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As the rail barons who transformed Florida pushed their lines southward, they also created a string of resort hotels to attract wealthy northerners with an appetite for balmy climates and luxurious accommodations. Susan Braden tells the story of the magnificent pleasure palaces created by Plant and Flagler and the impact of their conspicuous scale and opulence on the Florida wilderness. Braden traces the enterprises that brought Plant and Flagler to Florida and then examines each of their hotels, describing the architecture, how they physically functioned, and what they offered their guests in the way of recreation and leisure. From the Spanish Renaissance of St. Augustine's Ponce de Leon, to Georgian Revival in Palm Beach's Royal Poinciana, to the Islamic Revival of the Tampa Bay Hotel and the Alpine ambience of the nearby Belleview, her individual profiles of each hotel show how the builders mixed recognizable style with physical and functional independence, and then capped both with an aura of blatant luxury on a scale previously unknown in Florida. The hotels' creators, by catering to the newly realized needs and demands of their affluent patrons, brought civilization to the frontier and established the legacy of tropical fantasy and escape that endures in Florida to this day. Braden's research draws upon architectural plans and archival resources, as well as memoirs and accounts written by Gilded Age visitors and employees, to re-create the experience of Florida's winter resorts. Floor plans and abundant illustrations--many never before published--make this book a richly visual documentation that will appeal to architectural historians, preservationists, and general readers curious about Florida's pioneering tradition of exotic escape and the resplendent structures in which it was born. 
Complete Gay Guide to Key West and the Florida Keys (Upper Keys, Middle Keys, Lower Keys), including lodgings, restaurants, attractions, outdoor sports, snorkeling, water tours and excursions, shopping and everything else you'd want to do in the Keys - edited with an emphasis on gay travel.Author: Jon Stapleton Paperback: 78 pages Company: CreateSpace (2011-11-24) ISBN: 1467985686 List Price: $7.95 Amazon Price: $7.79 Used Price: $35.89 
The totally unauthorized guide to saving money and getting the most out of Florida's Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, Sea World, and much more. Author Rick Namey, an Orlandoan since 1958, shares his secrets for saving time and money. Exclusive Worth-It Ratings, which reflect how good the experience is in proportion to how much it costs. Free tickets and deep discounts--how to save big on rooms, meals, drinks, and even souvenirs. The only guide you'll ever need for the best Disney vacation ever. Author: Rick Namey Paperback: 240 pages Company: Fodor's (1997-03-25) (1997-03-25) ISBN: 0679031510 List Price: $12.00 Amazon Price: $15.00 Used Price: $0.01 
Florida in the late 1800s was a paradise waiting to be discovered. During this period, two visionary tycoons of the Gilded Age set out on separate ventures that would transform the Sunshine State from America's last frontier into a destination for the rich and famous. The grand hotels that Henry M. Flagler and Henry B. Plant opened at their planned resort sites offered a fantasy stay surrounded by all the accoutrements expected by sophisticated, Gilded Age patrons. Florida's Grand Hotels from the Gilded Age provides a look at these magnificent structures during their glory years, along with the fashionable entertainment and social and recreational pastimes that engaged their gilded guests.Author: R. Wayne Ayers Paperback: 128 pages Company: Arcadia Publishing (2005-10-05) (2005-10-10) ISBN: 0738541826 List Price: $21.99 Amazon Price: $12.50 Used Price: $4.74 Author: Robert Tolf
Paperback: 276 pages Company: Three Rivers Press (1990-12-08) (1990-12-08) ISBN: 0517575612 List Price: $12.95 Amazon Price: $4.99 Used Price: $0.01 
Near the end of the nineteenth century Standard Oil millionaire Henry Morrison Flagler ventured to St. Augustine, Florida, America’s Oldest City, and transformed it into an exotic travel destination for the social elite. He raised magnificent, fanciful Spanish Renaissance hotel palaces on what had been orange grove and salt marsh. Then he connected his creation with the outside world by building a modern railroad system. Flagler’s hotels stand as monuments to innovation in architecture and engineering. They were the first large buildings in the United States constructed of poured concrete, and they pioneered use of novel amenities like electric lights, steam heat, and elevators. They are still a vital part of modern St. Augustine. The Ponce de Leon, Flagler’s preeminent hotel, now houses Flagler College; the Alcazar now holds the City Hall and the Lightner Museum. Only the Casa Monica (previously called the Cordova) is presently a hotel. 
