Florida holidays - Gulf Coast activities and sights

The Gulf Coast of Florida is renowned for its stunning sandy beaches. Naples boasts a seven mile stretch of uncrowded sand lapped by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The focal point of the seafront is the pier that extends out over the water. St Pete Beach has four miles of sands that extend further up the coast once you reach Clearwater. Watersports are popular here, and the famous pier is a focal point for views across Tampa Bay from the 5th-floor.

Florida is a putters paradise on a par with anywhere in the world! Proof of Florida’s golfing credentials are courses designed by such famous names as Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent-Jones and Jack Nicklaus. In fact there are more courses per capita in Florida than anywhere else in the world. No matter what your handicap chances are Florida has a course to suit you. Fore!

Florida holidays are great for fishing lovers whether you’re looking for a spot of freshwater angling or deep sea, big game fishing. From the Gulf to the Atlantic Coast there’s no shortage of opportunity to hire a boat and even a fishing guide for an unforgettable day on the water in search of dinner or the simple thrill of the chase. If you’re fishing in Florida you can hope to find: Tarpon, Sea Bass, Tuna, Grouper, Snapper, Mackerel and Shark.

Whether you’d like to ride bare-back over the beach or Western Style through the country there are great opportunities to go horse riding in the Gulf Coast where the more quiet beaches are just perfect.

Cycling in Florida can mean different things to different cyclists. If you like to take things easy you can hire a bike and cycle up and down a sunny beach promenade without breaking into a sweat. However if off road thrills and spills are your thing then mountain biking across Florida’s miles of trails could be right just the thing for you.

Florida is a jogger’s paradise! If you’re on the Gulf Coast then an early morning splash through the waves is a great way to work up an appetite for the great American breakfast!