Why holiday in Florida?
Every year, thousands of tourists from around the world head to Florida, making it one of the most popular holiday destinations in America. Florida Holidays have proved popular because of Florida’s warm climate and location. Florida isn't nicknamed "The Sunshine State" for nothing, boasting blistering temperatures topping 100°F in the summer months.
Situated on the South Eastern coast of the USA, Florida is just an eight hour flight from the UK. Because of the nature of Florida's uneven coastline (with lots of bays and enclaves) a number of resorts sprung up in the last 40 years. The wide range of accomodation on offer, including hundreds of hotels and Florida holiday villas, combined with the fantastic climate conditions have created a superb location for a sunny holiday abroad at most times of the year. Florida Holidays are not complete without a trip to Daytona Beach which is a major resort consisting of 23 miles of white sandy beach. Right at the end of the coastline is the Florida Keys, which is popular for fishing, diving and snorkelling.
The famous theme parks and water parks in Florida are centered around the Tampa and Orlando areas. Some of the most famous entertainment complexes include Sea World, Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, Wet n Wild and Universal Studios to name but a few. These attractions massively popular, with many tourists planning their entire trips around them - you can have a full Disney World holiday, for example, eating in the many restaurants and sleeping in one several themed hotels around the park.
Florida Holidays are popular with all ages, although they are especially popular with retirees. However Florida is also ideal for families as well as younger groups. This is because there is so much to see and do when on Holiday in Florida, there really is something for everyone - whether that be adventure, sightseeing, museums, water sports or simply lazing on the beach!