Fort Lauderdale is a pleasant high-rise resort with luxury shopping malls, a Riverwalk lined with mega-yachts and a beautiful palm-fringed white sandy beach. Popular as a winter break destination for snowbirds, the city has been hard hit by falling real estate values. Read on to find out why.

Tampa was only incorporated as a city in 1855 but is now a busy and prosperous modern city with an interesting past. Take a walking tour around Ybor City and see what I mean!

Discover some of the seasonal events and festival of lights that are available in Central Florida around St Augustine, Mount Dora and Silver Springs, Ocala.

Discover a community of transplanted Greek sponge divers in Tarpon Springs near Tampa. Take a boat trip to see divers at work, visit the Spongorama Museum and dine out on authentic Greek food when you visit this delightful Florida community.

Find out about the seasonal events and great things to do in Orlando during December. Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Legoland have some special events to make your Christmas and New Year 2012 holiday complete. Here's how:

St Augustine dates back to 1565 and is a delightful city to visit. It has a fortress, lighthouse, a historic old town, many museums, shops and restaurants in gorgeous Spanish-style buildings.

Naples Florida is a genteel city with a charming downtown area. Stroll along the boutiques and outdoor cafes or relax on the idyllic beach. Read why Naples is such a delightful place to visit, packed with things to do for all ages.

Tallahassee, the unsung capital of Florida, is a typical southern city with historic mansions, two capitol buildings and a host of interesting attractions.

As well as being home to Mickey Mouse, Orlando Florida is a thriving modern city that welcomes over 50 million visitors every year. Read about the city's history, infrastructure and things to do in this fact-filled article by a local travel writer.

Opened in 1971, Walt Disney World has become the largest and most visited theme park in the world. Read how Walt Disney planned this successful theme park and what's happening there today.