolidation gave Jacksonville its great size and placed most of its metropolitan population within the city limits; with an estimated population of 853,382 in 2014, it is the most populous city proper in Florida and the Southeast, and the 12th most populous in the United States. Jacksonville is the principal city in the Jacksonville metropolitan area, with a population of 1,345,596 in 2010.
Jacksonville is in the First Coast region of northeast Florida and is centered on the banks of the St. Johns River, about 25 miles (40 km) south of the Georgia state line and about 340 miles (550 km) north of Miami. The Jacksonville Beaches communities are along the adjacent Atlantic coast. The area was originally inhabited by the Timucua people, and in 1564 was the site of the French colony of Fort Caroline, one of the earliest European settlements in what is now the continental United States. Under British rule, settlement grew at the narrow point in the river where cattle crossed, known as Wacca Pilatka to the Seminole and the Cow Ford to the British. A platted town was established there in 1822, a year after the United States gained Florida from Spain; it was named after Andrew Jackson, the first military governor of the Florida Territory and seventh President of the United States.
Fort Lauderdale /ˌfɔərt ˈlɔːdərdeɪl/ (frequently abbreviated as Ft. Lauderdale) is a city in the U.S. state of Florida, on the Atlantic coast 23 miles (37 km) north of Miami. It is the county seat of Broward County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 165,521. It is a principal city of the South Florida metropolitan area, which was home to 5,564,635 people at the 2010 census.
The city is a popular tourist destination, with an average year-round temperature of 75.5 °F (24.2 °C), and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. Greater Fort Lauderdale which takes in all of Broward County hosted 12 million visitors in 2012, including 2.8 million international visitors. The city and county in 2012 collected $43.9 million from the 5% bed tax it charges, after hotels in the area recorded an occupancy rate for the year of 72.7 percent and an average daily rate of $114.48. The district has 561 hotels and motels comprising nearly 35,000 rooms. Forty six cruise ships sailed from Port Everglades in 2012. Greater Fort Lauderdale has over 4,000 restaurants, 63 golf courses, 12 shopping malls, 16 museums, 132 nightclubs, 278 parkland campsites, and 100 marinas housing 45,000 resident yachts.
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Take a tour of Top 5 Travel Attractions of Jacksonville, Florida - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hey, this is your travel host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 5 attractions of Jacksonville, Florida. Number five, Downtown. Jacksonville, located in the northeast part of Florida, has a vibrant downtown with numerous options for dining, arts and entertainment. Number four, Jacksonville Zoo. One of the largest zoos in the country, it has a large variety of beautiful animals and many educational programs on nature. Number three, Okefenokee. Located an hour from Jacksonville is this amazing wildlife refuge. Many wildlife species, lush forests and water bodies can be found here. Number two, beaches. Jacksonville is adjacent to many picturesque beach...
http://www.expedia.com/Miami.d178286.Destination-Travel-Guides With its pristine beaches and palm tree-lined streets, Miami is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. Start your Miami tour out right with a sample of delicious Cuban cuisine, followed by some Latin dancing. You’ll find plenty of places all over the city to indulge in both, as well as art galleries, theaters, and numerous murals that contribute to Miami’s artistic spirit. Visit South Beach, or SoBe if you’re a local, and admire its Art Deco district, which is full of remarkable pre-World War II architecture. Continue your Miami sightseeing at iconic Miami Beach, where the streets are lined with palm trees, exotic hotels, and eye-popping cars. Move on to the white sands of the beach itself and lay out in the su...
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Planning to visit Jacksonville? Check out our Jacksonville Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Jacksonville. Top Places to visit in Jacksonville: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Museum of Science and History, Jacksonville Landing, EverBank Field, Little Talbot Island State Park, Kingsley Plantation, Fort Caroline, Hanna Park, Friendship Fountain Subscribe to Social Bubble: https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialBubbleNashik?sub_confirmation=1 To go to the USA Travel Guide playlist go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3wNXIKi7sz3e9xGxBpwf2hUGHWVQTsdv Visit our Website: http://socialbubble.global Follow us on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+SocialBubbleNashik Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialbubble Follow us...