The golden age of Florida kitsch “The hotels, motels, and restaurants that catered to Florida’s tourists before Disney have been lovingly explored, unearthed, highlighted, and celebrated in a lavishly illustrated ‘souvenir’ of a forgotten period in Florida history.”—Brian Rucker, author of Arcadia and Image and Reality For most of the state’s existence, Florida’s economy has been driven by tourism and tourists. And after a carefree day on the beach, they need a place to sleep and eat. Wish You Were Here is a nostalgic look back at the days when a clever slogan (“Sleep to the Song of the Surf”), a pink-and-aqua paint job, a swimming pool, and air-conditioned rooms—combined with aggressive advertising through postcards, brochures, magazines, billboards, placemats, and neon signs—were the keys to capturing the tourists’ dollars. Tim Hollis began collecting this memorabilia in the 1960s, when he travelled with his parents on vacation in Florida. Arranged like a scrapbook, his lighthearted review of the most interesting and unusual hotel, motel, and restaurant advertising will make you remember childhood vacations fondly—or wonder why anyone would have ever eaten or slept there. The nearly five hundred color images are accompanied by humorous captions. They depict unique mom-and-pop motels, early advertising from hotel chains, and countless pirate-themed seafood restaurants. The book is organized around the traditional tourism regions of the state, from the Gulf Coast’s Miracle Strip to the Keys’ Paradise Islands. So sit back, enjoy the trip, and please don’t kick the back of the driver’s seat! Tim Hollis is the author of numerous books celebrating southern history and popular culture, including See Rock City, Florida’s Miracle Strip, Dixie before Disney, and Selling the Sunshine State. He lives in Birmingham, Alabama. Author: Mr. Tim Hollis Hardcover: 288 pages Company: University Press of Florida (2011-10-16) ISBN: 0813036836 List Price: $34.95 Amazon Price: $18.21 Used Price: $14.29 
From warm and cozy country bed & breakfasts to elegant and historic hotels, author, photographer, and illustrator Bruce Hunt has composed the definitive guide to Florida’s most quaint, historic, romantic, and often eclectic lodgings. Come along for the ride as Bruce rambles around the state, stopping for a spell at 135 of the best inns and bed & breakfasts Florida has to offer. Written in an engaging, personal style, Florida’s Finest Inns and Bed & Breakfasts relates the histories of many of the places Bruce visits as well as the personal stories of innkeepers and caretakers. Additionally, in the Foreword, Bruce discusses the lives of Henry M. Flagler and Henry B. Plant and their considerable contributions to Florida’s architecture. Looking to spend some time in a Victorian house in a quiet, tree-filled neighborhood or at a seaside cottage that evokes memories of summers spent at the beach? Perhaps you’d like to stay in a grand Henry Flagler–era hotel where Vanderbilts, DuPonts, and Rockefellers wintered. You’ll find theme rooms filled with offbeat antiques, claw-foot tubs, wicker furniture, canopy beds, and bay windows, along with heaps of old-fashioned hospitality and scrumptious, homemade food. Bruce personally visited each of the places he describes here and lets you in on which rooms are his favorites, what he had for breakfast, and even where to catch up with a few ghosts! Florida’s Finest Inns and Bed & Breakfasts is required reading for road-weary travelers searching for a quiet respite from the hustle-bustle world. 
With descriptions of exquisitely romantic places to stay—from elegant five-star resorts to intimate inns and private villas—this book reveals 24 all-new and very different destinations in Florida. Insider information is featured on romantic getaways and activities, from moonlight boat trips and champagne brunches to quiet piano bars and horseback rides along deserted beaches. Perfect for a long weekend or a 10-day escape, this guide reveals the romantic side of this popular vacation state. Author: Pamela Acheson, Richard B. Myers Paperback: 128 pages Company: Two Thousand Three Associates (1998-12) ISBN: 0963990500 List Price: $13.95 Amazon Price: $5.98 Used Price: $0.75 
In this thoroughly revised edition, Johnny Molloy once again presents a practical guide to the best campgrounds for tent, van, and trailer camping in coastal Florida. Author: JOHNNY MOLLOY Paperback: 208 pages Company: University Press of Florida (2008-04-13) ISBN: 0813032237 List Price: $16.95 Amazon Price: $11.00 Used Price: $11.09 
Author: Joyce LafrayPaperback: 176 pages Company: Ten Speed Press (1996-10-01) (1996-10-01) ISBN: 0898158540 List Price: $9.95 Amazon Price: $11.02 Used Price: $3.61 This digital document is an article from E, published by Earth Action Network, Inc. on March 1, 1999. The length of the article is 3429 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
