Beach Paradise...when you hear those words many of us think of soft sugary white sand, the whisper of breeze off the ocean, napping in the sun after only a few pages of a good book, and finding unique little beach bars to eat at or just unwind.

It doesn't matter if you are single, married, ready to retire or just vacationing here...the beach has something separate and positive to offer everyone. Don't be surprised if you meet others with your same outlook.

I want to provide you with accurate information on the best beaches in the beautiful State of Florida that are uncrowded, how to save on expenses for a beach vacation or a beach wedding, out of the ordinary places to eat (or have a cold one), and area nightlife.

It is rare to find another place where you can spend the majority of your days in an Aloha shirt, shorts/long Jams, and flip-flops. The Florida beach culture is laid-back and accepting.

A Florida beaches vacation can turn into permanent move back to Paradise.

Most women enjoy being able walk, shop, look for shells, and doze on the shoreline in a sleeveless top and shorts over a swimsuit/bikini. A visor and sunglasses are about the only accessories they really need for their daily outfit.

If you are thinking of a beach wedding, you will be pleased to know you can save $1000 of dollars on expenses...and get married in a cute sun dress.

To me, beach mornings provide the perfect therapeutic start of the day.

The surf rolling in is almost noiseless at sunrise, the breeze is consistent yet mild, dolphins feed and surface as they play close to shore, and traffic sounds are a world away.

The prelude to another beautiful day in Paradise. It really doesn't get much better.

For some though, it's the call of a secluded area to read, nap, talk with a friend, or just watch the waves roll in as they deepen their tan in the afternoon. Sleeping in until 10, then later wandering over to the beach with a bottle of sunscreen and a good book provide a natural true nourishment for the noise that hammers at our spirit in the city.

A daily regimen of beach life provides the perfect opportunity to experience being in the moment.

During a family beach vacation, you can enjoy both active togetherness and calming alone time, all in one environment. Clean Florida beaches offer plenty of space and opportunity to do everything from renting huge aquatic toys, playing catch, flying a kite, watching seagulls and pelicans...or just swimming in the ocean.

(Kids love to walk on the beach just as much as adults and all of the activity throughout the day makes for restful sleep at night.)

Still others enjoy finding new spots to dine outdoors on fresh seafood or relax with a cold drink and the sounds of others having fun at a popular tiki bar. Florida beaches have a blend of elegant dining places and truly unique beach bars.

One night you can dine in an upscale resort with a rotating penthouse restaurant...while the next evening you can sit on the deck of a beach bar and listen to a hundred random individuals participate in a huge tropical "drum jam" out by the Gulf.

Just taking a restful walk together at sunset can be renewing.

The beach is peaceful, with only the infrequent sounds of seagulls above a background of quiet waves.

Cares tend to melt away and conversations can be more meaningful.

This is why beach weddings seem more romantic and couples feel closer.

Florida beaches urge you toward a lifestyle that is easy, simple, and unhurried.

The ocean calms by the character of its continuity. Come join us. Meet new people. Give yourself a feeling a freedom.