Fodor's Florida 2012 (Gold Guide)

The introductory sections of Fodor's Florida 2012 include a series of itineraries ranging from a couple of days up to a whole fortnight with driving maps and suggested stopovers for a range of interests including the natural wonders of Florida, major highlights and the best beaches.

Format: Paperback
Page: 768 pages
Publisher: Fodor's
Date: November 8, 2011
ISBN: 0679009698
Dimensions:  8.0 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches

The 2012 edition of Fodor's Florida (Gold Guide) describes the whole of Florida and is split into twelve convenient regions starting with The Panhandle, including Tallahassee, Pensacola and the Gulf Coast; Northeast Florida from St. Augustine and Jacksonville down to Daytona and the Space Coast; Walt Disney World; Universal Studios and SeaWorld; the Orlando Area; the Tampa Bay Area and the Lower Gulf Coast including Fort Myers, Naples and the coastal islands.

It then moves on to Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast including Boca Raton; Fort Lauderdale and Broward County; Miami and Miami Beach; The Everglades including the National Parks of the Everglades; Biscayne and Big Cypress and finally the Florida Keys including the Upper, Lower and Middle Keys plus Key West.

A general information sections cover the best times of the year to travel, what is on each month plus hotel and restaurant options to suit all tastes and budgets.

The book is lavishly iluustrated with over 250 colour photos, a pull-out map, 58 destination overview maps and planning pages.

There are also a Travelers' Needs section with recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, shopping, entertainment and sports and outdoor activities with price guidelines.

Finally there is a Survival Guide with practical and travel information for those people unfamiliar with Florida.

Introduced in 2010 is a short section featuring the best cuisine, theme parks and beaches.

Note that most guide books are re-published annually so you can often pick up a bargain if you don't mind last year's edition.