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Old October 29th, 2009, 09:26 PM posted to rec.travel.usa-canada
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Default Taste of Florida?


"Nile" wrote in message
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Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Depends on your interests, of course. For two weeks, Orlando and
Miami-Keys would be great. You've been to Tampa, but Fort
Myers-Sanibel-Naples area would be another good choice.



This is an older couple with no kids. There is absolutely nothing in
Orlando for them.

Miami offers interesting restaurants, particularly in the Cuban areas.
Tampa has the old the section, which is also interesting. A trip to the
Everglades is definitely warranted. I do agree with you that Cape Canaveral
is an interesting stop.



You know the sites in Orlando. NASA is at Cape Canaveral. Palm Beach
is good for a stop (to see the shops), as is the beach at Fort
Lauderdale. Check live theaters, museums, and sports for Fort
Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Miami in January-February (college or pro
basketball, Dania jai alai, Gulfstream Park thoroughbred racing, Pompano
Park harness racing, Hialeah quarter horses next year, greyhounds),
Miami Beach walkway, Calle Ocho (Cuban section), Coconut Grove,
aquarium, planetarium, Vizcaya ... again, depends on your interests.

The Everglades are off the road on the way to the keys. The key highway
is a treat, on weekdays at least (less traffic). Hike throuogh the Key
Deer Refuge on Big Pine Key and see the key deer up close. You can find
plenty on Key West in the archives of this newsgroup.