The biggest and most common mistakes travelers make in Florida and how to avoid them.
As a lifelong resident, I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way.
Read on for 12 mistakes to avoid on your next Florida vacation.
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Augustinetransport visitors back in time, and quaint towns like Mount Dora beckon with hometown charm.
you could even watch a NASA rocket launch at theKennedy Space Center.
It is one of Floridas main attractions, after all, and skipping it will leave your trip incomplete.
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Just dont forget to factor them in and be prepared to adjust your plans accordingly.
check that to usereef-safe sunscreens, especially if youre going to be at the beach.
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Its also worth noting that many Orlando theme parks are actually located in surrounding cities, like Kissimmee.
Even theWalt Disney World Resortand its classic theme parks have addresses in Lake Buena Vista, not Orlando proper.
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Get off the beaten path in Florida, and youll reap rich rewards.
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Interfering With Wildlife
Floridas alligators are cool when they are left undisturbed in their natural habitats.
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Instead, opt for educational activities that let you experience Floridas wildlife in a conservational context.
Many Floridians are equipped with a hurricane kit, shutters, and an evacuation plan for worst-case scenarios.
For most people, however, facing a hurricane isnt on the vacation agenda.
Dont forget to take Floridas hurricane season into account when planning a trip.
Hurricane season stretches from June through November, though peak season typically occurs from mid-August to late October.
Skipping the Florida Keys
Need a tropicalisland getawaybut dont want to leave the country?
Head to theFlorida Keys.
While were on the topic, fresh-squeezed local citrus is another non-negotiable.
Florida orange juice is exported around the world for a reason its like liquid sunshine.
