A Florida holiday is like no other – Florida revels in its role as the worlds favourite playground. Yet its never-ending beaches, easy going lifestyle and world-famous theme parks only tell part of the Sunshine States story.
The Keys are testimony to its enduring love affair with the sea; the Everglades is a fascinating wilderness left pretty much as nature intended; and the vibrant Latino culture of Miami has transformed it into one of Americas most fashionable cities.
For white knuckle rides and breakfasts with Goofy, Orlando Florida is the place for you, with Walt Disney Worlds four different theme parks, Universal Studios and Universals Islands of Adventure providing endless hours of fun.
Those looking for endless white sand beaches, meanwhile, should focus on the Gulf (or West) Coast and resort of Naples. Less sophisticated and more slow-paced than the East Cost of Florida, attractions include waterways flanked by stunning millionaires homes, world-class golf courses and the chance to spot wild dolphins playing in the ocean.
On the East Coast of Florida in affluent Palm Beach youll find the ritzy summer homes of some of Americas most...