• I've lived in Florida my whole life and have spent time in every part of the state. • Many tourists visit Orlando and Miami's South Beach, but I'd recommend a few other spots instead. • St. Augustine has a ton of history and culture, and Vilano Beach is quiet and beautiful.
I was born and raised in Miami, then moved to Florida's Space Coast in my 20s.
It was supposed to be a temporary move to save money, but I ended up falling in love with Central Florida. Fifteen years later, I'm still here.
I've traveled all over the state and could honestly fill the rest of my days just visiting different towns and cities in Florida. There's no shortage of tourist destinations here, but parts of Orlando and Miami are home to tons of crowds … and traffic.
Instead, there are four lesser-known pl

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