From the supplier: The coral reefs of the Florida Keys are crucial to wildlife, such as water birds and game fish. The increase in annual visitors, approximately 800,000, and the deterioration of water quality have contributed to an increase in algae that covers the corals. This contributes to the reefs' deterioration because corals need clear and nutrient-free water. The unhealthy nutrients consist of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds from sewage and fertilizers, and chemical ingredients from insecticides, heavy metals, and wastewater discharges. All of these help the algae grow and absorb oxygen that is needed to clear the water. There is no single government agency treatment program because jurisdiction is scattered among various government entities. Citation Details Title: Clouds Over the Coral.(impact of human habitat and tourism on the coral reefs of the Florida Keys) Author: Henry Lee Morgenstern Publication: E (Magazine/Journal) Date: March 1, 1999 Publisher: Earth Action Network, Inc. Volume: 10 Issue: 2 Page: 36(1) Distributed by Thomson Gale Author: Henry Lee Morgenstern Digital: 12 pages HTML Company: Earth Action Network, Inc. (1999-03-01) (2005-07-28) List Price: $5.95 Amazon Price: $5.95 
Southeastern Florida is paradise for food lovers, and its restaurants reflect the heritage and tradition of Southern, Cuban, Greek, Spanish, Asian and Eastern European cultures. The latest addition to the Unofficial Guides series helps residents, business travelers and vacationers get the best meals available in this diverse region.Author: Lucy Cooper Paperback: 304 pages Company: Macmillan General Reference (1994-12) ISBN: 0671892118 List Price: $11.00 Amazon Price: $83.97 Used Price: $1.00 
Glass bottom boats, mermaids, underwater performances, petting zoos--Florida's tourist industry began with the attractions that developed around the state's natural springs. This quintessential roadside book tells the story of how Florida's natural wonders were first developed as tourist attractions, leading to the booming theme-park era of today.Author: Tim Hollis Paperback: 160 pages Company: Stackpole Books (2006-02-10) ISBN: 0811732665 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $6.99 Used Price: $3.18 
Where America's wildest dreams came true
"At Cypress Gardens--the original Florida theme park--movie stars, water-ski champs, and southern sweethearts created magic. More than anyone, even Walt Disney, Dick Pope Sr. invented Florida as America's dream vacationland. This journey back to the attraction in its heyday brims with wonderful images, true tales, and the author's great love for and understanding of the real Florida."--Joy Wallace Dickinson, author of Orlando: City of Dreams
"Before the monstrous Mouse infested the orange groves, luring tourists to its predigested 'fun,' Cypress Gardens was Florida’s premier attraction, a crazy salad of sunshine, water, flowers, palm trees, and pretty girls in bathing suits performing dare-devilish stunts. This is a terrific book." --Diane Roberts, NPR commentator and author of Dream State
To the average person weathering a New England winter, Dick Pope's Cypress Gardens must have looked even more exotic than a trip to Alice's Wonderland. The images coming out of his promotional powerhouse appeared in magazines, newspapers, newsreels, and movies. These Technicolor glories depicted everything from bathing beauties aquaplaning through walls of fire to southern belles relaxing beneath huge tropical plants, from Don Ameche proposing to Betty Grable under moss-hung cypress trees to Esther Williams performing a water ballet in the famous Florida-shaped pool.
Author: Lu Vickers Hardcover: 320 pages Company: University Press of Florida (2010-11-14) ISBN: 081303499X List Price: $34.95 Amazon Price: $23.46 Used Price: $23.71 
As souvenirs become a recognized source for interpreting and appreciating the artistry of the past, this authoritative and beautifully illustrated guide to one of Florida's least-known industries opens a new chapter in the study of the state's history and culture. More than 500 color illustrations in this lavish book showcase an incredible array of travel treasures purchased by Florida's first tourists-primarily wealthy northerners-during the years 1890-1930, the golden age of Florida tourism, when souvenirs were works of art. Larry Roberts links the keepsakes to the state's history and provides expert insights into the artistic quality of the items, elevating them above the category of mere collectibles. Beginning with an overview of the developing years of tourism in Florida from 1820 to 1880, Roberts ties the souvenir industry to an account of the state's settlement and the first great influx of tourists in the 1890s. These visitors were America's first rich and famous, with a taste for elegance, and they eagerly purchased silver, china, and carved ivory items in refined designs and decorative motifs that rendered aspects of Florida ranging from picturesque wilderness to luxurious hotels. In this excellent reference for institutional and individual collectors alike, Roberts discusses the appeal and describes the various manufacturing processes of wood carvings, figurines, prints, jewelry, pottery, glass and metal ware, and traditional scenic china and spoons. He also examines some types of memorabilia made exclusively by Florida artists, including the obscure alligator carvers of Jacksonville, whose finely crafted canes and corkscrews are highly regarded among contemporary folk-art collectors; Olive Commons, who captured the Florida wilderness in minute detail on porcelain; E. G. Harris and Esmond Barnhill, traveling photographers who hand-tinted and printed landscapes; and the Seminole Indians, who created the colorful handsewn dolls that they still sell today. Larry A. Roberts, a consultant for the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee and the author of articles in such publications as Antiques and Art Around Florida, has been a collector of antiques and memorabilia for more than twenty years. He lives in Gainesville, Florida, and owns an antique shop in nearby Micanopy. 
