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Getaways

- Adventure begins at Safari Wilderness Ranch
  - A trip to Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland is a budget-friendly version of a safari. The 260-acre property opened March 1 and is home to herds of exotic animals from around the globe.
- Savage Race coming to Little Everglades
  - Pasco now has a new extreme adventure race to replace the popular Tough Mudder, which stopped running at the Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City after only one event.
- Top preserves in Northeast Florida
  - This region is a great for nature lovers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts to find great birding spots, hiking trails, bike paths and scenic waterways.
- Small towns: life as it was
  - Throughout Florida, towns with one-chair barber shops, old-time movie theaters with one screen and vest pocket cemeteries are part of small-town downtown life - if you know where to look.
- Explore a state park
  - Use our handy guide to map your day trip to one of Florida's state parks. See lighthouses, check out the abundant wildlife, explore the world of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings or just chill on a lake.
- Art deco walking tours
  - A walking tour through South Beach's Art Deco District reveals architectural masterpieces from the 1930's through ''60's - including the former home of fashion designer Gianni Versace.
- Fitness retreats
  - In a state known primarily for its vast beaches and massive theme parks, Florida is increasingly offering more alternatives for people who would rather have a downward dog than a beachside umbrella drink.
- Florida beaches guide
  - With more than 825 miles of beaches, Florida offer a diversity of activities to suit every taste under the sun.
- Experience laid-back Fernandina
  - With their historic atmosphere and quiet vibe, Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island don't have any trouble attracting those in search of some R&R.
- Try an offbeat Florida trip
  - Forget the theme parks this spring break and shoot for one of these 10 places and events that we think make Florida the funky and fun place it is. They show the diversity of the Sunshine State and are plenty interesting for a long weekend.
- Try a wacky I-4 road trip
  - Spring break is coming up and you need a game plan, pronto! Channel your inner Clark Griswold and wheel that SUV toward the east for some quirky, amazing, whimsical roadside attractions.
- Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright
  - Did you know that the famed architect designed several of the buildings at nearby Florida Southern College in Lakeland? On your next Orlando visit, consider a stop and a tour.
- Sponge Docks make nice day trip
  - The food, the sights, the sponges! Nothing is better than a day trip to the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. You can get authentic Greek food and if you catch it just right, see the divers go down and get the sponges.
- A good old swimming hole
  - Bob's River Place doesn't advertise and it's in the middle of nowhere. But hundreds come on the weekends to have fun on the rope swings and waterslides. | Video.
- Paddle the Weeki Wachee
  - Skip the mermaids this trip and head for the river instead. One of the best-kept secrets on the Gulf Coast, the clear river is ideal for entry-level paddlers or families with small children.
- Fun with springs is eternal
  - Just because it's spring now doesn't mean it won't be sweltering soon. Put Ichetucknee Springs on your must-list for this summer. You can rent colorful tubes and float peacefully in its cool embrace.
- Dive into fun
  - The Rainbow Springs State Park is a virtual outdoors theme park, with tubing, snorkeling, camping and just plain swimming. And it's only 100 miles north of Tampa. Take a spin through our slideshow, then click on the related story link for details.
- A key relaxation strategy
  - Just south of here there's a 100-acre slice of paradise called Cabbage Key. Accessible only by boat, it's the epitome of a vanishing Florida lifestyle.
- A new Frenchy's venture
  - The entrepreneur behind Clearwater Beach's Frenchy's franchise has renovated a '60s-era hotel to try to capture some of the Mad Men craze.
- Magazine loves Clearwater for Spring Break
  - No, not the college crowd kind of break. Travel & Leisure likes the city for its family-friendly beach and other nearby attractions, like Big Cat Rescue (pictured) and the marine aquarium.