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Nicest Beaches in America, Guide of Florida


Mar 04

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St Petersburg and Clearwater are located on a superb peninsula of the west coast of Florida where the white-sand beaches are pristine and clear. Every year, beaches in Florida receive awards and ranked as the nicest beaches in America. This part of Florida offers some of the nicest beaches in America. The Caladesi Beach in the Tampa Bay area was voted # 1 Beach in America by TripAdvisor in 2008 and The Fort de Soto Park, also in the Tampa Bay area, was voted the #1 Beach by TripAdvisor in America in 2005. This area has 35 miles of white, sandy, clear-water beaches and incredible sunsets. Visitors in Florida searching the guide of Florida for a beach vacation should definitely include St Petersburg and Clearwater in their itinerary.

According to the Travel Channel and our guide of Florida, the top ten beaches in Florida are as follows:
1. South Beach, Miami
2. Siesta Key Beach
3. Palm Beach
4. Lovers Key Beach
5. Clearwater Beach
6. Smathers Beach, Key West
7. Sanspur Beach, Bahia Honda State Park
8. Panama City Beach
9. Sanibel Island
10. Daytona Beach

There are several Florida vacation rentals you may choose from near some of these Florida beaches. Browse lists of St. Petersburg holiday apartments or Clearwater holiday rentals.

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Florida vacation, Florida best golf courses


Feb 10

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So many Floridians, as well as visitors on Florida vacation, are hooked on golf. Practicing golf in Florida is relatively affordable and easy. There are golf courses in most cities throughout Florida. Below are the Florida best golf courses. Of course, Miami and Miami Beach top the list with quite a few wonderful golf courses.

Thanks to the continuously warm weather, golf is a year-long sports season in Florida. Miami and Miami Beach offer golfers plenty of Florida best golf courses where they can practice their skills. Some of the Florida best golf courses are very exclusive and others are open to the public.

Biltmore hotel, Coral Gables
The Biltmore Hotel has a gorgeous 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross. This Coral Gables golf course is known to be a favorite of Bill Clinton’s.

Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Doral
The Doral golf course hosts internationally renowned championships. It is one of the top golf courses in Miami, if not the best.

Fairmont Turnberry, Aventura
The two 18-hole courses designed by Robert Trent Jones were recently renovated to perfection. One of the courses requires membership or a guest pass to play and the other is open to the public.

Tiburon Golf club, Naples
This 36-hole course by icon Greg Norman was designed for golf played like the British Open.

Mangrove Bay Golf course, St. Petersburg
The Mangrove Bay Golf course is one of the country’s top public courses. The 18-hole course is designed for par 72 golf.

Naples Beach hotel, Naples
Although one of the oldest courses, The Naples Beach hotel golf course is a renowned one. The course is pretty flat but does provide a challenge.

Disney World, Orlando
The beautiful Disney World golf course has been used by some of the world’s best players.

Ladies Professional Golf Association, Daytona
This golf course has plenty of tee settings and a great pro shop. The course was recognized and awarded by golf magazines.

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