For more than a century, Florida has thrived on its image as an exotic playground. Selling the Sunshine State offers a scrapbook of bygone brochures, postcards, souvenirs, and photos, all designed to lure northerners (and fellow southerners) into the peninsula. Author: Mr. Tim Hollis Hardcover: 288 pages Company: University Press of Florida (2008-11-02) ISBN: 0813032660 List Price: $34.95 Amazon Price: $25.51 Used Price: $33.87 
The story of Highway A1A--running north to south along 500 miles of famous Florida coastline--and its crucial role in the historic settlement and the future of a state adapting to 21st century demands. Highway A1A: Florida at the Edge is more than an insightful guide to the cities and towns along Florida’s Atlantic coast. It is also the dramatic story of how tourism begat development, how development begat sprawl, and how this coastal corridor, almost out of the blue, created Florida’s original year-round residential downtowns with the power to transform how Floridians live and how the world vacations in the Sunshine State. Highway A1A is anecdotal, authoritative, humorous, and wide-ranging. Passionately Floridian travel writer and tourism analyst Herbert Hiller offers a fuller and more balanced story about Florida’s Atlantic coast than any other guidebook. Exploring towns from Callahan to Key West, Hiller covers Florida’s 13 Atlantic counties, providing maps, historical and present-day photographs, and recommendations for places to visit, lodge, eat, and shop that are truly local in character. Whether you’re a tourist or a roving Floridian looking for some diversion not far from home, Highway A1A will put you in touch with what makes the Atlantic coast special--its dynamic sites and sights. Author: HERBERT L. HILLER Paperback: 456 pages Company: University Press of Florida (2005-10-04) ISBN: 0813028337 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $7.50 Used Price: $5.25 
How tourism shaped the Sunshine State "An enlightening journey through Florida’s diverse and evolving tourism history, illustrating the changing face of tourism over the years, and how Floridians have coped with these changes. An informative look at Florida’s past efforts to woo tourists, and the mixed blessings that tourism has brought to the Sunshine State."--Brian Rucker, author of Image and Reality "At last--a readable, concise history of Florida tourism from the earliest European discovery to the present. Revels’s prose sizzles. Her ability to summarize and analyze more than 300 years of Florida tourism in just over 200 pages is truly stunning. It is a remarkable achievement. Sunshine Paradise both entertains and informs on every page, and it should be required reading for policy makers and everyone else who needs to know how current Florida came to be."--James M. Denham, professor of history and director, Lawton M. Chiles Jr., Center for Florida History, Florida Southern College For nearly two hundred years, Floridians have eagerly exploited tourism as the key to economic prosperity. As a result, the state has constantly reshaped and remodeled itself as different types of tourist heavens, and many aspects of its history have become inseparable from the fantastic images created by the tourism industry. From spa retreats to nature preserves, from riverboat rides to roller coasters, and from railroads to theme parks, the state’s dependence on tourism has greatly shaped its identity. Sunshine Paradise is the first book to focus exclusively on how--and why--tourism came to define Florida. Offering a concise look at the subject from the 1820s to the present, Tracy Revels demonstrates tourism’s relevance to all other major aspects of Florida history, including the Civil War, the land boom, and civil rights. In this enjoyable and well-written history, Revels shows how Florida’s tourism industry has remained adaptive and expansive, ready to sell the next version of paradise to northerners hungry for sunshine. She also explains why the state’s business and political leaders must consider the history of tourism development as they plan for the state’s future. Author: Tracy J. Revels Hardcover: 208 pages Company: University Press of Florida (2011-03-06) ISBN: 0813035422 List Price: $26.95 Amazon Price: $17.85 Used Price: $17.77
The golden age of Florida kitsch “The hotels, motels, and restaurants that catered to Florida’s tourists before Disney have been lovingly explored, unearthed, highlighted, and celebrated in a lavishly illustrated ‘souvenir’ of a forgotten period in Florida history.”—Brian Rucker, author of Arcadia and Image and Reality For most of the state’s existence, Florida’s economy has been driven by tourism and tourists. And after a carefree day on the beach, they need a place to sleep and eat. Wish You Were Here is a nostalgic look back at the days when a clever slogan (“Sleep to the Song of the Surf”), a pink-and-aqua paint job, a swimming pool, and air-conditioned rooms—combined with aggressive advertising through postcards, brochures, magazines, billboards, placemats, and neon signs—were the keys to capturing the tourists’ dollars. Tim Hollis began collecting this memorabilia in the 1960s, when he travelled with his parents on vacation in Florida. Arranged like a scrapbook, his lighthearted review of the most interesting and unusual hotel, motel, and restaurant advertising will make you remember childhood vacations fondly—or wonder why anyone would have ever eaten or slept there. The nearly five hundred color images are accompanied by humorous captions. They depict unique mom-and-pop motels, early advertising from hotel chains, and countless pirate-themed seafood restaurants. The book is organized around the traditional tourism regions of the state, from the Gulf Coast’s Miracle Strip to the Keys’ Paradise Islands. So sit back, enjoy the trip, and please don’t kick the back of the driver’s seat! Tim Hollis is the author of numerous books celebrating southern history and popular culture, including See Rock City, Florida’s Miracle Strip, Dixie before Disney, and Selling the Sunshine State. He lives in Birmingham, Alabama. Author: Mr. Tim Hollis Hardcover: 288 pages Company: University Press of Florida (2011-10-16) ISBN: 0813036836 List Price: $34.95 Amazon Price: $18.21 Used Price: $14.29 
