Tropical, steamy and exciting - the world's number one holiday destination.
Tropical, steamy and exciting enough to qualify as the world's number one holiday destination, Florida is a heady mix of sandy beaches, swaying palms and Mickey Mouse few can resist. Miami is a lively coastal city with oceans of Latin charm. Don't miss the ultra-trendy, artsy South Beach area with its restored Art Deco buildings and savour the very best of international cuisine from Cuban and Haitian to Italian. Alternatively, disappear to the beaches of Key Biscayne and Sunny Isles, or head northwards to lively Fort Lauderdale. Palm Beach is the epitome of East Coast refinement, where Gatsby-era architecture rubs shoulders with glitzy designer shopping and golf vies with watersports to be the number one recreation. Naples, on the other hand, is the very essence of West Coast charm. Nicknamed 'Golf Capital of America,' it nestles between the glistening waters of the Gulf and the Everglades, offering miles of uncrowded, white-sand beaches. The Keys mixes a touch of the tropics with history, eccentricity and lush island charm. Tiny islands float in a world of their own on blue-green waters and fishing villages and seafood restaurants abound. Or head for the excitement of Orlando. World-famous attractions include Walt Disney World, incorporating Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot and MGM Studios, plus Sea World and the legendary movie rides at Universal Studios. Whatever your interests you'll never be bored in Florida - the state which really does have something for everyone.
Discovery Cove, Orlando - Not a traditional theme park, Discovery Cove is a recreation of a Caribbean Island, where guests have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of swimming with the resident bottlenose dolphins. Kennedy Space Centre - Located just east of Orlando, this family-friendly space complex offers guests and opportunity to experience the past, present and future of space exploration. Universal Islands of Adventure - Universal's newest theme park has cranked up the dare-factor with more wild 'Thrill Rides'. Perfect for teens, 'tweens' and the young at heart. Worth Avenue, Palm Beach - Palm Beach County boasts world-renowned shopping, including the elegant boutiques, jewellery stores and art galleries of Worth Avenue. Fort Lauderdale - 23 miles of sun-kissed beaches have ensured that Fort Lauderdale remains an exceptionally popular destination and it is now one of the coolest places around. Sidewalk cafes, chic boutiques and trendy restaurants are everywhere. South Beach, Miami - Home to legendary Ocean Drive, South Beach has an exotic Latin ambience, fascinating historic Art Deco architecture and year-round events including art and film exhibitions. The Everglades National Park - A huge swamp area of subtropical wetland famous for its alligators and countless species of birds. Take an exciting airboat tour. Golf, Naples - Southwest Florida has more golf holes per capita than any other destination in the USA. For those seeking to improve their swing, Naples offers three premiere teaching programmes, including the Golf Academy at Tiburon at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. Fishing, The Keys - The Keys boast more sport fishing world records than any other fishing destination in the world
Nov | Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Dec | Art Basel, Miami - International Art Fair Feb | Miami International Boatshow Feb | Miami Film Festival Mar/Apr | Sony Ericsson Open, Miami Tennis tournament May | 2008 Air and Sea Show - World class military and civilian air performances, water activities and entertainment Oct | Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest boat show in the world
CLIMATE Consistently warm, semi-tropical climate. Summers are very hot and often humid with showers most likely. Winter is the prime season, although the summer months are a lot warmer morning and night with longer daytime hours. STATE CAPITAL Tallahassee TIME DIFFERENCE GMT -5 hours in winter, GMT -4 hours in summer FLYING TIME MIAMI: 9 hours 30 mins ORLANDO: 9 hours 10 mins TAMPA: 9 hours 25 mins
Reduced Rates – Save £340 per family - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Florida
Stay 7 nights from £4370 per family based on two adults and two children, including reduced rates. Valid until 30/06/10. Book by 31 May 10. Excludes transfers.
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6 – Save £325pp - The Tides
The Tides, Florida
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6 from £1425pp. Valid until 30/09/10.
Exclusive Offer - Save £165pp - The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, Florida
7 nights pay for 6 from £945pp including a free room upgrade to a Lake Front room and complimentary breakfast*. Save £130pp. Valid 01 May - 30 Sep 10.
Upgrade to British Airways World Traveller Plus from £170pp one way. Valid until 30 Nov 10. Book by 09 Feb 10.
*Excludes transfers.
