Florida

Expert Florida travel guides and holiday advice

The USA’s sunshine state Florida remains a popular holiday destination for its beach resorts and many theme parks. From the tropical paradise of Key West to the Everglades National Park, there are plenty of natural sights to see. On the sporting field, you can watch the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the NBA’s Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.

Whether you're looking to make the family holiday of a lifetime to Disneyland Orlando or to hit the sands and party on Miami Beach, our travel guides will help you make the most of your trip. Find reviews of the best hotels, recommendations of top things to do, restaurants to eat and more below.

Top three cities in Florida

  1. Miami

    This sultry ocean-front city knows how to have a good time, whether you’re there for the nightlife, beaches, art galleries or slice of Cuban culture in Little Havana.

  2. Orlando

    The theme park capital of the world – home to Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios, among others – also has an increasingly cool downtown area and up-and-coming Milk District, packed with trendy bars and restaurants.

  3. Tampa

    Home to Busch Gardens, an African-themed amusement park with animals and rides, Tampa also offers white-sand beaches and its historic Ybor City neighbourhood, buzzing with boutique and vintage shops to browse and Latin American eateries and nightlife options.

FAQs about Florida travel

Miami

A visit to Florida's coastal metropolis, Miami provides the opportunity to party on the beach, eat and drink at top restaurants and bars, or venture out on a deep-sea fishing trip. Miami is the state's second-most populous city and a hub for Caribbean and Latin cuisine and culture in the US. Our guides are packed with ideas and inspiration to help you plan your trip.

Top three attractions in Florida

  1. Everglades National Park

    This 1.5-million-acre wetlands preserve is made up of coastal mangroves, sawgrass marshes and pine flatwoods and is home to hundreds of species of wildlife, including alligators and crocodiles. You can see them for yourself on an airboat tour.

  2. Walt Disney World Resort

    The mammoth Walt Disney World Resort is several different theme parks in one. Choose from the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Plus there are two waterparks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach.

  3. Kennedy Space Center

    Calling all wannabe-astronauts: the visitor centre at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island features historic spacecraft and memorabilia, shows, two IMAX theatres, interactive exhibits and bus tours of the spaceport.

Orlando

With a whole host of attractions, Orlando is an excellent choice for a family holiday. Boasting Universal Studios, Disney’s Magic Kingdom and SeaWorld, there’s no way kids will ever get bored in the world's theme park capital, making it one of the USA’s most visited tourist destinations. Read on for our expert travel guides.

Florida Keys and Key West

Famously once home to Ernest Hemingway, the Florida Keys are a tropical destination for boating, scuba diving, fishing, or bar hopping around Key West's many fine establishments. Key West is the southernmost city in the contiguous United States, with a tropical climate and beaches, flora and fauna to match. Unsurprisingly, given its location, the city also boasts fantastic seafood and cuisine influenced by nearby Cuba.

Top three beaches in Florida

  1. Miami Beach

    The state’s most iconic beach comprises eight miles of sand, but has a glamorous reputation that far exceeds its size thanks to its celebrity turn as a backdrop in TV programmes including Miami Vice and films such as Scarface, The Birdcage and Bad Boys.

  2. St Pete-Clearwater

    This Gulf Coast playground sees eight separate locations effectively form one 35-mile stretch of unbroken shimmering seaside. Seas are calmer than the east coast and beaches are wide and sandy, making it ideal for families.

  3. Daytona Beach

    Florida’s most famous beach features a 23-mile expanse of hard-packed sands and an iconic fishing pier. Here, you can try surfing and paddle-boarding, as well as enjoying the boardwalk’s rides and arcades. And it hosts February’s iconic Daytona 500 NASCAR race – quirkily, driving is permitted on the sand in certain areas

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