Florida (Gold Guides)

by etc. (Editor), Eugene Fodor (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $6.71

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $5.91

  Florida '99 (9/98, 0-679-00125-5) has sold over 30,000 copies to date.

  1998 was a record year for Florida tourism, with more than 48.7 million people visiting the state (a 3.7% increase). 1999 is shaping to be an even bigger year, with the opening of Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure in Orlando and the continued growth of the cruise industry. Top states of origin are New York, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. In-state travel is also on the rise: The number of Floridians traveling for pleasure within their home state rose 11.1% in 1998.

  There's something for everyone in this diverse state. Whether your idea of a perfect Florida vacation is breakfast with Mickey and Minnie or dancing the night away in Miami, relaxing on a beach, or hitting the links, you'll find it within the covers of this guide. It's perfect for all types of travelers, especially families, with great options in a wide variety of price ranges, from bargains to splurges, plus dozens of helpful hints for hassle-free trips.

  Florida is constantly changing. The theme parks reinvent themselves each year; Miami's dining and nightlife scene is hot; and towns statewide are expanding to accommodate the burgeoning retiree populations and younger transplants. This up-to-the-minute guide keeps track of all the changes, and recommends the very best things to see and do right now. Plus, it features great new options for outdoor fun and expanded coverage of the smaller towns beyond Miami and Orlando.

  This beautiful and practical introductory section takes readers on a virtual tour of the Sunshine State, showcasing what's where and the must sees and dos, and highlights the incredible diversity of the destination.Cross-referenced to the main text, it's both inspirational and useful for planning. Two of the Gold Guide's top features, Great Itineraries and Fodor's Choice, stand out in full color.

  This edition features a distinctive new gold cover with a hard-hitting subtitle that effectively sells the guide's unique features, plus a bold new spine that highlights the Rand McNally map inside, and lively backcover copy that creates excitement about the destination and establishes Fodor's as the brand leader.