Jacksonville, Destin, Daytona, Pensacola, Northeast FL

White sand beaches, the hardwood forest, the Spanish colonists, Native Americans, and Southern plantations were here long before Disney and sun-seeking vacationers came to Florida. There is plenty here for visitors to see, with beaches ranging from undeveloped to spring-break popular, swamps and savannas of the "Florida Outback," and restored 16th-century settlements with a distinctly European feel.

Travel Tips and Ideas for Planning a Vacation

Enhance your Florida experience by spending a few days in this area rather than just passing through on the way to or from points north, south, and west.