Florida, named as Flowery Land by the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon already in 1513, is the US state known for its longest coastline and subtropical to tropical climate. I have a lot of friends who come from Florida, or moved in there but also many foreign friends who were attracted by its charm at least to pay a short visit. As well, I do know a few people who went to Miami or Key West to work for a couple of months.
Unfortunately, I am not one of those people who has had a chance to visit this paradise yet. I remember that when I was checking flights from Europe to Central America for next January, I found flights through US and I did consider cheap holidays in Florida before making a move to the Caribbean islands.
I think the following reasons to visit Florida might even convince me too:
- animals – crocodile, manatee, alligator, panther, dolphins, whales, eagles and much more can be found in Florida – after my experience of swimming with caimans in the Amazon jungle of Bolivia, I would love to see the difference between them, crocodiles and alligators
- Mocking Bird is the state bird – I so love them!
- Around 1,000 km of beaches – enough said about the Sunshine State
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- Florida has more than 4,500 islands! Island paradise, here I come …
- Hispanic community – I am one of the biggest fans of Latin American cultures so Florida is definitely a place for me. It’s said around 20% of Florida’s inhabitants speak Spanish.
- Historic districts of towns
- Fresh fruit and veggies – citrus, watermelon, tomatoes, celery and strawberries, yum! Around 40% of the world’s oranges is produced in Florida so the state drink is my favorite fresh orange juice.
- Mild winters in Miami – no more freezing!
- Wikipedia states there’s more than 3,000 wildflowers in Florida and who doesn’t like flowers?
- Caves, springs and sinkholes (I’ve visited more than 15 sinkholes in Yucatan peninsula in Mexico and am dying for more!)
- Cities – Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah etc.
- Unique architecture – Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Revival
- Sports – such as baseball, tennis, golf, car racing, soccer, basketball, ice hockey
- Special Flash of Green phenomenon can be sometimes witnessed after the sunset
- Canoe, Kayak, Sailing, Fishing, Boating and Air Adventures – anything is possible in Florida
- Great Wellness – there’s nothing better than relaxing in a spa after a cool adventure
All the points above make Florida top travel destination of the world, and no wonder why …
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