Lonely Planet FloridaSnorkel coral reefs, or hunt for treasure on unspoiled Treasure-Coast beaches Twist the pan-American kaleidoscope and sample the colorful cultures of Cuba, Colombia and Haiti in Miami Spend a night in the only underwater hotel in the world In This Guide: Six authors, 40 baskets of conch fritters, 20 hours spent waiting in line for amusement-park rides Dedicated Florida for Kids chapter and extensive coverage of theme parks helps you embrace the family fun Environmental coverage that supports the preservation of Florida's delicate landscape Visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews and traveler insights Author: Jeff Campbell, Becca Blond, Jennifer Denniston, Beth Greenfield, Adam Karlin, Willy Volk Paperback: 560 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2009-01-01) ISBN: 1741046971 List Price: $21.99 Amazon Price: $19.68 Used Price: $12.00 
From Disney World and the Space Coast to white sand beaches and hip Miami nightlife, Florida’s attractions, along with balmy weather and beautiful people, lure 82 million visitors to the state every year. Now in full color throughout, Fodor’s Florida 2010 takes a smart insider’s look at the state, with helpful planning advice at the start of each chapter. It includes:•More than 250 color photos illustrating the beauty of Florida •Destination overview maps and planning pages that orient you to the state’s varied regions and colorful cities •New magazine-style illustrated features highlighting Florida’s top attractions and activities, from the Daytona Speedway to Kennedy Space Center to scuba diving and shelling •An “Experience Florida” chapter covering what’s new in the state, great itineraries, helpful tips on getting there and around, and much more to help you plan your perfect vacation •All-new short, photo-filled features showcasing some of the state’s best cuisine, Orlando’s many theme parks, and abundant beaches all along the coast •Four-color pullout map for a big-picture look at the state’s geography Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences. Author: Fodor's Paperback: 768 pages Company: Fodor's (2009-09-29) (2009-09-29) ISBN: 1400008395 List Price: $21.99 Amazon Price: $22.43 Used Price: $0.07 
Completely updated every year, Frommer's Florida 2011 features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you.Author Lesley Abravanel lives and works in Miami as a gossip columnist for the Miami Herald, so she knows the Florida scene, what's hot and what's not, which restaurants the celebs frequent and sometimes own (and which establishments you might avoid for that very reason).Lesley covers Florida's highlights from a resident's perspective: the South Beach club scene, the state's best restaurants, hotels at every price point, dive sites in the Keys, baseball spring training, theme parks, the Kennedy Space Center, world-class golf courses, and beaches, water sports, and lots of beach bars.Learn about all the latest developments at Disney and Universal Studios, and get insider tips about airfare bargains and package deals.Frommer's Florida 2011 also includes a color fold-out map.Author: Lesley Abravanel, Laura Lea Miller Paperback: 704 pages Company: Frommers (2010-08-31) ISBN: 0470626178 List Price: $21.99 Amazon Price: $14.26 Used Price: $2.86 
Florida has 1200 miles of coastline, almost 700 miles of which are sandy beaches. Exploring along those beaches offers encounters with myriads of plants, animals, minerals, and manmade objects all are covered in this comprehensive guide with descriptive accounts of 822 items, 983 color images, and 431 maps. Beginning with the premise that beaches are themselves alive, this guide to the natural history of Florida beaches heralds the living things and metaphorical life near, on, and within the state's sandy margins. It is organized into Beach Features, Beach Animals, Beach Plants, Beach Minerals, and Hand of Man. In addition to being an identification guide, the book reveals much of the wonder and mystery between dune and sea along Florida s long coastline.Author: Blair Witherington Paperback: 336 pages ISBN13: 9781561643868, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Company: Pineapple Press (2007-04-02) (2007-04-02) ISBN: 1561643866 List Price: $21.95 Amazon Price: $13.25 Used Price: $8.34 
‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York Times8 of Florida’s Best TripsWhether you’re a local looking for a long weekend escape, or a visitor looking to explore, Lonely Planet’s Trips series offers the best itineraries – and makes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again.Everyone knows road-tripping is the ultimate way to experience the USA. You can drive up, down, across, around or straight through every state on the continental map. We’re here to help you narrow down the options. Whether you’re on a quest for that perfect Pacific Northwest microbrewery pint, fresh lobster right off the boat in Maine or the coolest classic all-night diners in New Jersey, we’ve got you covered. Our authors drove, paddled, walked, cycled, rode the rails and hopped buses all across the country to bring you their 99 favorite trips across the US.This