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WHEN you think of Florida, the chances are you imagine the Mickey Mouse-inspired theme parks of Orlando. But there is so much more to the Sunshine State. 5 The world-famous beaches at Daytona Credit: Supplied 5 Wine and dine with fine harbour views About 50 miles north on the eastern coast lies the city of Daytona , home to one of the world’s most famous beaches — with soft white sands spanning a whopping 23 miles.

Such is its size that visitors can drive cars on to certain sections and set up camp for the day. You can even hire golf buggies to ride along the seafront, stopping off at seafood restaurants on the way. It may have seemed unusual to me, but cars are not a novelty on Daytona Beach.



These sands were once the location for the most prestigious speedway race in the country, what’s now known as the Daytona 500, which attracts hordes of tourists each year. British motor racing legend Sir Malcolm Campbell even set his land speed record here, reaching 272mph on February 22, 1933, in his Bluebird supercar . That car is now on display at the Daytona International Speedway museum in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.

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