I have been swimming all over the state of Florida. I frequent the state of Florida in the summertime because this is the most exciting state to swim in. Where else can you enjoy a good relaxing swim with this many sea creatures? My swims in Florida have brought me face-to-face with dolphins, manatees, and barracudas. This is the reason I love to swim in Florida.

I also enjoy the white sandy beaches, and the perfectly clear waters that Florida has to offer.

This is the reason I want to share with you the 5 best locations to swim in Florida:

Destination number one

Our first stop for a good swim comes from the Miami Seaquarium. The Seaquarium offers a unique experience, which is the reason I put it first on my list. The Seaquarium allows people of all ages to interact with the dolphins. The Seaquarium educates you about the dolphins first. Then allows you to interact and swim with the dolphins.

This was not a free swim, though. It cost me about $200 for this swim. The most exciting part to me was the opportunity to go into the deeper end of the water and get a ride back. I was able to grab a hold of the fin on the dolphins back, and go for a quick ride. These animals sure can move. I have never been able to interact like I did this day with the dolphins. It made me forget that I even had multiple sclerosis, as it was the most memorable day I have ever had.

Destination number two

Crystal River, Fla., is my second stop to swim with the manatees. There are a lot of different trips you can take in Crystal River to go and swim with the manatees. I have to say that it is a special treat every time I get to swim with these beautiful creatures. The manatees are rather friendly animals for all the experiences I've had with them.

The reason I love to swim with the manatees is that while you are enjoying the water you do not have to try very hard to encounter one of these animals. I have noticed that as long as you are swimming in their vicinity they will come up to you. I have noticed when I swim with the manatees they seem to be as interested in me as I am in them. Being that at anytime my multiple sclerosis could get worse and put me in a wheelchair, I take every chance I can to enjoy these creatures.

Destination number three

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