Exclusive Offer - Save £200pp - The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida
7 nights pay for 6 from £985pp including free room upgrade to an Ocean Front room and complimentary breakfast*.Valid until 31 Dec 10 (excl 11 - 15 Feb, 01 -
04 Apr & 25 - 28 Nov). Book by 28 Feb 10.
Save £130pp. Upgrade to British Airways World Traveller Plus from £175pp one way. Valid until 30 Nov 10. Book by 09 Feb 10.
*Excludes transfers.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 25/09/08 - 31/12/08 & 01/01/09 - 02/01/10.
Half price room for children - The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, Florida
Book a Deluxe room or Lake View room, children 18 years and under receive a second room at half price. Valid 25/09/08 - 31/10/09.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Florida
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4. Valid 25/09/08 - 31/10/08 & 01/07/09 - 31/10/09.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Florida
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid 01/07/08 - 31/10/08 & 01/07/09 - 31/10/09.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Florida
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4. Valid 25/09/08 - 31/10/08 & 14/06/09 - 31/10/09.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Florida
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid 25/09/08 - 31/10/08 & 14/06/09 - 31/10/09.
Free Nights - The Breakers
The Breakers, Florida
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4. Valid 04/05/09 - 22/11/09 & 23/11/09 - 30/11/09 & 01/12/09 - 15/12/09.
Free Nights - Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 25/09/08 - 31/03/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6 including breakfast.Valid 27/05/09 - 30/09/09.
Early Booking - The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida
Book by 31/03/09 and receive a complimentary room upgrade from a Resort View room to an Ocean View room. Valid 27/05/09 - 30/09/09.
Free Nights - Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Florida
Stay 3 nights, pay for 2. Valid 25/09/08 - 15/12/08. Stay 7 nights, pay for 5. Valid 01/06/09 - 30/09/09.
Free Nights - Acqualina Resort & Spa
Acqualina Resort & Spa, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 10 Mar 09 - 08 Apr 09 & 13 Apr 09 - 24 May 09.
Spa Offer - Acqualina Resort & Spa
Acqualina Resort & Spa, Florida
Receive complimentary Spa access and $40 Spa credit per person per day towards any spa treatment. Valid 10 Mar 09 - 23 Dec 09.
Free Nights - The Tides
The Tides, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 01/05/09 - 30/09/09.
Complimentary Meals - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Florida
Book a 'magic your way' package or 'Disney's ultimate ticket' for a minimum of 5 nights and receive a free Disney dining plan or reduced price Deluxe Disney dining plan. Valid 02/08/09 - 17/12/09. Book by 20/07/09.
EXCEPTIONAL SUMMER PRICES - SAVE £510 per family - Reunion Resort
Reunion Resort, Florida
SAVE £510 - 7 nights from £2600 per family
Includes a free upgrade to a 2 bedroom villa and free meals for children 8 years and under. Transfers are not included. Valid until 30/09/09.
Free Nights - Acqualina Resort & Spa
Acqualina Resort & Spa, Florida
Stay 3 nights, pay for 2. Valid 16/08/09 - 31/10/09.
Reduced Rates - The Tides
The Tides, Florida
Discounted rates available on all room categories. Valid until 28/10/09. Book by 31/08/09.
Free Nights - Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Florida
Stay 3 nights, pay for 2. Also receive discounted rates. Valid 03/08/09 - 20/12/09.
Free Nights - Mandarin Oriental, Miami
Mandarin Oriental, Miami, Florida
Stay 3 nights, pay for 2. Valid 01/11/09 - 01/12/09 & 06/12/09 - 25/12/09.
Free Nights & Complimentary Room Upgrade - The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, Florida
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6 including a complimentary room upgrade to a Lakefront Room. Excludes transfers. Valid until 02/01/10. Book by 30/11/09.
Magic Your Way Free Dining - Disney's Yacht Club Resort & Disney's Beach Club Resort
Disney's Yacht Club Resort & Disney's Beach Club Resort, Florida
Stay 5 nights or longer and receive complimentary Disney dining plan. Park entry tickets must also be reserved. Valid 05/07/10 - 18/11/10. Book by 02/08/10.
Magic Your Way Free Dining - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Florida
Stay 5 nights or longer and receive complimentary Disney dining plan. Park entry tickets must also be reserved. Valid 05/07/10 - 18/11/10. Book by 02/08/10.
Half Price Ultimate Park Ticket - Disney's Yacht Club Resort & Disney's Beach Club Resort
Disney's Yacht Club Resort & Disney's Beach Club Resort, Florida
Stay 5 nights or longer and receive a 14 day Ultimate Ticket for the price of a Premium ticket. Valid until 31/12/10. Book by 31/05/10.
