Florida Holidays

Welcome to Florida Holidays

One of the most visited states in the US is the gorgeous, southern state of Florida. If you're looking for a fun filled magical holiday, then Florida should be at the top of your list. This state is packed full of amazing theme parks such as Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Sea World, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove for those who want to swim with the dolphins. Florida has some of the most gorgeous beaches in the USA, including the Gulf Coast, Boca Rotan and Florida Keys.

Find a holiday to Florida by browsing the left navigation menu or pick up the phone and call our Florida holiday friendly specialist staff who can recommend and tailor make a holiday option to suit budget and taste.

Have you thought about a twin centre holiday. Why not enquire with us about our fantastic deals including an Orlando holiday combined with a Florida beach.

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Naturally, Florida is called the Sunshine state for a reason. It has the kind of temperatures that make you want to sip on cool juleps and daiquiris; the balmy heat makes it extremely popular with people from traditionally colder climates such as the UK, Germany and Scandinavia. 'Winter' in itself does not exist in Florida as such, as the state experiences hot, sunny and warm weather all year around. If you like to spend your holidays in places where the sun is at the core of your activities, a Florida holiday would be perfect for you. Learn more about what to do in this eclectic state where the sun never sleeps.
Coming as a family? You are in for the ride of your life!
If you are coming with your family on a florida holiday, one of the best resorts in the world is waiting for you: Disneyland Orlando. One of the most popular family resorts ever, Disneyland Orlando is bursting with rides and attractions that will leave everyone in the family gobsmacked. Did you love Pirates of the Caribbean? Then, you must go on the theme park ride of the same name that inspired the monster hit film series. Amazingly, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride was opened as far back as 1973 and has been giving visitors exhilarating depths and highs ever since. Based in the Magic Kingdom, this is one of the most perennially popular rides in Disneyland, so make sure you start queuing on time when you arrive with your family.

Other family activities that you can do also include water sports. Try a vigorous spell of kayaking in the Sugarloaf Key of the exuberant Key West area of the state. You and your children can have a great time discovering the marine life by going snorkelling and scuba diving. One of the best places for this is the Dry Tortugas National Park. After a fun packed holiday with your family, do not be surprised if your children want to come to Florida next year and the year after!
If you are coming to Orlando and want to stay there whilst you enjoy Disneyland and Universal Studios, you have a wealth of accommodation to choose from. The easiest way is to stay at Disney's certified accommodation which includes Disneyland Deluxe Villas and Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels.

Florida Weather.

The weather in Florida may vary depending on where you are staying but generally it is pretty consistant month by month and this it what makes Florida the UKs number one destination. You can expect highs of around 30 degrees and lows of around 18. Below is a weather report on what to expect.

Florida twin centre holidays with a Caribbean destination

Choose from a wide range of Caribbean holiday destinations and multi centre you holiday your way, take a look at any of the following Antigua, Barbados, Cancun, Dom Rep, Grenada, Jamaica, St Lucia or the Bahamas then call our experts for a tailor made quote.

Tips on where to stay while on holiday in Florida.

Florida is one of the southernmost states in the US. This state is not landlocked, like many other states, or even partially coastal, like the West and East Coast states. It is a peninsula; surrounded on three sides by oceans. The East Coast of Florida is flanked by the tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, while the West Coast is completely surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico. With a location like this, taking a beachfront holiday to Florida is a simple thing to do. There are plenty of absolutely, breathtaking and gorgeous beaches in the Sunshine State.

Florida Attractions.

The attractions could take up an entire encyclopedia's worth of text, and still need more room. This place is jam packed with scenic locations, warm sub-tropical beaches and some of the most exiting man-made attractions in the world.
Walt Disney World holidays
When you think about what theme parks to visit when planning your holiday to Florida, the first place that comes to come to mind is Walt Disney World. The Disney theme parks are the most established attractions in the world, and these theme park's are considered by many to be the crowning jewel of Orlando. Disney World is one of those locations that you have to see in person to really appreciate.
Located in Orlando there are many hotels to choose from within the resort, nearly everyone has seen a movie or television show featuring this fun theme park, but the sheer size and variety of rides, shows and attractions available inside of the park is unbelievable, until you visit in person.

If you like a little fun and a lot of thrills on your holidays, then Disney world should be at the top of your list of places to visit.

Legoland Florida.

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Where to go in Florida

Shopaholics can even ditch Paris, London and Milan in favour of the glamour. Palm Beach is a town in the south that will feed any cravings for shopping to a first class standard. Palm Beach is a luxury resort for visitors with exquisite taste. It is the place to indulge in exotic boutiques, glorious designer handbags and unique fashion labels. The grand society of Florida set up roots in Palm Beach at the beginning of the 20th century, and this is reflected in the haute couture shops and gleaming gold bracelets of local residents. The best shopping is at Palm Beach. Find yourself there today for the ultimate shoppers holiday.
You could spend weeks visiting all of the fantastic beaches in Florida.

