Штат Флорида - штат "сонячного сяйва". (Балашова Вікторія)

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Sunshine state*

Geography

The state is situated in the South-East of the United States, located on a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean; and to the north it is bordered by Alabama and Georgia.

Climate

Te climate of Florida is tempered by the fact that no part of the state is very distant from the ocean. In the North the prevalent climate is humid subtropical and in the South it's a true tropical climate, which means in the summer high temperatures seldom exceed 38 °C and record cold is −4 °C.

To Do List if you're happened to visit Florida

Disney World

It is the world's most-visited entertainment resort. Located in Lake Buena, it includes four theme parks, two water parks, 23 on-site themed resort hotels, two health spas and physical fitness centers, five golf courses, and other recreational venues.The resort was inspired by the dreams of Walt Disney, who wanted a theme park on the East Coast to supplement Disneyland in California (Disney World's Magic Kingdom was designed similarly to Disneyland). However, Walt envisioned Disney World to be much different from Disneyland's one day visit. This included entertainment, uniquely-themed resort hotels, and a much wider variety of sports and recreational opportunities. In fact, Walt's original plans for the Florida property were far more ambitious: he also wanted to construct a real planned city of approximately 20,000 residents(!).

Disney World

Key West

Florida has its own little "Caribbean" island. And there’s really much to do and see here: you can visit the Ernest Hemingway Home, call at an Art Gallery, go fishing the same inspirational waters that the greater writer fished or just hire a schooner and sail where you wish. And surely visit Duval Street - there is so much to do that you could spend two days here alone. Whether it's shopping, dining, or dancing the night away this where you'll find what you're looking for. At night, Duval is a carnival that lasts until dawn, similar to Bourbon Street. It is home to such famous name bars as Sloppy Joe's, Hog's Breath Saloon and the legendary Captain Tony's Saloon, a local favorite, is the oldest bar in Key West.

Miami

Miami is a major center and a leader in finance, culture, media and entertainment; it is known for its spectacular nightlife, fine dining, Art Deco area, trend-setting design influence, annual hosting of MTV award shows and - of course - its beautiful beach.

Miami skyskraper.

The city is home to numerous museums as well. These include the Bass Museum, Coral Gables Museum, Frost Art Museum, Historical Museum of Southern Florida, Jewish Museum of Florida, Lowe Art Museum, Miami Art Museum, Miami Children's Museum, Miami Science Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Wolfsonian-FIU Museum and the Miami Cultural Center, home of the Miami Main Library.

Fort Myers

It is a place for people who love the outdoors. There are many trails, both in and out of the water, to follow and explore. The wildlife in Fort Myers makes for some great picture taking. So if you're into hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, water skiing or simply relaxing on a white sand beach, Fort Myers is the place for you! Emerald green waters and sugar-white sand make up the main attraction to the island of Fort Myers Beach. Dubbed 'the world's safest beach' because of the gentle waters, this area is known for small waves and calm seas; it also has gentle slopes and sand bars in the waters near shore. The community of Fort Myers Beach is made up of Estero Island and its sister island, San Carlos. It used to be a remote stretch of green, edged with sand and accessible only by boat. Today, there are more than 30 beach access points that are marked with colorful beach access signs that take you to developed, as well as secluded, pristine stretches of shoreline, many of which are near restaurants and outdoor cafes.

Fort Myers Beach

Best Florida Beaches

Best Fun Beach - Smathers Beach, Key West

Looking for fun? Smathers Beach in Key West is the place. Not only can you rent personal watercraft and catamaran sail boats, it's location offers a waveless beach perfect for swimming and snorkeling conditions. Its also an international gathering place for beautiful bodies looking to see and be seen.

Volleyball at Smathers Beach

Best Sand - Siesta Key

Siesta Key is famous for its jewel green waters, quartz-crystal white sands, breath-taking sunsets, light waves and amazing wildlife. The sand on Siesta Beach is tested 99% pure quartz, soft and cool on the feet, it's so nice that it is has been consistently ranked as the "finest, whitest sand beach in the world."

Best Shelling Beach - Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island is a beautiful little place located on the west coast of Florida, near Fort Myers. Sanibel is actually made up of two Islands, Captiva and Sanibel. These two islands are the perfect place for either a romantic or family vacation. Shelling is what Sanibel Island is especially known for because of all the wonderful shells that wash up on shore there. Sanibel Island is unique because it runs east to west, which is different from most islands which run north to south; this positioning allows it to catch the many different kinds of sea shells that the Gulf of Mexico moves to its beaches.

Best Sunset - Clearwater Beach

Тhe Sunset is a nightly celebration that takes place on Clearwater Beach and is simply a time when the city pauses to watch the spectacular display as the sun goes down. Clearwater Beach is perfect for couples as well as families with plenty of water activities.

Best Surfing Beach - Sebastian Inlet

Sebastian Inlet is home to the best surfing on the East Coast and the Sebastian Inlet Pro surfing contest, the largest annual tournament on the Atlantic Seaboard. In addition to surfing, Sebastian Inlet State Park is also home to some of the best snook fishing in Florida. With two fishing jetties, a tidal pool and camping, Sebastian Inlet is one of the most popular State Parks in Florida. The Sebastian Fishing Museum, The McLarty Treasure Museum, a boat ramp, the mile-long Hammock Trail, picnic areas, a restaurant and wildlife viewing opportunities just add the available activities. Sebastian Inlet State Park near Melbourne, Florida has so many things to do it sometimes it's hard to decide, luckily the park offers more than you can do in one day.

Surfing at North Jetty

Most Romantic Beach - Lovers Key

Lovers Key is a pristine barrier island and a state park, which gives it solitary beaches and long nature trails. For years the only way to get there was by boat, which kept it remote and a great place to steal away and spend some time with your significant other. It hasn't been developed, so there are still a lot of secluded romantic places to relax and unwind, for just the two of you.

Best Beach to Drive on - Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach is one of the only beaches in Florida you can drive on. It's also popular for bikers during Bike Week and Biketoberfest. To the south is Ponce Inlet and Ponce Lighthouse making this one of Florida's most popular beaches

Best Party Beach - Panama City Beach

There is no other place like Panama City Beach for party people. The beach that MTV made famous attracts Spring Break crowds with popular party spots like Club LaVela and Coyote Ugly Saloon. But it's not just the younger crowd in Panama City Beach that likes to have a good time, Golf Digest ranked Panama City Beach the third best golf city in America.

View of Panama City Beach Hotels

Best Topless Beach - Lummus Beach, South Beach Miami

Beach Miami is an international destination where the desire to see and be seen has a European flare. Topless sunbathing is tolerated along Lummus Beach, known as Glitter Beach to locals. Lummus Park and the adjacent Lummus Beach stretch from 6th street to 14th street.

External links

Best places to live in Florida.

50 Facts about Florida