Day one
The first day on holiday is best spent taking a walk and getting your bearings. Of course, you’ll also want to go to the beach, and the west coast of Florida is riddled with family-friendly beaches backed by restaurants and attractions.
St Petersburg’s central, St Pete’s Beach, comes complete with white sand and loads to do – shops, watersports and adventure cruises to spot dolphins. Nearby Clearwater is reported to have the best beach in Florida and it also hosts events like the National Superboat Championships and Ironman. However, for more secluded spots where you can collect shells and even see Loggerhead Turtles, the islands off the coast of Fort Myers in the southwest are stunning.