Boca Raton, or Boca as it is called, is an upscale beach community in southeastern Florida that is the most affluent society in the Sunshine State. Tall buildings hugged by giant palms look out over the ocean while small boats sail toward cotton ball clouds on the horizon.

The "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale is dotted with numerous canals and waterways. With 23 miles of sandy beaches and over 3000 hours of sunshine each year, tourism is still what it's famous for.

Fort Myers had humble beginnings as a small fishing village back in the 1880s. Today, gracious homes, ordained with flowers and landscaping, magnify the beauty that Fort Myers was blessed with naturally. Today's town is a historic, cultural and recreational hub for southwest Florida.

Headed south on US-1 from Miami, Key Largo, home to the first underwater hotel, is the first key off the mainland of Florida. The largest and longest of the Florida Keys, it packs a punch in terms of outdoor activity.

Miami is a sporty, culturally diverse community that explodes with activity. Amid the glass towers, large department stores beckon shoppers to enter for a big-city shopping experience.

Naples is the final stop before entering the Everglades. Its high-end boutiques and art galleries make it the Palm Beach of the Gulf Coast. However, its spirit does not rest in the sparkle of the town itself, but rather in the natural offerings it has always known ? the 10 miles of shoreline kissed by colorful shells; the old Naples Pier that sits like a lonely artifact of gentler times; and the wonderful wildlife therein.

Sanibel and Captiva Islands were blessed with gentle breezes, 20 miles of soft sand, and shells of every shape and color.

The Florida Keys are a group of small islands running along a 126-mile line south of the tip of Florida. 42 bridges connect the 100 dots of earth in the water.