The most popular holidays are spent simply relaxing and enjoying the Florida beaches and sunshine on these world famous beaches. From Tampa, all the way down to Key West, and every point in between, you'll find some of the most hospitable beaches in the world. Some of the popular beaches are the public beaches. If you like to get out and mingle, these beaches are a great place to go. Most of the coastal cities have at least one area that includes public beaches. St. Petersburg has some fun, public beaches that are extremely popular with holiday visitors.

Of course, if you like to have more secluded, private beach holidays, you can find plenty of them in Florida. There are some exclusive spots that are open only to guests at particular hotels or condominiums. Check with your travel company before you leave to book some time at a hotel that has exclusive, private beaches, if you really want to have some relaxing times on your holiday.

What's best about a Florida holiday?... Everything, including the Beaches!

Miami Beach Holidays

You simply can't talk about Florida holidays without mentioning Miami Beach. This beach is considered a prime location and hotspot for the jet-setting crowd. Miami is world famous for being home to some of the most beautiful people in the world. Once you set foot on Miami beach, you won't have to look for long to see why this city has such a reputation - it's just an apparent truth. Celebrities, sports stars and many of the world's most wealthy people frequently holiday in Miami.
It's not just the beaches that make Miami hot, the nightlife is amazing. When you have the combination of gorgeous beaches, beautiful people and the influence of Cuban residents, you have the perfect recipe for some wild and entertaining night life. Miami is just as well known for it's fun social scene as it is for its beaches. Be sure to book a night or two in Miami to get out and mingle. You're sure to have a great time when you include a stop in Miami as part of your holiday.

Miami was immortalised in Will Smith's jovial ode to the city, his song called 'Miami'. Besides Hollywood's nod to the Floridian city, Miami is visual feast on the eyes. Much of the town centre was constructed out of Art Deco, an influential style of architecture that fuses modernism with bright saturated colours. This is displayed evidently in many of the hotels on South Beach and Miami Beach. The pop of the turquoise blue sea and the snowflake white and blue hotels in Miami are a hallmark of the city that has not been successfully replicated in other towns.

Come to Miami if you want to stay in luxury. Take the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami: the famous M-Bar is frequented by the high rollers of Florida, so you can get an inside look into what real Floridians drink for a great time out with their friends. The martinis at the swanky M-Bar will keep you well hydrated before you start your night of clubbing in the bars and clubs of central Miami.
Florida is known for its many beaches and what better way to enjoy the many beaches of the state such as Pensacola than to stay at the Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles, an area between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. This is the place to go if you love to people-watch in luxurious accommodation and go to the beach in your spare time.
Celebrities love to go to the Hotel Victor in South Beach, Miami. Serena Williams, the tennis superstar, was the first person to have the exclusive Evian bath at the Hotel, and many other celebrities quickly followed suit to stay at this exclusive resort. From luxurious Turkish spa treatments to 4,000 square feet Penthouse, this is the hotel that encapsulates all that Miami is about: glamour, style and class.

Florida offers some of the most spectacular scenery you can enjoy while on holiday!

There are some locations and sites that may not be as popular as the theme parks and beaches, but they are fascinating nonetheless. If you like to get out and see some of the beauty of parks, Florida is home to some unique locations that are very interesting. The swamp lands of Florida are known throughout the world as a place of beauty and mystery. No holiday is complete without a visit to some of the wonderful parks located in the swamp regions of the Sunshine State.
There is native wildlife that you'll not find anywhere else in the world. You can stop by some popular tourist attractions to see some of this interesting wildlife. The most famous residents are the alligators. While you don't want to run into these toothy critters in the wild, taking a trip to one of the famous Gator Farms, located throughout the state, lets you get a closer glimpse at these wonderful reptiles.
Florida is one of the best places in the world to take a holiday. The sites, attractions and locations listed above merely scratch the surface of all there is to see and do in this southern holiday paradise. If you're planning for future trips, there are no better holidays. Once you visit this wonderful state, you'll understand why people return year after year for their holidays.

Flights to Florida

Booking your flights to Florida is easy. Many airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines offer affordable flights to Orlando from London. Flights to Orlando can start from as little as £399 including tax for a return ticket depending on when you want to travel. If you want to fly to Miami there are many cheap direct flight options.
We are offering great deals on flights to Florida for 2012 and for 2013 and as a preferred partner of Virgin Atlantic we hold exclusive allocations over the peak periods like summer holidays, Christmas, half term and Easter for 2012.
Start your holiday in Florida today by calling our expert staff now or use our interactive search engine on the right hand side.


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