Visit Florida E-newsletter

January 24–25 and January 30–February 1 GainesvilleThe Alachua County Fairgrounds is transformed into a bustling medieval marketplace for the twenty-ninth annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. Come be swept away by medieval magic as troupes of actors, street performers, and musicians journey back to the days of yore. Join the crowd and cheer for your favorite contender as mounted knight’s joust!

November 22–February 1 St. Augustine | Ponte VedraSee the holidays in a new light—3 million of them. From November 22 to February 1, Nights of Lights illuminates St. Augustine's historic district for what National Geographic considers one of the "Ten Best Holiday Lighting Displays in the World." Which makes Nights of Lights a legitimate world wonder, within easy reach on Florida's Historic Coast.

Party with 180,000 LGBT guest and their friends from around the world at Orlando’s Gay Days from June 2–8, 2015. It is the gay and lesbian vacation experience with multiple events staged at world famous attractions, clubs, and citywide venues. For more information, visit gaydays.com.

St. Pete Beach is less than a day’s drive from Buckhead—but once you get there, Loews Don CeSar Hotel won’t waste another second getting you to the beach. With the hotel’s exclusive Park & Beach Package, you’ll receive complimentary valet parking and an umbrella with two luxury lounge chairs for each day of your stay.

December 15–April 1 JC Resorts, Clearwater and St. PetersburgBeach warmth this winter. Contact us for value rates on select beachfront vacation rentals. All rentals are directly beachfront with private balconies overlooking the Gulf. Each privately owed rental is fully furnished with your comfort in mind. Enjoy spacious, well-appointed accommodations and everything the Tampa Bay Area offers.

Uncork some fun in the sun at the Sandestin Wine Festival, voted best annual event! Enjoy a picture-perfect event, complete with white tents, flowing wine, food, live music, and much more at the number one resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Stay at Sandestin and save up to 25 percent off with promo code WINE15.

January 16-25 Amelia IslandThe seventh annual Amelia Island Restaurant Week will feature three-course, price-fixed menus at participating restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a favorite dish, try something new or both.

Voted the "Best Arts and Crafts Festival in Florida," come meet hundreds of the nation's finest artists and enjoy hands-on crafts, performances, food, and more. Downtown Gainesville comes alive for two days of art and entrainment.

Enjoy an effortless escape this winter, spring break, and Easter, and receive up to $600 in resort credit at this Five Diamond–Resort, recently named a top ten resort in Florida. Featuring newly re-envisioned guest rooms by Jonathan Adler, the award-winning Eau Spa, private beach, oceanfront dining, children and teen clubs, nearby shopping, and more!

Hernando County, FloridaOrder your free vacation planner, and start making plans to visit Florida's Nature Coast, home of the world-famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids! Learn more about this offer.