From Pensacola in Escambia County to Navarre Beach in Santa Rosa County, and Blackwater River State Forest, Northwest Florida provides visitors with some of the country’s best vacation destinations.

Tourists flock to the area to take advantage of the attractive year-round climate that makes planning a vacation in any season appealing. Here’s some Florida vacation information you’ll find useful when planning your next trip.

Getting Here

Northwest Florida is easily accessible by air, land or sea. If you’re arriving by air, there are several regional airports, including the Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport. Land travel is a cinch by rail through Amtrak and local rail, or bus lines or cars along the highways that include the Interstate 10 that connects Santa Rosa County to nearby states.

Accomodations

For your Florida vacation you can choose from a wide variety of lodgings in the area including hot vacation spots such as Navarre Beach, Milton, or Blackwater River.

Lodgings include hotels, motels, or self-catering options such as condominiums and vacation homes. Or, soak up the great outdoors in one of the local campgrounds in places such as the Blackwater River State Forest or one of the campsites along the waterfront.

Florida Beaches to Rivers makes it easy for singles or families to choose their preferred accommodation through their Search Accommodations tool. Or, you can contact one of our local vacation rental management companies, which you can locate in your free Florida vacation guide.

Activities and Attractions

No matter what type of traveler you are, the Northwest Florida area has something to please you. Among the biggest attractions are the numerous pristine white-sand beaches you can find such as Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach.

If you’re a water sport lover you’ll enjoy SCUBA diving, wakeboarding, sailing or jet skiing in the gulf’s warm waters. Or, if canoeing or kayaking is more your style, head to Blackwater River or Coldwater Creek in Milton.

Bikers have miles of trails to choose from in Navarre, while hikers can indulge in the Floridian wilderness in the Blackwater State Forest. The forest has become increasingly popular for nature or eco travel, where visitors can view the local wildlife including endangered species, and the spectacular plant life that includes carnivorous plants. Another eco lovers’ favorite is the Panhandle Butterfly House in Navarre.

Northwest Florida is also home to some of the state’s best golf courses that feature emerald-green grass and overlook picturesque lakes and bays. There are courses that cater to any level of skill and to any budget.

Your Northwest Florida vacation will be complete with the exquisite cuisine from local restaurants and eateries and days browsing the country’s largest designer malls and local antique and arts and crafts shops.

Florida Travel Discounts and Specials

Many of the local accommodations and attraction sites make it easier for singles and families to get as much out of their Northwest Florida vacation as possible through promotions and discounts.

Some specials include seasonal packages for hotel and self-catering accommodations, discounted prices for festival admissions, and specials for military families.

Author Bio: For more Florida vacation information and to start planning your visit, download your free vacation guide today. For lodgings, check out our Search Accommodations tool. To speak to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Visitor Center staff, call us at 1-800-480-SAND (7263), or 850-939-2691. Or, email us at info@FloridaBeachestoRivers.com.

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