Half Price Ultimate Park Ticket - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Florida
Stay 5 nights or longer and receive a 14 day Ultimate Ticket for the price of a Premium ticket. Valid until 31/12/10. Book by 31/05/10.
Free Nights - Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Florida
Stay 3 nights, pay for 2. Valid until 23/12/10.
Free Nights - Mandarin Oriental, Miami
Mandarin Oriental, Miami, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 22/04/10 - 30/09/10.
Half Price Room for Children - Mandarin Oriental, Miami
Mandarin Oriental, Miami, Florida
Book a Deluxe room and receive a 2nd Deluxe room at half price. Valid until 30/04/11.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Florida
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid 01/01/10 - 25/12/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Florida
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4. Valid 01/01/10 - 24/12/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4. Valid 23/05/10 - 24/12/10.
Resort Credit - The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida
Stay 7 nights or longer and receive US$150 resort credit per room per stay. Valid 04/01/10 - 22/05/10.
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 - The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid until 02/01/11.
Complimentary Breakfast - The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, Florida
Receive full American breakfast buffet daily for up to 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years, excluding gratuities. Valid until 02/01/11.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid until 31/03/10, 05/04/10 - 24/11/10 & 29/11/10 - 20/12/10.
Complimentary Breakfast - The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida
Receive complimentary breakfast for 2 people in the Temple Orange restaurant. Valid until 20/12/10.
Resort Credit - The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida
Stay 3 nights or longer in an Oceanfront Suite and receive US$300 resort credit. Valid until 05/04/10.
Resort Credit - The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida
Stay 3 nights or longer in an Oceanfront Suite and receive US$150 resort credit per stay. Valid 06/04/10 - 20/12/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid until 31/12/10.
Resort Credit - The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Florida
Stay 3 nights or longer in a Club Room or Executive City Suite and receive US$50 per room resort credit. Valid until 31/12/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid until 30/04/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Florida
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid 01/05/10 - 21/10/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Florida
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4. Valid 01/05/10 - 21/10/10.
Discounted Green Fees - The Breakers
The Breakers, Florida
Guests receive green fees of US$100 inclusive of cart fee per person for 18 holes. US$70 inclusive of cart fee for 9 holes. Vaild until 31/05/10 & 01/10/10 - 19/12/10.
Complimentary Green Fees - The Breakers
The Breakers, Florida
Receive complimentary daily green fees on the Ocean Course or Rees Jones Course, excludes cart fee of US$30 per person for 18 holes, US$20 per person for 9 holes. Also receive free daily tennis and fitness classes. Valid 01/06/10 - 30/09/10.
Complimentary Breakfast - The Breakers
The Breakers, Florida
Receive complimentary continental buffet breakfast in the Circle Restaurant. Valid until 19/12/09.
Free Nights - The Setai
The Setai, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 or stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Vaild until 30/11/10.
Free Nights - The Tides
The Tides, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 01/05/10 - 30/09/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Florida
Stay 3 nights in a Suite, pay for 2. Valid 01/06/10 - 30/06/10. Booking window 01/04/10 - 20/05/10.
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6 - The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, Florida
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid 01/05/10 - 30/09/10.
Reduced Rates - Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Florida
Valid for travel until 30/06/10. Book by 31/05/10.
Spa Credit - Acqualina Resort & Spa
Acqualina Resort & Spa, Florida
Receive complimentary access to the Thermal Heat areas of the spa and US$40 spa treatment credit daily per person, for two people per day. Valid 01/05/10 - 31/05/10.
Discounted Rates & Spa Credit - Acqualina Resort & Spa
Acqualina Resort & Spa, Florida
Stay 5 nights or longer and receive reduced rates in Intracoastal rooms. Also receive complimentary access to the Thermal Heat areas of the spa and US$40 spa treatment credit daily per person for two people. Valid 01/06/10 - 30/09/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 01/08/10 - 30/09/10. Book by 01/07/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida
Stay 8 nights, pay for 6. Valid until 24/11/10.
Added Value - The Breakers
The Breakers, Florida
Complimentary daily green fees, tennis and fitness classes. Valid until 30/09/10.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Florida
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid 01/05/11 - 02/01/12.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida
Stay 5 nights, pay for 4. Valid 01/06/11 - 31/10/11.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 03/01/11 - 01/01/12.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 21/12/10 - 20/12/11.
Free Nights - The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Florida
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Valid 01/05/11 - 03/01/12.
Free Nights - The Setai
The Setai, Florida
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 01/05/11 - 30/11/11.