Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to Florida's indigenous birds and wildlife in their natural habitat. Fewer than 30 minutes from New Smyrna Beach, the 140,000 acre refuge is home to both threatened and endangered species. Experts have documented over 500 species of other wildlife here, including 330 species of birds. Explore along the Black Point Wildlife Drive, a scenic 7 mile stretch with numbered stops, habitats through trails and observations decks. The best time to view wildlife is early morning or late afternoon.

The Old Town of Sharm was developed as recently as the 1960’s. As it is not part of the region’s major tourist areas, this is where many of the locals live, and it will give you a feeling of Egyptian culture. Its Old Market is popular with bargain hunters, as goods here are generally cheaper than in the tourist centres such as Naama Bay. The beach here is rather small, but still worth a visit.

Nassau boasts dozens of wondrous beaches, which are the area's prized possessions. Soft sands and crystalline waters rein in accolades as the region's best: Junkanoo Beach West Bay Street and Nassau Street Nassau, New Providence Island Cabbage Beach Paradise Island (north side) Nassau, New Providence Island Cable Beach Nassau, New Providence Island Love Beach 10 miles west of downtown Nassau