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Twin-Centre Florida Holiday

FL MapKnown as the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” Daytona Beach is the ideal family twin-centre escape away from the hustle and bustle of the theme park capital of the world. Just an hour’s easy drive from Orlando there is 23 miles of white-sand beach to stretch out on and soak up the warm Florida sunshine. The Daytona Beach area, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores and Ponce Inlet have some of the most accessible beaches in Florida. Kick back and enjoy al fresco dining at one of the many waterfront restaurants, hire a bike or enjoy one of the many coastal parks or just sit and watch the sunset.

Visitors will discover a wide range of hotel offerings including oceanfront hotel rooms, cottages and resorts, bed & breakfasts and  condo hotels. You will be immersed in awe-inspiring ocean panoramas of Daytona Beach from dawn until dusk.

During your fun-filled getaway to Daytona Beach, the destination offers visitors a wide variety of attractions to experience such as:

  • Climbing the 203 steps to the top of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, the third tallest lighthouse in the United States where you can enjoy the spectacular 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal waterway.
  • Adjacent to the lighthouse is the Marine Science Center where visitors can view seabirds and sea turtles in rehabilitation and learn more about the area’s rich marine life and ecosystems that make this area unique.
  • Explore the rich arts & culture scene, which includes the Museum of Arts & Sciences, the area’s primary art, science and history museum, and the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, which has the largest collection of Florida art in the world
  • You can’t travel all the way to Daytona Beach without a visit to Daytona International Speedway, home to the renowned DAYTONA 500. Even if you are not a racing fan a visit to the speedway is well worth it with 60-minute behind the scenes tours daily. The Speedway tours also include a visit to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America where visitors can experience spectacular displays honoring all forms of motorsports.
  • At the Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure, view close to 40 separate exhibits including a 100,000-gallon shark exhibit and two touch pools including a 12,000-gallon stingray touch pool. There are also habitats for alligators, frogs, and lizards. 

Need more to do? Daytona Beach makes for the perfect base camp to venture out on day trips and explore great attractions in St. Augustine and visit the Kennedy Space Center.

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