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The Complete Florida Beach Guide, 1st edition

Legoland Florida

Lego have announced the opening of Legoland Florida on the site of Cypress Gardens in Central Florida.

It will be the largest Legoland to date and will create 1,000 jobs. It is expected to open in late 2011.

Universal U Select

Universal Orlando has announced a new ticket pricing structure called "U Select", in time for the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It follows a similar idea introduced by Walt Disney World in 2005, the Disney "Magic Your Way" ticket system and the idea is to encourage guests to visit the Universal parks for more than just a couple of days.

Free Gift Card

Disney have announced a free Disney Gift Card with a value of up to $750 for selected 5-night/6-day non-discounted vacation packages booked by March 27, 2010 and used by June 3, 2010. There are different 'blackout' dates depending upon resort.

The Complete Florida Beach Guide, 1st edition

The first edition of The Complete Florida Beach Guide is written by Mary and Bill Burnham who have also written the Florida Keys Paddling Atlas and several travel books on Virginia.

Format: Paperback
Pages: 256 pages
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Date: April 13, 2008
ISBN: 0813032210
Size: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.0 inches

It is part of the Wild Florida series published by University Press of Florida; other titles include 50 Great Walks in Florida, Hiking the Florida Trail (1,100 Miles, 78 Days, Two Pairs of Boots, and One Heck of an Adventure), Fishing Florida's Flats (A Guide to Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, and Much More), Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State, 30 Eco-Trips in Florida: The Best Nature Excursions (and How to Leave Only Your Footprints).

There are over 400 beaches in Florida, and no matter where you are staying, you will never be far from a beach, typically no more than an hours drive

The Complete Florida Beach Guide is arranged by region and the authors have visited every one of the beaches featured.

Each listing includes directions on how to get there, what parking is available and fees, any facilities like restrooms, showers and picnicking, whether the beach is handicap accessible, whether pets are allowed and most importantly whether there are any lifeguards.

There is also information on the type of sand, likelihood of finding shells, plants and wildlife, nearby food and drink, nature trails, camping, fishing, canoeing and driving on the beach.

There is even information about clothing optional beaches.

Buy This Book

As well as Amazon.com, The Complete Florida Beach Guide can also be bought at other book stores like Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.ca.

An authority on the best beaches, Professor Stephen Leatherman (Dr Beach) from Florida International University gave his review as "Provides information that cannot be obtained elsewhere in one source. This is info that beach guests would like to have", which is praise indeed.

Alternative beach guide books include: