Frommer's^® Florida from $70 a Day , 4th Edition

by Bill Goodwin; Lesley Abravanel; Jim Tunstall; Cynthia Tunstall

• ISBN13: 9780764566639
• ISBN10: 0764566636
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Frommer2s is the name you can trust for great travel bargains. Our acclaimed $-a-Day series is not for backpackers who want to rough it, but for travelers with taste, who2ve outgrown their student lifestyle and demand comfortable accommodations and good, authentic meals at a reasonable price. Each guide is loaded with detailed listings for mom-and-pop motels, B&Bs, comfortable guesthouses, good-value bistros, and ethnic restaurants. You2ll find a bargain-hunter2s shopping guide, affordable fun after dark, and complete sightseeing coverage, including the best things to do for free (or almost). Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. Every Frommer2s $-a-Day Guide is up-to-date, with dozens of color maps and exact prices for every single expense, so you can accurately plan each day2s budget. Frommer2s knows that affordable travel doesn2t have to mean making sacrifices. It2s about having fun and getting a great deal! A vacation in the Sunshine State doesn2t have to cost you an arm and a leg when you travel with Frommer2s Florida from $60 a Day. Our authors have uncovered hundreds of wonderful mom-and-pop motels, charming B&Bs, great-value condo rentals, cute cottages, and more. We2ll show you how to save money on airfares, car rentals, and package deals. You2ll even learn how to enjoy Walt Disney World without breaking the bank or spending your whole trip standing on line! We2ll also help you find great dining at unbelievably low prices, from $8 seafood platters to all-you-can-eat stone crab feasts, and point you to the best beach bars and other affordable after-dark fun. We2ve got all the details on Florida2s fabulous beaches and natural wonders, plus the best budget golf, affordable water sports, and other outdoor adventures. And we2ve even thrown in a color fold-out map! More upscale guides include Frommer2s Florida and Frommer2s Miami & the Keys. For indepth coverage of Florida2s top theme parks, with selections in all price ranges, check out Frommer2s Walt Disney World & Orlando.

Author Biography

BILL GOODWIN began his career as an award-winning newspaper reporter before becoming legal counsel and speechwriter for two U.S. senators. He is also the author of <I>Frommer's South Pacific</I> and <I>Frommer's Virginia</I>.

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What's New in Florida.

1. The Best of Florida from $70 a Day.

2. Planning an Affordable Trip to Florida.

3. For International Visitors.

4. Miami.

5. The Keys.

6. The Everglades & Biscayne National Park.

7. The Gold Coast: Hallandale to the Palm Beaches.

8. The Treasure Coast: Stuart to Sebastian.

9. Southwest Florida.

10. The Tampa Bay Area.

11. Walt Disney World & Orlando.

12. Northeast Florida.

13. Northwest Florida: The Panhandle.

Appendix: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites.

Index.