Florida

In perpetually sunny Florida, spring’s arrival might not inspire joyful delirium, but it’s still a special time of year for anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle and budget-friendly outdoor entertainment. Here are a few getaway ideas that’ll let you experience the splendor of the Sunshine State, while saving on lodging at a nearby Motel 6:
Florida’s Grapefruit League gives you a six-week window to see Major League Baseball’s current and future stars play side-by-side in cities up and down the state’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts. For a fraction of what you’d spend at a big league park, you can catch the Yankees in Tampa, the Mets in Port St. Lucie, the Red Sox in Fort Meyers, or the Dodgers’ final season in Vero Beach. In all, 18 major league teams call Florida their spring home. For more information on Spring Training, click here.
The PGA Tour’s Florida swing gives golf fans four straight weeks of exciting play this March. This year’s swing starts with the Honda Classic and concludes with the world’s top players teeing it up at the CA Championship at Doral. If you’ve never attended a Tour event, it’s something special. Watching the game’s best up close and in such spectacular outdoor settings is a memorable way to spend an afternoon or an entire weekend. But unlike other spectator sports, walking the course is a great form of exercise. For PGA Tour tickets, click here.
Florida Sportfishing boasts a full 12-month season, so spring is an excellent time to drop a line and see what’s biting. While long-time anglers will have their own favorite fish to target, newcomers need not worry. The state is brimming with experienced captains who pride themselves on helping novice anglers feel the thrill of a hook up. If you’re not sure you’ve got the stomach for a few hours at sea, Florida’s freshwater fishing is exceptional too. For Florida sportfishing information, click here.