Miami, also known as the Magic City, is one of the best-known cities in the world. Located on the southeast tip of the Florida Peninsula, Miami has both a very busy international airport and cruise port, which make it a gateway to the rest of the world. The sparkling, white sand beaches lure swimmers, sunbathers, and surfers alike.

Golfers and tennis players have an abundance of opportunities to enjoy playing under the warm Florida sun. The world’s most famous designers await shoppers at elegant shopping complexes like the Aventura Mall and Ball-Harbor Mall. National and international banks, prosperous companies, and financial institutions all work together to stimulate Miami’s booming economy. A trip to Miami would not be complete without being entertained by concert, shows, dance clubs, or without cruising along South Beach’s Ocean Drive.

Orlando was the tourist destination of a record-breaking 66 million travelers in 2015, according to George Aguel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Orlando. Setting another record, over 33 million hotel rooms were sold, so it is easy to see why Orlando became the top U. S. Destination in 2014. (Orlando Sentinel on May 2, 2016).

Orlando, also known as the City of Beautiful, is one of the best vacation destinations for families because of the myriad of unique activities that will suit everyone’s interest. Orlando is conveniently located in Central Florida. The Orlando International Airport, Tampa International Airport, and Port Canaveral make it easy for travelers from abroad or other parts of the United States to reach any part of Orlando. As one of Florida’s most populated cities, Orlando enjoys exceptional increases in property values, and thanks to its convenient location, demand for housing has made it a very healthy real estate market. According to Orlando Sentinel, May 2, 2016, the city anticipates building more hotels, which will increase the number of hotel rooms in Orlando by 3% in the next two years.

The world-famous Walt Disney World Resort boasts four theme parks that the whole family will enjoy- Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Disney also has two Water Parks -Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Disney Springs and Disney Boardwalk provide great shopping and nightlife.

Tampa Bay is a natural harbor and estuary located on the west central coast of Florida, and is surrounded by the bright and sunny cities of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. The city of Tampa is easy to get to from anywhere by using any of the several highways and interstates surrounding Tampa, by air via the Tampa International Airport, or by ship via one of the top eight cruise ports in America.

Tampa has a bustling downtown district with booming commerce, and with its continually growing real estate industry, Tampa offers exceptional investment opportunities for the savvy real estate investor. Downtown Tampa is alive with both locals and visitors throughout the day and night. World-class restaurants, water activities, relaxing parks, and museums can be found throughout the downtown area.

Bradenton is proud to have great residential communities, surrounded by activities for all. Whether you like to spend the day on one of the many gorgeous golf courses, relax on the nearby Anna Maria Island‘s beach, or go on a shopping spree at Ellenton Mall, Bradenton has something for everyone.

The modern history of Florida began in the early 1500s, when European rulers wanted more lands and paid explorers to discover the area across the Atlantic Ocean. The Spanish Ponce de Leon – who traveled with Columbus earlier – arrived to the shore South of St. Augustine on the spring of 1513. He wanted to find gold, land and – according to the legend – to find a special kind of water for Spain that should keep people young forever. He immediately recognized, that the land contains lots of value. Since it was Easter celebration in Spain, Ponce de Leon named the area La Florida, meaning the “season of flowers”. Later, he returned with his men, however, they lost their battle with the local Calusa. Decades later, after several unsuccessful attempts to create a permanent European city, Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles Spanish admiral settled in St. Augustine in 1565 with the local people. This became the first permanent European city in the area that is today the United States. The existence of St. Augustine required incredible efforts in next the 200 years. The locals were very hopeful, persistent, and determined; without these, St Augustine’s survival would have been impossible. After 500 years, St. Augustine offers lots of interesting places to see and things to do.

The Fountain of Youth Park is the oldest places of interest in the United States having a spring that had been recorded in the17 th century. Evidence show that Timucuan Indians resided in the area that is now the park, and Spanish in the16th century. According to the Florida Department of State, the area of the park had been inhabited 3000 years ago. Visitors can drink from the spring containing 30 minerals. There is a planetarium at the park where visitors can see the navigation tools and techniques of the 1400 and 1500s of the explorers. Also, they can observe the sky of April 1513 the way Ponce de Leon saw it. The Discovery Globe introduces the route of the explorers and the settlements of that time.

The Florida Keys is a series of lovely islands which extend southwest from Miami. The islands are individually unique in their own way and utterly magnificent. This is the best location for scuba diving, fishing, canoeing, and boating. The waters are clear aqua, the water temperature is pleasant, and the weather is perfect for enjoying the island life.