Florida: Cities and Regions

Miami Sprawling, sexy, sometimes unruly, and occasionally outrageous, Greater Miami has become an urban mix unlike any other in America. The beach vacation city of Miami is one part sun-splashed resort playground, one part glamorama party capital, and one part bustling, Latin-flavored sprawl. See our Miami Travel Guide

Fort Lauderdale No longer a rowdy spring break mecca, Fort Lauderdale charms sophisticated beach bums with luxury resorts, culinary delights, and a burgeoning cultural scene to complement the year-round outdoor activities. See our Fort Lauderdale Travel Guide

Orlando Two words: Mickey Mouse. An explosion of theme-park attractions, from high-tech to kitschy, makes this Central Florida city one of the most-visited destinations in the world. See our Orlando Travel Guide

Tampa Bay Area White-sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico complement the convention amenities of Tampa, arts-oriented St. Petersburg, and the casual beauty of Clearwater. See our Tampa Travel Guide

Florida Keys North America's only living coral barrier reef flanks this relaxed multi-island chain, which stretches from Key Largo to Key West, the southernmost city in the continental U.S. See our Key West Travel Guide

The Space Coast Surf at Cocoa Beach, watch a shuttle launch from Cape Canaveral, and explore the natural wonders of 140,000-acre Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge along Florida's eastern seaboard. See our Cape Canaveral Travel Guide

Florida's Panhandle Sleepy Southern communities and famous spring-break spots like Panama City line the sugary-white sands of this strip of land jutting from the state's northwest edge.