FLORIDA - TRAVEL GUIDES
"A hundred worlds – from magic kingdoms and Latin American and Caribbean capitals to mangrove islands, wild wetlands and artist colonies – are all contained within this flat peninsula."
- Lonely Planet's website

TRAVELING TO FLORIDA

Florida is a well-known vacation destination with a lot to discover… massive theme parks, intoxicating beaches, beautiful golf courses, and fresh seafood.  Here are our recommendations for the best travel books for travel throughout Florida.

A5 RECOMMENDATIONS ON TRAVEL BOOKS FOR FLORIDA

Birnbaum's Walt Disney World: The Official Guide

A trip to Walt Disney World can be daunting, and advance planning can make a huge difference.  The Birnbaum's Guide will help you make the most of vacation time with extremely detailed and up-to-date information on new attractions, restaurants, and special programs.  Do pay attention to the tips on how to save money.  The book also has lots of colorful photos, making the book a nice souvenir.  And for those kids who like to plan, there even is a special version for children.

Frommer's EasyGuide to Disney World, Universal and Orlando 

The latest from the Frommer's travel book series is the EasyGuide, a series of concise guides with opinionated recommendations on specifically what (and what not) to do.  The Orlando EasyGuide is an excellent book for those who want to explore all of Orlando, including both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.  The author of the book, Jason Cochran, is a well-known travel journalist and the Editor-in-Chief at Frommer’s.     

 Fodor's Travel: South Florida

Those looking for a guide to the broader South Florida region will like the Fodor’s travel guide..  The book provides a well-organized and comprehensive overview of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, the Everglades, and the Florida Keys, with specific and opinionated recommendations from their team of local contributors.  

111 Places in Miami  and The Keys That You Must Not Miss

Miami is a a vibrant city, better known for nightlife and neighborhoods instead of tourists attractions.  One of the best guides for local surprises is 111 Places That You Must Not Miss.  This book series provides off-the-beaten-path suggestions on hidden places, beaches, cool neighborhoods, great coffee, insider nightlife, and more.  111 Places is a perfect gift for those who want to really explore this city.