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Get ready to have an amazing time in Florida’s best destination. The abundant waterways, parks and ecological preserves in Jacksonville provide an unforgettable opportunity to escape the ordinary and relax in nature’s playground. Jacksonville proudly boats the largest urban park system in the nation with more than 85,000 acres of green spaces as well as 22 miles of white-sandy and unspoiled beaches. All the natural beauty combined with year-round mild temperatures means visitors are never more than a few minutes away from an exciting adventure. And that’s not all, Jacksonville is a modern and vibrant city -the largest by landmass in the nation- filled with authentic dining options, thrilling attractions, world-class museums, beautiful hotels, shopping hot-spots, exciting events, an animate...
https://www.expedia.com/Fort-Lauderdale.d601750.Destination-Travel-Guides Take a look at our travel guide video to discover the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale on your next trip to the Sunshine State. Sitting on the southeastern coast of Florida, Fort Lauderdale is a warm and sunny vacation destination. The city sprawls across a number of canals and waterways that connect the Everglades to the Atlantic Ocean. Though it seems to have kicked its reputation as a spring break party spot, Fort Lauderdale continues to have a laid-back atmosphere that attracts tourists year-round, especially snowbirds during the winter months. Filled to the brim with seaside attractions, historical memorabilia, and shopping spots, there’s no shortage of excitement in this coastal community. If the sea a...
http://www.NativeSunRealty.com - Jacksonville Florida is a very diverse city with much to offer. Enjoy this video tour of Jacksonville Florida covering area recreation and cultural attractions and activities for residents and visitors. This tour also includes a sample of home styles in various locations as well as an introduction to a professional Jacksonville REALTOR. To search for your new home in Jacksonville click http://portal.flexmls.com/louvaillancourt for direct real time access to the North East Florida Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Call (904) 994-0493 for more information about Jacksonville and area homes for sale. Video provided courtesy of Native Sun Realty.
Florida is called the „Sunshine State”. Visitors mainly come here to enjoy the sunshine, the sea, the never ending sandy shore of the peninsula and the unique atmosphere of Miami. But of course it is worth to spent time on the landscape-protection areas such as the Everglades National Park and its fen, where they can slalom in between the alligators on hovercrafts.The following sights are also significant: Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, the House of Hemingway in Key West, the House of Edison in Fort Myers, the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg and the oldest American fortress – Castillo de San Marcos - in St. Augustine.Orlando is equally the paradise of pleasant relaxation for kids and adults. We can find Disneyworld, Sea World, Epcot Centre and the Universal Studio there… -...
This jam-packed style Florida vacation that we put together in Key West & Everglades was the best vacation ever...felt like 3 vacations! Especially liked Garl's Coastal Kayaking (3:20 min mark), and Tiger encounter and Zoological Wildlife Foundation (8:30 min mark)...awesome experiences! Pennekamp, Barefoot Billy's Flyboarding & Lateda drag queen show in Key West, Loop Rd, Shark Valley, Coral Castle, Fairchild Botanical, the beaches, all the trails...all so much fun too! Activities in the video are shown in the order that we did them.
http://bookinghunter.com Fort Lauderdale is a city in the State of Florida, on the Atlantic coast 23 miles (37 km) north of Miami. It is the county seat of Broward Count. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 165,521. It is a principal city of the South Florida metropolitan area, which was home to 5,564,635 people at the 2010 census. The most important places to visit in Fort Lauderdale are: Beaches, Everglades, Museum of Discovery and Science, Butterfly World, Las Olas Riverfront, Secrer Woods Nature Center and many more. If you want to save time and money, the most important Fort Lauderdale travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on http://bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel we...
http://www.expedia.com/Orlando.d178294.Destination-Travel-Guides Sit back and watch our travel video to discover the best things to do in Orlando, Florida! Whether you’re looking to plan a family-friendly vacation or simply a getaway where you can act like a kid again, Orlando is the place for you. With roller coaster rides, interactive exhibits, and theme characters galore, it’s no wonder they call Orlando the “Theme Park Capital of the World.” Round up your kiddos or tap in to your child-like spirit and get ready to take on the adventures in the Sunshine State. Visit Orlando and make your first stop the Mouse of House. High-five all your favorite characters in costumes and marvel at the magnificent fairy tale castle. You’ll feel like a kid again as you cheer on the parades and ride in...
http://bookinghunter.com Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County. The 42nd largest city proper in the United States, with a population of 408,568, it is the principal, central, and most populous city of the Miami metropolitan area, and the most populous metropolis in the Southeastern United States. The most important places to visit in Miami are: Ocean Drive (the yearlong party atmosphere makes Ocean Drive the most exhilarating place in the United States), Art Deco Architecture (nowhere else in the world would you find such a concentration of colorful Art Deco style buildings), Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (a national historical landmark. It is a European style villa surrounded by lush gardens), Everglades (a unique nat...
Travel video about destination Florida in the USA. Florida is the southernmost state of the USA where, for most of the time, the sun shines truly bright - a place of excitement and joie de vivre! Miami is a magnificent holiday resort that boasts some of the finest entertainment parks in the world. The home of the rich and super rich and where both flamboyance and kitsch reign supreme. The Metro-Dade Cultural Center is situated Downtown where several Spanish-style buildings surround a large plaza that is decorated with colourful and contemporary works of art. The Florida Keys are a group of thirty one coral islands that extend from Miami on the southern point of Florida, to the Caribbean, the first and largest of which is Key Largo that was made famous by a Hollywood movie of the same name....
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