Fabulous Florida

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Fall in Love with Fabulous Florida

 

I thought that Florida must be over-hyped, but then I moved there and found out for myself how fabulous Florida really is. Browse through my lens and see for yourself all the fun things to do and see in Florida.

Besides the many man-made attractions, the state has its natural beauty going for it and warm winter weather as well. No wonder it tops the list of vacation destinations and draws new residents like a magnet.

Enjoy All the Attractions

Fabulous Fun at the Theme Parks 

and Other Florida Attractions

How to get the most from your visit with articles by Virginia Allain
How to Take Photos at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Taking a Disney vacation... what a special time for the family or the newlyweds or anyone. Back home again, you review the photos from this enchanting time, but they're disappointing. Here's how to visit Disney Hollywood in Florida and get pictures you will treasure.
How to Take Photos at Epcot
You plan and save for a long time for your Disney vacation. Going to Epcot creates special memories that you'll want to savor for years to come. It's disappointing to get home afterwards and find many of the photos don't live up to your expectations. Here's how to get photos you'll be happy with.
How to Keep Track of a Child at Disney or Other Theme Parks
The family is having the time of their life at a theme park. Festive crowds, lots of sights, and fun, but suddenly there's panic when you realize one child is not with you. Where could he be? Here's what to do, to keep this from happening to your family.
How to Take Animal Kingdom Photos That You'll Love
A Disney Animal Kingdom vacation can be a special memory that you'll want to savor for years. It's disappointing to get home afterwards and find many of the photos don't live up to your expectations. Here's how to get photos you'll be happy with.
Wear the Right Shoes for Visiting a Theme Park
Many theme park visitors arrive in totally unsuitable footwear. Don't let aching feet or blisters ruin your day. Here's how to prepare with the right shoes for a long day of walking.
Take Wonderful Photos at the Magic Kingdom
You plan and save for a long time for your Disney vacation. Going to the Magic Kindom in Orlando creates special memories that you'll want to savor for years to come. It's disappointing to get home afterwards and find many of the photos don't live up to your expectations. Here's how to get photos you'll be happy with.
Take an Airboat Ride
You've seen them in movies, a lightweight boat with a huge fan at the back. It zips around shallow lakes and swampy areas. If you want to ride in an airboat, here's how to do it.
How to Avoid the Crowds at Spring Break
You're planning a trip to the Florida beaches or to South Padre Island or Cancun and the last thing you want is sharing your grown-up vacation with drunken spring breakers. Here's how to time your spring vacation to miss the rowdy college crowds.
How to Photograph Alligators on Your Florida Vacation
It's not terribly hard to see alligators in Florida. There's plenty of water and the right conditions to keep them happy. Unfortunately the average vacationer spends a lot of time in a car or at the beach or a theme park. These aren't the places where the alligators hang out.
Here are ways to get good alligator photos to impress your friends back home.

Theme Parks in Central Florida 

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Fun Flicks about Fabulous Florida 


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Florida Has Wonderful Animals

Flora and Fauna of Fabulous Florida 

Learn About Plants and Animals Special to Florida

Read these articles by Virginia Allain.
How to Identify Forida Wildflowers
Florida has amazing wildflowers that I enjoy seeing while I'm out walking. Identifying them can be a challenge, but I like to know flowers by name. Here how to identify wildflowers in Florida.
How to Avoid Alligator Attacks
Alligators strike fear into most people. Their reptilian looks and toothy smile are not endearing. If you live or visit an area where there are alligators, here's how to stay safe.
How to Remove an Alligator from the House
A Central Florida man discovered a 3-foot alligator in his house and it bit him on the arm when he tried to remove it. Here are guidelines for getting an alligator out of the house.
How to Learn about the Florida Cracker Horse
Florida even has its own breed of horses (bet you didn't know that).
This little known breed of horses traces its bloodlines back to stock brought in by the Spanish explorers.
Here's how to find out more about this unique breed of horses.
How to Identify the Waterbirds
It isn't always simple to tell waterbirds apart. Was that a great egret, snowy egret or white ibis? If you like bird watching, here's a few pointers to make it easier to identify waterbirds.

Florida - What Bloggers Are Saying About It 

Island-Hopping along Florida's Gulf Coast » Travel Insights 100
Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes enquiries with internet hotline http://bit.ly/4JIWMB #travel. Monday, 7 December 2009, 2:33 am. Check out my review of Minneapolis newest Italian eatery, Il Gatto. I was there opening night. ... Island -Hopping along Florida's Gulf Coast. By: Kim Orlando. The barrier islands off of Fort Meyers (http://www.fortmyers-sanibel.com/) are far from Florida's popular, high-profile attractions. Here you'll find a calmer, more natural part of ...
An Orlando Vacation Villa In Windsor Hills Resort: The Ideal ...
An Orlando vacation villa offers the ideal Disney Florida holiday, particularly if it is situated in the magnificent Windsor Hills resort. Have you any idea just how luxurious these vacations in Orlando are? ... Mark Whichard writes frequently about Orlando Tourism. He is the proprietor of Orlando's Finest Vacation Home and if you are interested in great deals on Quality Orlando villa Rentals and rental homes near Disney World, then visit his website: ...
What city should i move to? san diego california or miami florida ...
I live in Florida and If You wanna be bye the beach i wuld go to 1.Daytona 2.Clearwater is wonderful 3.Key West But neverbeen to California so ?? But FL has alott of cool stuff in orlando and tampa so i would move more near there ...
TAMPA, ORLANDO, MIAMI, WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE - Florida
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Florida Cities on the Map 

Here's the Weather in Central Florida Today 

Fabulous Florida 

Read All About It on Wikipedia

Florida () is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the north. It was the 27th state admitted to the United States. Much of the land mass of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

It is nicknamed the "Sunshine State" because of its generally warm climate?subtropical in the northern and central regions of the state, with a true tropical climate in the southern portion. The state has four large urban areas, a number of smaller industrial cities, and many small towns. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the state population was 18,328,340 in 2008, ranking Florida as the fourth most populous state in the U.S. behind California, Texas, and New YorkUnited States population by states, United States Census Bureau. Tallahassee is the state capital, Jacksonville is the largest city, and the Miami metropolitan area is the largest metro area.

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I'm a retired librarian and now devote myself to writing, photography and designing books to self-publish. Having fun!
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