GUIDE TO FLORIDA

A Holiday Of A Lifetime...

Holidays to Florida; also known as the Sunshine State, will take you to one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The long warm humid summers, keep the subtropical temperatures hovering around 30°. It’s fantastic long white sandy beaches are only the tip of the iceberg where attractions are concerned, with absolutely something for all the family.

Stay in a choice of historic homely inns, luxury hotels or the more popular family friendly hotels and guest houses, as we can guarantee you will hardly be in your room.

The only problem with holidays in Florida is where do you start? There are hundreds of manmade attractions on offer and if its theme parks you want then the best place to be is Orlando. An ideal base for central Florida attractions, there is some excellent value accommodation in Lake Bueno, Kissimmee or International Drive, and you’re right on the doorstep for Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Disney MGM Studios, Epcot Space Centre, and Magic Kingdom, the list is endless. If you prefer a beach base then over on the west coast you’ll find the stunning sands at Clearwater and St Petersburg; also home to the Salvador Dali Museum and the magical Busch Gardens at Tampa Bay.

On the east coast you can relax at the fabulous Cocoa Beach, then visit the J.F. Kennedy Space Centre at Cape Canaveral, seeing the actual launch pad that launches the space shuttles and discovering exactly what it takes to become an astronaut. New Smyrna Beach slightly further north is reckoned to be the best in Florida, with Daytona Beach just below and St Augustine, the oldest city in Florida with over 500 years of history on display just close by.

Back to nature in the Everglades..

Travelling west of Orlando you will see the affluent resort of Naples. A chance to relax and recharge your batteries in this quaint city; staying in lavish beach cottages and all inclusive luxury. Or head further south to the more affordable Miami Beach, with every water sport imaginable and the essential game of beach volleyball on offer. With water sports in mind, The Florida Keys is the place to be seen; a holiday in Key Largo will provide some of the best diving in the world exploring Americas only coral reef, with the finest deep sea fishing and the chance to catch a barracuda. For a slightly friendlier option, take the chance of a lifetime and swim with the dolphins.

Fancy getting back to nature? Then head for the world heritage site of the Everglades National park, the largest sub tropical wilderness in the USA. This truly is a holiday in itself as there is so much to see; from colourful insects and beautiful birds to the only place on earth you can see crocodiles and alligators living together naturally, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the endangered Florida panther. Golf is a favourite pastime on Florida holidays with some world class courses hosting major international competitions, from novice to professional there will always be a green to suit you.

All this and we haven’t even started on the shopping yet, which of course being in America is fantastic, from designer boutiques to cutesy craft shops, make sure you leave enough room in your suitcase to get everything home! The only problem with Florida is fitting everything in! That’s surely a great excuse to keep coming back year after year, so book your holidays to Florida at Late Deals now, and let the adventures begin.