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Destin30A
The PanhandleWhich Emerald Coast base — the lively resort town, or the boutique beach villages?See the verdict →
DestinPanama City Beach
The PanhandleWhich Emerald Coast beach town — the fishing village, or the value-family strip?See the verdict →
Key LargoIslamorada
The KeysUpper Keys — the diving capital, or the sportfishing capital?See the verdict →
MiamiFort Lauderdale
Atlantic CoastWhich Southeast-Florida beach city — the scene, or the easygoing one?See the verdict →
MiamiSan Diego
Beach cities, coast to coastTwo coasts, two beach-city trips — Atlantic glamour and nightlife, or Pacific ease and near-perfect weather?See the verdict →
NaplesMiami
Across FloridaTwo coasts, two moods — calm-refined Gulf, or high-energy Atlantic scene?See the verdict →
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