Interested in taking a trip to Florida? Consider North Florida for the next vacation
destiny. Although most of Florida’s most famous attractions are in the south,
the northern part of the state, stretching from Pensacola to Jacksonville, offers
travelers have much of what they expect from Florida with a touch of Southern Charm.
The area surrounding the bustling metropolis and unofficial capital of South Georgia
Jacksonville is full of fun activities and attractions for the whole family. Amelia Island,
home of the Ritz Carlton and the ATP Bausch & Lomb tournament, it is a resort
community located in beautiful natural beauty. Among hundred-year-old oaks,
the marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic Ocean is a nature lover
paradise, the dream of tennis players and the perfect place to be pampered. Trip
south of the Ponte Vedra beach, venue of the Tournament Players’ Championship in
Sawgrass. Golf lovers will find a plethora of the most prestigious and world-class.
renowned golf courses while the family enjoys its beautiful beaches and tranquility
Lifestyle. Following the coastline will take visitors to St. Augustine, the nations
Oldest city and home to great shopping and beaches. Take a walk through St. George
Street for the charm and shopping of the old city and stop for a bite to eat at Opus 39, 95
Cordova St, Fiddlers Green or Saltwater Cowboys, all St. Augustine favorites.
Jacksonville is home to great attractions, including Alltel Stadium, home of the
Jacksonville Jaguars professional football team, the Florida Theater where you can
see concerts, plays and shows throughout the year, and the beautiful St. John’s River.
Traveling west on 1-70 takes you through Florida’s plantation region and
Tallahassee, the state capital. This is not the home of palm trees and famous
beaches, but ancient oak trees, sprawling plantation houses, and freshwater springs.
With beaches within a 30 minute drive and many lakes, there are many areas
to play and with two state universities in the city there are many arts and culture
events to enjoy. This area of Florida is so different from the rest, but many visitors
the state are not aware of all that the area has to offer. Preservation of the past
and respect for its natural beauty is what keeps the Tallahassee area ready for more.
generations to enjoy.
The Florida Panhandle lies between the southern borders of Georgia and
Alabama and the Gulf of Mexico, making it culturally and historically more similar to
the Deep South than the rest of the state. The beaches of the Gulf Coast, known as
Redneck Riviera, are famous for their white sand beaches and warm waters. Tea
The emerald-colored water runs from Pensacola Bay to Panama City, including the beaches.
such as Gulf Breeze, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Seaside, Perdido Key, Navarre,
Sandestin, Grayton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach and Seagrove. Deep-sea fishing is the
Choice activity with Destin known as the “luckiest fishing town in the world”; from
Of course, eating the catch of the day may be more popular. There are seafood and
oyster houses on every corner catering to families, couples, or large groups.
Seaside, made famous by the movie “The Truman Show,” is known for its picturesque
pastel colored houses and is the perfect place for a summer family vacation.
Panama City is the spring break capital and was named “Best Beach in America.”
by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Enjoy great beachfront and exciting restaurants
nightclubs at night while sunbathing during the day. Families will love both
its warm temperatures and warm personalities of the locals.
Beautiful beaches, natural beauty, world-class golf and tennis, southern hospitality,
magnificent vacation rentalsand the warm Florida sun make North Florida
the perfect place for any vacation.