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With 300 days of sunny skies and plenty of family-oriented attractions in Florida, a vacation is sure to please everyone. In addition to all the sunshine, Florida has nearly 1,200 miles of sandy beaches and is home to the Everglades National Park and The Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World. The best months to visit Florida are between November and April, when the weather is cooler and hurricanes are not a threat.

Crystal River Swim & Snorkel With the Manatees
What better way to get acquainted with Florida’s marine life than to swim with it? Manatees are gentle but strange-looking sea mammals that are an endangered species. These gentle giants migrate north from the Caribbean to live in the warm, spring-fed waters of the Crystal River during the months of November to March. Several organizations in or near the town of Crystal River (on the west coast of Florida) offer tours in which visitors are encouraged to jump overboard and swim or snorkel with the groups of manatees that congregate there. Snorkel tours are recommended for children eight years of age or older. The cost per tour runs about $30 and reservations are required.

Flamingo Visitor Center, Everglades National Park
With a landscape dominated by sawgrass, Everglades National Park isn’t much to look at as you drive through. Instead, the real gems are at individual visitor centers, where visitors can walk along trails and boardwalks and view educational exhibits illustrating the history and biology of the Everglades. Your best bet is to head to the Flamingo Visitor Center, about 40 miles south of the park entrance in Florida City. At the visitor center you will find short walking trails suitable for children, a restaurant, café and gift store. There are also boat tours of the estuary and mangrove swamps. The Flamingo Visitor Center is open during regular business hours between the months of November and April. Entrance fees for the park are $10 per car.