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Amelia Island Plantation -- Encompassing more than 1,300 acres, this resort is known for its nature preserve and its 54 holes of golf.
• Fernandina Beach is a favorite for this travel writer
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| American Beach -- Some 350 miles southeast of Atlanta, Florida's first African-American resort community beckons.
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Daytona Beach -- Speed drives tourism in the home of the Daytona 500. But slow down, and you'll discover fascinating history, eco-attractions, a revitalized downtown and a thriving arts scene at the "World's Most Famous Beach."
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| Elizabeth Pointe Lodge and Henderson Park Inn -- Near scenic north Florida beaches, these accommodations offer peace and serenity.
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First Coast --
The past and present meet on this stretch of northeast Florida coast that includes Amelia Island and St. Augustine.
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| New Smyrna Beach -- It's about a 25-minute drive from Daytona Beach, but New Smyrna Beach feels like another world. |
| Saint Augustine -- Gators and birds help preserve the balance in the oldest of Florida's cities. |
Sawgrass Marriott Resort -- Located in Ponte Vedra, Sawgrass offers the usual resort activities, but is also family friendly.
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| Suwanee Music Park -- This 600-acre park and campground plays host a ton of bluegrass, blues and rock music festivals. |