April 1, 2026
VisitStPeteClearwater.com; @VSPC
The Clearwater/St. Petersburg/St. Pete Beach area offers planners award-winning beaches and diverse venues accessible via Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
On St. Pete Beach, the 40-acre TradeWinds Island Resorts consists of two properties: Island Grand at TradeWinds and RumFish Beach at …
April 1, 2026
BradentonGulfIslands.com; @Visit_Bradenton
Located north of Sarasota, near the Gulf of Mexico, Manatee County includes the county seat of Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, and Longboat Key. “This is the ‘Authentic Florida,’” says Keenan Singleton, communications manager for Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We offer …
April 1, 2026
VisitSpaceCoast.com; @VisitSpaceCoast
The region’s 72 miles of beaches make for a stunning backdrop to near-weekly rocket launches on the Space Coast, according to Meagan Happel, public relations manager for Visit Space Coast. “With the closest beach to Orlando, the Space Coast allows day trippers …
April 1, 2026
VisitCentralFlorida.org; @VisitCentralFL
From golf courses to theme parks, nature parks, and historic sites, Polk County’s offerings are as diverse as the people who visit, says Paul Smiley, director of conventions, meetings, and event sales for Visit Central Florida. “There aren’t many places where you …
April 1, 2026
VisitOrlando.com; OrlandoMeeting.com; @VisitOrlando
Orlando’s continued growth sets it apart, year after year, says Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. “With the highly anticipated start of construction at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and capital investments at Orlando International …
April 1, 2026
DiscoverLakeFL.com; @DiscoverLakeCountyFL
Lake County offers a refreshing take on central Florida and surprises people in the best way, according to Ryan Ritchie, director of Discover Lake County Florida. “We’re just 30 minutes from Orlando, but worlds away—with historic downtowns of Mount Dora, Tavares, and …
April 1, 2026
Central FloridaExperienceKissimmee.com; @ExperienceKissimmee
Kissimmee is the “big, bold heart of Florida,” says Michelle Moore, CDME, CMP, HMCC, CHIA, senior director of meeting sales and services for Experience Kissimmee. “We are just 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO), with a great selection of …
April 1, 2026
North FloridaVisitFlagler.com; @VisitFlagler
Palm Coast and The Flagler Beaches offers an alternative escape from the nearby hustle and bustle, says Amy Lukasik, executive director of Visit Flagler. “We provide a laid-back ‘Old Florida’ experience for all ages to enjoy, so we’re a great …
April 1, 2026
North Florida
According to OcalaMarion.com, Marion County offers kayaking, tubing, boating, and world-class sports facilities, including more than 700 horse farms with a long legacy of breeding, raising, and training Triple Crown winners and other champions. Some farms offer …
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 …
