The Florida Keys, a tropical island paradise at the southern tip of the USA, captivate with their beautiful location and tropical vegetation. The Keys begin at Mile Marker 126, one mile south of Florida City, and end at Mile Marker 0 in Key West. All directions along the Overseas Highway are given this way, which stretches over more than 40 bridges surrounded by turquoise-blue waters from Key Largo through Islamorada and Marathon to Key West.
In all towns, you'll find romantic accommodations, rustic seafood restaurants, and a typical island atmosphere. Key West is only 90 miles from Cuba. Its eventful history, Caribbean mentality, local artists, and tourists give this island its unique, charming flair.
Miami is considered one of the world's most popular hotspots. It offers visitors a metropolitan atmosphere combined with the splendor of a tropical paradise. The city magically attracts global trade, fashion, entertainment, and pop culture, bringing many international celebrities and trendsetters to the city.
A mix of urban sophistication, inviting Caribbean charm, and fiery southern temperament gives Miami its very special character. The metropolitan area extends over 30 municipalities with a population of well over 2 million, more than half of whom speak Spanish as their native language.
With its tropical climate, 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, and over 37 kilometers of beaches, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect vacation spot for active sun-seekers. The Las Olas Boulevard, with its European flair, invites visitors to stroll and linger with countless boutiques, galleries, and street cafés.
Also worth a visit is the idyllically located Riverfront entertainment complex. The picturesque, kilometer-long beach promenade along A1A is ideal for jogging, skating, cycling, or walking. Numerous beach cafés, taverns, and restaurants provide refreshments—with sea views included.
The best of everything! That's what Palm Beach promises its guests. But to spend a dream vacation here, you don't have to belong to the high society. In the off-season between May and November, even luxury hotels offer rooms at special rates.
Palm Beach enchants its visitors with palm-lined boulevards, magnificent sandy beaches, and first-class shopping opportunities. Worth Avenue is one of the most exclusive shopping streets in the USA, featuring noble boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops. The range of attractive sports options is very large. There are over 1,100 tennis courts and more than 150 golf courses in the greater Palm Beach area.
The father of Mickey Mouse, film producer and animation mogul Walt Disney, purchased a 111-square-kilometer swamp area southwest of Orlando in the 1960s. In 1971, Magic Kingdom opened, quickly bringing Orlando to world fame.
With excellent theme parks and countless other attractions, restaurants, and shops, Orlando offers nonstop entertainment and presents us with a perfect, happy world.
Downtown Tampa impresses with its contrast between skyscrapers and historic districts. Downtown Tampa is the economic and financial center on Florida's west coast. Tampa is also known for Ybor City, which became the cigar capital of the world at the end of the 19th century due to the influx of Cubans.
The elaborately restored historic buildings in Ybor City provide an ideal backdrop for numerous bars with live music, jazz clubs, and art galleries.
With an almost 65-kilometer-long coastline and an average water temperature of 24 degrees Celsius, St. Petersburg attracts sun-hungry vacationers. On the pier, you'll find shops, restaurants, and an aquarium. From the observation deck, you have a beautiful view of the bay.
Kilometers of white sandy beaches as well as highly regarded theaters and museums give Sarasota a special flair. In the scenically diverse Myakka River State Park, you can go canoeing and observe alligators, otters, and bald eagles.
The Lee Island Coast encompasses more than 80 kilometers of dreamlike, white sandy beaches, fascinating islands, and nature reserves. The cities and island communities offer countless leisure activities around water and beach in a relaxed vacation atmosphere.
Historic sites, museums, and the unique wilderness in the hinterland give an idea of what Florida used to be like: a place of heavenly tranquility, relaxed lifestyle, and unspoiled nature with Southern charm. The Lee Island Coast includes Cape Coral, Ft. Myers, Bonita Springs, Sanibel & Captiva Island, Pine Island, Boca Grande, and Lehigh Acres.
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