Florida is as diverse as it is fabulous! Not just the entertainment capital of the world, it is home to beautiful
beaches, historical cities and lively coastal towns.
There's so much more to Florida than Orlando and its world-famous theme parks. St Augustine is steeped in history,
Miami is one of the nation's coolest cities and scenery at the Keys is quite simply breathtaking. Both the Atlantic
and Gulf Coasts boast miles and miles of sandy beaches with water sports galore and championship golf courses.
For nature lovers, the Everglades are perfect. Family attractions abound and the shopping is second to none.
An all-round winner, isn't it time you got to know Florida!
Orlando
A lively and dynamic holiday destination,
Orlando is home to some of the world's
best-known and best-loved theme parks,
including WALT DISNEYWORLD Resort
and Universal® Studios. It's also a shopping
mecca with state-of-the-art malls selling
designer brands at bargain prices.
St Augustine
This is 'America's Oldest City' and the perfect
choice for those wanting to combine history
and culture with the fun and thrills of Orlando,
2 hours away. Founded in 1565, it's a fascinating
mix of the new and old, combining some of the
nation's grandest buildings with beautiful
beaches, water sports and an eclectic range of
attractions for all the family.
Clearwater & St Pete Beach
Just about everyone will love Clearwater
and St Pete! Laid-back in atmosphere, the
2 resorts are renowned for their beautiful
coastline and agreeable climate. In fact,
St Pete is in the Guinness Book of Records
for having the longest string of consecutive
sunny days - 768 of them!
Sarasota
Beautiful beaches and year-round sunshine make
Sarasota the perfect place for a relaxing holiday.
When you want a change of scene, however,
there's all the fun of the big top with circus-style
entertainment taken so seriously it's even taught
in high school! As well as a whole range of outdoor
pursuits, there's great shopping and architectural
splendours for the culturally inclined.
Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers
The castaway islands of Sanibel and Captiva
are virtually untouched by tourism. There are
no advertising hoardings or neon signs, just
lush, unspoiled scenery with lots of wildlife
and beautiful beaches. Fort Myers is livelier
with lots of family restaurants and bars. It's
only a 30-min drive between the destinations
so it's easy to enjoy their different charms!
Naples and Marco Island
Perfect for a twin-centre holiday; combine the
upmarket sophistication of 'the finest town in
Florida' with the pristine, natural beauty of
Marco Island. Naples is packed with gourmet
restaurants and stylish shops on attractive
pedestrian-friendly streets. Marco Island boasts
some of the world's most beautiful beaches, not
to mention extensive bird and nature sanctuaries.
The Keys
The Florida Keys stretch 160 miles south of Miami
and are often described as 'Florida's jewels'
because of the sparkling effect created by the
closeness of the sea on both sides. Key Largo,
Islamorada and the Middle Keys are perfect for
a laid-back Caribbean-style holiday with water
sports galore. Key West is the most famous
and combines lively nightlife with culture.
Daytona
The birthplace of speed - Daytona is now
gaining an awesome reputation as a holiday
destination in its own right with 23 miles of
white sandy beach, countless water sports
and championship golf courses. There's also
a lively boardwalk and fantastic nightlife.
Official home of the NASCAR, motor
enthusiasts will be in 7th heaven!
Fort Lauderdale
If it's beaches you want, Fort Lauderdale
boasts over 23 miles of them! One of the
coolest places to be, it is home to pavement
cafés, chic boutiques and trendy restaurants.
There's no shortage of opulence at Boca
Raton either with its glitzy shopping and
dining. There's also a modern art museum
and sprawling South Beach Park.
Miami and South Beach
One of the nation's coolest destinations,
Miami combines big city sophistication with
seductive beaches. Home to legendary Ocean
Drive, it has an exotic Latin ambience with
delightful architecture and family attractions
galore. At South Beach you'll find palatial
homes, hip clubs, excellent restaurants and
lovely stretches of golden sand.