From Mt. Dora to Tarpon Springs and Islamorada to the more pristine beaches of Stuart and Jensen, this guide offers both couples and families recommendations on where to find the best possible value and charm for the dollar in the Sunshine State. Written for folks who love quiet more than crowds and travelers who seek a richer experience while keeping a sensible eye on costs, this guide reveals an assortment of off-the-beaten-path destination points and attractions and information on where to dine and stay while enjoying them.
Walter Roark is the author of Keeping the Baby Alive till Your Wife Gets Home, Keeping Your Grandkids Alive till Their Ungrateful Parents Arrive, Keeping Your Toddler on Track Till Mommy Gets Back, and the CD Nine Month Miracle. He has contributed travel articles to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Charlotte Observer, and the Tampa Tribune. He lives in Atlanta.