Florida
Florida at a glance Miles of white, sandy beaches, a pleasant year-round climate and the undisputed theme park capital of the world - it’s a small wonder that the fabulous state of Florida is America’s number 1 holiday destination. Don’t think that Florida is all about sandcastles and rollercoasters, get off the beaten track and discover a hidden side to the state for a truly rewarding holiday. Contrast the laid-back beach resorts with fashionable Fort Lauderdale and the vibrant Latino-influenced city of Miami, or head down to the beautiful Florida Keys, where the lifestyle is as horizontal as the landscape. You might just need it after a week of Orlando excitement with Mickey and his friends....
Jacksonville
Florida
Orlando Walt Disney World
St Petersburg Bradenton Sarasota Venice
Captiva
Average rainfall in mm
Average temperature in °C
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BEST TIME TO VISIT: Florida, known as the ‘Sunshine State’, offers year-round temperatures in the low 20°C range during winter, and the low 30°C range in the summer. You can expect short, sharp showers in afternoons. Hurricanes can form between June and October. TIME DIFFERENCE: GMT -5 hours. FLIGHT INFORMATION: Direct flights are available to Orlando, Tampa and Miami with British Airways and Orlando and Miami with Virgin Atlantic. FLYING TIME FROM UK: Approx. 9 hours.
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Lake Okeechobee West Palm Beach
Fort Myers
50
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KEY
250
Cape Canaveral
Kissimmee Clearwater Beach Tampa
Sanibel
Boca Raton Fort Lauderdale
Naples Marco Island
Miami Everglades National Park
Key Largo Islamorada Marathon
Key West
Duck Key