Florida is also easy to get to, temperature is pleasurable year round, it offers good value for your money and that’s just for starters. So whether you are looking for a family vacation, a romantic vacation, a relaxing vacation or getting in some golf time, there is a Florida beach vacation area for you.

Best Florida Beach Areas for Families

Siesta Public Beach Siesta Public Beach in Sarasota makes a great family beach because of its gradual slopes, shallow waters, lifeguards on duty, fine white sand and tranquil waters. It has won awards for best beach based on sand, water quality and facilities. The beach facilities include picnic areas, rest rooms, concession stands, playground, trails, and tennis and volleyball courts. If you enjoy collecting shells, try Turtle Beach, at south end of island.

Tampa Bay Area - St. Petes/Clearwater Located on West Coast of Florida, on Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay area is a waterfront heaven! Miles and miles of white sandy beaches along Gulf Coast offer unlimited options for a fun and relaxing vacation. When you need a break from surf and sand, there are plenty of nearby activities to keep kids amused including Florida Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry, and Lowry Park Zoo.

Daytona With twenty-three miles of sparkling white sandy beaches and beautiful blue-green waters there is no shortage of beach fun for whole family. The beach is up to 500 feet wide at low tide and is perfect for castle building, cycling, jogging, fishing or just relaxing in sun. The Atlantic Ocean is great for swimming, especially during spring and summer when water temperatures range from 74 to 80 degrees. And you are only an hour’s drive from Orlando if you are so inclined.

Best Florida Beach Areas for Romance

Miami Beach A Miami romantic vacation has everything from relaxing on beach by day and dancing by night. There are lots of art deco and interesting hotels on South Beach. A short drive west will bring you to Everglades, where you can take a Scenic Boat Tour and see plenty of wildlife, including alligators. You can shop at ritzy Bal Harbor shops, and at night choose from plenty of dance clubs or mellow jazz bars and restaurants.

Marco Island Marco Island is located at southern tip of Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast at western entrance to Everglades National Park. The island is surrounded by Gulf of Mexico on one side and natural wilderness on other. There are miles of white-sand beaches, lavish real estate, shopping, dining, nightlife, attractions and lots of outdoor activities. Your recreation choices include swimming, sunbathing fishing, golf, tennis, and more. Enjoy subtropical ambience that exists in Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast.

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The 29th edition of Seattle International Film Festival has come and gone. As much as I enjoyed 45 films I saw over 25 days, I have to admit that I'm ready for some big Hollywood explosions and mindless summer fun. Before I traipse off to see Charlie's Angels VIII, I want to share my thoughts with you on this year's festival. More importantly, I want to raise question: Is Seattle International Film Festival a destination event that you should include in your travel plans for future? (photo above: "In July")

If you're going to travel for films, most important question about a festival is do they get films that you want to see, or are these films that you won't be able to see anywhere else? (Another question might be: Is festival in a city you want to visit?) I can't really answer film question for anybody but me, so first part of this article is about films I saw. Logistics about festival and tips on where to eat, things to see between films, and answer to "destination festival" question follow film reviews.

Films to watch out for (both good and bad)

As at any festival, more films you see, better your chances of seeing repeated images, scenes, or themes. I like to call it "trendspotting." Trendspotting is even more fun when a festival's theme is No Déjà Vu. Here are some of emerging trends from SIFF 29.

The repeated sex scene: in L'Auberge Espagnole (France) and Angela (Italy), in both films, a man barks like a dog and woman giggles while they make love. In perhaps a correlation, neither film was that good.

The non-Hollywood musical: The Other Side of Bed (Spain), Camp (U.S.), Devdas (India), Bollywood/Hollywood (Canada), Vagabond (Hungary), and Yes Nurse, No Nurse (Belgium) easily filled this slot. While a sing-a-long version of Chicago worked for those yearning for Hollywood star power.

The Other Side of Bed is a witty Spanish sex farce with singing. The songs aren't particularly memorable, but production numbers that go with songs are knowingly funny and story is fun.