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A McDonell-Douglas Jet, an MD-88, as seen from the roof the parking deck at Tampa, TPA.Orlando Sanford International Airport or SFB is located midway between Orlando’s World Class attractions and the World’s Most Famous Beach – Daytona Beach, both 45 minutes away. The airport is packed with exotic British charter airlines, including Airlines and their passengers enjoy a stress-free environment, convenient parking, new terminal facilities, short walking distances, and attractive pricing. See www.OrlandoSanfordAirport.com.

Orlando International Airport: Orlando International Airport (MCO) is located within 15 miles (24 kilometers) of the Orange County Convention Center and major attractions like Disney. More than 40 scheduled airlines, 13 charters and 12 cargo companies provide non-stop service to 82 destinations in the United States and 17 international cities. Airlines include all major U.S. carriers and Aer Lingus, Air Transat, Aladia, Bahamasair, British Airways, Lufthansa, Mexicana, Sun Country, Taca, Tam and Virgin Atlantic. Note to travelers: car rentals are off airport, though frequent service means a fast trip. An extra bonus? The Hertz terminal is a restful pavilion of undulating covered carports, all done in trademark yellow. Snazzy. In a 2007 survey by the American Society of Travel Agents, MCO has been rated “Most Family-Friendly” and who could argue? The airport is packed with retailers like Universal and Disney. An airport hotel, the Hyatt Regency, is a great break, and has quiet family friendly dining and bar. See Orlando International Airport.

Sarasota Bradenton Airport is an airport of quiet competence right on the border between Sarasota and Manatee County. While the airport doesn’t have as high a volume of service as Tampa, about an hour away, it does make up for it in quiet comfort. Long term parking is still in a surface parking lot, and an easy walk to the terminal. But lorry drivers in the parking lot are always friendly and want to drive you to the terminal anyway because they love to chat. The nifty green color on the signage and logo gives the airport a hip feeling; the Mote Aquarium fish take gives it a true Florida feel. Free WiFi makes any wait tolerable. While some airlines have cut back service, it does offer regular JetBlue service to JFK, as well as umpteen back and forths to Atlanta (Delta) and Charlotte (USAir). There is USAirways regional jet service from SRQ to Washington National. IN 2008, the airline won regional jet service to Miami via American Airlines. See Sarasota Bradenton, SRQ

Palm Beach International Airport is the gateway to Palm Beach County, Florida and the “Best of Everything®.” PBIA now serves over six million passengers each year, and was recently voted third best airport in the U.S. and sixth best in the world by the readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Our concessions have been recognized over the years by Airport Revenue News as having superior shops and restaurants. Airlines that serve Palm Beach include all major airlines and BahamasAir. www.pbia.org

Tampa International Airport is the largest airport on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast. Not only does it have direct service to all major destinations in the United States, it is a major international gateway, with service from British Airways, Cayman Airways, KLM and Air Canada. Conde Nast Traveler rated the airport second in the U.S. for ease of use and comfort. The parking decks, just above the terminal, are perhaps the most user-friendly in the world with their proximity to flights. And cheap fares and nifty monorails make it even more special. Be sure to see the WPA era murals in the Delta area, and stop in to say a prayer at the airport’s quiet chapel. Like the rest of the airport, it is packed with local art. See www.tampaairport.com

Other airports include:

  • St. Petersburg Clearwater, PIE
  • Daytona Beach Regional Airport, DAB
  • Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FLL
  • Fort Myers International Airport, RSW
  • Jacksonville International Airport, JAX
  • Key West International Airport, EYW
  • Kissimmee Airport, ISM
  • Melbourne International Airport, MLB
  • Miami International Airport, MIA
  • Naples Airport, APF
  • Panama City Bay County Airport, PFN
  • Pensacola Regional Airport, PNS
  • Charlotte County Airport, PGD
  • Tallahassee Municipal Airport, TLH
  • West Palm Beach International, PBI
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