For
those who live in frostbitten lands, Florida takes on a mythical
stature. Long before they visit the state, travelers are regaled
with tales of its warm sun, exotic creatures and golden beaches.
In the middle of the state, Orlando stands as the undisputed
capital of the theme park. Along the Atlantic coast, Miami
simmers with Caribbean and Latin American flair, and sights
such as alligators in the Everglades and the space shuttle
at the Kennedy Space Center allow you to combine education
with vacation.  And
should you become convinced that all of Florida was constructed
after 1970, sites like St. Augustine are living proof that
Florida's historical roots are some of the deepest in the
U.S. On the Gulf coast, a stop in Tampa/St. Petersburg will
provide all the comfort and entertainment that a booming modern
metro area can provide. A few hours down the highway, on Sanibel
Island, you can tour a piece of wild Florida that has not
changed in centuries. |