Home to some of the world’s best beaches, famous theme parks, and a wide range of sports, Florida is unparalleled when it comes to fun and entertainment. Party with Mickey and friends at Walt Disney World Resort; young and old alike can splash themselves silly at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground’s outdoor pools.
Take centre stage in Disney’s Hollywood Studios attractions, such as Disney High School Musical, or enjoy non-stop parties and entertainment (for adults only) in Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. Love dolphins? Swim with Flipper’s family at Discovery Cove in Orlando, or have a snorkelling adventure and see tropical fishes; for up-close encounters with whales and other sea animals, or a round of live animal shows, visit Sea World Orlando. Relax and soak your toes in the warm sand of Florida’s beaches; head to Cocoa Beach in Orlando, and have endless fun under the sun by taking a world-class cruise, or party the night away against an amazing beach backdrop. If you want to experience the “World’s Most Famous Beach”, go to Daytona Beach, which has 23 miles of sandy, white beaches; here you not only get to take a dip, but you also get to shop to your heart’s delight, feast on appetizing cuisine, and groove to live music in the high-energy clubs.
Fancy a holiday? Make it a holiday to remember and travel to America. With so much to explore, it is perfect for a short city break or an extended road-trip holiday across several states - whatever takes your fancy. One thing's for sure, you won't be bored! Visit the huge cities of New York, Boston, California, Los Angeles, or Chicago; or take a route less-travelled and discover the delights of the deep south. Whether you're looking for the city chic of New York, or more of a route 66 voyage, America really does have it all.
For loads of fun with the family, head to Orlando, which is home to the world-famous Disneyland. Take a trip with your favourite Disney characters and have some thrills in its amusement rides. In New York, see the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, and other prime New York tourist attractions. In Boston, visit various neighbourhoods, each with distinct charm, such as the Chinatown, Harvard Square, Fenway, Fort Point, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay. While you’re at it, see other famous US attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, Nevada, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, and many more.
Observe the contrasts of American scenery and lifestyles by driving through Route 66 (now aptly called Scenic Highway), which is a main street in America that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles; this route provides an ideal exploration holiday for tourists, and people actually travel this route for the drive of a lifetime.
Holidays in Florida are guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained - an obvious place to visit is the Walt Disney World theme park – the huge sprawling, amusement park most kids dream of going to. Other theme parks like SeaWorld are also awe-inspiring for children, while parents will enjoy a tour around Universal Studios! A huge host of classy golfing resorts and clubs, top-notch retail outlets and shopping facilities, and luxurious accommodation make Florida a fantastic place to visit.
Floridahas 4 major international airports– Orlando, Tampa Bay, Miami, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood – each handling a capacity of close to 15 million travellers in 2006. Secondary international airports include South West Florida, Palm Beach and Jacksonville. Southwest Airlines, the pioneer in low-cost travel, has budget-fare flights in and out of Florida; it also offers special cut-rate fares if you book the flights several days ahead. Other U.S. budget-fares between Florida and other U.S. JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and AirTran.
A no-frills flight usually means unassigned seats, no complimentary snacks or newspapers, smaller food portions in meal boxes, no connecting flights, and no entertainment or meals on short-haul flights. All major airlines that have long-haul flights, particularly British Airways and KLM, offer economy class and premium economy travel for Florida flights.
