Florida

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B&Bs, and family-friendly motels - Dine in elegant restaurants, culinary hotspots, fish houses, diners and Old Florida favorites - Check out hundreds of detailed reviews and learn what's special about each placeFind your perfect place in the sun and discover the unexpectedSavvy descriptions help you decide where to go and when - Driving and walking tours guide you from hip neighborhood to nature preserves - Play the fabulous golf courses - hit the best beaches - Explore chic boutiques and zero in on great sources for nifty souvenirs, from seashells to cigarsGo straight to the facts you need and find all that's newUseful maps and background information * How to get there and get around - When to go - What to pack - Costs, hours and tips by the thousands