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