eBook-only offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet’s USA’s Best Trips, which includes 99 themed itineraries across America. The 8 trips chosen for this eBook include:• 48 Hours in Miami• Cruisin’ Florida’s East Coast• Doing Disney & More• Overseas Highway to Key West• Go Wild in the Everglades• High Life Down on the Gulf Coast• Freaky Florida• North Florida Backwaters & BywaysFeatures• Easy-to-use maps for every trip, plus driving times and directions• Theme icons make finding the perfect trip simple – no matter what your interest• Local experts share their favorite trip ideasLonely Planet’s USA’s Best Trips is written and researched by Sara Benson, Amy Balfour, Alison Bing, Becca Blond, Jennifer Denniston, Lisa Dunford, Alex Leviton, David Ozanich, Danny Palmerlee, Brandon Presser and Karla Zimmerman. Check out Lonely Planet’s other eBook guides including USA’s Best Trips, 48 Hours in Miami, Best Florida Trips, Florida, Miami & the Keys and more.Author: Lonely Planet, Sara Benson Kindle Edition: 708 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2011-11-24) (2011-11-24) List Price: $24.99 Amazon Price: 
With its theme parks and fabulous beaches, The Sunshine State deserves its reputation as the perfect family vacation spot. But Florida offers much more to those who venture away from their beach towels. This is the perfect guide to exploring all that the state has to offer, including the extraordinary diversity of wildlife at Everglades and the Keys, and the rich mix of Caribbean, north and south American culture. With over 1000 photographs and illustrations, plus top recommendations on where to stay, shop and eat.Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. Includes beautiful new full-color photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation New "Discovering" feature helps decide which regions are best suited to the trip. Author: DK Publishing Paperback: 416 pages Company: DK Travel (2010-05-17) ISBN: 0756661595 List Price: $25.00 Amazon Price: $13.72 Used Price: $13.65 
“Ever since Ponce de Leon, Florida has cast a sensual spell over travelers, and its surreal landscape, heavenly beaches and prehistoric beasts still quicken the pulse and inflame the imagination.” – Jeff Campbell, Lonely Planet WriterOur Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book… 4 authors 11 weeks of research 27 stone crabs eaten 1 Magic Kingdom Inspirational photos Expanded Walt Disney World coverage Pull-out City Map of Miami Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info Author: Jeff Campbell Paperback: 512 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2012-02-01) ISBN: 1741795761 List Price: $21.99 Amazon Price: $14.69 Used Price: $14.96 
Legoland Florida is the Sunshine State's newest theme park, built on the grounds of the old Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida. Because of its rich legacy, Legoland Florida is a lush, beautiful park that has even preserved the historic Cypress Gardens area. If you and your family like Lego bricks and toys, you'll love this park. From Miniland USA, with its impressive Lego models of sights from Florida and major US cities to rides like Coastersaurus and Driving School to imagination building activities, Legoland Florida is a paradise for kids from the ages of two to 12. It's also got plenty to appeal to adults, who can ride most of the rides. There are shows, too, including a pirate-themed performance on Lake Eloise, complete with water skiing, and three 4-D movies.The park is midway between Walt Disney World and Busch Gardens Tampa, making it a great stop on your Orlando or Tampa vacation. How can you make the most of your day at Legoland Florida? This book tells you everything you need to know, including: -How to avoid the crowds. -What to expect on each of the rides and at the shows. -What you'll see in Miniland USA. -What you'll find in each of the shops. -Where to look for character appearances. -Where to find conveniences like the baby care center, restrooms, and smoking areas. -How to get to the park. -Where to find partner hotels. -What special events the park holds. That's just a small sampling of the wealth of knowledge in "Theme Park in Your Pocket Series: Complete eBook Guide to Legoland Florida." It's full of secrets, hints and tips from a local to make your life easier. The author, Barb Nefer, lives in Central Florida and has been visiting Legoland Florida since the passholder preview days. She writes books about all the Central Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World and SeaWorld. This book is part of the Theme Park in Your Pocket series, which also includes "Theme Park in Your Pocket Series: Complete eBook Guide to SeaWorld Orlando." Barb's other books are: 15 Tips for Saving Money on Your Disney Cruise Line Vacation, a list of handy ways to cruise on a budget. 25 Tips for Visiting Disney World With Babies, Toddlers, and Young Kids, a list of helpful tips for parents. Theme Park in Your Pocket Series: Complete eBook Guide to SeaWorld Orlando, a guide to the Orlando theme park that celebrates aquatic life. How to See Walt Disney World Like a Local, a short book full of insider secrets. Five Steps to Your Own Internet Travel Agency, a complete career guide. Author: Barbara Nefer Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook Company: (2012-01-30) (2012-01-30) List Price: Amazon Price: 
Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida belongs in the home of every Florida resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains:An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of Florida's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in Florida, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida. Author: National Audubon Society, Peter Alden, Rick Cech Hardcover: 448 pages Company: Knopf (1998-05-26) (1998-05-26) ISBN: 067944677X List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $12.33 Used Price: $5.45 
