Florida Holidays
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Holidays to Florida offer something completely unique. On one side of the coin you’ve got the state’s world-famous theme parks, on the other you’ve got some of the best beaches north of the Caribbean.
Theme parks
When Walt Disney’s grand plans for Magic Kingdom were brought to life in Orlando back in the Seventies, it set the precedent for things to come. Today, the Sunshine State is the world leader when it comes to theme parks. There are no less than 15, including six Parks at Walt Disney World Resort, and other household names like Universal Orlando Resort™, SeaWorld® Orlando and Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay.
Malls, greens and restaurants
White-knuckle rides and worlds of make-believe are only part of the picture, though. With city-sized malls, world-class golf courses and more restaurants per head than any other US state, Florida pulls out all the stops to impress the tens of millions of visitors it receives every year.
The everglades
Pierce the tourist bubble, meanwhile, and you’ll discover national parks, dense forests and swamplands teeming with the region’s resident alligators. The Everglades are your best bet for outdoor adventure – hiking, kayaking and hot-air ballooning are just a few of the ways you can explore.
The beach scene
Then there are the beaches to consider. Shelving gently into the warm waters of the Gulf Coast, the swathes at St Pete’s, Fort Myers and Clearwater are among the best in the country.
At a glance
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Take on the rollercoasters in Orlando’s legendary theme parks
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Tee off at one of the state’s Championship golf courses
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Relax on the beaches of the Gulf Coast
Destinations in Florida
Top Destinations
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Clearwater
Holidays to Clearwater are all about the beach – this stretch of Florida's west coast delivers some of the USA's highest-rated sands.
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St Pete Beach
Holidays to St Pete Beach take you to one of America’s best beach hubs – expect sunshine, flawless beaches and relaxed restaurants.
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Orlando
Offering world-famous theme parks, supersized shopping malls, and great golfing greens, holidays to Orlando give you a taste of the American dream.
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Daytona Beach
The family checklist is covered from top to bottom on Daytona Beach holidays. Think never-ending sands, a lively boardwalk and a mix of natural and fast-paced attractions.
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