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ith its mild winter and 40 miles of beaches, Florida's Jacksonville area has just what you need for an unforgettable vacation in paradise. A city with lots of yourthful flair, Jacksonville offers an appealing downtown area where shops, restaurants, parks and museums enliven the banks of the St. John River, the nation's longest north flowing river.
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ocated 25 miles aouth of Jacksonville off I95, St. Augustine, America's oldest city, boasts a rich history and several prominent historical sites such as the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a Spanish fortress built of local shellrock between 1672 and 1695.
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ne of America's few remaining unspoiled island paradises, Amelia Island north of Jacksonville is the southermost of the chain of Atlantic coast barrier island that stretch from North Carolina to Florida. Its uncrowded beaches, moss-covered oaks, Victorian seaside village, friendly local and unparalleled golf, boating, and fishing opportunities make the island more than just a place to visit.
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