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The Real Orange County

See the opulence and appeal of Orange County in our photo tour.

2013 Best Beach Winners

This year, the Best Beach Awards were bigger and better, with over 9,000 votes from our faithful Travel Channel viewers naming these beaches the best of the best.

Florida's Best Beachfront Hotels

You've finally chosen which of Florida's top 10 beaches to visit. Now, you need to figure out where to stay when you get there. Here are our recommendations for amazing hotels and resorts on the water, 1 at each destination.

The Real Orange County

See the opulence and appeal of Orange County in our photo tour.

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