Cocoa Beach, along Florida’s Space Coast, makes for an out-of-this-world family vacation. Your group can ride some waves, check out Cocoa Beach’s world-famous pier, marvel at Ron Jon’s, the world’s largest surf shop, hike through nature preserves, and explore mankind’s greatest journey at the nearby Kennedy Space Center.

NASA’s launch headquarters is the only place on Earth where you can tour launch-pad areas, meet a veteran astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators and – if your timing is just right – even view a launch.

Don’t miss the historic Cocoa Village of Cocoa Beach, a revitalised, nostalgic riverside community with more than 50 shops, restaurants, galleries and artist studios. And remember this: Cocoa Beach is only an hour’s drive east of Orlando, making it a great day trip for theme park visitors.

Daytona Beach is the ideal destination for friends, families and race fans looking for a modern resort, thrilling amusement rides, breathtaking beaches and one of the most famous race tracks in America. Known as the Fun Coast area it extends across Volusia and Flagler counties along the Atlantic coasts wide sandy beaches.

The most well-known and sought-after destinations in Daytona Beach are the Daytona International Speedway and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. The Daytona International Speedway complex, known as “The World Center of Racing,” occupies 500 acres of land, making it very hard to miss. If you’re a thrill-seeker and want to get a taste of the Daytona 500, check out the 200-mile-per-hour Richard Petty Driving Experience.

Daytona’s 23-mile stretch of pristine beaches will be waiting for you. Refresh yourself in the surf or soak up the sun on the sand, where certain areas are marked off for pedestrians and cars so you can bring your personal car onto the beach!

After a $10 million restoration, the Daytona Beach Pier reopened to the public with the addition of a Joe’s Crab Shack and nearby amusement park rides. Test your limits with the giant slingshot ride or  try the old-school arcade area where you can play ever-popular Skee Ball and collect tickets in return for prizes.

At Daytona Beach you’ll discover family-friendly entertainment of all kinds.

Located on the Central Atlantic East Coast, New Smyrna Beach is a charming beach town rooted in local culture, art and a beautiful, white sandy shoreline.Known for its coastal architecture and personality, New Smyrna Beach attracts surfers as well as visitors looking for a laidback community filled with hidden adventures.

The area is surrounded by intriguing history, artistic talents, one-of-a-kind boutiques, local eateries and more than enough outdoor activities to fill your vacation calendar.

Add the drivable beach, eco-tourism and pet-friendly amenities to the mix and you have the perfect blend of opportunities waiting to be explored.

No matter how simple or eclectic your taste, the New Smyrna Beach area has something for everyone.

Nestled on Florida’s Northeast Coast between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, Palm Coast is a family-friendly destination featuring picturesque beaches, parks, museums, and world-class golf courses.

Families of all ages will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Palm Coast’s parks and beaches, where visitors can enjoy the water, fish, hike the trails, paddle, and look for dolphins in the distance. Even four-legged family members can join in the fun — Bay Drive Park, Jungle Hut Park, and MalaCompra Park are all among the area’s pet-friendly beach parks. The city’s location on the Intracoastal Waterway and 70 miles of saltwater and freshwater canals make it an anglers’ paradise, and pier, surf, or shore fishing can yield a variety of desirable species, including snapper, snook, red drum, and flounder.

Among Palm Coast’s can’t-miss parks and attractions are Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, which has lush formal gardens as well as hiking and biking trails, and the Florida Agricultural Museum, where visitors can ride horses, take guided tours of the grounds, see historic buildings, go for wagon rides, and see farm animals up close. Families will also enjoy finding the colourful sea turtle sculptures placed throughout the area along the Flagler County Cultural Council Turtle Trail, which combines public art with a scavenger hunt-style adventure.

Unique scenery and history set St. Augustine apart from any other city in Florida with its quaint but big appeal. Visitors can see why when they stroll along the brick-lined streets and delight in the city’s European flavour, with centuries-old buildings, horse-drawn carriages, hidden courtyards, and so very much more.

Saint Augustine has plenty of history to explore — more than 450 years of it! Founded in September 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain, St. Augustine is the longest continually inhabited European-founded city in the United States – more commonly called the “Nation’s Oldest City.”

Enticing shops will allure you as they line the narrow lanes along with the many museums. Visit historic landmarks such as Castillo de San Marcos, Ponce de Leon’s “Fountain of Youth,” and the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse.

For 21st-century activities, consider family fun (a beach on the Atlantic), outdoor adventures (kayaking an inland waterway), golf (play where the pros play), fine dining (the fresh catch of the day), and shopping from colonial to chic. Plan your trip to St. Augustine

Vero Beach is a small elegant city located along Florida’s Atlantic Coast and is a haven for golf, water sports and fishing. Peaceful barrier island sandy beaches, museums, nature tours and a range of hotels make Vero Beach a terrific vacation destination and an important part of the region known as the Treasure Coast.

Vero Beach also offers a fine selection of shops – oceanside, historic downtown and in large shopping malls – and delectable cuisine for all budgets. Also in Vero Beach are museums, art galleries and many parks, some of which offer access to an enticing network of rivers and inlets where manatees roam.