• Full-color guide • Make your trip to Florida unforgettable with illustrated features, 57 maps, and 406 color photos.• Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Convenient overview of each region and its highlights • Top experiences and attractions • Easy-to-read color regional maps Explore Miami, Walt Disney World, the Everglades, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on the best Florida beaches, shelling on Sanibel Island, and snorkeling and diving in the Florida Keys • Best fishing, shopping, and dining • Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s Florida-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information Author: Fodor's Paperback: 780 pages Company: Fodor's (2010-09-28) (2010-09-28) ISBN: 1400004608 List Price: $22.99 Amazon Price: $16.35 Used Price: $3.11 Setting Up Home in Florida: How to Buy, Rent or Timeshare Residential Property in the Sunshine State
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The practical guide for operating a successful Florida condominium association, completely updated, and now cross-referenced not only to the Florida statutes but also Florida case law. Written in clear, concise language, an indispensable working tool for officers, directors, homeowners, managers, realtors, and attorneys. Includes procedures for membership meetings, the board of administration, officers and committees, the budget and financial reports, assessments (levy and collection), amending documents and modifying the property, rights and responsibilities of the unit owner, enforcing documents and resolving disputes. Includes 67 sample forms and documents.Author: Peter M Dunbar Paperback: 374 pages Company: Pineapple Press (2008-11-01) ISBN: 1561644439 List Price: $21.95 Amazon Price: $14.50 Used Price: $1.03 
You are perhaps contemplating on buying timeshares in some part of the country or the world. You question, with the down economy is it a worthy investment at all? Or maybe you've already invested on timeshare property that you meant to use for vacation getaways but it's nowadays, most of the time, not in use and yet you keep paying for the monthly and annual fees. And so, you think of selling it or renting it out to obtain much-needed money or to get your initial investment back. Timeshares can be very worthwhile investments. It is not only a practical piece of real estate for the reason that it is a residence standing by whenever you are ready to go on holiday. More importantly, you can really obtain a hefty profit from it when you sell the property or rent it out. This book will give out some of the following tips and more: 1. Foresight in location is important. We all know that in real estate, properties in major tourist destinations are pricey. If you're buying timeshares, you might want to consider less popular locations but with the potential to grow big in years to come. This way, you've saved a lot of money in buying the property but earn a hefty return by the time you want to sell or rent out. 2. Do your research. Investing wisely requires common sense and shrewdness. Before finalizing any contract, be sure to make inquiries to evaluate several properties and investigate all there is to know about the property you plan to buy.Author: Ronald A. Goodall Paperback: 156 pages Company: CreateSpace (2010-11-22) ISBN: 1453875395 List Price: $15.95 Amazon Price: $15.95 
Are you buying or selling a home? Is it time to think about writing a will or setting up a trust? Are you incorporating a business or wondering about employee/contractor issues? Are you a renter or landlord unsure of your rights and obligations? Having some general knowledge of the law can help avoid costly mistakes. This newly revised and updated fourth edition is for anyone who needs to know the basics of Florida law. It offers •A practical, readable guide to your legal rights in Florida •Property Law – landlord/tenant, wills, trusts •Family Law – parent/child, marriage, divorce, guardianship, adoption •Business Law – corporations/partnerships, promissory notes/mortgages, contracts, agency/employment, insurance •Special Areas – torts, criminal law, small claims, consumer law 
Clark Howard is a media powerhouse and penny-pincher extraordinaire who knows a thing or two about money. A lifelong entrepreneur who is now the hugely popular host of a talk radio program and television show and the bestselling author of several books, Clark consistently delivers expert financial advice to his wide and devoted fan base. Living Large in Lean Times is Clark's ultimate guide to saving money, covering everything from cell phones to student loans, coupon websites to mortgages, investing to electric bills, and beyond. In his candid and friendly next-door-neighbor manner, Clark shares the small, manageable steps everyone can follow to build a path towards independence and wealth. Chock-full of more than 250 invaluable tips, the book outlines how to: Locate missing and unclaimed money in your name Lower your student loan payment Find legitimate work-at-home opportunities Get unlimited texting and e-mailing for less than $10 per month Know what personal info not to post to social media sites Determine the best mortgage rate, and much, much moreAs Clark demonstrates, there are myriad ways to reduce debt, buy smarter, and build a future. Follow his lead and he'll get you there. Author: Clark Howard, Mark Meltzer, Theo Thimou Paperback: 272 pages Company: Avery Trade (2011-08-02) (2011-08-02) ISBN: 1583334335 List Price: $18.00 Amazon Price: $9.99 Used Price: $7.98 
