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Best Beaches for a Fall Getaway

When northern weather cools down, Florida and the Alabama Gulf Coast can still deliver warm water and beach days. Clearwater, Gulf Shores and Miami Beach offer three distinct fall formats.

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When northern weather cools down, Florida and the Alabama Gulf Coast can still deliver warm water and beach days. Clearwater, Gulf Shores and Miami Beach offer three distinct fall formats.

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