April 1, 2026
North FloridaVisitJacksonville.com; @Visit_Jax
Hugging the St. John’s River and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, Jacksonville offers the “The Flip Side of Florida,” says Jeanne Goldschmidt, director of sales and services for Visit Jacksonville. “If you’re open to something different, in …
April 1, 2026
North FloridaVisitGainesville.com; @Gainesville
Gainesville and Alachua County are where nature and culture meet, according to VisitGainesville.com. It’s home to the University of Florida and top research and medical facilities.
The 248-room Hilton University of Florida Conference Center has 10 event spaces, including a 700-person-capacity ballroom. Sweetwater …
April 1, 2026
North FloridaFloridasHistoricCoast.com; @FloridasHistoricCoast; #StAugustine
Florida’s Historic Coast, so named for the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, founded in 1565, offers an unparalleled experience, according to Craig Schoninger, director of tourism promotion and strategic alliances for St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors …
April 1, 2026
North FloridaDaytonaBeach.com; @DaytonaBeachFun; @DiscoverDaytonaBeach
For meetings or groups, Daytona Beach offers a community vibe rather than a large-city feel, with accessibility and affordability, according to Brenda Redmon, director of sales for Daytona Beach Area CVB. “Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) …
April 1, 2026
North FloridaAmeliaIsland.com; @VisitAmeliaIsland; @AmeliaIslandFlorida
On Florida’s northeast coast, Amelia Island surprises and delights planners because it delivers far more than expected from a destination of its size, with a safe and walkable historic downtown and uncrowded beaches, says Paul Beirnes, vice president of …
April 1, 2026
VisitTallahassee.com; @Visit_Tally
Home to Florida State University (FSU) and Florida A&M University, Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee offers a “Pretty. Unexpected” experience, according to Janet Roach, director of meetings and conventions for Visit Tallahassee. “We defy the typical Florida stereotype, offering a seamless blend …
April 1, 2026
VisitPanamaCityBeach.com; @Visit_PCB
Panama City Beach features a range of resorts and group-friendly venues with 27 miles of sugar-white sand and an easy-to-plan meetings environment, according to Jayna Leach, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Visit Panama City Beach. “Planners and attendees return …
April 1, 2026
DestinFWB.com; MeetInDestinFWB.com; @DestinFWB
Destin-Fort Walton Beach offers unique excursions, including a chance for divers to explore the world’s largest artificial reef: the SS United States, a 990-foot ship scheduled to be sunk in the Gulf of Mexico in spring 2026, according …
April 1, 2026
WaltonCountyFLTourism.com; VisitSouthWalton.com; @SouthWalton
South Walton is more than the beach, says Karen Morris, CMP, CDME, director of sales for Walton County Tourism. “We have 26 miles of sugar-white beaches, but we also boast four state parks, a 15,000-acre state forest, and …
April 1, 2026
GetRelaxing.com; @RelaxInNavarre
Navarre Beach in Santa Rosa County is Florida’s most relaxing place, says Julie White, tourist development director for the county. “With sugar-white sands, clear turquoise waters, and the longest public fishing pier in Florida, we offer understated beauty and endless water views …