Updated and revised to include ten years of new developments in real estate investment, Real Estate Finance and Investment Manual, Ninth Edition is the definitive guide to financing for all real estate investors. Understand all the financing options, learn how to choose an appropriate strategy, read about insider techniques, and get hands-on experience with case studies and helpful checklists.Author: Jack Cummings Paperback: 720 pages Company: Wiley (2008-08-11) ISBN: 0470260408 List Price: $39.95 Amazon Price: $22.60 Used Price: $19.92 
Everything in life has pros and cons. While pros may be important to some and to some cons. It depends on how you evaluate the benefits of buying a timeshare with your lifestyle and financial condition. For some it might be a miniscule portion of their wealth but for some it can be hard earned savings of their life. In either case, a smart person will always look into pros and cons before investing his/her money.Many people buy timeshares after a lot of research and analysis. But same is not true with some people who simply buy timeshares hearing the buzz surrounding it with poor perception and ignorance about timeshares. Buying a timeshare is a huge investment and thus should be dealt with utmost importance. Before buying a timeshare you have to first question yourself whether is it really for you? How often do you go for vacation? Is that place right for you to go year after year? Do you want to buy a timeshare just for vacation purpose or you are buying it as an investment? Many people simply buy timeshares thinking that they would be able to take out some time from their busy schedule and go for vacation. But many end up not using their timeshares at all. So they start considering selling their timeshares. But if you think selling a timeshare is as easy as any other real estate property then you are completely wrong. It can be confusing for a starter to decide from where to buy his first timeshare from resale market or directly from timeshare resort or developer. It can be a hard decision to make with both having its own advantages and disadvantages. The first thing to do before buying any timeshare is to understand the types of timeshare. There are basically two types of timeshare plans. A deeded plan, in which you actually buy a piece of real estate property and own it along with other owners but, you can use it only according to the timeshare agreement. A fixed unit, fixed week, deeded timeshare allows you to own a specific timeshare at a specific time each year. Author: Daniel J. Stevens Kindle Edition: 46 pages Kindle eBook Company: (2011-04-20) (2011-04-20) List Price: $3.87 Amazon Price: 
In a must-have guide, the author shows effective steps to developing, selling and closing Vacation Ownership sales presentation. Top resort sales trainer Rita Bruegger offers proven closing techniques, concrete direction to structure a new sales presentation, or improve your existing sales presentation, in an easy to read direct format. Follow this program and never hear I have to think about it again!Vacation Ownership Sales TrainingThe One-on-One Successful Training Guide for the First Year of Timeshare Sales is the most useful and complete Vacation Ownership sales training guide today. Designed as a comprehensive motivational book, these proven sales formulas can be used for selling Fractionals, Memberships, Quartershares, Clubs, Campsites, Vacation Homes and Timeshares. Whether you are selling fixed time, floating time, leased, deeded, every year, every other year, or right-to-use products, this book has placed a special emphasis on: example sales presentation verbiage trial closes overcoming common industry objections how objections are really negotiations urgency methods take-away techniques monitoring body language the power of third party stories selling to the personality styles 6 characteristics of what it takes to be the best working down the numbers handling follow-up and referralsAuthor: Rita Bruegger Paperback: 340 pages Company: iUniverse (2001-08-21) ISBN: 0595195431 List Price: $17.95 Amazon Price: $15.48 Used Price: $15.86 Author: Michael Ray
Unknown Binding: Import Company: International Venture Handbooks (1995-08-01) ISBN: 1858760143 List Price: Amazon Price: 
From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®"A Tourist’s Best Friend!" "Indispensable" The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide to South Florida including Miami & the Keys Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip:Candid, critical, and useful information on Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties, Southwest Florida, the Florida Keys, and Everglades National ParkHelpful hints on getting the best room at the lowest possible rate–on and off the beachDetailed reviews of more than 100 restaurantsThe inside story on the best beaches: where to swim and sun, where to take it off, where to park, how to avoid crowds, and moreA complete guide to the most interesting and exciting sights and attractions in South Florida, plus insider details on Everglades National ParkThe top diving outfitters, deep-sea fishing charters, where to rent jet skis, snorkel gear, and moreInside advice on the hottest nightlife: flamenco shows, live Latin music, supper clubs, happy hours, and more Where to golf, play tennis, swim, or work outThe inside story on shopping–where to get the best for lessProven strategies for enjoying sunny South Florida with your kids Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide to South Florida including Miami & the Keys–the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be. |
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