The Florida Keys extend more then a hundred miles and are connected to the mainland by a 113-mile overseas highway. A tropical paradise with golden sands and turquoise ocean, the Florida Keys seem a million miles from the stress of the big city. Snorkeling and scuba diving through the reefs at Key Largo is a memorable experience. Key West has everything for a hot-weather, ocean-side vacation, including many quaint restaurants and watering holes.Be sure to see the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, the Keywest Aquarium, and the fascinating Dolphin Research Center in Marathon.

ORLANDO AREA
Kissimmee, Orlando.

Orlando has become one of the world's most popular resort areas in a very short period of time. Near Orlando is Walt Disney World, the Epcot Center, Disney/MGM Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Universal Studios. Apart from the large-scale attractions, the city offers the Mennello Museum of American Folk Art and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, with the world's most comprehensive collection of Louis Tiffany glasswork.

For a look at animals, visitors can visit Seaworld Orlando, Gatorland, or Zoo Orlando.

GULF COAST - SARASOTA
Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Longboat Key, Siesta Key.

Sarasota offers something for everyone, including resort retreats, up-scale shopping, manatee viewing and fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum is a must-see attraction when in Sarasota. Initially the estate of John Ringling, the museum consists of the Museum of the Circus, Ringling's mansion of Cà d'Zan (translated as, the House of John) and an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings by Van Dyck, Poussin and Rubens.

Of course, the white sand beaches of the area should not be missed. Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key and Manasota Key all offer perfect locations to view the sunset.