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WHIRLWIND LIGHTHOUSE TOUR Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, courtesy of Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau Florida is sprinkled with lighthouses. Here are a few that should not be missed: n Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, just south of Daytona Beach: The tallest lighthouse in Florida, with 203 steps to the top of the 175-ft. tower. n Cape St. George Light on Little St. George Island: Built in 1852, this 153-year-old veteran of hurricanes, wars, and erosion collapsed on Oct. 21, 2005, but was rebuilt and opened to the public in 2008. n Cape Florida Lighthouse at the end of Key Biscayne in Miami: Originally built in 1825 and reconstructed in 1846, this is the oldest structure in Miami Dade County. n St Augustine Lighthouse: t’s an area icon and offers great views from the top and a memorable climb to get there. n Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum: A stunning red brick lighthouse that stands at 115 ft. in height. n Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum: Built in 1859, this lighthouse has 177 steps and offers one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. n Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum: This lighthouse was built in 1847 to aid ships navigating dangerous reefs off the lower Keys. FORT LAUDERDALE & ITS ENVIRONS and luxury hotels and resorts located steps from the Atlantic The Greater Fort Lauderdale area is known for its beaches, Ocean, or if they seek a quieter, beach town environment that arts & culture as well as beachfront restaurants and 23 miles can be found in areas like Key Biscayne. of sun-kissed coastline where visitors and locals lay back and relax under the South Florida sun. There are many beaches your clients can choose from if South Beach in Miami Beach is made for lounging on the sand and people watching. Surfing is minimal but can be found between 1st and 5th streets; Crandon Park in Key Biscayne they decide to spend a few days exploring Fort Lauderdale. is three miles long and ideal for families offering picnic areas, Recommend Dania Beach, a popular spot ideal for picnicking, beach volleyball, a playground area, shower facilities, restrooms kayaking and swimming; Hollywood Beach is known for its and shelters; and farther north at 79th Street and Collins 2.5-mile boardwalk, and movies Rock of Ages and Marley and Avenue, recommend your clients visit North Shore Open Me were recently filmed in the area; and Pompano Beach with Space Park, a beach voted the best in Miami for its greenery its crystal-clear water and pier where locals stroll and fish. and open spaces. Recommend B Ocean Fort Lauderdale There are truly dozens upon dozens of hotels and resorts (bhotelsandresorts.com), a chic beachfront property with 240 located along Miami’s coastline. Some worth noting are The guestrooms and suites. With its signature B Indulged Spa Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne (ritzcarlton.com) located near suite and B Active fitness center, this hotel offers all of the Crandon Park. The property offers 450 guestrooms; 113 suites; accommodations and amenities associated with the B Hotels & 64 Ritz-Carlton Club Level rooms and suites; and one Ritz- Resorts brand. Carlton Presidential Suite along with 11 tennis courts and water Families and groups would feel comfortable staying at activities such as windsurfing, sailing and kayaking. the Harbor Beach Fort Lauderdale Resort & Spa The Acqualina (acqualinaresort.com) is located on 4.5 (marriottharborbeach.com). The beachside property features beachfront acres in the Sunny Isles Beach community. The the Surf Club for Kids where children ages 5 to 12 can take part resort features 188 residences and 98 guestsrooms and suites; in pool and beach games, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, relay three oceanfront restaurants and pools; and a marine biology- races and more. The resort features 650 guestrooms and suites based AcquaMarine children's program. and is located only 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. A Miami Beach staple and boutique hotel, The Delano (delano-hotel.com) is a Morgans Hotel Group brand located in the heart of South Beach and directly on the ocean. MIAMI & ITS ENVIRONS Recommend The Delano to couples and those who want to be Send your clients down to the greater Miami area if they crave close to the beach and the nightlife that has made South Beach the lure of South Beach and its nightlife, acclaimed restaurants, a popular tourist destination. n VISITFLORIDA.COM 10-23_2013_Beaches.indd 23 2013 | Official Florida Travel Industry Guide 23 1/18/13 9:43 AM  http://www.bhotelsandresorts.com http://www.ritzcarlton.com http://www.acqualinaresort.com http://www.marriottharborbeach.com http://www.delano-hotel.com http://www.VISITFLORIDA.COM

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