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What part of Florida looks like the Caribbean?

Big Pine Key, Florida Although it's part of the mainland United States, Bahia Honda State Park has all the Caribbean credentials: crystal-clear water, white-sand beaches, and plenty of breezy palm trees.



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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on the state's southern coast, offers the ideal tropical getaway as one of the most tropical places in the US. This city is a mecca for water sports, shopping, art, and culture, with its 23 miles of golden beaches, rich botanical gardens, and plenty of attractions.

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Absolutely! The Keys have a Caribbean, tropical vibe unlike anywhere else in Florida. And the farther south (or actually west) you get, the funkier and more exotic it feels. And of course, Key West has a whole different feel than the rest of the Keys.

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Alys Beach, Florida Alys Beach could be considered Mykonos's twin. The beach town's whitewashed buildings and geometric rooftops mirror those of Greece's beloved island.

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Key West is Mile 0: the southernmost point of the Continental US, and one of the most incredible places in Florida for sun-seekers. Although the Conch Republic, as it's unofficially known, has relatively few beaches, you'll be too busy snorkeling, sailing and fishing to worry about carving out a spot on the sand.

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Beach,' to compare the Florida beaches. “If you like the sand, the sand is clearly better on the West coast of Florida – the southwest coast of Florida,” he explained. The sand on the West Coast is softer and whiter, keeping it cool even when the sun is beaming on it.

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We asked 'Dr. Beach,' to compare the Florida beaches. “If you like the sand, the sand is clearly better on the West coast of Florida – the southwest coast of Florida,” he explained. The sand on the West Coast is softer and whiter, keeping it cool even when the sun is beaming on it.

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Along the barrier island in the Florida Panhandle, you will find Pensacola beach and some of the best beaches, white sand beaches, with the clearest water in Florida. Enjoy the warm water and Florida sun in this west coast paradise.

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Travel by boat The most popular service offering one-day trips to Freeport is Balearia Caribbean. This can get you from Fort Lauderdale (a 35-minute drive from Miami) to Grand Bahama in three hours 20 minutes.

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