| Dear Future Daytona Beach Visitor, | | | | the frustrations that have built up during all those |
| Congratulations on deciding to head to the Sunshine | | | | hours spent stuck in traffic. |
| State for your next vacation. Everyone knows that | | | | For further frivolity, dear traveler, check out |
| this fun-filled peninsula is well-equipped to show | | | | Daytona's trolley boats, manatee cruises, parasailing |
| visitors a good time, so be assured that your | | | | adventures, hot air balloon rides and even a chocolate |
| much-needed getaway is certain to leave your | | | | factory. Tours are available of all kinds, gearing |
| muscles relaxed and your worry lines smoothed | | | | towards nature, history, and simple, uninterrupted |
| away into a week of smiles. Have you taken a good | | | | amusement, and will likely keep you and your |
| look at all that there is to see and do in Daytona | | | | companions on your toes. A word of advice, allow |
| Beach, the lucky focus of your upcoming holiday? | | | | yourself plenty of time so as to avoid the dreaded |
| It's probably stating the obvious, but you'll be | | | | last day of vacation blues for as long as possible. |
| spending a good amount of time on the beach during | | | | If scary stories always delighted you, or at least |
| this vacation. That's what you've been envisioning as | | | | caught your attention with their tendency to bring on |
| you trudge through the grocery store and sit through | | | | goose bumps and cathartic laughter, be sure to join a |
| yet another conference call, and it's about time to | | | | ghost tour that will share Daytona's spooky secrets |
| make your daydreams come to life. Daytona is | | | | along a downtown route. You'll pick up some useful |
| blessed in this department, thanks to 23 miles of | | | | knowledge about the city as well, but don't be |
| shoreline and free access to every bit of it. Like a | | | | surprised if you end up feeling the prickly pleasures |
| giddy child, you'll probably find yourself a bit | | | | of being just a little bit scared. |
| overwhelmed when you first glimpse the crests of | | | | If you've yet to start mentally preparing for your trip |
| so many sparkling waves intent upon washing your | | | | to Daytona, perhaps you need to hear a little more. |
| cares away. | | | | The Boardwalk, beach bingo, skydiving, horseback |
| Several parks with well-maintained facilities and ample | | | | riding, a casino, and an ice skating rink will compete |
| parking can be found throughout the area, so pack a | | | | for your attention, as will a plethora of shopping and |
| beach bag filled with paperbacks, sunscreen, and | | | | dining options. This should be enough to get you |
| whatever else you'll need to while away the day by | | | | started, so let your mind wander for a moment and |
| the sea. Stroll along South Atlantic Avenue until you | | | | see if you can't start to feel the sun warming your |
| find a good-looking spot, set up your towel and | | | | face and the sand tickling your feet. |
| umbrella, and you're good to go. Volleyball games and | | | | For one final visual image that will start the ball rolling |
| snow cone stands are likely to tear you away from | | | | towards realizing this vacation instead of continuing |
| your high-priority napping and swimming, but you | | | | just to yearn for it, picture a vacation rental. If |
| probably won't mind too much. | | | | you've never gone this route before, prepare for a |
| Another obvious draw that gets Daytona visitors' | | | | lodging situation that will only add to your entire |
| hearts pumping is the motor sports scene. Proudly | | | | experience. Little details like décor and extra |
| known as "The Birthplace of Speed," this town | | | | amenities like a fully equipped kitchen will make you |
| knows how to jump start a regular day and get | | | | feel welcomed with open arms into not just a |
| things moving. Watch the superstars of the track at | | | | temporary room, but a temporary home. Daytona |
| the International Speedway or hit the Go Karts for | | | | Beach Vacation Rentals come in all shapes and sizes, |
| your own brand of adrenaline seeking. Listening to | | | | and are worth investigating if you want to make this |
| the thunder of stock cars and hopping into a | | | | a distinctive and enchanting vacation for you and |
| simulated race will allow you the luxury of a few thrills | | | | your traveling companions. Start planning today for |
| without putting yourself in harm's way, and you'll | | | | the trip you know you want, need, and deserve. |
| definitely appreciate the chance to exorcise some of | | | | |