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 …
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 …
